Punta Prima

Solmar Villas are pleased to offer a selection of villas in Punta Prima in Menorca. Punta Prima is at the southern most tip of the island. The resort itself is mainly a beach, holiday resort, with a few hotels, mini-marts and the beach being the main attraction. However it still has some of its natural charm and characteristics.

The Golden sands of Menorca

The beach in Punta Prima is one of the most visited on the island, as it is so close to the islands capital, Mahon, the locals usually go there on the weekend. With its fine white sands on one side and the rocks on the other, the waters here are among the clearest in the Medditeranean. There are many facilities and sports, including pedaloes, windsurfing and sailing, available at the beach, making it a favourite to families. The beach is ideal for children as the water is fairly shallow and it is well protected from the currents of the sea.

Punta Prima is only 10km from Mahon (MAH) Airport. The journey time being around 15 minutes.

Things to Do

The beach is the main attraction in Punta Prima as it is mainly a beach resort. There is a bus service that goes to St Lluis and mahon as well as other resorts. Just a short journey away there are plenty of things to do.

Water Parks

There are two water parks in Menorca and due to the size of Menorca you are never too far away to visit on of them.

• Aqua Park is in Cala Forcat - a small water park ideal for younger children with a restaurant and a bouncy castle play area. The park can be found on the main road going into Cala Forcat - near to Hotel Los Delphines.
• Aqua Rock at Cala en Bosc – is a larger, and includes four big slides, including the Black hole and the Kamikaze, one large pool with both walk-in and jump in areas, one small pool with smaller slides for the young ones and a pool with a wave machine.

Diving, Sailing & Fishing

Menorca offers fantastic diving sights and S'Algar along with Binibeca, Cala Galdana, Port Addaia, Calan Forcat, Cala Bosc plus other resorts offer courses from "try a dive" to course over 5 - 6 days. There also several clubs located around the island where you may both wind sail and take sailing lessons.

• MenorcaFishing - specialising in big game fishing - for further information www.menorca-fishing.comor telephone +34 971 368627
• Nautic Fun - Boat, sail boat & motorboat hire, also Fishing charters - for further information www.nauticfunmenorca.com or telephone +34 670 396396
• Menorca Cruising School - Sailing courses and RYA 5 day courses - for further information www.menorcasailing.co.uk or telephone +34 971 354103
• Dive Centre Cala Torret - Diving school - for further information www.divingtorret.com
• Diving Centre Addaia - Diving school offering PADI courses,scuba shop and boat trips - for further information www.ulmodiving.com

Markets

The local towns hold big markets, selling the most traditional craft products, including “alarcas”, menorcan footwear, leather goods in general, costume jewellery and earthenware ceramics.

• Mahon/Ferreries – Tuesday/Saturday
• Alalor – Monday/Thursday
• Ciutedella – Friday/Saturday
• San Luis/Es Castell – Wednesday/Monday

Golf

There is one golf course in Menorca, located in Son Parc, Club de Golf Son Parc. The course is near the sea, surrounded by pine trees. It is a moderate, even course, however the wind can make it a challenge. Claiming to be championship quality it is ideal for beginners and experienced golfers. It has recently been extended to 18 holes and has been designed to be sympathetic to the local environment by leaving natural features such as rocks and planting in situe. Son Parc Golf is also famous for its resident peacocks!

In addition not the greens, the golf course offers a putting range, tennis court and club house restaurants. Tel: 0034 971 359 059

Fiestas

Menorca has many Fiestas, one of the most famous being that of Ciudadella fiesta of Saint Joan on 23rd and 24th of June. The horses bred in Menorca are the stars of the fiestas and are made to dance to the airs of Menorcan "jota" tunes, the most famous being the "Saint Joan" jota.

Some other fiestas worth visiting are as follows - all dates are approximate and some timetables aren't finalised until the day before:

• Alayor – Start of August
• Cala en Prorter – 13 September
• Citdadella - 23rd June
• Es Castell - 24th July
• Ferreries - 23rd August
• Fornells – last Saturday in July
• Mahon - 6/7 September
• Mercadal – 3rd Saturday in July
• San Climent – 3rd week in August
• Sant Lluis – last week in August

Making Travel easy

Your holiday should be about fun and relaxation, not shopping, so why not plan in advance for your shopping to be delivered to your villa door on arrival. A new service is now available from 'Mobile Shop and Hire Services online' simply register and place your order online, you shopping will then be delivered straight to your villa when you want it to be! In addtion to the online grocery shopping they also help arrange celebration cakes, boat trips and excursions as well as catering.

Solmar Villas in Punta Prima

All our Punta Prima villas have pools and are carefully chosen and approved by our staff. Our high standards ensure that we only select the very best villas in Punta Prima to rent for our clients.

We offer properties in the Menorcan resorts of Binibeca, Cala Blanca, Cala En Forcat, Cala En Porter, Cala Galdana, Son Parc and Son Bou.

We also have a full selection of holiday villas in Mallorca, Mainland Spain , Albufeira and the Canary Islands.

Click below to see our villas in Punta Prima: