Villa Ca Nostra Menorca

About Villa Ca Nostra Menorca

Villa Ca Nostra Menorca is a self-contained villa on the south-east coast of Menorca, just outside Punta Prima. It suits travellers who want a private base with direct beach access and the freedom to cook, relax by the outdoor pool and come and go without fixed schedules. The villa is not rated by stars and no guest score is listed.

The property is listed as an apartment or villa with a beachfront position and a private beach. Facilities include a full kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine, air conditioning, free WiFi, a garden, terrace, patio and a picnic area. Breakfast is available on request, and car rental can be arranged through the property.

Location: Sant Lluís

Villa Ca Nostra Menorca stands on Carrer De Escorpió, a short walk from the shore at Punta Prima. This south-east corner of the island is a residential area with a sandy beach, a few shops and a relaxed, family-oriented feel. The nearest village, Punta Prima, has a small supermarket and a couple of cafés; for a wider choice of restaurants and services, Sant Lluís is 4.4 km straight line inland.

The villa is 7.1 km straight line from Menorca Airport and 8.6 km from Maó port, so the journey from arrival to the front door is short by taxi or hire car. Binibeca Vell, the whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet, is 3.4 km straight line, and Es Castell is 7.5 km. In high summer the southern coves get busy, but Punta Prima itself is quieter than the west-coast resorts. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the pace slows and the sea is still warm enough for swimming.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is a single unit with a kitchen, living area, bathroom and bedrooms. Listed facilities include air conditioning, a fan, a fireplace, a safe, a desk, an iron and board, a hairdryer and a bidet. The kitchen has an oven, hob, microwave, toaster, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee-making equipment. There is a washing machine on site.

The property is listed as having family rooms, a sofa bed and a cot or extra bed can be requested. For late arrivals, express check-in is listed. Pets are allowed, so the villa can accommodate guests travelling with a dog or cat. Confirm the exact bed configuration, the pet policy and the check-in procedure directly with Villa Ca Nostra Menorca.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 7.1 km straight line from the villa. A taxi takes about 10-15 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport gives the most freedom for exploring the island and reaching the villa without waiting for buses. In summer, the island bus operator runs services from the airport to Maó and some resorts; from Maó you would need a taxi or a second bus to Punta Prima.

Maó port is 8.6 km straight line; taxis wait at the ferry terminal. Ferries from Barcelona and Palma arrive in Maó and from Ciutadella. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so check schedules. The villa's listed car rental service means you can arrange a vehicle through the property for collection or delivery.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The villa is beachfront, so the sand and sea are a few steps away. Punta Prima beach is a long, south-facing stretch of white sand with a gentle slope, good for families. Binibeca Vell, 3.4 km straight line, is a restored fishing hamlet with narrow lanes, whitewashed houses and a small cove. Sant Lluís, 4.4 km straight line, has a white church, windmills and a weekly market.

La Mola fortress at Maó, 8 km straight line, is a 19th-century fortification with harbour views. A boat trip round Maó harbour, 8.2 km straight line, shows the 5 km natural harbour from the water. S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, 15.4 km straight line, has a lagoon, dunes and the Favàritx lighthouse. For local food, look for Mahón-Menorca cheese, caldereta de llagosta in Fornells, and the gin tradition from Maó.

A day from Villa Ca Nostra Menorca

Start the morning with a swim off the private beach at Villa Ca Nostra Menorca, then breakfast on the terrace. Drive the 3.4 km straight line to Binibeca Vell for a walk through the whitewashed lanes before the crowds arrive. From there, continue to Sant Lluís, 4.4 km straight line, to see the windmills and the church.

After lunch, head to Maó harbour, 8.6 km straight line, for a boat trip round the port. The trip takes about an hour and passes the 19th-century La Mola fortress, 8 km straight line. In the late afternoon, drive back to Punta Prima for a quiet evening at the villa, cooking in the kitchen or using the picnic area as the sun sets over the south coast.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the opening dates of Villa Ca Nostra Menorca before booking. July and August are the peak months, with the highest demand for hire cars and the busiest coves. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; rates depend on the type of accommodation and the season, are 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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