Villas in Son Bou

Fantastic villas in Menorca

if you rent a villa in Son Bou you will have swimming pools, beaches, a bite to eat and relaxing moments right at your fingertips. Menorca is a small island with quiet sandy coves and beaches and fantastic outdoors with beautiful scenery. Mahon, the capital, is a town with Georgian mansions and great rentals around the port, just like the holiday and lettings in the Balearic Islands that Holidu has available.

Wonderful fully equipped villas

The best time to book a villa in Son Bou and the surrounding areas is from June to late August when the climate is ideal for swimming and enjoying the outdoors as well as the villas. In fact, it is a perfect time to visit other locations on the island, so if you want to take advantage of the delicious weather to visit the most beautiful beaches we recommend you to start renting an apartment in Cala Galdana because it is the closest place to your location. Most of the villas in Son Bou come with standard amenities such as Wi-Fi, concierge and AC. Depending on the villa, you can find added features such as

• Gardens
• Swimming pool
• Balcony
• Terrace
• Ocean view

Son Bou for beach lovers

Fantastic coves and long stretches of sandy beaches are the best attributes of Menorca and its coastal resorts. Stunning and popular beaches such as La Macarella, Beach of Binigaus, Cala Galdana and Cala En Porter are well known by holidaymakers looking for pristine and turquoise waters - if you are one of them you might want to check out these villas in Cala en Porter. Son Bou enjoys the most family-friendly beach in Menorca which holds a Blue Flag for its quality, that's why you will find many family-friendly villas in Son Bou. A few metres in, you will find large prairies of oceanic Posidonia. Great facilities and lifeguards full time will make your stay easier than ever. Hire some motorboats, rowboats, kayaks or pedalos. Get on the banana boat and enjoy a hilarious ride with the whole family.

Son Bou for outdoor lovers

Son Bou is well known for its beaches and stunning views, especially if you rent a beachfront villa in Son Bou. Take in the scenery and look for some adventure in the great outdoors surrounding the area. Some of the noteworthy natural features not to miss are those of Monte Toro, Cala Escorxada or Cala Fustam. Take a pleasant walk in the morning, afternoon or evening. Behind the prehistoric small bay of Cala Llucalari, there is also a little path known as Camí de Cavalls. The whole way is around 100 miles in 20 different stages. Get on your toes and get ready to explore the island or if you prefer you can rent a villa in Menorca and, thanks to its good location, you will be close to all points of interest.

1. Visit the Coves d’en Xoroi
2. Try the Balearic flavours
3. Get some fun under the sun
4. Enjoy some open air history
5. Ride and enjoy the views
6. Visit the charming village of Alaior
7. Fantastic hikings and trails

1. Visit the Coves d’en Xoroi

When the night comes, during the summer months, the sounds of the waves and the music blend in as you enjoy a nice cocktail or take the dancefloor. Son Bou features a few bars such as Buddha Bar to enjoy a quiet night out or the fantastic Coves d’en Xoroi in Cala En Porter. This is a unique nightclub perched on a cliff with magnificent views of the sea. Watch the sun go down and dance the night away as the night arrives. Luckily, you can find villas near the beach in Son Bou, so time or distance will not be a problem, because you will be really close.

2. Try the Balearic flavours

Mediterranean cuisine and its flavours are well known all over the world. The area features several restaurants with British and Chinese influences but still keeping the traditional recipes that keep the essence of the island such as caldereta, flaó, sobrassada, cuixot, Mahón cheese and finish your meal with a tiny sip of Pomada and Xoriguer Gin. Savoury pastries, fish and shellfish are also widely used as part of their gastronomy. Raise your tastebuds with all these mouthwatering bites.

3. Get some fun under the sun

Spend a fun day in a waterpark. Club San Jaime is a fantastic one where to enjoy the slides, swimming pools or the large grassed areas with loungers where you can lie down, relax and bask in the sun. Have a go at the two chutes. After a day of fun grab a bite at the bar or the restaurant, attend a live act and do some other events in the evenings. Another place where you can find good water parks is in Castell, which is 26 minutes away from Son Bou. You can go on a quick day trip or rent a finca in Es Castell to enjoy more days here.

4. Enjoy some open-air history

Visit the pre-historic settlement of Torre d’en Gaumes. Located just outside Son Bou, you can access it and enjoy the natural beauty of the countryside, some ancient defensive walls, the stone watch towers known as talaiots, pillared naves and an old temple made out of stone.

5. Ride and enjoy the views

Another way of sightseeing around Son Bou is riding on a horse. You can go to Son Bou Rutas a Caballo, close to the village and Santo Tomas. Explore the beach or the countryside riding your own horse. You do not have to be an expert rider, the staff of the farm will help you to make the most of it. “Giddyup” time!

6. Visit the charming village of Alaior

This old town set on top of a hill is a great location to spend the day wandering the streets and taking in the cultural flair in the atmosphere. A very pretty village where you can get lost in its old town and stop for a nice cuppa at any of the cosy cafes, bars and restaurants. Browse the little shops and find unique gifts and original items nobody else has. During the summer the evening and morning markets are good meeting points for locals and tourists alike where to buy some jewellery and artisan goods.

7. Fantastic hiking and trails

As we have said, the great outdoors gives the traveller so many options during the holidays. Son Bou sits on the dramatic and stunning coastline of Menorca. Walking and hiking trails on the western side of the island, you can reach the plateau top near Cap des Ses Penyes. Walk through valleys, hills and the marshlands of Torrent de Son Boter. There are some posted paths to Atalis beach, located halfway between Son Bou and Santo Tomas.