Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Son Blanc Farmhouse
This 19th-century farmhouse has been transformed into a boutique hotel with a 320-acre working farm. The 14 rooms are different with private gardens, terraces with outdoor hot tubs, dramatic views, or balconies onto the wilderness.
hotel Guide
Facilities
- 14 rooms, including three suites. All come with their own terrace. Rooms are equipped with a minibar filled with homemade goodies and complimentary bottled water. Enjoy a selection of herbal * teas, comfortable bathrobes, and Gaia Natural bath products.
- The hotel provides bikes on demand, free WiFi throughout,
Wine & Dine
- Farm to table restaurant: With a deep respect for the land and sea, their chefs create dishes that celebrate the natural flavors of their ingredients. They employ primitive techniques like smoking and pickling to achieve vibrant tastes and colors. While the menu features quality meat and fish, they are particularly proud of their creative and ever-changing plant-based offerings.
- Bar: The first-floor Finca bar is an "honesty" bar, open from noon to 8 pm. Mix your own drinks from the small-batch spirits (or homemade sodas) and enjoy them in the communal living room, especially by the stone hearth.
Sustainability
- Zero waste policy: Thanks to recycling, composting and the avoidance of single-use plastic.
Dresscode
- It's a working farm. Dress up accordingly.
Budget
- Rates start at EUR 290 per night.
Local Guide
Worth Getting out of Bed for
- When Hauser & Wirth opened a new arts center on a tiny islet in Mahon Harbor, Isla del Rei, it was another sign that Menorca was on the up. As is tradition, the cultural spaces are joined by a fantastic ‘sea bistro’, Cantina, where diners sit under the shade of olive trees and look out over the water. Sharing plates of veg, seafood, fish, and grilled meats are accompanied by local wines from H&W’s own vineyard on Menorca, while it often hosts pop-up chef residencies too. During our visit, a tasting menu included a lobster stew and a standout octopus brioche ‘hotdog’ with onions and mustard.
Favourite Restaurants
Pigalle: A cute French-style bakery in Mahon old town, Pigalle is the place to fuel up with fresh pastries and bread before a day exploring the capital.
Oysters Menorca: Nearby, you’ll find this diminutive oyster shop and bar that has a brilliant wine list, too. Go for a pre-dinner sharpener.
More recommendations in our Insider Guide to Menorca.
When to Go
- Season starts around Easter and lasts until October.
How to Get There
- By air: Fly into Menorca’s Mahón airport, about 20 minutes away. We recommend renting a car at the airport.
