Menorca's Artificial Village

Binibeca is located on the south east coast of the island and is roughly five miles from Mahon.
This was one of Menrorca's earliest coastal developments and features Poblat de Pescadors, a development built to resemble a traditional fishing village. This can be considered to look artificial but it does resemble the other vintage Menorcan towns with its maze of narrow streets, whitewashed buildings and Moorish arches. The island has an divided opinion on the town but it is highly popular with tourists. During the winter months the village is practically deserted in contrast to the summer which is full of tourists and foreigners, especially the Spanish. The creator of the town was Antonio Sintes Mercadal.

You'd think that it being popular with tourist that it would be a bustling town but that is far from it, as it is a quieter resort and is a perfect choice form holiday makers wanting to escape the noise and crowds of other more developed areas. Here you will not see any skyscrapers or large holiday complexes but some of the most ideal Menorca villas and apartments. These are ideal for those seeking a break that feels like a home away from home.

Also because of the many self catering accommodations, there are a few good supermarkets to supply your everyday needs. There are also a variety of gift and souvenir shops where the usual supply of leather goods, jewellery, pottery and embroidered linens can be purchased. There isn't a weekly market in the town but the nearby town Sant Lluis holds a small market on Mondays and Wednesdays. If that isn't enough you could just hop on the bus that goes to Mahon but be aware this only runs two or three times a day.

The town has two sides to it that contrast each other. At one end is the small apartment filled resort that is in the style of an old fishing village. Although it isn't a fishing village, the complex mimics the traditional architecture, there is even a church spire which, instead of a church beneath,has a niche containing a crucifix. This helps give it the authentic look but also makes you see why there are some in Menorca that don't like this aspect of the town. But here you find an abundance of bars, shop and restaurants in these interesting surroundings. Fish is caught locally and is a major part of the island's cuisine. Here you will see a great amount of prawns, mussels, red mullet and sea bass. Most served at Tapas bars that are available to fill the gap between lunch and dinner, which in Menorca can be very late.

On the other side is the beach Binibequer Nou which separates Binibeca and its neighbouring town Cala Torret. The Binibequer Nou beach is an attractive deep beach with with gently shelving sands in a quiet cove, that offers safe bathing for all. The young children can play safely in the sand and the beach has an bar that claims to be the only place on the island where you can sit and have a drink with your feet in the sea.