Menorca

Binibeca Travel Guide

Explore Binibeca: Unveil the Charm of Timeless Tranquility!

Binibeca or Binibèquer to the locals is the perfect family holiday destination overlooking the Mediterranean sea with a stunning beach and a wide range of restaurants, situated across a 3km stretch on Menorca's southeastern shores it’s a quiet, relaxing resort with numerous activities to try out and new and historic attractions to explore nearby.

Getting around in Binibeca

Binibeca is split into three districts, spread across a walkable three kilometre coastal stretch. Known for its whitewashed villas and apartments tastefully built and developed amongst the hillside with spectacular views across the Mediterranean sea, it is a great holiday destination for a relaxing break in the sun.

Binibeca Vell: Situated across a stretch of beautiful coastline extending inland the area offers the greatest range of restaurants, bars and supermarkets. Numerous privately owned villas and apartments are available to rent with the area two hotels. This area is home to the Fishermen’s Village a popular tourist attraction and adjacent, you will find a tastefully developed building complex with a wide range of restaurants, bars and boutiques selling local crafts, clothing and souvenirs.

Binibeca Nou: Situated behind Binibeca beach known for the famous Los Bucaneros beach bar and restaurant. It’s a quiet, relaxed district and despite the lack of restaurants or bars there’s plenty within walking distance in Binibeca Vell and Cala Torret. Lots of villas and apartments are available to rent along the rocky coastline and back across the hillside many with stunning views of the Mediterranean sea.

Cala Torret: At the eastern point of Binibeca directly next to the sea is Cala Torret. Home to a whitewashed building complex of around 100 apartments, built adjacent to the sea with plenty of snorkelling opportunities. Theres a well stocked supermarket, a handful or restaurants and bars and The Bakery that turns into a cocktail bar in the evenings. The tourist information centre for the Binibeca area is located here and a children’s playground next door.

Binibeca Nou

The square at Cala Torret

The Fishermen's village at Binibeca Vell

Getting to Binibeca

By Car: The best way to get around Menorca and Binibeca is by hiring a car, from the airport its around a 25 minute journey, we would recommended taking the Me-12 road to Mahon, following the signs to Sant Lluis along the Me-8 road, then joining the Me-10 to the coast via S’Uestra.

By Bus: Take bus route 93 from Mahon’s bus station. Its approximately 12 Km and will take you around 20mins, costing 1.80€ for a single, travelling via Sant Lluis.

By Taxi: A taxi from Mahon airport costs around €30 - €40 euros. A taxi from Mahon city centre will cost you around €20 - €30 euros.

Land Train: During high season there is a land train that travels the coastal road between Binibeca Vell, Binibeca Nou, Cala Torret and Punta Prima.

The square at Cala Torret

Binibeca Nou

View towards Cala Torret of Bar Paupa and Binibeca Diving school

Bar Paupa and the Binibeca diving school at Cala Torret

What to do in Binibeca

The white-washed Fisherman’s Village (Pueblo de Pescadores) in Binibeca Vell is a must see, it’s a Moorish influenced development of around 165 whitewashed houses for you to meander through its connected narrow sloping cobblestone alleyways and archways.

Binibeca beach (Playa de Binibèquer) is located in Binibeca Nou. The beach area is well known for its soft golden sands and crystal-clear waters (great for snorkelling), a rocky volcanic peninsular with salty rock pools and home to the renowned Los Bucaneros beach bar.

In Cala Torret you’ll find Binibeca Diving, a scuba diving company offering scuba dive trips, PADI training and boat/snorkelling trips. You can also hire out kayaks, paddleboards and bikes at Sports & Kayak Menorca, just adjacent to the tourist information centre.

On a clear day the waters around Binibeca beach are excellent for Snorkelling around the beach and around to Cala Torret or along the rocky volcanic peninsula. We would also recommend snorkelling at Cala de ses Olles just west of Binibeca Vell approaching Binissafuller.

Menorca offers a variety of spectacular natural scenery being declared a Biosphere Reserve in 1993, making it a walkers paradise. There’s walks for all capabilities that will suit individuals and families. The area if home to Stage 18 of the Cami de Cavalls a historic coastal trail around the island starting in Binissafuller and ending in Punta Prima, it’s a it’s a 8.1km walk with a difficulty of easy and estimated walking time of 2h 30mins.

Check out our favourite things to do in Binibeca and nearby:

Fishermens Village

The Fishermen's Village in Menorca is a charming coastal community that preserves its traditional fishing village ambiance.

Binibeca beach

This blue flag beach is situated in the South East of Menorca. A perfect beach for families with shallow waters, life guards and the Los Bucaneros beach bar

Punta Prima beach

Punta Prima Beach is a lovely coastal destination in Menorca, Spain, known for its sandy shoreline, calm waters, and family-friendly atmosphere

Binisafuller beach

Binisafuller Beach in Menorca is a hidden gem known for its intimate and unspoiled setting.

Trepuco

One of the largest and most accessible prehistoric settlements on the island, dating back to around 1000 BC.

Splash Sur Menorca

Splash Sur Menorca is a water park in Menorca, offering a fun-filled experience with a variety of water slides, pools, and activities.

Church Sant Lluís

The Church of Sant Lluís in Menorca is a charming religious building known for its picturesque architecture. It serves as a prominent landmark in the town of Sant Lluís and is both a place of worship and a cultural attraction for visitors interested in the island's history and heritage.

Es Moli de Dalt

This museum showcases the rich cultural heritage and history of the region, offering visitors a glimpse into the island's past and traditions through its exhibits and artifacts.

Binibeca Diving at Cala Torret

Los Bucaneros beach bar at Binibeca Nou

View towards Cala Torret with Bar Paupa and Binibeca Diving

Where to eat and drink in Binibeca

Menorca's culinary delights, especially seafood can be indulged in Binibeca's numerous restaurants try the pulp (octopus), gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) and don't miss the local specialties like Caldereta de Langosta (lobster stew) and Sobrasada (spiced sausage) or any of the local cheeses. Restaurants and bars can be found in both Cala Torret, Binibeca Vell and a beach bar/restaurant in Binibeca Nou.

In Cala Torret we would highly recommend fresh morning bakes, coffee and teas from The Bakery, seafood and steaks at Barracuda, local cheese and meats from Na Rosa and drinks and tapas on the sea front at Bar Paupa. In Binibeca Vell we would recommend, Paellas at El Faro, authentic and international dishes at Bambú Menorca, seafood at Sa Musclera and a cocktail at BB Cocktails.

The only restaurant in Binibeca Nou is the beach side bar and restaurant Los Bucaneros, that serves fresh meat and fish dishes from the fisherman’s hut. During high season a mobile pizza van (The Mobile Pizza Al Vuelo) and an ice-cream store are available on the bridge next to the entrance to the beach and car park.

Just along the coast from Binibeca Vell at Binisafuller Club Nautico Binisafua, is well worth a visit and the nearby inland hamlet of Torret, you’ll also find the fine dining restaurant of Pan y Vino with hints of French, European and Asian cuisine.

Check out our favourite bars, restaurants and foodie destinations in Binibeca and nearby:

Bakery Cala Torret

Bar Paupa

Barracuda Restaurant

La Rueda Bar Restaurant

Barracuda restaurant at Cala Torret

Bambú Menorca restaurant and bar

Bar Paupa restaurant and bar

Know before you go

Language: While Spanish and Menorcan (a variant of Catalan) are the official languages, English is widely spoken in tourist areas.

Currency: Euro (€) is the currency used throughout Menorca.

Credit Cards and Banks: The only ATM in Binibeca is located in Binibeca Vell, after that you’ll need to visit Punta Prima or the nearby town Sant Lluis.

Local Etiquette: Menorcans are known for their warmth and hospitality. A simple "Hola" (Hello) or "Gracias" (Thank you) in Spanish goes a long way in making connections.

View to towards Binibeca Vell's restaurants and bars

The white-washed Fisherman’s Village (Pueblo de Pescadores) at Binibeca Vell

A well stocked supermarket between Binibeca Nou and Binibeca Vell

Top Tips from the Author

During high-season local bands play music in the square at Cala Torret and outside Bar Paupa on the getty and there’s a local craft market every Thursday adjacent to the Fishermans village in Binibeca Vell.

The nearby supermarket Sa Botiga de S’Uestra, is approximately 3km north of Binibeca will save you cash on those resort based supermarkets and have an excellent fresh fruit/veg and meat section, perfect if you like to BBQ.

Like Tapa’s? Visit nearby town Sant Lluis and visit Bar Rueda for an extensive range of tapa’s and main dishes. Chips are amazing but we also recommend the meatballs, pork loin, Russian salad and calamari. They also offer a take away service.

Stopping in an apartment without a pool and too many jelly fish in the sea, visit El Faro in Binibeca Vell, they have a large swimming pool that paying visitors are welcome to use during the day.

The perfect picture… Whilst walking from Binibeca Nou to Binibeca Vell, half way down stop of at a villa’s gardens archway for a selfie or family snap overlooking the sea, gorgeous in late evening when the sun’s setting.