What is Binibeca and why visit it?

Binibeca Menorca is one of the most emblematic areas of the south coast of the island, within the municipality of Sant Lluís. Its most famous image is Binibeca Vell, the so-called “white village”, an architectural recreation of an old fishing village, with whitewashed houses, narrow streets and wooden balconies. Strolling through its white labyrinths is like stepping into a living postcard of the Mediterranean.

Binibeca Vell: the white soul of Menorca

Although it may look like an ancient nucleus, Binibeca Vell was built in the 1960s by architect Antoni Sintes Mercadal and Francesc Joan Barba i Corsini. Its design sought to capture the essence of traditional seafaring life and, at the same time, provide a bohemian haven for artists and intellectuals. The result is a photogenic ensemble that has been the subject of thousands of postcards and Instagram photos.

Rules for visiting Binibeca Vell

• It is a private urbanization. The silence and the life of the residents must be respected.

• Access is permitted from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (from May 2023).

• Prior authorization is required for recording or commercial use of images.

Binibeca Nou and Cala Torret: nature and services

East of Binibeca Vell is Binibeca Nou, an area with villas and tourist apartments. Nearby is Cala Torret, a small coastal area with supermarket, tourist information center and several restaurants. It is ideal to enjoy the sea with tranquility and services nearby.

How to get to Binibeca

• 🚗 By car from Mahón: 15 min (8 km).

• 🚌 By bus: line 93 from Mahón (more frequently in summer).

• 🅿️ Parking: on Carrer de Sàncora or nearby parking lots (free).

• 🚖 Private transfers available.

Tips for your visit

• Go early or at dusk to avoid crowds.

• Respect the rules of coexistence in Binibeca Vell.

• Bring a camera or cell phone with battery: you won’t stop taking pictures!

• Reserve a restaurant in advance during the summer.

• Bring water, sunscreen and booties if you go to wilder coves.

Are you planning your vacations in Binibeca Menorca? This corner awaits you with its calm, its beauty and its Mediterranean spirit. An experience for the senses that you will always remember.

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