Where to stay in Menorca
Choose between Ciutadella evenings, Maó harbour and the rural interior
Specific guides to Menorca
Focused comparisons to choose the right area and hotel for the trip you actually want.
Best boutique hotels in Menorca: 10 places to stay
Compare Menorca's best boutique and agroturismo hotels by area, room count, beach access, car needs and fit for couples or families.
3 July 2026 · 19 min read
Spain in October: the month that splits in half
October is not one month in Spain, it is two. Until the 25th it is the end of summer, with a Mediterranean still at 19–23°C. That night the clocks go back and the sun sets before half past six. Book each half differently.
16 September 2026 · 9 min read
The 2026 MICHELIN Keys in Spain: what changed for the hotels we rate
Spain went from 109 hotels with a Key to 122. Six of the changes are ours: two hotels moved up to two Keys, one arrived with two, three won their first and one lost the one it had.
22 September 2026 · 6 min read
MICHELIN Key hotels in Spain: every one we rate, by region
The 71 hotels in Spain with a MICHELIN Key that we rate, by region — from the Ritz in Madrid and three wine estates with three Keys to townhouses from €160 — and how to use the Key when choosing.
13 September 2026 · 11 min read
Spain honeymoon: where to go, how long and where to stay
Choose a Spain honeymoon by the days you want to repeat: island variety, slow Menorca, wine and coast, or an Andalusian city-and-resort route.
6 September 2026 · 12 min read
Ciutadella or Maó: the better Menorca base for your trip
Choose west or east by evening atmosphere, airport time, coves and hotel style—not by a misleadingly small island map.
30 August 2026 · 10 min read
Menorca: good to know
Is Ciutadella or Maó better for a first Menorca stay?
Ciutadella is better for old-town atmosphere, restaurants on foot and the western coves. Maó is better for airport convenience, its large harbour and the east. Choose by the days you plan, not only by which town looks prettier.
Where should you stay for Menorca's beaches?
Ciutadella is practical for Cala Turqueta and the western south-coast coves; the Alaior and Sant Lluís side works for Cala en Porter, Binibèquer and the south-east. Access and parking rules can change in summer, so no inland base guarantees an effortless beach day.
How many days do you need in Menorca?
Four nights work with one base and a focused itinerary. Six or seven allow both coasts, slower beach days and a useful town-and-country split.
Can you stay in Menorca without a car?
Yes in Ciutadella or Maó if you use buses and pre-book occasional taxis. A car is strongly recommended for rural hotels, multiple coves and evening meals away from the property.