Villa Mar y Roca

About Villa Mar y Roca

Villa Mar y Roca suits travellers who want a self-contained holiday in a quiet, whitewashed hamlet on Menorca's south coast. The villa has its own outdoor pool, a terrace and a patio, plus a full kitchen with oven, microwave and toaster. There is free car parking on site, which makes it easy to explore the island independently.

This is an apartment or villa, not a hotel with reception or on-site dining. It is unrated by stars and no guest score is listed. The accommodation is equipped for self-catering: the kitchen includes a washing machine, iron and board, and toiletries are provided. Guests book the whole property for privacy and flexibility.

Location: Binibeca Vell

Villa Mar y Roca is on Carrer Des Sarg Dorat in Binibeca Vell, a whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet of narrow lanes and steps by the sea. The area is deliberately built to resemble a traditional Menorcan fishing village, with low white houses and small squares. It is 1.5 km straight line from the centre of Binibeca Vell, so the nearest shops, restaurants and the rocky shoreline are a short walk or drive away.

The villa is 3.6 km straight line from Sant Lluís, a white village of windmills with supermarkets and a weekly market. Maó port is 8 km straight line, and Es Castell is 7.5 km straight line. In July and August the south coast coves are busy, but Binibeca Vell itself is quieter than the larger resort beaches. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the pace is slower and parking easier.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with a kitchen, a washing machine, a microwave, an oven and a toaster. There is a terrace, a patio and a balcony, plus an outdoor pool. Free WiFi and internet access are included, along with a TV. A cot and high chairs are listed, so the property can accommodate families with small children. A fan is provided instead of air conditioning; guests should check with the property whether the bedrooms have ceiling fans or portable units.

For late arrivals, the villa has free car parking on site, which is useful after dark. The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering, with coffee-making facilities and a hairdryer listed. There is an iron and board. Toiletries are supplied. The property is non-smoking. Guests should confirm the exact layout and number of bedrooms with the owner when booking, as these details are not listed.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 5.4 km straight line from Villa Mar y Roca. A taxi from the terminal takes about 10 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport is the most practical option for exploring the island, and the villa has free parking. Buses run from the airport to Maó, but a connecting bus or taxi would then be needed to reach Binibeca Vell. In winter, flights and buses are fewer, so check schedules in advance.

Maó port is 8 km straight line from the villa. Ferries arrive from Barcelona (overnight crossings of several hours) and from Palma on Mallorca. From the port, a taxi or a hire car is the easiest way to reach the villa. Sant Lluís is 3.6 km straight line and Es Castell is 7.5 km straight line. There is no regular direct ferry between Ibiza and Menorca; most travellers connect through Mallorca or fly.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest area is Binibeca Vell itself, 1.5 km straight line, a whitewashed hamlet with rocky inlets and small coves for swimming. Sant Lluís, 3.6 km straight line, has shops, bakeries and a market. Es Castell, 7.5 km straight line, is a Georgian barracks town at the mouth of Maó harbour, with a promenade and views of the fortress. A boat trip round Maó harbour is 7.7 km straight line, and the 19th-century La Mola fortress is 8.5 km straight line.

S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, the core zone of the Menorca Biosphere Reserve, is 14.7 km straight line. The park has a lagoon, dunes and the Favàritx lighthouse on dark slate. The south coast coves such as Cala Macarella, Cala Turqueta and Son Bou are within a short drive. Menorcan food includes Mahón-Menorca cheese with a protected designation of origin, and caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew) from Fornells on the north coast.

A day from Villa Mar y Roca

A day from Villa Mar y Roca could start with breakfast on the terrace. Drive 1.5 km to Binibeca Vell for a morning swim in the rocky coves. From there, continue to Sant Lluís, 3.6 km straight line, to see the white windmills and buy provisions. Mid-morning, drive to Maó harbour, 8 km straight line, for a boat trip around the 5 km natural harbour, passing Es Castell and the La Mola fortress.

After lunch, visit S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, 14.7 km straight line, for a walk around the lagoon and a view of the Favàritx lighthouse on the north coast. Return to the villa in the late afternoon for a swim in the outdoor pool. In the evening, drive back to Binibeca Vell for a walk through the whitewashed lanes and dinner at one of the hamlet's restaurants. The Camí de Cavalls passes nearby for a sunset stroll.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April: many restaurants, beach bars and seasonal bus routes stop running. Check with Villa Mar y Roca whether the property is open in winter. July and August are the busiest months, with crowded coves and full car parks. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and property type, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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