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is located on the south east coast. Approximately 20 mins., from the Airport. Binibeca or Binibequer ? The correct name locally is Binibequer and many road signs will use this name. Most english guide books (and the english ) will refer to it as Binibeca. Around this area you will often see 'Bini' used in places names reflecting the Moorish occupation (Bini means 'belonging to the son of…' from Ben Arabic for son.
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The quiet and idyllic resort of Binibeca is a very popular quieter resort on the beautiful south coast of Menorca, and is a perfect choice for holiday makers wanting to escape the noise and crowds of other more developed areas. You will not find any skyline destroying hotels or large holiday complexes here, most accommodation being in private villas and apartments which are ideal for those seeking a break that feels like a 'home from home'. There is a low rise hotel ( Eden Hotel ) at the western end ideal for couples not looking for full board.
At one end of this stretch of coast is Binibequer Vell, a small apartment resort in the style of an old mock fishing village and which offers a range of bars, shops and restaurants in interesting surroundings. At the other end, where the beach is located, lies Binibequer Nou and neighbouring Cala Torret. The beach at Binibeca is a lovely deep beach with gently shelving sands in a quiet cove, offering safe bathing for all.
While the resort is quiet ( even by menorcan standards) and perhaps more a place to chill it is close (by bus, taxi) to Punta Prima (by resort train) , Mahon and Es Castell for much more attractions, buzz and a change of scene.
An attractive, deep, fine white sand beach with shaded picnic area at rear and free toilets. Free parking at the rear and at the roadside. The beach waters are protected via a headland on the horizon. Perfect, shallow sandy bottomed and lined on both sides by rocks for great snorkeling. The beach bar of Los Bucaneros (converted fishermans hut ) even serves freshly cooked basic meals as well as snack and hot and cold drinks. Lifeguard. Kayaks ( space for three ) and electric fun boats ( 20 Euro 1/2 hour ) available to hire from beach. Sunbed and umbrella hire.
The warm shallow waters of this bay make this resort very popular with families with younger children. Though the beach is big enough if you need your space away from the little beach rats.
Big fish shoals hover in front of the Bucaneros outside terrace area for bread, and make for great underwater fish encounters and pictures.
A well stocked spar supermarket, souvenir and 2 clothes shops, ATMs and various Cafe Bar restaurnts can be found at Binibequer Vell
Cala Torret also has a delicatessen, supermarket, launderette and car hire office. Bar Paupa is popular next to the Triton dive centre 200m from the beach.
A resort "road train" runs between Binibeca Vell, Binibeca, Cala Torret and Punta Prima with return journeys approximately 7 euros per person.
Banks can be found in the local town of San Lluis. Ten minutes drive or so along the coast is S'Algar a favourite water sports and diving centre.
The deep beach is a major attraction of this resort with its fine, clean sand and a good variety of water sports and other facilities available to suit all tastes. Some of Menorcas' famous under water caves at nearby Cap D'en Font make this a good base for keen divers. And for the less enthusiastic divers there is great snorkelling just off the beach. If you fancy something a little bit more wild there is a very pretty virgin cove and beach ( Cala Biniparratx ) just up the coast westwards-follow the coast road to Binidali. A small limestone gorge with cut out caves near the sandy beach.
There are some fabulous quality restaurants in the pretty neighbouring villages of Torret and S'Ullastrar.
There are delightful narrow track lanes all around the north of Binibeca to explore - even the thwack of a cricket bat on ball at the nearby Menorca Cricket Club along the road to Biniparrell and Llucmacanes.
Along the coast between Es Canutells and Binibeca lies the pretty 'hidden' cove of Cala Binipartrix. A limestone gorge with a sandy beach at the end in a sheltered cove. Park and 10 min walk through the gorge bottom to the beach. (as a virgin beach there may well be piles of dead seaweed so take a little 'clearing tool' - if you don't like walking over it!
There is a local diving school, Triton Diving, and some of Menorca's famous diving around along this coast and at near by Cap D'en Font.
There are some simple play areas along the main road towards Binibeca Vell and at Binibequer Vell, though they are not shaded.
The beautiful beach is the cente of day time activities in Binibeca, with electric fun boats amongst others to hire from the beach. The sheltered bay in front of the beach provides great snorkelling. Behind the beach there is a shaded area for beachside picknicks and across the road the is a small childrens play area. There is bicycle hire close to the beach. Nearby Punta Prima (reachable via a resort "train" ) is much bigger and has many more activities on hand. For water sports fans ten minutes drive or so along the coast is S'Algar - a favourite water sports centre.
Relatively unknown, there are a couple of free to use public courts on the hill at Binibeca Nou - up the Cami des Cap de Roig about half way up on the left hand side. Bit run down but useable. In nearby Mahon/Sant Lluis there are high quality courts that can be rented.
An attractive and well done mock up of a ' traditional fishing village' with small selection of (evening) Restaurants and Bars. Though it can be loud if you are staying there as voices and particularly ladies high heels! fill the narrow passage ways. There is also Bar with a pool to use if you buy a drink (located in the commercial centre)
Relax while children enjoy a swim? a pool is available at the bar restaurant Es Furat and is free providing you buy a drink or snack.
At Binibequer Vell there is a small array of souvenir and clothes shops in pleasant surroundings, a suprisingly large supermarket, cash point. Cala Torret at the eastern end is a mock 'fishermans' apartments complex in a tiered pedestrian area set above the rocks. There are several restaurants of varying quality alongside and inside the Binibequer Vell commercial centre all in the same location. Cala Torret at the other end of the resort also offers a handful of Bar Restaurants, a mini supermarket overlooking the rocky shoreline and perhaps offers better value.
There is large hypermarket in nearby Sant Lluis and a smaller very popular supermarket Sa Botega at S'Ullastrar, on the way to Sant Lluis.
For Self caterers, visit the large Eroski supermarket at the Poligno outside Sant Lluis on the road towards Mahon. The independent Cafe Bar has not only an excellent value and tasty Menu del Dias/Buffet (witness many locals at the tables! ) but you can take it away too!
There are some lovely drives along idylic narrow country roads through the country side to the villages of Llucamanens and Torret. Torret is picture postcard pretty, leave the car and just walk through it. There are also some highly regarded restaurants ( Sa Pedrera des Pujol, Sa Parereta d'en Doro, Pan y Vino ) . Llucamances is a pretty hamlet and just a further short trip to El Grill, a favourite rustic Bar Restaurant (in old farmhouse ) on the airport access road ( you passed it as you left the airport !) where you will find some of the islands best grilled meat dishes and chill out terrace for evenings.
Visit La Rueda Bar-Restaurant at Sant Lluis, which has a counter with nearly 3 meters of delicous Tapas.
Remember the correct name, for this resort is Binibequer and will be written as such on timetables and most road signs.
Bus, Taxi and Hire Car Detailed getting about infos.
Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, signposts as Maó it's correct local name. Also posted in the local papers eg Ultima Hora Menorca, Menorca towards the back pages are most of the islands bus timetables. You will nearly always find a copy of this in a spanish cafe bar ( any day in season will do ) - make notes, please don't take paper as its there for all to read. If you are staying longer than a week take a trip on this good network and see some of the other resorts/towns first hand.
Bus No. 93 - only three a day make the 20 minute trip into Mahon but good value at 1.60€ one way.
A one way journey by taxi from the airport should be around 25 Euros ( check price before starting )
During the May-mid October running several times a day, the mini "road train" follows the coast road to the nearby resort of Punta Prima. Approximately 7€ per person for a return trip.
From Punta Prima there are mor options to Mahon
no. 92 TMSA : Mahon - Sant Lluis - Biniancolla(Hotel Sur Menorca) - Son Remei - Punta Prima : daily
Mahon - Punta Prima:
07.00*,08.00*,09.00,10.00,11.00,12.00,13.00,14.00*,15.00*,16.00,17.00,18.00,19.00,20.00*,21.00*,22.00*,23.00*
Biniancolla (Hotel Sur Menorca) - Punta Prima: 7:15, 8:15, then hourly from 9:15 to 13,15; 14:15, 15:15 and 16:15 to 19:15; 20:15, 21:15, 22:15, 23:15
Punta Prima - Mahon :
07.30*,08.30*,09.30,10.30,11.30,12.30,13.30,14.30*,15.30*,16.30,17.30,18.30,19.30,20.30*,21.30*,22.30*,23.30*
*not on Sundays or Public Holidays.
Located in huge spectacular natural caves some 25m above the sea at the entrance to Cala en Porter bay. Take a look at our video below for a feel of this magical place.
Cova d´en Xoroi
A double bonus. Undoubtedly the most dramatic nightspot on the island. Set high, literally in the rocks, above the sea it's an atmospheric Cafe-bar areas with fantastic sea views by day. From 19:00 the music is soothing ambient sounds to watch the sunsets by and after 23:00-dawn a disco with one of the most original locations and atmospheres with famous guest DJs. There is a entrance charge during the day which includes a voucher for a drink-It's well worth it.
Opening times: 11:30 'til dawn. Daily May to October and weekends outside of these months.
Just 200 meters from Xoroi is a great Spanish Restaurant La Palette ( Leg of lamb recommended)
As with most smaller resorts in Menorca, evening entertainment here is generally to be found in the resort bars but nothing that would ever compare to the neon jungle of the popular resorts along the south coast of Majorca. Mahon and Ciutadella however offer something for everyone, but with none of the "binge drink clubbing" to be found on Ibizia and Majorca.
The Bars and Restaurants are at the two opposite ends of Binibequer Vell ( set in and opposite the mock fishing village ) and at Cala Torret over looking the water. In near by Punta Prima and Cala en Porter there are Hotels offering nightime entertainments and discos for big and small. Given it is a "captured audience" the prices here are a higher than if you go to nearby Sant Lluis or Sant Climent, where the quality is also much better.
Bar Paupa and Sa Cova at Cala Torret are great places to chill out at.
A village straight out of the picture books. Torret oozes traditional menorcan architecture, with lots of bougainvillea draped over the old white washed houses. Best to leave the car at the entrance roads and just wander respectfully or as part of a cycle tour. Home to highly regarded restaurants for food lovers (Sa Pedrera des Pujol, Sa Parereta d'en Doro, Pan y Vino ). From behind the unmissable watchtower you can wander down to the coast at Torret de Baix.
If you are mobile, this little village ( 2km from west Mahon ) is a stop off point along attractive, stone walled country lanes to and from the coast. A residential village, many of the former farmhouses have been turned into homes and holiday homes. A little supermarket, plus two tiny atmospheric (open evenings only) restaurants. Es Nit in 300 year old farmhouse (international) and Sa Vinya (Menorcan) . A third larger restaurant, Halliseys has recently opened up here relocating fom the Son Parc Golf Club. All offer a very different experience to any beach resort restaurants for something more special. There are walks into the nearby attractive countryside.
Mahon has a great mediterranean charm around the centre and harbour. Busy pavement Cafes and Bars, superb fruit and fish markets and all enclosed in a maze of narrow streets with architecture and many reminders of its Georgian past. In addition to the traditional the town offers a myriad of stylish shops and bars. Along the whole length of the harbour quayside (Moll de Llevant) there is an electic collection of Cafes, Bars and Restaurants for all pockets and styles. A spectacular setting above the huge natural harbour with ships and boats of every shape and sizes.
Is a mostly residential town with a good mix of little shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Its most well known sights are Moli de Dalt the island's only functioning windmill (open am for visits) and "La Rueda" a popular Tapas Bar & Restauant. In pretty neighbouring S'Uestra and Torret there are some excellent high class restaurants. Mahons trotting and karting track are also near by.
TIP Visit the large Euroski SYP Supermarket here at the Poligno ( commercial area) for a good food selection (english / german food items stocked) and keen prices. The Supermarket's (independent ) Cafeteria Bar offers a great menu del Dia/take away hot food in air conditioned surroundings.
Es Castell - is a delightful harbour town with a great mix of little shops, cafes, bars, Restaurants and clubs to suit all tastes, price ranges and styles. Not just the extensive harbour areas but also in the many side streets. In the main Cala Fons harbour the old fishermans caves have been adapted by various Bars and Restaurants. Es Castell is a very popular eating place for lunchtime Menu del Dias and a great place to while away the summer evenings.
Located on the main road (ME-12) from Mahon to Cala en Porter is well worth a visit if you are in the area. "Famous" for Es Casino Bar-Restaurant (some of the best tasting/value) Menu del Dias on the island. Great Music nights: Tuesday evening improv Jazz in backrooms of the Es Casino Bar-Restaurant. Lovely converted Farmhouse Musupta Cusi for Tapas and drinks. Both places are next to each other. Last shop on the right of main street is a traditional bakers where you can experience tatsy bread made in real wood fired ovens. Home to one of the best restaurants on the island ,Es Moli Foc in Carrer Sant Lorenc.
If you are an independent traveller and waiting to catch a flight then come here for for final drinks and meals in a more personal environment. Airport is just 5 mins drive away. Tabaconist shop and 6 am cafes too!
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