Son Bou is located on the South Coast. Aproximatley 35 mns from the Airport. To get to Son Bou (Sant Jaime) you have to travel through some very beautiful landscape and pass through a rock arch to enter the resort which sits on Menorcas longest Beach at around 2 .k.m. Mahon is about 30 minutes drive, and Ciutadella about 35 minutes. Use the Resort Map link to take a tour from your PC!
Overview
Son Bou has many facilities to offer for the perfect holiday. Water sports- Jet Skis,snorkeling, surfing, pedalos and long sandy beach with sand dunes. Ideal for families and those just looking for a relaxing holiday (incl. the famous nature reserve for the bird watcher). Night life at Son Bou is varied with restaurants, clubs, shops, hotels and a new ten pin bowling hall. Alternatively you can venture into nearby Alaior early morning and evenings to wander throught the old towns pretty streets or travel to Mahon or Es Castell with it's lively harbours and a wide range of restaurants and nightlife.
Facilities
Beach
The favourite beach on the island for beach strollers and rated as one of the best beaches with tourist facilities on Menorca, especially for families. And while this makes it very popular for childern it's big enough for those who prefer to avoid the little ones to find their ideal spots! Further down the coast is the huge virgin beach of Playa de Binigaus which is very beautiful, natural and less frequented. Its also a favourite location for nudists ( myself included ) but everyone is welcome.
The beach can be reached on foot via steps, by car with free car parking or a little resort train.
Our Owners Tips more details in our FREE Information Pack
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Coves D'en Xoroi
Located in huge spectacular caves 25m above the sea at the entrance to Cala en Porter bay.
Cova d´en Xoroi
A double bonus. Undoubtedly the most dramatic nightspot on the island is Cova d'en Xoroi at Cala en Porter. Set high in the rocks, it's a cave bar with fantastic sea views by day. From 19:00 the music is soothing ambient sounds to watch the sunsets by and after 21:00-dawn a disco with one of the most original locations and atmospheres with famous guest DJs.
Opening times: 11:30 til dawn
Owners tips - Just 200 meters from Xoroi is a great restaurant La Palette ( lamb recommended)
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Alaior
Is a great town for wandering early or late evenings when the heat of sun is not around. The "third" capital of the island and a cultural centre. Alaior has an evening market town The old town is very pretty and makes a great change to the beach, with a good mix of little shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. And some great hand made ice cream parlours! Childrens playground on the pretty town square (next to ice cream cafes!)
Owners Tip:Alaior is home to the Pons Quitana shoe factory shop. An name unknown in the UK because most of its high quality leather shoes are exported to France and Germany. At the factory shop you will get heavily reduced prices.
Soun Bou & Cala en Porter guests - Visit the Large Supermarkets here at the Poligno ( commercial area) for a much better food and price selection.
Old Town
Old Town
Old Town
Factory Shop
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Mahon ( Mao )
There is a lovely Mediterranean atmosphere in the town with bustling pavement cafes, marvellous fruit and fish markets with a maze of narrow cobble streets with architecture and many reminders of its Georgian past. In addition to the traditional the town offers a myriad of stylish shops and bars. There is a seemingly never ending array of cafes, bars and restaurants lining the whole length of the harbour offering all types of ambience or cuisine including the more traditional Menorcan dishes.
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Es Castell
Es Castell - is a delightful town with a great mix of little shops, cafes, bars, restaurants and clubs to suit all tates, price ranges and styles. Not just the extensive harbour areas but also in the many side streets. In the main Cala Fons harbour the old fishermans caves and been adapted by various bars and restaurants. Es Castell is a very poplular eating place for lunchtime Menu del Dias and a great place to while away the evenings.
Owners tips - See our free Information pack for our selection the best restaurants & bars
Harbour evenings
Great restaurants
Cala Fons
Town Hall
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Cala Coves
A beautiful picturesque spot, favoured by visiting yachts and dreamers. Best visited early mornings and evenings, where the light brings out the scenery.An exciting place for youngsters dreamy of pirates as the local burial caves up in the limestone walls and rambling cove walks let their imaginations run free. Believed to be an ancient burial ground and was in fact the very first recognised port of Menorca as used by the Romans when they occupied the island. Can be reached on foot from Cala en Porter or park and walk at Son vitamina (approx. 30 mins). Road down is NOT suitable for hire cars unless you want to pay for suspension damage!
Burial Caves cut into the rock
Cales Coves
Excellent Snorkelling
Cales Coves
Son Bou in Pictures
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Holidays Homes located in - Son Bou - Sant Jaime
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Villa Lynette ( pid 42 ) Bedrooms: 3 Sleeps up to : 6 Bathrooms: 2
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Set on the hillside of Torre Soli with irresistible views of the coastline and Son Bou Beach. French doors leading to terraces with fantastic views...
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Alto Mar 35 ( pid 35 ) Bedrooms: 2 Sleeps up to : 4 Bathrooms: 1
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Comfortably furnished apartment in quiet location, close to communal pool, set in beautiful gardens. On the crown of the pine clad hills surrounding Son Bou village.
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