Santo Tomas in Menorca is a popular coastal gem located on the southern coast of Menorca, Spain. Our ultimate guide to Santo Tomas Menorca has everything you need.
Renowned for its spectacular golden beach stretching along the resort. Santo Tomas is a quiet family focused resort with multiple larger hotels to cater for said families as well as apartment blocks dotted along the main street and promenades.
Located around 35 to 40 minutes from the capital city Mahon.
Santo Tomas Beach
The Santo Tomas beach and resort is particularly popular among families. In particularly to its relatively calm and shallow waters, the gentle slope from the shore into the sea and absence of strong currents make it ideal children. You can also find plenty of opportunities for sunbed and umbrella rental.
It’s worth noting that the winds can pick up on occasions, so ensure you check what colour flag is displayed at the beach. If the flag is red, we strongly advise staying out of the water. Yellow be cautious and green is nice and calm.
The beach in Santo Tomas is split by a rocky point which is home to the Sol Beach House Menorca and Santo Tomas Hotel. Beyond this you have the Playa de San Adeodato and when looking out to sea on your right you have the Cova des colomets, a minute island a short swim out to sea. This beach stretches up until the beautiful restaurant Es Bruc.
Beyond this and the next beach beyond Es Bruc is Binigaus beach. Another golden sandy beach with gently crashing waves. Albeit with less amenities in the immediate vicinity.
Set back from the main Santo Tomas beach you have a promenade, taking you from one end of the resort through to other end. Where occasionally small traders will pop up over the summer to sell home made souvenirs and trinkets.
Santo Tomas Amenities
There are two small commercial areas in Santo Tomas. At the top end of the resort you have a doctors, supermarket, bakery, car hire centre, tobacconist, pharmacy and a few souvenir shops. As well as Bar Halley. Which can be found here. Just opposite there is an ATM.
The second commercial area sits in front of Restaurante Can Berto. A similar offering to the other commercial area, supermarket, bakery, car hire centre and few souvenir shops. Although here there’s a small water sports company in which you can hire kayaks, boats and canoes. And this set of shops can found be found here.
A much smaller supermarket and ATM can also be found on the street a short walk down the Globales Lord Nelson Hotel.
Along the aforementioned Santo Tomas promenade, you’ll pass behind a few restaurants and bars, as well as a children’s park next to Restaurante Can Berto.
Santo Tomas Supermarkets
There are three supermarkets in Santo Tomas that provide the majority of what you will need for your stay in resort. Of course, they will be more expensive due to convenience. Two are found at the commercial zones in the resort. One at the far end of the resort, the other next door to the Seth Santo Tomas Hotel. Lastly, the smallest supermarket is found next door to the Lord Nelson hotel.
- Cife Supermercats 2001 (Urbanització Santo Tomàs, s/n, 07749 Sant Tomás)
- Cife Supermercats Barvi (Urbanització Santo Tomàs, 2H, 07749 Santo Tomas)
- Super Lord Nelson Supermarket (Menorca Playa, 07749 Sant Tomàs)
The village just inland from Santo Tomas and around a 10 minute drive away, Es Migjorn Gran, has a few other supermarkets if you need to do a larger shop for items. Cheaper than the resort prices at Santo Tomas.
Santo Tomas Restaurants
Being a coastal resort with plenty of accommodation, as you’d expect there are plenty of restaurants in Santo Tomas to chose. Great if you want to support the local economy and try your hand at hand made dishes with some of the freshest ingredients.
Es Pins
Starting at the far end of Santo Tomas resort you have the restaurant Es Pins. With beautiful views out to the Mediterranean Sea Es Pins serves up beautiful Spanish cuisine, gorgeous wines and even a children’s play area to keep the little ones busy. Traditional dishes such as traditional Paella, Mahón cheeses, Spanish cured Iberic ham, tapas style dishes and more. You can check out the Es Pins website and menu here.
Can Berto
Alternatively, you have Restaurante Can Berto. Towards the midway point of the resort and hidden behind the small commercial shops. Unfortunately not the same views as other restaurants in Santo Tomas, but nevertheless serving up some lovely food such as steak cooked on a stone, paella and other beautiful fish dishes.
Las Dunas
In between these two restaurants on the main road you have Las Dunas. Las Dunas Santo Tomas offers a buffet style approach to dining. Mixed reviews unfortunately so our bet would be to stick to some of the other restaurants. However, they have nice children’s area as well as a bar attached with a nice seating area to unwind in.
Restaurant Malibú
Restaurant Malibú is set somewhat in the grounds of the Santo Tomas Hotel, although separate and open to the public. Being set on the promenade Restaurant Malibú Santo Tomas can get quite busy, combined with the gorgeous views on offer and regular evening entertainment make for a good combination.
It’s worth noting the Restaurant Malibú and Es Pins are owned by the same company, Seth. Who also own various hotels in the resort. Dishes on offer include Mahón cheese dishes, fried fish and squid, fresh salads, grilled meats and fish and plenty more on offer. The Malibú menu can be viewed here.
Chiringuito Es Bruc Menorca
Chiringuito Es Bruc is the last restaurant we want to mention in Santo Tomas. Found at the entrance of the Santo Tomas resort, just by the roundabout upon entry. With beautiful views out to Cova des colomets, Playa de San Adeodato and Platja Binigaus. Extremely popular with locals and daily beach goers so you may be waiting for a table over lunch and dinner, we advise booking in advance.
A lovely variety of dishes are available at Chiringuito Es Bruc, and arguable the best restaurant in the resort. Serving up items such as fresh salads, starters to shares including mussels and padrón peppers, plenty of fish, meat and even home-made burgers. The Es Bruc Santo Tomas menu can be found here.
Magic Pan Santo Tomas
One of the newest restaurants in Santo Tomas and located towards the far end of the resort above the local shops. Serving a variety of dishes catering local cuisine as well as international dishes.
Dishes at the Magic Pan include traditional Grilled Octopus and Salmon, Menorcan style Cod, to more international dishes such as a range of Pizzas and Burgers.
Magic Pan is also one of the only places in Santo Tomas that remains open later for drinks, meaning if you want a late night drink this is the place. Most nights remaining open until 02:00 / 02:30 in the summer.
Santo Tomas Activities
On the main Santo Tomas beach you’ll easily spot pedalo’s to hire for a few hours or so, as well as paddle boards when the weather allows. Kayak’s possible too, just head behind the Cife supermarket here and the Kayak store should be able to assist.
Next door to Las Dunas restaurant there are a few tennis courts to hire too (available to hire at Mestral & Llebeig apartments), that includes equipment if required.
Along the beach promenade and behind the central car park there’s a small children’s playground too.
On car parks, there are plenty in Santo Tomas. Mainly because the beach is such an attraction for a day out. Parking is available here and here to name a few. Along with spots along the main road in Santo Tomas.
If you’re looking for a gym in Santo Tomas and want to keep up your healthy gym habits in Menorca, you’ll need to stick to hotels. Fortunately all the hotels will have a small fitness suite, studio or gym. For those staying in self-catering, apartments or villas, you’re unlikely to have access to an onsite gym. However, for a small charge many hotels in Santo Tomas will allow you to use their gym, even if you’re not a paid, staying guest in their hotel. For example a Santo Tomas gym you can visit is the Seth Santo Tomas Hotel gym, which contains a healthy selection of fitness apparatus such as; Treadmills, elliptical machines, air bike, rowing machine, dumbbells and TRX.
But if the Santo Tomas gyms aren’t your thing, you may want to look at bicycle hire in Santo Tomas, even better with greater availability of e-bikes and e-mountain bikes on the island.
Santo Tomas Nightlife
With the Menorcan resort of Santo Tomas mainly focused at families, the nightlife in Menorca is very limited.
Bar Halley is arguably the most popular bar in Santo Tomas. Offering food and drink from the morning through until the evening often showing sport, mainly football, to keep you entertained. You’ll also find live music dotted through the restaurants most evenings in the summer, such as Restaurant Malibú, or at Las Dunas.
More recently the Magic Pan restaurant has remained open later in the resort, meaning you can enjoy a late night drink beyond midnight.
You also have the option of course of heading into Ciutadella or the capital Mahon for a more adventurous evening, or heading to the next village inland, Es Migjorn Gran – easily accessible by bus, car or taxi.
Santo Tomas Hotels
It’s worth noting that all the hotels in Santo Tomas are close to the beach, so this shouldn’t be a concern when deciding where to stay.
TUI Blue Victoria Menorca
Previously named the Victoria Playa Menorca Hotel, the newly named TUI Blue Victoria Menorca has seen an overhaul and refurb for the new summer season, scheduled for completion as of summer 2023.
Set at the far end of the Santo Tomas resort, the Victoria Menorca is only a stones throw away from the main beach. With a large main outdoor pool and also a rooftop pool to keep provide as much water to cool off in as you’ll need.
With a variety of day time activities to keep you busy in addition to the evening entertainment such as themed nights, live music, party nights and gourmet courses. There’s plenty to do. If you’re more of the active type, Victoria Menorca has an onsite gym and fitness room, a spa to unwind in and expect TUI classes such as Cyberobics and the BLUEf!t platform – a dedicated outdoor training area.
There’s a main restaurant buffet serving up a variety of local and international cuisine, as well as an à la carte restaurant, snack bar and multiple bars dotted around the hotel.
Search here for accommodation at the TUI Blue Victoria Menorca
Seth 55 Santo Tomás
Another newer hotel to the Santo Tomas hotel collection. The Hotel 55 Santo Tomas was freshly opened in 2018 welcoming guests to chose from 165 rooms.
Board options are available from bed and breakfast and half board, both served in the main 1839 restaurant. And supplemented by a snack bar and lobby bar.
This hotel is a more chilled out affair than others around, with entertainment in the form of live music in the snack bar. However, the relaxation continues with a beautiful onsite spa. Providing a variety of treatments as well as a sauna, steam bath, gym and whirlpool.
There are a few pools available including an impressive outdoor pool stretching over 60 metres, as well as a children’s pool and heated indoor pool. Additionally there are swim up suits and Jacuzzi suits.
Search here for accommodation at the Seth 55 Santo Tomás
Globales Lord Nelson
An adults only offering provides a different environment to enjoy. Although a large hotel compared to some of the others with just shy of 200 rooms.
To keep you fed and watered your catered by a large buffet restaurant serving a large range of local and international dishes. Supplemented buy 2 additional bars – a lounge bar and pool bar serving a range of drinks.
2 outdoor pools provide an opportunity to refresh in, a large rectangular pool and a much smaller and shallower pool – previously this would’ve been the children’s pool before moving to an adults only hotel.
Throughout the day there are plenty of activities to keep you busy including small team games and a variety of water activities. As well as a fitness suite, sauna, pool table, darts and table tennis. In the evening the Globales Lord Nelson provides entertainment in the form of bingo, in-house shows, live music and professional shows.
Search here for accommodation at the Globales Lord Nelson
Seth Santo Tomas Hotel
A relatively small and intimate hotel providing 85 rooms serving a variety of guests. Tucked on the ridge separating the Playa de San Adeodato and the main Santo Tomas beach, if you’ve selected the right room expected some beautiful sunsets.
The large outdoor pool provides plenty of space to relax in whilst soaking up the sun, an indoor pool situated in the wellness centre and a children’s pool to keep the little ones entertained.
A buffet restaurant provides a nice variety of international and local dishes. Whereas the cafe bar and pool bar, although at an extra cost, will keep you topped up during the day.
Although the hotel provides no daily activities, you’ll be entertained most evenings with a variety of shows to enjoy. Alternatively, there is the spa and wellness centre to relax in – providing a range of treatments, whirlpool and gym to enjoy.
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Villa Le Blanc Santo Tomas
The newly named Villa Le Blanc brings an upmarket theme to Santo Tomas. Think, relaxing Bali beds, a laidback pool and bar area and beautiful garden grounds.
Another adults only hotel offering 159 rooms in total with spectacular views out to sea with the beach on your doorstep.
A rooftop pool to soak the sun up and outdoor pool sprinkled with Bali beds will keep you chilled out and relaxed. Not forgetting the spa with treatments, sauna, hot tub and indoor pool for true relaxation.
Multiple restaurants will keep your taste buds tantalising, including Cru – focusing on local cuisine serving dishes raw or gently cooked at low temperature. Think Ceviche, tartar, sushi, oysters and more. S’Amarador, that centres on local products that replicates the seafood arts and techniques of the iconic S’Amarador Restaurant in Ciutadella. And Nivi provides the all-day restaurant offering, grilled fishes and meats, paella and a focus on local products.
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Santo Tomas Apartments
Globales Apartamentos Lord Nelson
Well-equipped kitchenette. Outdoor pool. Free WiFi. Balcony. Air conditioning. Private bathroom. 24-hour front desk. Restaurant. Bar. 50 metres from beach.
Search Globales Apartamentos Lord Nelson here.
Hamilton Court
Kitchenette. Garden. Free parking. Safety deposit box. Bar. Onsite shop. Outdoor pool. 50 metres from beach. Restaurant and café.
Seth Mestral & Llebeig
Well equipped kitchenette. Multiple outdoor pools including children’s splash pool. Multiple bars. Mini disco. Weekly programme of entertainment. Additional sports/activities throughout the day (potentially at extra cost such as Minigolf, Table tennis, Pool table & horse riding). 100 metres from Santo Tomas beach,
Search Seth Mestral & Llebeig here.
Apartamentos Vistamar
Kitchenette. Sea view or Garden view. Outdoor swimming pool. Balcony. Free parking. Safety deposit box. Onsite snack bar and restaurant. 50 metres from either Santo Tomas or Playa de San Adeodato.
Search Apartamentos Vistamar here.
Santo Tomas Villas
There are multiple Santo Tomas villas to choose from dotted around the resort. Including along the main street, but as well as further at the back of the resort – worth noting these here are up quite a steep hill.
The villas available in Santo Tomas range in size and space. You’ll be expected to hire the whole villa and these can vary from sleeping 4 all the way to over 10 people. Typically with a private outdoor pool, well equipped kitchenette, sun loungers and private parking. Not all villas come with air-conditioning so please be aware.
There are plenty of villas in Santo Tomas, but a word of warning that beyond the main promenade and towards the north of the resort are steeps hills and many villas are located here. This can cause troubles for those who are less confident on their feet. Walking back home after a long day at the beach may prove difficult for many.
However, villas in Santo Tomas can be found on various websites such as the below:
Villa Plus Santo Tomas Villas
James Villa – Villas in Santo Tomas
TUI Santo Tomas Villas
Simply Owners Villas in Santo Tomas
Santo Tomas Transport
Car Hire in Santo Tomas
The easiest way to travel around Santo Tomas Menorca is by car, or moped. There are a few Santo Tomas car hire services within the resort such as Europcar, Alquiler Coches Santo Tomas, Autos Menorca and Owners Cars. You can search the prices you need for car hire here.
Hiring a car in Santo Tomas will ensure you can explore the island to its full potential. Such as visiting the islands capital Mahon, or even checking out some of the best beaches in Menorca.
Santo Tomas Bus Routes
You may also want to explore via the bus. The bus service number 71 and 72 serve Santo Tomas and for the full bus services you can take a look at the Menorca bus list here and a Map of the Menorca bus routes is here. The bus routes serving Santo Tomas are below.
For Santo Tomas to Mahon, the line 71 can take you directly that route and using the same bus route you can journey from Mahon to Santo Tomas by bus. For Menorca’s second city, you can just as easily journey from Santo Tomas to Ciutadella using line 72 and returning on the same bus to complete the Ciutadella to Santo Tomas bus route.
For connecting journeys, check our our Menorca bus route guide.
71 Menorca Bus Service
Maó – Alaior – Es Migjorn Gran – Cala Tomàs
(Sant Tomàs / Es Migjorn / Alaior / POIMA / Hospital Mateu Orfila / Maó)
72 Menorca Bus Service
Ciutadella – Ferreries – Es Mercadal – Es Migjorn – Sant Tomàs
(Ciutadella / Ferreries / Es Mercadal / Es Migjorn / Sant Tomàs)
Santo Tomas Taxis
Menorca doesn’t operate Uber or any similar private taxi firms. Meaning if you want a taxi, you will either have to book one, which you can do here. Or you wait at the designated taxi ranks around the island, called Paradas de Taxi. Here are the taxi rank locations on the island.
All the taxis on the island are white and the fare metre is easily visible once inside so you can easily see what you are paying. Fares are regulated on distance so you should be able to get an approximate price before setting off.
A word of warning that taxis are limited to four passengers maximum.
Taxis transfers from Mahon Airport to Santo Tomas are easy to find too, with a taxi rank at Mahon Airport.
Airport Transfers from Mahon Airport to Santo Tomas
Mahon airport to Santo Tomas directly should take around 45 minutes and under. Menorca doesn’t suffer too badly from traffic so the journey time remains quite consistent.
You have various airport transfer options to choose from for Mahon airport transfers to Santo Tomas. For example you can reach Santo Tomas from Mahon Airport by car hire, taxi, shared transfers and even local buses. The bus route will take some additional planning so head across to our Menorca bus guide for further information.
But the airport shared transfer service from Mahon airport to Santo Tomas and back remains one of the most direct routes as well as cost effective routes.
Airport Shared Transfers Santo Tomas
A shared shuttle service from Menorca airport to Santo Tomas will cost you around €20pp, one way. Some companies that offer shuttle services are below:
Or, search for a variety of transfers to Santo Tomas on Holiday Extras here.
Airport Taxi transfer to Santo Tomas
A private taxi transfer will cost you around €50-70 in total, one way. Conveniently there’s a taxi rank at Mahon Airport outside of the main airport terminal.
The official Menorca taxi website is https://www.taxismenorca.com/en/home
