Villa Torreta

About Villa Torreta

Villa Torreta is a self-catering villa near Punta Prima, on the south-east coast of Menorca. It suits travellers who want a quiet base with a kitchen, a private outdoor pool and free car parking, rather than a hotel with on-site restaurants or a spa. The villa is outside the main resort areas, so a hire car is useful for exploring the island.

This is an unrated villa with no guest score listed. The accommodation is a single property with its own terrace, patio and balcony. Facilities include air conditioning, a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and coffee maker, plus free WiFi, a safe and a TV. The outdoor pool and the sea views are listed among the amenities.

Location: Sant Lluís

Villa Torreta is at 7 Carrer Coster De Sa Torre in the municipality of Sant Lluís, a white village of windmills about 4.6 km away as the crow flies. The nearest named settlement is Punta Prima, a small coastal area with a sandy beach and a few shops. The villa is not on the beachfront; Binibeca Vell, a whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet, lies 4.3 km straight-line distance. The area is quiet, with low-rise buildings and open countryside.

In high summer, the south coast coves such as Binibeca Vell and Cala en Porter draw crowds, but the villa's location away from the busiest strips keeps the immediate surroundings calm. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the pace is slower and the coastal paths are quieter. A car is needed to reach most beaches, villages and the capital Maó, which is 8.6 km away. Walking to Punta Prima is possible, but the distances to other places are too far on foot.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with a kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, refrigerator and coffee maker, plus a washing machine and iron and board. Air conditioning is provided, and the living area has a TV. The outdoor space includes a terrace, a patio and a balcony, and the private pool is for guests only. Free WiFi and a safe are also listed.

The property has non-smoking rooms and a cot is available on request. As the villa is self-catering, guests need to confirm the exact number of bedrooms, the layout and the bedding configuration with the property before arrival. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure, as there is no reception desk on site.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 7.6 km straight-line distance from Villa Torreta. A taxi takes about 15 minutes by road. A hire car collected at the airport is the most practical option for getting around the island. Buses run from the airport to Maó, but services to the Punta Prima area are limited and less frequent outside summer; check the island bus operator for current routes and timetables.

Maó port is 8.6 km away, and a taxi from the ferry terminal to the villa takes about 15-20 minutes. Ferries from Maó connect to Barcelona (overnight crossings of several hours) and to Palma on Mallorca. There is no regular direct ferry between Ibiza and Menorca; most travellers connect through Mallorca or fly. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some bus lines stop running.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beaches are at Punta Prima, a sandy cove about a 10-minute drive away. Binibeca Vell, 4.3 km straight-line, is a photogenic hamlet with a small beach and a rocky shoreline. Further south, Cala en Porter, Cala Galdana and Cala Macarella are within a 20-30 minute drive. The south coast coves have white sand and clear water, but car parks fill early in July and August.

Sant Lluís village, 4.6 km away, has a few shops, a supermarket and a weekly market. Maó, 8.6 km away, offers the harbour, La Mola fortress (7.6 km straight-line) and boat trips round the harbour (8.1 km straight-line). S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, 15.3 km away, has a lagoon, dunes and the Favàritx lighthouse. Menorcan specialities include Mahón-Menorca cheese, caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew) and gin from Maó.

A day from Villa Torreta

Start the morning at Villa Torreta with coffee on the terrace. Drive to Binibeca Vell, 4.3 km away, to walk through the whitewashed lanes and along the rocky shore before the crowds arrive. Then head to Maó, 8.6 km away, to explore the harbour and the 19th-century La Mola fortress, which guards the entrance. A boat trip round the harbour (8.1 km straight-line) gives a different perspective of the Georgian buildings left from British rule.

In the afternoon, drive to S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, 15.3 km away, for a walk around the lagoon and a visit to the Favàritx lighthouse on the dark slate coast. Return to the villa for a swim in the outdoor pool. In the evening, cook dinner in the kitchen and eat on the patio. The quiet location means little light pollution, so the stars are visible after dark.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Villa Torreta for its exact opening dates and whether the pool is heated or available year-round. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand for hire cars and ferry seats. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of villa, is reduced for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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