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VILLA MARIA DEL MAR, CALAN PORTER, MENORCA

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Villa Maria Del Mar

Calan Porter, Menorca

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Villa Summary

Villa Maria Del Mar is in a fantastic location, only 10 minutes' walk from the shops, cafes and restaurants in the centre of Calan Porter. This friendly, laid-back resort is famed not only for its beautiful, large sandy bay, but also for its cavern, the Caves of Xoroi, both within 15 minutes on foot. This delightful 3 bedroom villa is well-furnished and comfortable, with a private swimming pool, BBQ and a great alfresco dining space. WiFi and air conditioning/heating in the bedrooms and lounge are included.

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Arrival & Departure Day :

Villa check in time from 16:00 Information

Villa check out time 10:00 Information

Villa Features

3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Sleeps 2 to 6
Beach ¾ mile
Pool 27 x 14 ft
Free Air Con
Wifi
Car Not Required

Centrally located villas

Couples and small groups

Why our Menorca expert loves this villa

It has to be the central position - the amenities, beach and caves are all within a 15 minute walk! quotelower

Villa Description

Swimming pool and BBQ area
The villa has an attractive swimming pool and sun terrace which is partially covered providing a comfortable, sheltered spot to dine. To one side of the terrace is the brick BBQ, and there's also a lemon tree in one corner - the perfect accompaniment to a cool poolside drink!
Entrance
The villa grounds are completely fenced and gated at the front, with a private parking space for your hire car. A short path and a couple of steps up lead to the entrance.
Living space
The living space has large sliding patio doors opening directly onto the pool terrace. There's comfortable seating, a flat screen TV and a table and chairs. The adjacent kitchen is well-equipped and has smart, traditional wooden units, with a small breakfast table and a large window overlooking the pool. The utility room is accessed externally at the side of the house.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
The 2 twin bedrooms share the facilities of a separate shower room, whilst the double bedroom has an en suite bathroom. All 3 bedrooms are comfortable and well-furnished, and have built-in wardrobes providing plenty of storage space.

Tourist Licence Registration: ET 529 ME.

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Key Notes

Villa Plus In-Resort Service
Mid Week Towel Change & Light Clean
Bed Linen
Bathroom Towels
Iron & Ironing Board
Villa check in time from 16:00
Villa check out time 10:00

Villa facilities

1 double bedroom with en suite bathroom
2 twin bedrooms
1 shower room

Indoor amenities

FREE WiFi
FREE Air conditioning/heating in bedrooms and Lounge
Satellite TV
Safe
CD Player
DVD Player
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave
Hairdryers
Childgate(s)

Outdoor amenities

Alarm And Nightlight
Brick BBQ
Pool/Billiard Table
Table Tennis
Pool Size: 27 x 14 ft
Pool Depth: Min. 3½ft, Max. 6ft

Villa Location

Villa Maria Del Mar is in a great location, only 10 minutes' walk from Calan Porter Centre, and a few minutes further from the beach. This popular resort has a good choice of shops, restaurants and cafes, some down by the seafront. Aside from it's beautiful sandy bay, Calan Porter is most well-known as home to one of Menorca's most renowned attractions, the Caves of Xoroi, less than 15 minutes' walk away. Plus, plenty more things to see and do are within a short drive.

Location features

Local markets and shopping
A pleasant 10 minute walk through the resort brings you to the centre of Calan Porter. There are a few supermarkets for daily essentials, as well as gift shops for souvenirs. There's also a craft market during the summer evenings. Serious shoppers should head 20 minutes' drive into Mahon which has a never-ending choice of chic boutiques, as well as a much larger, lively market.
Bars and restaurants
Most of the resorts bars, cafes and restaurants are in the centre, offering good food and a friendly atmosphere. There are also several snack bars down by the beach. One of Menorca's most famous attractions are the Caves of Xoroi, which are 15 minutes' walk from Villa Maria Del Mar. During the evenings, the caves transform into a unique bar and disco, with fabulous panoramic views of the sunset over the open sea.
Beaches
At the end of the street is a viewpoint overlooking the beautiful sandy beach below. Calan Porter has a huge, picturesque sandy bay framed by cliffs on either side, with a few friendly cafes for drinks and snacks along its promenade. Around 15 minutes' walk from the villa will bring you to the entrance of the beach which is accessed by 180 stone steps. There's also a steep hill leading to the beachfront parking area if you prefer to drive.
Family fun
Children will love paddling in the clear shallow water, building sandcastles or venturing out to sea in a pedalo at the beach. In the summer a children's play park opens with bouncy castles, trampolines and mini go-karts. Plus, there are a couple of small playgrounds dotted around the resort with slides and swings. The nearby Lloc de Menorca Zoo also provides a fun-filled day out, 20 minutes' drive inland.
Places of interest
The Caves of Xoroi are well worth visiting. The cavern is a popular tourist attraction by day (for a small entrance fee) with a bar and seating area overlooking the open water, but really comes alive at night when it transforms into a lively disco. The capital, Mahon, and former ancient capital, Ciutadella, are both within easy reach by car and make a great day trip. Both have a wealth of dining and shopping opportunities, including a popular market, and a wonderful harbour area to explore.
Golf
The resort of Son Parc, 40 minutes' drive north, is home to the islands only golf course. The course has 18 holes, a driving range and a great club house restaurant with a dining terrace overlooking the fairway. Clubs and buggies can be hired too.
Other activities
Another of Menorca's most well-known attractions is Monte Toro, the island's highest point. The views from the top are stunning, and there's a great gift shop and cafe too, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery over a spot of lunch.
Remember…
Every villa comes with its own manual, complete with details of the best restaurants, taxis, local amenities and activities. And of course, our reps are on hand to make sure you love your holiday more. If you need any advice or tips on the local area, they will be more than happy to help.

In this area

Calan Porter Beach ¾ mile
Mini Market 440 yards
Restaurants 545 yards
Supermarket 440 yards
Mahon 9 miles
Mahon Airport 7 miles

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GPS coordinates

Latitude: 39.870325

Longitude: 4.137236

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Activities and things to do

Caves of Xoroi, Calan Porter

The Caves of Xoroi in Calan Porter are not to be missed and boast a fantastic panoramic view out to sea! By day, the caves are a popular tourist attraction with a cafe and gift shop. By night the caves transform into a lively disco with a bar and occassionally live music, where you can enjoy an evening cocktail as you watch the sun set over the sea.

http://www.covadenxoroi.com/index.php?lng=uk

Lloc de Menorca Zoo

Lloc de Menorca Zoo, located on the main road from Mahon to Alaior, is sure to be a hit with the kids! The zoo has a range of creatures from farm animals to more exotic zoo animals and children will also be able to pet some of the farm animals.

The zoo also has a small splash pool, 2 museums, a picnic area, snack bar and a gift shop.

Monte Toro

El Toro, at 360 metres above sea level, is the highest peak on Menorca. In the centre of the island it towers above the small town of Es Mercadal. Take the time to drive up the steep 3.2km climb to the summit and see the whole of the island spread out beneath you. There are sea views on all four sides and, on a clear day, the view stretches to the north coast of Mallorca.
The mountain is crowned by a convent which has become an important centre of pilgrimage and the neat vegetable and herb gardens beneath the terraces are still tended to by the community of nuns who live there. Visit the tiny chapel or have lunch in the rustic café and browse around the shop, packed with souvenirs and local produce.

Watersports

Menorca is definitely the place to be for anyone wanting to experience watersports on their villa holiday! Professional centres with modern teaching techniques and equipment to hire make it all so easy, even for beginners. Menorca's prevalent winds and summers breezes provide perfect conditions for windsurfing or sailing and diving is also very popular with a great deal of sea life and underwaters caves to be explored!|Some of the main beach resorts have windsurf boards and small sailing dinghys but Fornells, on the North coast of the island, in particular, is home to some of the best windsurfing and sailing facilities in Europe.

Scuba Diving

With its underwater caves and coral encrusted rock formations, Menorca is recognised as one of the most spectacular diving locations in the Med. for scuba diving and snorkelling. Dive schools located around the island provide daily excursions and equipment for visiting qualified divers.
For the beginner - now is your chance - the qualified instructors can have you scuba diving in less than 2 hours! Parascending is now made easy with modern techniques of launch and recovery from the boats' platform - there's no need to even get wet! The not so adventurous are normally allowed, for a small fee, to ride along in the boat.

Golf Son Parc

There is only one golf course on the island, set amongst the pine trees in Son Parc, on the North coast. It has recently been extended from 9 holes to 18 and is open 365 days per year.
There is an 18 bay floodlit driving range with the latest technology - Swingcam.
Junior golfers are welcome if accompanied by an adult and the golf shop stocks equipment for purchase or hire for children of 5 years upwards.
The dress code is lenient - shorts, t-shirts and trainers are acceptable but NOT sleeveless vests, swimwear, flipflops etc.

If golf plays an important part of your holiday then it is wise to book in advance.

http://www.golfsonparc.com/en

Go-Karts

There are several go-kart tracks on the island offering different courses and facilities to suit all ages and levels.

Castillo Menorca, on the road from Ferreries to Cuitadella, also has a great go-karting track as well as an adult and childrens pool, waterslide, trampolines, childrens play area, shopping complex and restaurant.

Or try the go-kart track at Aquarock Waterpark.

Horse Shows

There are many horse and pony riding centres around the island as well as a choice of spectacular equestrian shows which have now become a regular haunt for many of the islands' visitors.

The most popular horse show on the island is the Somni at the Son Martorellet Horse Farm, on the road from Ferreries to Cala Galdana. The farm is dedicated to the breeding, care and training of the Menorcan breed horse and puts on regular performances and dressage displays. Visitors will also be able to look around the farm and stables, and facilities include a gift shop, a choice of places to eat and a childrens play area.

Or why not venture to Calan Blanes or Sant Luis which both still practise the 200 year old traditional of trotting races? The jockey sits on a cart pulled by a horse and tries to maintain the trot - place your bets on the race!

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