Menorca Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels

Menorca airport is just 5 kilometres from Maó: bus line 10 takes a quarter of an hour, and a taxi about the same, so even with a dawn flight staying in the city means no real sacrifice. Travellers coming for the harbour and the old town find everything a few minutes from the terminal; those looking for the sea instead can choose one of the coves just outside the city, still closer than the other half of the island towards Ciutadella. In the summer months, with more frequent charter flights, booking ahead in the harbour area avoids being left with no choice.

The harbour of Maó

City centre · about 10-15 minutes by taxi from the airport; bus line 10 stops in the centre a short walk from the harbour

Best for: those who want the view over Europe's longest harbour and a stroll among the restaurants on the quay

Pros

A view over the harbour and an evening stroll among bars and restaurants
A few minutes' walk from the old town

Cons

Uphill streets between the harbour and the upper town
Scarce parking in high season

Recommended hotels in this area

Catalonia Mirador des Port: A 15-minute walk from the harbour, with pool and spa, convenient for those who want a quiet hotel close to the centre.
Senator Port Mahón: Historic hotel in colonial style right on the harbour, with bay views from most of the rooms.
ARTIEM Capri: A few minutes from the main square and the bus station, with an indoor pool and spa.

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Old town of Maó

City centre · about 10-15 minutes by taxi from the airport; the same bus line 10 for the centre

Best for: those who want to sleep among the alleys of the old town and get around entirely on foot

Pros

In the heart of the old town, everything within walking distance
A good choice of bars and restaurants even off season

Cons

Narrow streets, not very convenient for those arriving with heavy luggage
A few rooms without a view, as the buildings are historic

Recommended hotels in this area

Jardí de Ses Bruixes: An 1811 palace in the old town, with an inner patio for breakfast and its own spa.
Can Albertí 1740 Hotel Boutique: An eighteenth-century palace 200 metres from the harbour, with a panoramic terrace and an inner garden.
Hostal La Isla: A 5-minute walk from the old town and the harbour, a budget option with breakfast included.

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Coves near Maó

Nearby town · about 20-25 minutes by car or taxi from the airport, depending on the cove chosen

Best for: those who want the sea right by the hotel while staying just a few minutes from the airport

Pros

Beach or pool just steps from the room
Quieter than the centre of Maó in the evening

Cons

A car is needed to get around, local buses are rare off season
Restaurants and shops limited compared to the centre

Recommended hotels in this area

Aparthotel HG Cala Llonga: A step from Cala Llonga beach and less than 2 km from Maó, with a kitchen in the room.
Barceló Nura: On Punta Prima beach, with several restaurants on site and a panoramic rooftop bar.

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