Es Mercadal
Life hasn't changed much over the centuries in Es Mercadal. Have a wander around in the evening and stop for a drink and tapas and soak up the relaxed atmosphere.
Casa Aina
Son Parc, Menorca
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£ 3,398
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Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 8
- 2 Double Bedrooms
- 2 Twin Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Air Conditioning
- WiFi
- Beach 1.1km
- Ground Floor: Living room (TV, DVD). Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher). Shower room (washing machine). Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom (half bath). Air conditioning available throughout the house. WiFi.
- First Floor: Double bedroom with en suite bathroom. Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom. Sun terrace.
- Outside: In-built barbecue. Garden with mature shrubs and pine trees. Private parking.
- Private swimming pool (9m x 4m) with Roman steps.
Amongst the pretty pine tree lined lanes of Son Parc, Casa Aina is situated in a cul-de-sac, only a few hundred metres from the shops and restaurants that form the focal point of the area.
Our guests regularly comment to us that this hidden corner of the island has something to offer for all tastes and age groups. Many return year after year attracted by Son Parc's appealing wooded aspect, good facilities (which include tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course) as well as the gently shelving and family friendly beach of Son Saura which is just over 1km from the house. Bicycles can also be hired locally and there is a horse riding school off the nearby Maó/Fornells road.
Casa Aina is a comfortable and well equipped holiday base. The unspoilt country beaches of the northern coastline lie within 9km or a 10 minute drive will take you to the picturesque port of Fornells, famous for watersports and tasty lobster stew!
The island's capital of Maó is about a 30 minute drive and here you will find a marvellous choice of restaurants, varied markets, one of the world's deepest natural harbours, stepped cobbled streets and an intriguing history.
- Property Licence No. VT 485 ME
- Property Registration No. ESFCTU000007013000046766000000000000000000000vt485me1
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Great Things to Do Near Casa Aina
Explore the Woodland Park
which is just over the road from the villa. Hidden among the pine trees, you will find swings and climbing frames for the children, gym equipment, boules pitches and shaded benches.
Drive out to Es Grau,
a small fishing village on the north coast not far from Mahon. The sheltered sandy beach and the warm shallow sea are ideal for relaxing. The nearby nature trail winds around the back of the sand dunes, through the woods, and skirts part of the fresh water lake, the Albufera, which is a bird sanctuary.
The parish church of Mahon, the Santa Maria,
houses one of the largest and finest organs in the world. Don't miss the chance to hear it being played, at one of the recitals held on every weekday morning at 11:00 o'clock.
Spend an afternoon at the trotting races,
at the Hipodromo on the road from Mahon to Sant Lluis. Pick your favourites from the race card and bet on the tote. Held on Saturday afternoons.
For a respite from shopping in Mahon,
stop for coffee at the American Bar, and watch the world go by.
Take a stroll along the length of Mahon harbour,
with its fishing boats and modern pleasure yachts, perhaps stopping for coffee and a croissant at one of the many waterside cafes. Or go by night and have dinner - Il Porto 225 is a good choice of restaurant.
Drive down to Mahon harbourside,
and take a trip around the harbour on the glass bottomed boat. This is the second largest natural harbour in the world - Pearl Harbour is the largest. It is steeped in history, especially from the British occupation, and the boat often stops outside the harbour entrance to see the underwater life through the glass bottom.
Definitely not to be missed is a drive to the top of Monte Toro,
the highest point of the island, and right in the centre. From the summit you can pick out every town on the island and enjoy beautiful views across the countryside. The monastery here is no longer used as such, but the lovely church, tended by nuns, is very special to all Menorcans.
Go south to the resort of Son Bou, with the longest beach on the island,
and look for the terrapins in the fresh water pond . The marshlands behind the sand dunes are home to a large variety of birds and plants.
The diving centre on Fornells waterfront offers scuba diving lessons for beginners,
and boat dives for the more experienced - don't forget to bring your certification with you. Or you could hire a kayak to explore the bay.
Drive north from Es Mercadal to the fishing port of Fornells,
the only town on the north coast. This is the home of many quality seafood restaurants where you can try the traditional caldereta de langosta - a delicious (but expensive) lobster stew.
Instead of using the main road,
drive from the steamroller roundabout at Es Mercadal down to Mahon harbour by way of the Cami den Kane - Kane's road. Following the route of the original road across the island, constructed by order of the British governor Sir Richard Kane in the 18th century, it is a very pretty and quiet alternative route.
Hort Sant Patrici
is a working farm just north of Ferreries that produces cheese, wine and cured meats. Visitors can stroll through the vineyards, wander through the marble sculptures in the gardens, see the cheese being made and learn about how it was made in the past in the cheese museum, visit the state-of-the-art wine cellar and purchase quality Menorcan products in the shop.
If you enjoy a walk to sharpen your appetite,
go through the wooden gate on the left of the beach, and walk to cala Pudent, the small beach that you can see between the rocks bordering Son Parc.
Walk or drive to the beach of Son Parc,
and enjoy the wide expanse of white sand at the foot of the dunes - maybe stay for lunch at the beach café.
Pastissets
Once your Monte Toro photocall is completed make your way to the cafe bar and enjoy the delicious pastissets (traditional shortbread biscuits coated in icing sugar) with a cup of coffee.
Inaki Sampedro
The unique leather goods on sale at Inaki Sampedro could potentially ruin your holiday budget. Try the accessories such as purses and mobile phone covers for something a little more gentle on your wallet. Or simply employ the expression: 'solo estoy mirando' (I'm just looking)!
Lloc de Menorca
Visit Menorca's zoo to indigenous species such as its emblematic red cow and other wild and wonderful creatures. There are plenty of opportunities to get close to the animals and a wet playground, so pack a towel for the little ones.
Walk along the Cami de Cavalls
The path leads from the beach car park and gently meanders through the shaded pine forests that are typical of this area of the Island. The views along the way are stunning and towards the end of the path it is possible to see Ses Salines in the distance. Make sure that you take plenty of water with you, a camera and if you fancy it, a picnic.
Nearby
Towns/Villages
| Es Mercadal | 10 mins | |
| Fornells | 10 mins | |
| Ferreries | 25 mins | |
| Mao | 30 mins |
Beaches
| Arenal de Son Saura - Son Parc | 15 mins | |
| Cap de Cavalleria | 15 mins | |
| Es Grau | 30 mins |
Airports
| Mahón | 30 mins |
