Naranjos Resort Menorca

About Naranjos Resort Menorca

Families and couples who want a quiet base on Menorca's south-east side fit Naranjos Resort Menorca well. The apartments listed come with kitchenettes and kitchen equipment, which suits self-catering mornings, and there is a playground, a garden and an outdoor pool for slower days. The address is Urbanización S'algar, away from the main resort areas, so evenings stay calm. Guests who want nightlife and long promenades should base themselves in Maó or Ciutadella instead.

Naranjos Resort Menorca is a four-star resort with a guest score of 4.0/5 from 189 reviews. The format is apartment-style: self-contained units with kitchenettes, a pool and pool bar, breakfast and lunch listed, and practical extras such as laundry service, luggage storage, free wifi and 24-hour security. Late arrivals should ask about express check in before booking. It works as a well-equipped base for exploring Menorca's south-east, with the beach listed as nearby and a car park on hand.

Location: Sant Lluís

Naranjos Resort Menorca sits in Urbanización S'algar, a small coastal corner on Menorca's south-east side, in the countryside outside the main resort areas. The nearest white village is Sant Lluís, 3.8 km away in a straight line, known for its windmills. Es Castell, the Georgian barracks town at the mouth of Maó harbour, is 4.8 km off, and the capital is close enough for an evening out. The setting suits guests who prefer quiet surroundings to a busy strip.

A car, taxi or bus covers most trips from Naranjos Resort Menorca; walking is limited to the immediate lanes. Binibeca Vell is 6.2 km away in a straight line, Maó port 6.7 km and Menorca Airport 7.4 km. The hotel lists free car parking and a car rental service, which helps. In July and August the south-east coves and Maó fill up, so start early. In May, June, September and October the roads are calmer, though some seasonal buses run less often.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments at Naranjos Resort Menorca are set up for self-catering, with kitchenettes, microwaves, refrigerators, toasters and coffee-making kit listed, plus a desk, a sofa bed and a TV. Families can ask about family rooms, cots, high chairs and the playground. Couples wanting space and quiet will find the apartment format works well. Late arrivals should confirm express check in and 24-hour security in advance, and ask about luggage storage if the flight lands after midnight.

Air conditioning, fans, a safe, a hairdryer and toiletries are listed, along with a balcony, patio or terrace in the apartment types, so confirm which one your unit has when you book. Guests with limited mobility should ask the hotel which units are wheelchair accessible. Special diets can be raised with the property before arrival. Also confirm cleaning frequency, laundry service details and whether pool towels are provided, as these can vary by rate and season.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) lies 7.4 km from Naranjos Resort Menorca in a straight line, south-west of Maó. A taxi is the simplest transfer for a family with luggage; a hire car picked up at the airport gives flexibility for the rest of the stay, and the hotel lists free parking. Naranjos Resort Menorca also lists a shuttle service, so ask about arrangements and times before you fly. Local buses run to Maó and, in summer, to resort areas; check the island bus operator.

If you arrive by ferry at Maó port, 6.7 km away in a straight line, a taxi or pre-arranged transfer is the straightforward option. Ferries link Maó with Palma and Barcelona, and Ciutadella with Alcúdia and Barcelona; there is usually no regular direct ferry between Ibiza and Menorca, so most travellers connect through Mallorca or fly. From Sant Lluís, 3.8 km off, and Es Castell, 4.8 km, the roads into S'algar are short. Winter brings fewer flights and sailings, so check timetables with the operators.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Binibeca Vell, the whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet on the south coast, is 6.2 km from Naranjos Resort Menorca in a straight line, and the coves of the Migjorn coast lie beyond it. Sant Lluís, 3.8 km away, is a white village of windmills. Es Castell, 4.8 km off, has the Georgian lines left by British rule. La Mola fortress at Maó is also 4.8 km away, and a boat trip round Maó harbour starts 6.1 km from the resort.

Menorca's food is a reason to hire a car: Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin, and caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew, belongs to the north-coast fishing village of Fornells. S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, 13.1 km away in a straight line, is the core zone of the island's Biosphere Reserve, with a lagoon, dunes and birds. Further out, the Camí de Cavalls runs about 185 km around the coast, and Monte Toro tops out at about 358 m.

A day from Naranjos Resort Menorca

Start early with a swim at the beach listed near Naranjos Resort Menorca, then drive 6.2 km to Binibeca Vell before the middle of the day. Continue to Sant Lluís, 3.8 km from the resort, for a look at the windmills. In the afternoon, head 4.8 km to Es Castell and walk the harbour-side streets, then visit La Mola fortress, also 4.8 km. A car makes the loop easy; buses are thinner outside summer.

Return to Naranjos Resort Menorca for a late lunch and pool time, then take the 6.1 km drive to Maó for a boat trip round the harbour. The harbour is about 5 km long, one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean, with the Georgian windows and gin tradition left by 18th-century British rule. Eat in Maó and drive back the 6.7 km to S'algar. On another day, swap the harbour for S'Albufera des Grau, 13.1 km away.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism closes roughly from November to April, so check Naranjos Resort Menorca's opening dates before booking a winter or early-spring trip. July and August are the peak, with fuller car parks at the south-coast coves and busier roads. The island's sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is added by the accommodation for each person per night; the rate depends on the accommodation type and season, is lower in low season and on longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Confirm the current rules with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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