Minura Sur Menorca

About Minura Sur Menorca

Minura Sur Menorca suits families and couples who want a four-star base in the south-east of Menorca, close to the coves between Punta Prima and Binibeca Vell and a short transfer from the airport. The hotel stands at Cala Biniancolla, outside the largest resort centres, so days can be split between the pool terrace and drives along this stretch of coast. Its guest score is 4.2 out of 5 from 2041 reviews.

This is a four-star holiday hotel with an outdoor pool, a kids pool, gardens and a solarium, arranged for families and longer summer stays rather than quick city breaks. Rooms are listed with balconies, air conditioning and safes, and the front desk runs around the clock for late arrivals. Choose Minura Sur Menorca for a straightforward Menorca beach holiday with a car or a bus ride to the water, since the sand is nearby rather than at the door.

Location: Sant Lluís

Punta Prima is the nearest village, a small resort on the south-east coast where the shoreline runs towards Binibeca Vell and Sant Lluís. Minura Sur Menorca sits at Cala Biniancolla just outside it, which keeps the address away from the busiest streets while leaving the village centre within reach. Sant Lluís, a white village of windmills, is 3.9 km away in a straight line, and the whitewashed lanes of Binibeca Vell are 3.2 km off.

A car makes the most of the position. Es Castell is 7.2 km away, Maó port 8.2 km and the S'Albufera des Grau natural park 15 km, all straight-line figures along this corner of the island. Buses run to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts, with more lines in the warm months; check the island bus operator. July and August fill Punta Prima, while May, June, September and October bring easier roads and shorter waits.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Minura Sur Menorca are listed with air conditioning, a balcony, a television, a safe, a desk and a private bath, alongside family rooms, cots and sofa beds for households travelling together, and non-smoking rooms can be requested. Couples get the terrace, solarium and lounge as the slower corners of the property; families get a playground, a kids pool and entertainment activities. Ask for a room type that matches the size of your party.

Practical details listed at Minura Sur Menorca include a 24-hour front desk, free wifi, free car parking, lifts, luggage storage, laundry service, currency exchange, an ATM, a first-aid point and a market. The pool bar, bars and restaurant cover most of the day, and special diets can be discussed in advance. Confirm before booking which meal arrangements run outside high season, how the entertainment programme works, and whether parking needs reserving in July and August.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 6.7 km from Minura Sur Menorca in a straight line, the handiest arrival point for this coast, so a taxi or a hire car collected at the terminal reaches Cala Biniancolla without crossing the island. A hire car also covers the short hops to Binibeca Vell and Sant Lluís. Buses link the airport with Maó and, in summer, the resorts; check the island bus operator for a line that serves Punta Prima.

From Maó port, 8.2 km away in a straight line, the road runs out past Es Castell, 7.2 km from Minura Sur Menorca, along the harbour mouth. Ferries from Maó sail to Barcelona and Palma, and Ciutadella handles crossings to Alcúdia on Mallorca; check the operators for current timetables and winter gaps. Flights and sailings thin out from November, so allow slack when a late arrival at Minura Sur Menorca follows a winter connection.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Punta Prima has the closest sand, listed as nearby rather than at the hotel door, and the shallow entry suits children. Binibeca Vell, 3.2 km away, is a whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet to walk in the morning. Sant Lluís, 3.9 km off, is the white village of windmills and a sensible stop for supplies. Es Castell, 7.2 km away, has the Georgian barracks town laid out under British rule in the 18th century.

Menorca eats well: Mahón-Menorca cheese carries a protected designation of origin, the north-coast fishing village of Fornells is known for caldereta de llagosta, and the south coast grills fish simply. Around Punta Prima, the choice runs from village bakeries and small groceries to seasonal restaurants, and much of it closes roughly from November to April. Ask Minura Sur Menorca which places nearby stay open outside the summer months.

A day from Minura Sur Menorca

Begin with a swim off Punta Prima, then drive the 3.2 km to Binibeca Vell while the lanes are still cool, and carry on 3.9 km to Sant Lluís for the windmills. Back at Minura Sur Menorca, the outdoor pool, kids pool and solarium fill the middle of the day, with lunch from the pool bar. A car keeps the morning flexible, since buses are thinner on the ground outside summer.

Spend the late afternoon at Es Castell, 7.2 km away, where the Georgian barracks town sits at the harbour mouth, and add the La Mola fortress, 7.8 km from Minura Sur Menorca, for harbour views. A boat trip round Maó harbour, also 7.8 km off, is an alternative for a windier day, and S'Albufera des Grau, 15 km away, suits birdwatchers. Return for dinner at the hotel and the terrace.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Minura Sur Menorca's opening dates before fixing flights, and expect fewer winter flights into MAH and sailings into Maó port. July and August are the peak, with Punta Prima at its fullest and the southern coves filling early. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is added per person per night at Minura Sur Menorca; the rate varies with the accommodation type and season, drops in low season and on longer stays, exempts under-16s, and is best confirmed through the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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