Is Es Canutells a good Holiday Beach Resort for you?
(updated January 2025)
Es Canutells for families
Safe beach, shallow waters for small children
Predominantly a private quieter holiday home resort
Close to Mahon for a change of scene
kayaking trips from bay
Es Canutellsfor couples
Close to Mahon and Es Castell for livelier entertainment and moonlit harbour strolls
Good snorkeling just off the beach
kayaking trips from bay
Overview
Es Canutells is a mixture of residential homes, private holiday villas and a large but lowrise apartment hotel complex ( Hotel Mar de Menorca ). Located between the larger resorts of Binibeca and Cala den Porter this is a perhaps destination for those seeking a relaxed, uncommercialised resort.
The resort is located on one side of an attractive inlet with a sandy beach backed with natural pristine gorge with an extensive cane 'forest'. While Es Canutells is itself rather quiet and more for relaxtion there are lots more on offer within a short (car/bus journey) distance.
It is recommended to have a hire car if staying here or maybe that's just what you want - quiet and to not move from the lounger!
The Grupotel Mar de Menorca is the only Hotel in this location. A self contained holiday complex designed for families.
Sant Climent is the nearest town around 5-10 minutes away by car and also serviced by bus. Mahon, the capital, is only 10 minutes drive away so you're not far from a lot more to see and do if you get the desire.
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 good 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 beach.
A less known place is the Necropolis burial caves that are cut into the soft coastline at Es Canutell-Parents should make sure children are not un accompanied and extreme care is taken
Shopping and Supermarkets
Couple of smaller gift shops and mini mart supermarkets are in the commercial area next to hotel Mar de Menorca.
Larger Supermarkets :
In nearby Sant Climent , and big brand on Mahon commercial estate ( Poligno ) ( on bus routes )
Es Canutells - Nightlife
Nothing besides the one var and what is on at your accommodation
Few Bars / restaurants in nearbu Sant Cilment. Nearby Capital of Mahon offers alot more with something for everyone, but with none of the "bing drink clubbing" to be found on Ibizia and Majorca. Menorca is not Majorca but that is why many people come here!
Only the one bar restuarant in Es Canutells. High class restaurant ( Es Moli de Foc ) in nearby Sant Climent - plus Cafe des Plau, Casino or tapas at Sa Taverna...our curated guide to Es Canutells Restaurants Guide
Menorca beach resorts have few residents so visit local towns for anything beyond summer beach-wear,tourist items and beach toys/inflatables or souvenirs.
Within Es Canutells -
Es Canutells Supermarkets
Local supermarkets are seasonal and will be ~ 20% more expensive than out of resort.
TIP: Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, front of buses and signposts as Maó, it's local name. Take a bus trip to see some of the other sights, resorts/towns and Menorca's attractions.
Taxis - Es Canutells
Airport to/from one way 17 Eur
Taxis are licensed for a MAX. of 4 Passengers. (any Age child counts as 1 )
Taxi to Mahon min 30 Euro
Good to know
Menorca has no private Cab firms , Uber or ...'Dodgy Touts!'
TIP Summer peak In recent years Taxis have been in short supply due to not enough drivers for licensed areas. Consider a private transfer to reach Airport in good time for flight home.
Es Canutells has a mediterranean climate characterised by hot dry summers. Menorca has pleasant cooling Summer breeze. The sea temperatures at Es Canutells will be around 22-26 degrees in Summer. In October the water is still warm. Spring time ( early March to April ) will have sunny days with temperatures around 20 and above , ideal for sightseeing, walking, cycling and horseriding activities.
There are no Public shuttles , no direct Airport buses to Es Canutells - connections only via Mahon with potential long waits
Taxi or pre-booked Shuttle ?
Daytime Taxis are plentiful outside arrivals - best value for 4 or less to Holiday Resorts within 20km. Airport Taxis do not provide child seats - required by LAW
Es Canutells Airport Transfer times
0 Hrs.10 mins.
Menorca Airport
9 k.m
Shared Transfers Waits,restricted drop off/pickup addresses
Transfer Time: variable
from 13 Eur PP
Private Transfers Door to Door,no wait, drop off/pickup any addresses
Private Transfers from 37 Eur upto 3 to Es Canutells ideal for families and groups , as no waiting for other passengers ( delayed) arrival. Door to Door and child seats can be pre-booked.
VIP Transfers from 61 Eur upto 6 to Es Canutells No wait. Travel in style in premium vehicles