Located near the centre of the island of Alaior Menorca is a charming and historic town with a unique blend of traditional Menorcan architecture, cultural heritage, and modern amenities.
Alaior Menorca Overview
Found in the centre of the island and conveniently just off of the main Me-1, Alaior offers something different from many of the coastal and tourist beach resorts such as Cala’n Forcat or Cala en Bosc.
With no beach to entertain, wandering through the local streets, visiting during the fiestas provides a unique experience.
Alaior Beaches
As mentioned previously, there are no beaches in Alaior due to it central location on the island. However, your closest beaches head south to Son Bou, which also happens to be the largest beach on the island, Cala en Porter, again to the south, or Arenal d’en Castell to the north of the island.
Alternatively, feel free to venture slightly further or to some of the most beautiful beaches on the island as found on our guide, here.
Alaior Amenities
Amenities are plentiful in Alaior, as many locals live here all year around you can expect everything you’d need when passing through, or if staying in Alaior.
Starting with pharmacies, you have a few within the centre of the town. Farmacia Castell, Farmàcia Mascaró Caules and Parafarmacia D’Aló will be able to provide the majority of your medical needs. However, for more urgent medical attention, head to any of the below which are the closest medical centres to Alaior.
Private Alaior Hospital
If private medical help is required whilst in Alaior, we advise heading to the clinic below in Mahon.
Juaneda Mahon Clinic
Address: Av. de Vives Llull, 6, 07703, Maó
Juaneda Mahon Clinic telephone number: +34 971 351 115
Public Alaior Hospitals
The nearest public hospital to Alaior would be in Mahon, see below.
Address: Ronda de Malbúger, 1 07703, Maó
Hospital Mateu Orfila switchboard telephone number: +34 971 487 000
24 Hour Private Emergency Centres & Menorca Doctors Alaior
If 24 hour private medical help is necessary whilst in Alaior, we advise using one of the below options.
Ferreries Juaneda
- Address: Carrer Bisbe Severo, 24, 07750, Ferreries
- Juaneda Ferreries telephone number: +34 971 373 480
- Services: 24 hour medical emergencies
- Website: https://www.juaneda.es/centro/54/ferreries
Centro Medico Santo Tomas Emergencias 24/7
- Address: Av. Central, 13, 07749, Es Migjorn Gran
- Centro Medico Santo Tomas Clinic telephone number: +34 971 370 005
- Services: 24 hour medical emergencies
- Website: http://www.cmsantotomas.com/en/
Non 24 Hour Private Emergency Centres & Menorca Doctors Alaior
For non 24 hour private medical assistance, your nearest location is below.
Son Bou Juaneda
- Address: Polígon del Prat, 10, 07730 San Jaime Mediterráneo
- Juaneda Son Bou telephone number: +34 971 371 919
- Services: Emergencies
- Website: https://www.juaneda.es/es/urgencias-medicas/son-bou
Alaior Dentists
Dentista Alaior, Menorca – Clínica Dental Nou
- Address: Carrer de Sant Josep, 9, 07730 Alaior
- Telephone number: +34 971 371 403
- Website: https://clinicasdoctorcaravaca.com/clinica-alaior/
Other amenities in Alaior include banks and ATMs found around the town including BBVA, Cajero Banco Sabadell, Banco Santander and CaixaBank Alaior. Tobacco stores – estanc García Alaior and Estanc y Loterias Alaior 002. The local post office can be found at the Oficina de Correos.
Alaior Car Hire
Car hire in Alaior is fairly limited when compared to many of the costal resorts on the island. However there are a couple options in the form of Alquiler Motos, Menorca Driving and Balmes Menorca. Search for Alaior car hire here.
Supermarkets in Alaior and Alaoir Delicatessens
We have our in-depth supermarkets in Menorca guide. However for convenience, the closest to Alaior can be found here with helpful links to Google maps to direct you straight there.
| Alaior Supermarkets | Address |
|---|---|
| Binipreu Alaior | Av. de la Indústria, 23, 07730 Alaior, Illes Balears, Spain |
| Supermercat Cooperativa San Crispín | Av. de la Indústria, 5, 07730 Alaior, Illes Balears, Spain |
| Sa Cooperativa del Camp | Plaça de sa Bassa de Sant Pere, 33, 07730 Alaior, Illes Balears, Spain |
| Hiper Centre Alaior | Carrer de Miguel de Cervantes, 41, 07730 Alaior, Illes Balears, Spain |
| CA NA PAQUI | Plaça Nova, 4, 07730 Alaior, Illes Balears, Spain |
| Can Tiago | Carrer des Melians, 62, 07730 Alaior, Illes Balears, Spain |
Alternatively, the local cheese stores in Formatges Torralba or Dalrit SL – Quesos Mercadal provides artisanal cheeses to delight, or perhaps the local Alaior butchers Carn i Més. You also have the local Alaior baker in Ca na Juanita
Shopping in Alaior
Away from the supermarkets of Alaior you of course have plenty of independent retailers providing hand crafted products as well as manufactured goods.
- Perfumerías Clapés, providing your perfume needs
- Martin Miró offering homeware products
- A photography studio and store in the form of Foto Nueve
- Local hardware stores – Ferreteria Carreras – Cadena88 and Metalurgia Pons.LIM, S.L.
- Shoe stores – Gomila Calcats or Santiago Pons Quintana, S.A.
- The home furniture store – Muebles Carreras, Jovimar Gomila SL
- Herbal store Herbolari S’Hort des Temps
- Clothing stores – DAHLIA, Punt i Seguit, Candi Reparació i Confecció
Of course you always have the Alaior local markets too.
Markets In Alaior:
- Craft Night Market at Ramal Street and square: June to September – Wednesday 19:00 – 23:00
- Craft Night Market at Ramal square: All Year – Wednesday 19:00 – 23:00
Things to do in Alaior and Alaior Activities
Being less of a tourist town, obviously there aren’t the coastal activities you’d expect. That being said you have some great alternative activities in Alaior you can do.
The local sports centre Poliesportiu Municipal D’Alaior and local park barras Alaior Park as well as the local Alaior skatepark. Another active pastime could be cycling, Lloguer Bicicletes Menorca – A RODA offers everything from buying to hiring a bike in Alaior, you can find them located here, or their website here. The Alaior gym, Pau Gym and Tennis & Padel at Club Tenis Alayor also are available to keep you active.
For more relaxed activities in Alaior, you could head to local art museum in LÔAC, Alaior Art Contemporani, or perhaps visit the local Alaior library at Biblioteca Pública Municipal. Alternative you can wander the streets and visit some of the cultural attractions in Alaior that include the beautiful church of Santa Eulalia Church (Iglesia de Santa Eulalia), the archaeological site Taula de Torralba d’en Salord situated to the south of the town, or explore the old town of Alaior with traditional building, old squares and historic buildings at the Casco Antiguo.
Finally, you of course have the traditional Menorca festival – Jaleo (click to read more). Alaior have their own Jaleo in the summer which typically falls on the second weekend in August. Horse dancing, traditional music, dancing, food and drinks. The perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in traditional Menorcan culture.
Restaurants in Alaior and Cafe’s in Alaior
Alaior has a nice blend of local restaurants as well as local bars which you can typically purchase food from. Below we have listed a few in Alaior, but you can easily wander around the streets and stumble across a great little bar that will serve some tapas and other Menorcan treats.
We’ve also included a few cafe’s you could try around the Alaior streets, further below.
Vitaca Menorca
We start with one of the best rated restaurants in Alaior. Vitaca Menorca Alaior serves up dishes that aren’t too complicated but taste great, from deep fried baby squid, nachos, Tuna salads, Cuttlefish, tapas and bocadillos (baguettes), grilled meats and vegetables, as well as desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. Find Vitaca Menorca Alaior here.
Restaurant Can Jaumot
Restaurant Can Jaumot Alaior provides simple but effective cooking. With various tapas style dishes, pizzas, other Mediterranean dishes in a café style. Don’t expect fine dining, but do expect a friendly atmosphere, good friendly at affordable prices. You can find their location in Alaior here.
Es Festuc
Moving to the indoor restaurant of Es Festuc Alaior, here you can expect a warm atmosphere and typical Menorca/Mediterranean dishes a plenty – from squid ink croquettes, cuttlefish, Menorcan lamb, carpaccio and more. A healthy variety of desserts to delve into as well. Find Es Festuc in Alaior here.
Bar Restaurant Es Pouet Nou
A simple bar style restaurant in Alaior, the Es Pouet Nou Alaior serves uncomplicated favourites amongst locals and tourists alike from various pizzas, grilled meats and fish, salads and other international dishes such as Moussaka. Es Poeut Nou can be found in Alaior here.
Restaurante pizzeria casino
Most towns and cities aren’t complete without a pizzeria and Alaior is no different. Restaurante pizzeria casino Alaior provides a variety of pizzas at affordable prices. Unfortunately the service is somewhat lacking so a quick bite to eat is what we’d advise here only. You can find Restaurante pizzeria casino here.
Local Alaior Cafe’s
Alaior Nightlife
For later nights we would recommend heading to Ciutadella, where you can find plenty of late night bars and nightclubs as well as café style bars to grab a drink and bite to eat from.
The nightlife in Alaior is somewhat different to that of the coastal resorts, expect bars and cafes that provide the hustle and bustle of locals chatting over a small beer of glass of wine. I wouldn’t expect much Karaoke, or Bingo for example. However, the odd live musician in the summer may make an appearance.
Bar Geminis, Sa Teulera, Ca na Divina and Degusta-Lô, for example provide exactly that, café style bars providing bottles of beer, glasses of wine and many tapas style snacks to help pass the time and keep you well fed and watered.
Alaior Hotels
Options are somewhat limited for Alaior hotels and in the surrounding streets. Don’t expect the large coastal resort hotels with plenty of amenities however. That being said there are a few options.
Encant de Alaior Boutique Hotel
Providing a clean and contemporary stay in the narrow streets of Alaior the Encant de Alaior Boutique Hotel offers what you’d expect from a Menorca boutique hotel. Air-conditioned rooms with a few additional amenities including a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.
Breakfast is available if you wish and you can book directly on their website here, or by searching on Booking.com and other hotel websites.
Romandre Alaior
Another option if you’re searching for Alaior hotels is the Romandre Alaior. Also providing a contemporary and clean feel, tinged with rugged feel. With breakfast included to set you up for the day and simple rooms to unwind in.
The Romandre Alaior also features a hot tub and room service as well as all rooms including a desk and a flat-screen TV.
You can book via Booking.com here.
Menorca Agroturismo Llimpet
Finally, something slightly different and an Alaior hotel that sites just outside of the town. The Agroturismo Llimpet provide a luxurious farm style hotel with outdoor pool and sun terrace with airy and spacious apartments.
The ideal based for exploring with each finca house containing a living are with various amenities including a well-equipped kitchen, TV, sofa, fireplace and private patio with comfy outdoor furniture.
You can search more for dates on Booking.com here.
Hotel Torralbenc Alaior
Another hotel in Alaior that is found on the outskirts of the Alaior town centre and to the south near Cala’n Porter. Our primary reason for mentioning the Hotel Torralbenc Alaior, is it’s beauty, tranquil setting and high quality. Even if a little further out from Alaior.
With multiple, unique rooms from double and twin rooms, to even sea view rooms, impressive considering you’re not in a coastal resort. Instead nestled into the Menorcan countryside.
Other facilities include a long, elegant outdoor pool, onsite restaurant, air-conditioned rooms and bar.
You can book direct with Hotel Torralbenc here.
Alaior Transport
As mentioned in the car hire Alaior section there are a couple of places to hire a car in the town. Which you can search online here Search for Alaior car hire here. Alternate methods of transport can be found below.
Alaior Bus Routes
Many bus routes pass through Alaior on their way to the main cities of Ciutadella and Mahon, or on their way to the coastal towns.
In summer passing through Alaior you have 7 different bus routes. Including Lines 1, 32, 33, 44, 51, 71 and 73. Outside of summer be sure to check the official Menorcan bus route website here. Prices vary too, depending on the journey length, your start and end destination.
Line 1 Bus Service
Maó – Ciutadella
(Maó / Hospital Mateu Orfila / Alaior / Es Mercadal / Ferreries / Ciutadella)
Line 32 Bus Service (Summer only schedule)
Maó – Alaior – Son Bou
(Maó / Alaior / Son Bou / POIMA / Hospital Mateu Orfila / Maó)
Line 33 Bus Service
Cala en Porter – Alaior
(Cala en Porter / Alaior)
Line 44 Bus Service (Summer only schedule)
Alaior – Addaia – Macaret – Punta Grossa
(Alaior / Port d’Addaia / Na Macaret / Punta Grossa / Alaior)
Line 51 Bus Service (Summer only schedule)
Maó – Alaior – Es Mercadal – Ferreries – Cala Galdana
(Maó / Alaior / Es Mercadal / Ferreries / Cala Galdana)
Line 71 Bus Service (Summer only schedule)
Maó – Alaior – Es Migjorn Gran – Cala Tomàs
(Maó / Alaior / Es Migjorn / Sant Tomàs)
Line 73 Bus Service
Maó – Alaior – Es Migjorn Gran
(Maó / Alaior / Es Migjorn)
Taxis in Alaior
There are various taxi rules on the island of Menorca taxi rules. Please see below;
Menorca Taxi Rules
- There are no private hire companies in Menorca such as Uber or Bolt
- You can book a taxi in multiple ways; Menorca official website here, designated taxi ranks around the island, locations here.
- Regulated and visible fare price
- 4 passengers only
Airport Transfers from Mahon Airport to Alaior
There are multiple methods to reach Alaior from Mahon airport, shared transfer services, car hire, taxi and even the local bus, although there are no direct buses so requires some planning ahead – but head over to our Menorca bus guide for further information. However, direct transfers from Mahon airport to Alaior can be found below.
Shared Transfer Service To Alaior
A shared shuttle service will be the most cost effective way to head to your resort and some services you can check out include;
Or you can search amongst a variety of airport transfers to Alaior on Holiday Extras here.
Airport Taxi transfer to Alaior
Taxi transfers from Mahon Airport to Alaior don’t take long at all, approximately 15 minutes or so due to the airport being on the outskirts of Mahon and Alaior the first major town you reach heading west. There’s aalso taxi rank at Mahon Airport just outside of the main airport terminal for easy access. Costing around €20 one way per taxi.
The official Menorca taxi website is https://www.taxismenorca.com/en/home
