Sant Tomas
(Santo Tomas, Sant Tomas )
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is located and the centre point of the South Coast. Approximately 35 mns. from the Airport. To get to Santo Tomas you travel through beautiful country side. Mahon is about 30 minutes drive, and Ciutadella about 35 minutes.
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Overview
Santo Tomas is a self contained holiday resort of mixed private/commercial holiday homes at the resort entrance and around 7 hotels catering to packaged holidays. Around Santo Tomas in the area known as Es Migjorn lies very picturesque, hilly country side ideal for walking or off track cycling.
Santo Tomas was established before they adopted stricter coastal building controls so there are some larger hotels right on the beach, but generally do not 'destroy' the area. There is a natural pine covered hillside backdrop. Private Villas occupy area around the entrance to Santo Tomas above the beach (western end of resort ) offering great views for the independent traveller.
Facilities
Santo Tomas has 2 supermarkets, 2 bakers and a variety of small tourist shops, cash machines, car rental firms, a chemist, resident english speaking doctor, tennis club with floodlit courts to rent and a hotels with gym and email facilities, pony trekking and mini golf. A selection of bars and restaurants, floodlit tennis courts and mini golf.
For children there are a variety of climbing frames and swings and every evening at "Las Dunas" a mini disco.
Beach
Effectively the resort has two beaches separated by a rocky headland ( Hotel Sol Elite) . The eastern beach is deeper and in front of the hotels area. The western beach is long and thin beach with lifeguard , beach bar plus water sports including Wind Surfing, Pedaloes and Motor boats & water jet skis for hire.
Further westwards is the huge virgin beach of Playa de Binigaus which is extremley beautiful, natural and less frequented. Its also a favourite location for nudists but everyone is welcome ( no need to strip and plenty of space if you are shy).
Santo Tomas can suffer from quite strong water currents, so care should be taken ( keep within 40 meters of shore, make sure you ae not drifting ) and keep an eye on the red and green safety flags.
Local Serviced Beaches
Playa de Son Bou
Taken by partenensis
Playa Punta Prima
Taken by partenensis
Cala Den Porter
Playa de Binibeca
Taken by marhi.de
Local Virgin Beaches
Cala Escorxada
Taken by David Sintes i Febrer
Playa Bingaus
Taken by Josep Maria Fosch
Cala Cavalleria
Taken by alcaudique
Cala Trebaluger
Taken by St?phane FRAN?OIS
See and Do
Santo Tomas is surrounded by beautiful country side and being a little more remote than most resorts is very much self contained. Included Tennis courts, several childrens playgrounds and crazy golf.
Cycling and Walking
The locals area is criss crossed with "Camis" ( original rustic bridleways ) ideal for walking & cycling in scenic countryside.
There is a very attractive walk ( best late afternoon ) neighbouring Son Bou where you can enjoy a drink+Tapas at the ebach side Bar Restaurants or venture into Son Bou itself- See Photo Tour
Nightime Entertainment
A sunset stroll along the beach. There are 4 Hotels within the resort which all provide some form of evening entertainment.
You can follow a coastal path to the beach and resport beach bars at Son Bou, then enjoy a sunset stoll back to Santo Tomas.
Near by...
Binigaus Valley
Barranc de Binigaus is a fabulous valley ending in a huge virgin beach - Playa de Binigaus. Along the road route there is the well known landmark of Binigaus Nou country house.
Further into the valley is a spectacular cave called the "Cathedral Cave" ( Covas des Colom ) due to the sheer height of its ceiling. Binigaus valley is reached inland from Es Migjorn Gran and from the coast from behind Binigaus beach.
Cova des Coloms
Along the Barranc de Binigaus ( Binigaus Ravine ) you will find a spectacular cave called Covas des Colom also known as the 'Cathedral cave' due to the sheer height of its ceiling (24 meters high!). Previously used as a place of pre-historic worship. Binigaus valley is reached in land from Es Migjorn Gran ( follow the red arrows down a track starting at the old cemetery ) and from the coast from behind Binigaus beach.
Near by...
Ferreries
Is a traditional island town occupying a beautiful location and providing a dramatic moment for all drivers as the main island road ME-1 meanders through a very picturesque and narrow gap in the hills. Ferreries is surrounded by beautiful hills and countryside and spectacular valleys and history. A great start point for scenic walks,cycling and horse riding.
Menorca Holiday Tips
Every Saturday 9-1pm there is an attractive farmers and craft market in Placa Espanya ( main town square ) with fresh farm produce, fruit and handicrafts including ceramics. At the Poligno there is a Jaime Mascaro factory outlet offering high quality leathers goods at reduced prices. Jaime is sold mostly in French, Italien and German boutiques.
Ferreries
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Cova d´en Xoroi - Cova d´en Xoroi
Web site : www.covadenxoroi.comLocated 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.
Menorca Tips
Just 200 meters from Xoroi is a great Spanish Restaurant La Palette ( Leg of lamb recommended)
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Private Villas and Apartments in Santo Tomas, Sant Tomas , Menorca ( Minorca )
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