The quaint whitewashed villages of Binibeca provide easy access to various resorts along the south coast as well as the capital, Menorca. A rugged coastline, golden beach, fisherman style village and plenty of restaurants, Binibeca offers relaxing Menorca at its best.
Binibeca Overview
Located towards the east of Menorca and south of the capital Mahon, Binibeca and the surrounding resorts seamlessly blend into one varied, large resort.
Binibeca and locally known as Binibequer, is made up of 3 smaller districts that stretch along the rugged coastline, Binibèquer Vell, Binibèquer Nou and lastly Cala Torret, from west to east. You also have the area to the west known as Binissafuller.
Binibequer Vell, or Binibeca Vell, features beautiful whitewashed fisherman village style houses all created by Antonio Sintes. The narrow streets, intimate feel and hustle and bustle as you wander around. Local stores, restaurants, ice creams and other amenities are concentrated around the central location.
Binibèquer Nou, further along the coast to the east is an area predominately focussed around accommodation with plenty of villas and apartments. Minimal amenities however a few restaurants to be enjoyed towards nearby the coast. Binibèquer Nou also features the main Binibeca beach.
Cala Torret is a small car free area to the south of Binibèquer Nou, featuring rocky coastline with beautiful views out to sea and a surprising amount of family run restaurants serving up delightful cuisine.
Lastly, Binissafuller to the west. A relatively large area which is mainly dominated by villas and local housing. However it does feature the small beach of Cala Binissafúller.
Binibeca Beach
Along the large coastline of Binibequer you’d think there would be plenty of beaches to visit. But that isn’t the case due to the surrounding cliffs and rugged coastline. That being said, there are some beaches in Binibeca you can enjoy along the coastline.
Towards the west and in Binissafuller you can enjoy the intimate beach of Cala Binissafúller. In the centre of Binibequer you have the small marina, Club Nàutic Binibèquer Vell, here boats can be pulled into land and set off to sea but no beach.
Heading along the coast you have Cala Tonijoan. Similarly, not a beach but a rocky, safe spot you can go for a swim to get away from the summer sun.
For the largest beach in Binibèquer, you will need to head along the coast towards Binibèquer Nou and the coastline to enjoy Playa de Binibeca. A medium sized sandy beach, with rocky terrain either side, perfect for a spot of snorkelling with the gentle waves lapping on the coast. You also have Los Bucaneros at the east end of the Binibeca Beach, a restaurant bar where you can enjoy some lunch and a drink as you overlook the Mediterranean sea.
Binibeca Town & Binibeca Amenities
Stretching across the coastline Binibèquer town has limited amenities, whether you’re in Binibequer Vell or down towards Cala Torret.
The only ATM in Binibeca is located in Binibequer Vell in the commercial district here.
Supermarkets in Binibeca
Binibèquer’s proximity to Mahon and Sant Lluis make it ideal for quick trips to larger supermarkets to save money. We have our in-depth Menorcan supermarkets guide that features supermarkets around the island. However, below we’ve featured supermarkets in Binibeca for ultimate convenience, but you do pay more for convenience so be aware.
Our top tip for finding a supermarket in Binibeca that’s value for money is to head to nearby Saint Lluis and the Eroski.
- Spar supermarket (Carrer des Timó, 3, 07711 Binibèquer)
- Next2 Supermarkets Binibeca (Carrer de Śàncora, 07711 Binibèquer)
- The Supermarket (Passeig Marítim Binibèquer Vel, 60, 07711 Binibèquer)
- Supermercado Cala Torret (Carrer dels Dàtils, 1, 07711 Binibèquer)
- Local bakery, Bakery Cala Torret (Binibèquer Nou, 07711 Binibeca)
Shopping in Binibeca
Away from food shopping and the Binibeca supermarkets you can enjoy a couple of local shops. For more, head to Mahon for the day.
- Local 23 Menorca, fashion shop
- Pou Nou Binibeca, fashion shop
Binibeca Markets
Of course nearby Mahon has plenty of markets, as well as other resorts in and around the island. For the full list of markets in Menorca visit our guide.
However during the summer there is a small Binibeca market that takes place towards the Fisherman’s village, here, usually every Thursday.
Binibeca Healthcare
Binibeca Pharmacy
The closet pharmacy in Binibeca is the next largest resort of Punta Prima, located here. Of course, not ideal. However we hope you won’t need this during your stay.
Healthcare in Binibeca
There are limited healthcare options in the immediate area of Binibèquer. However, the below option is your closest:
Private Hospital Juaneda Mahon Clinic
Address: Av. de Vives Llull, 6, 07703, Maó
Juaneda Mahon Clinic telephone number: +34 971 351 115
You can also head to either of the state run, or private hospitals that are located in Mahon City or Ciutadella City.
State Mahon Hospital Details
Address: Ronda de Malbúger, 1 07703, Maó
Hospital Mateu Orfila switchboard telephone number: +34 971 487 000
State Ciutadella Hospital Details
Address: C/ Sant Antoni Maria Claret, s/n, 07760 Ciutadella
Canal Salat Health Centre telephone number: +34 971 480 112
Private Hospital Juaneda Mahon Clinic
Address: Av. de Vives Llull, 6, 07703, Maó
Juaneda Mahon Clinic telephone number: +34 971 351 115
Private Hospital Juaneda Ciutadella
Address: Camí de sa Caleta, s/n, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca
Juaneda Mahon Clinic telephone number: +34 971 480 505
Binibeca Restaurants
With the great selection of accommodation in Binibèquer to choose from, whether that’s Binibèquer Nou or up towards Binibequer Vell and Binissafuller, this comes with a great choice of restaurants to serve the tourists.
Below we’ve listed some of the top rated restaurants in Binibeca, with a short description. Furthermore, we’ve also picked up other notable Binibeca restaurants that you may want to visit during your stay so you don’t have to search high and wide.
Restaurante Barracuda Binibeca
Starting with the small, intimate, family run restaurant of Restaurante Barracuda in the Cala Torret area. Barracuda Binibeca serves up fresh produce and a limited menu, focusing on good quality. Beautiful octopus, grilled fish, fresh tuna, mussels, salads and more, all bursting with flavours and colours.
Book ahead to avoid disappointment by stopping by the Barracuda here.
Cocoon Food and Fun Binibeca
Another top rated restaurant in Binibeca and the Cala Torret region. Cocoon Food and Fun Binibeca may sound strange, but delights nevertheless. From elegant and delicious raw fish dishes of cerviche, salmon tartare, a variety of sashimi dishes, to tasty sandwiches and mini bites.
Cocoon Binibeca is another relatively small restaurant so you may want to book ahead by visiting them here. Check out what delights await on their Instagram too.
Restaurante Binigrill
Moving towards the small commercia area of Binibequer Vell you have the Restaurante Binigrill. The beautiful terrace area provides the perfect setting to sit back and enjoy a Menorcan cooked meal. With dishes ranging from starters of Padron peppers, grilled octopus, Spanish cold cuts of meat and plenty more. Main dishes vary too, including sirloin beef and tenderloin to codfish, calamari and of course delightful desserts.
You can explore the Restaurante Binigrill website here. Alternatively head straight to their menu here.
Bambu Menorca
Heading back down the coast you’ll stumble across Bambu Menorca Binibeca. Beautiful views onlooking the rocky coastline from their terrace, or head to the shade in their zen garden. Bambu Binibeca starter and sharing plates range from delicate bao buns of varying flavours to cerviche, carpacio to grilled octopus and more. Salads bursting with colour and flavour and larger dishes from the sea and land. Swordfish, seabass to steaks and pork belly.
The Bambu Menorca restaurant website is here & their English food menu here.
Other Notable Restaurants In Binibeca
There are plenty more Binibeca restaurants to choose from along the coast, most within a short walk if you’re staying in the area. Below include those with better than average reviews with helpful links.
- Sa Cova del Sol website & location
- El Patio Binibeca website & location
- El Faro Restaurant – Cala Torret menu & location
- Restaurante Paseo60 website & location
Binibeca Nightlife
The nightlife in Binibeca is particularly limited and for bars in Binibeca don’t expect to be partying into the early hours of the morning. For a later night, we’d recommend heading into Mahon or Ciutadella.
However, that being said we’ve listed below a few places you can enjoy a late night drink or some evening entertainment in Binibeca during the summer months.
First up in Binibequer Vell you have BB Cocktail Bar Menorca with evening entertainment during summer of live music and full moon parties whilst serving up delicious cocktails such as a Pina Colada, Mai Tai, Whisky Sour and plenty of mocktails too. A small food menu too. An elegant spot in the heart of Binibeca.
Binibeca Activities & Things To Do In Binibeca
If you’ve got some time spare during the day, of simply wondering the things to do in Binibeca this year whilst you’re visiting then we’ve got some of the best Binibeca activities listed below.
One of the best things to do in Binibeca is experience some of the notorious Camí de Cavalls. You have two stages to explore, one up the coast and one down the coast. Stage 17 consists of Cala en Porter to Binissafúller or vice versa and stage 18 of Binissafúller to Punta Prima. Stage 18 takes in the historic Son Ganxo tower, Binibeca town and Binibèquer beach. Whereas stage 17 takes in other inland sites such as Sargossam threshing floor.
The coastline of course must feature and Cala Torret provides your answer with Sports & kayak Menorca – Cala Torret. With their popular Kayaking, Caves and Snorkeling Adventure bookable below.
If you’re look for free activities in Binibeca for children we recommend heading the local children’s park in Binibequer Vell here. Next door you’ll also find a small sports pitch, again free to visit, located here.
Another free activity in Binibeca is to explore the replica fisherman’s village in Binibeca Vell. Wander the streets, explore the whitewashed buildings and arched walkways. Ideal for photos and to unwind. Visiting hours are between 11am and 8pm.
Although not for everyone we have to feature the local Binibeca diving school, Binibeca Diving Menorca which you can book below.
Binibeca Excursions
Occasionally you may want someone else to do all the work. Excursions in Binibeca that are prearranged offer just that. Allowing you to sit back and relax, letting someone else do all the hard work. Below are some of our favourite Binibeca excursions organised by someone else.
Binibeca Hotels & Accommodation
Hotels in Binibeca aren’t plentiful. If you’re looking for accommodation in Binibeca and have family requirements and children, then we’d recommend renting a villa or apartment which are featured further below in the Binibeca Apartments section.
Premium Residence Menorca Binibeca (Adults Only)
The best Binibeca hotel that we can feature is a great choice, located in between the region of Binissafuller and Binibequer Vell. An adults only choice that comes in the form of the Premium Residence Menorca Binibeca, at 4 stars.
Consisting of 150 rooms spread over 2 floor buildings in a rustic, large brick work setting. A cliff top setting with spectacular views onto the Mediterranean sea with some of the best sunsets in Binibeca.
Rooms in the Premium Residence Menorca Binibeca are perfect for couples, with bedrooms and suites available. Air-conditioning and wi-fi come as standard, as well as a private bathroom and balcony or terrace.
The hotel itself features plenty all in a clean, tidy and crisp setting. 3 outdoor pools provide plenty of space including one with Balinese loungers, onsite gym, terrace areas, 2 bars and 1 restaurant.
Bed & breakfast board provides continental breakfast options as well as the opportunity to get out and about for lunch and dinner. However their onsite a la carte restaurant is available if needed.
You can book the Premium Residence Binibeca Menorca here.
More Binibeca Hotels & Accommodation
More Binibeca accommodation fcan be found searching our partners of choice for holidays to Menorca, On The Beach, Jet2, Lastminute.com and luxury villas Top Villas.
Binibeca Apartments
Similar to the hotels in Binibeca, the Binibeca apartments aren’t plentiful due to the amount of villas. However, you can often find small apartment complexes that offer a variety of room types. As opposed to the sprawling apartment complexes you may spot in other resorts on the island.
Binivell Park – Caliu Apartments
Providing 3 apartment styles to choose from for families of all types, from studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Right in the heart of Binibequer Vell.
All Caliu Apartments come with plenty of amenities that you come to expect from self-catering apartment complexes. Including air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, dining room, TV, private bathroom, garden and swimming pool.
Although 2 star, the reviews are excellent and brought down slightly by the facilities available. However, if you apartment regulars you know full well that facilities at self-catering apartments may not always be available, such as Gyms, 24 hour reception and so on. We think it’s a great choice in the right area of Binibeca.
You can book the Binivell Park Caliu Apartments through Kayak here.
Binibeca Beach Villas
We appreciate with villa in the name it’s slightly deceptive being on our Binibeca apartments list. However, we thought we’d feature the Binibeca Beach Villas as with various villas on one site with a shared pool and self-catering facilities, it somewhat resembled an intimate apartment complex.
4 villas in total provide that relaxed, intimate feel but you have 2, 3 and 4 bedroom villas to choose from. All featuring various amenities including air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchens with appliances, utensils and kitchenware, private bathroom, living room and terrace.
Being villas, they don’t operate with the same star rating. Nevertheless they’re all beautiful villas, highly rated with a clear, fresh Mediterranean feel. All close to the beach and other Binibeca amenities.
You can book direct here, or via Booking.com amongst other booking sites.
Binibeca Villas
Villas in Binibeca are plentiful, particular around Binibèquer Nou. Renting a villa may mean you need a larger food shop, therefore our supermarkets in Menorca guide may help you save some money. Also we’ve recommend some fantastic restaurants above in our guide.
Choices for Binibeca villas can be quite overwhelming ranging from larger 6 to 8 bedroom options to more intimate 4 person villas. Almost all however come with private pools, beautiful views, fully equipped kitchens, dining areas, patio or balcony. Although not all come with air-conditioning or parking.
Binibeca villas can be found on various websites such as the below:
Villa Plus Binibeca Villas
Jet2 Villas Binibeca
Simply Owners Villas Binibeca
Solmar Villas Binibeca
Menorca Private Owners Binibeca
Binibeca Transport
Binibeca Bus Routes
Buses from Binibeca around the island of Menorca can offer an inexpensive way to get around.
However, Binibequer buses are quite infrequent and require planning. There are 2 bus services in Binibeca, only a summer service but they do take you to the capital of Mahon so you can link up with other bus services to reach further towns on the island.
93 Menorca Bus Service (summer only)
Maó -Sant Lluís – Binibèquer
(Maó / Hospital Mateu Orfila / Maó / IES Bintaufa / Hipòdrom / Polígon Sant Lluís / Sant Lluís / Binibèquer / Sant Lluís / Polígon Sant Lluís / Hipòdrom / IES Bintaufa / Maó)
Further details on Line 93 can be accessed here.
94 Menorca Bus Service (summer only)
Maó – Sant Lluís – Binissafúller – Maó
(Maó / Hospital Mateu Orfila / IES Bintaufa / Hipòdrom / Polígon Sant Lluís / Sant Lluís / Binissafúller / Binibèquer / Sant Lluís / Polígon Sant Lluís / Hipòdrom / IES Bintaufa / Maó)
Further details on Line 94 can be accessed here.
Binibeca Taxis
Ensure you are familiar with Menorca taxi rules, which can be found below.
To book a taxi in Binibequer you can either book one directly on the official website here. Alternatively wait at the designated taxi ranks around the island, called Paradas de Taxi. Here are the taxi rank locations on the island.
If you find yourself in a bar or restaurants, politely asking they may ring and order one on your behalf.
Binibeca Taxi Rules
Binibeca taxi rules are the same as everywhere else on the island, but as a reminder:
- 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
Taxi transfers from Mahon Airport to Binibeca take approximately 25 minutes, one of the shorter journeys. There’s a taxi rank at Mahon Airport just outside of the main airport terminal.
Binibeca Car Hire
For best value for money book in advance and search among various providers using our search for Binibeca car hire here.
However, locally in Binibeca there are a couple of companies Autos Valls Binibeca.
Airport Transfers from Mahon Airport to Binibeca
Binibeca to Mahon airport is a relatively short trip compared to some of the others on the island, taking approximately 20-25 minutes depending on traffic. Explore our Menorca airport guide here.
You can reach Binibeca from Mahon airport various ways including car hire, taxi, shared transfers and even local buses. Local bus being the most difficult with no direct buses, head to our Menorca bus guide for further information. However, our advice would be simply jump into a taxi due to ease, speed and short distance.
Shared Airport Transfer Service To Binibeca
A shared shuttle service will cost you approximately €10-15pp, one way. Some companies that offer shuttle services are below that we like are:
Airport Taxi transfer to Binibeca
The official Menorca taxi service price this journey at around €25 one way. Taxi transfers from Mahon Airport to Binibeca are approximately 25 minutes. There’s a taxi rank at Mahon Airport just outside of the main airport terminal for easy access.
The official Menorca taxi website is https://www.taxismenorca.com/en/home
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