Villa Le Blanc is one of the most polished places to stay on Menorca, a luxury hotel from the Gran Melia collection on the island's south coast near Es Migjorn Gran. The name says it all: the buildings are white and low, in the Menorcan style of whitewashed walls and sea-blue shutters, set in landscaped grounds with pools, terraces and the scent of pine and Mediterranean plants. This is not a resort for noisy fun. It is a place built around calm, service and design, with a spa, restaurants and a feeling of having the coast to yourself. The south coast of Menorca is known for pale sand, sheltered coves and water of astonishing clarity, and Es Migjorn Gran is the quiet village in the middle of it, away from the big resort towns. A stay here suits couples, honeymooners and anyone marking a special occasion, and it also suits travellers who want to spend a week doing very little in very comfortable surroundings. For visitors who like to explore, the island's most beautiful beaches, the old capital of Ciutadella, the harbour of Mahon and the prehistoric sites inland are all within a drive. In high summer the demand for rooms is strong, so plan early, and in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn the island is quieter and the walking is at its best. If Menorca is a place you are visiting for its calm, this is a very good way to enjoy it.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on the south coast, close to Es Migjorn Gran, a small village inland from a long sandy beach. Menorca airport, near Mahon, is roughly forty minutes away by road, so a transfer or hire car is the way to arrive. Having a car is highly recommended on Menorca, because the best beaches, restaurants and villages are spread across the island and public transport is limited outside the main towns.
The rooms and facilities
Expect spacious rooms and suites in a Mediterranean style, many with terraces or gardens, and check the room categories, views and board options when you book. Hotels in this class usually offer a spa, pools, several restaurants and bars, and attentive service. Ask about the age policy when you book, since some luxury hotels on the island are adults-oriented.
What to do nearby
The beach below Es Migjorn Gran is long, sandy and relatively quiet, and the coves of the south coast are reached by short drives or by the Cami de Cavalls, the coastal path that circles the island. Walkers can follow stretches of the path in either direction. The Torre d'en Galmes talayotic site, the cheese village of Alaior, and the towns of Ciutadella and Mahon are all in range for day trips, and boat trips run from several harbours.
Who it suits
Couples, honeymooners and travellers who value peace, design and service. It is a good choice for a splurge on a coastal island that rewards slow travel.
Good to know
Many hotels on Menorca open for a season only, usually from spring to autumn, so confirm the dates when you book. The sea is warm enough for swimming from early summer, and the tramontana wind can blow from the north in spring and autumn, which makes the south coast a good place to be. Check when you book for current facilities, dining arrangements and any renovation work.
Why stay here
- ✓Luxury hotel on the south coast
- ✓Whitewashed Menorcan architecture
- ✓Landscaped gardens and pools
- ✓Spa and wellness area
- ✓Restaurants and bars
- ✓Near the beach at Es Migjorn Gran
- ✓Access to the Cami de Cavalls path
- ✓About forty minutes from the airport
Good questions
Where is Villa Le Blanc?+
It is on the south coast of Menorca, near the village of Es Migjorn Gran and a long sandy beach.
Do I need a car?+
A car is strongly recommended. The best beaches, villages and restaurants on Menorca are spread across the island.
Is it open all year?+
Many hotels on Menorca open for a season, usually from spring to autumn. Confirm the dates when you book.
