Villa Tonia, Cala n Bosch, Menorca
| Holidays to Cala'n Bosch | |||
| Departing | 7 nights from |
14 nights from |
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| July | £632 | £1031 |
| August | £543 | £678 |
| September | £498 | £868 |
As you approach the well maintained, modern Villa Tonia, you know your holiday has begun – with a choice of restaurants and a karaoke bar just across the road, you won't need to stray far for a lively evening. Set on one floor, the villa's open plan, airy layout is an splendid social space for families and groups of friends. Throughout the villa, terracotta tiles and pine furniture provide simple but stylish interior, with curtains and cushions adding splashes of colour. A door from the lounge leads directly out on to the terrace and small garden, equipped with sunloungers for everyone. With a private pool and barbecue, you don't even need to leave the villa to make the most of the sun. The white, soft sands of Cala'n Bosch beach are only a short distance away, and in the main resort centre you'll find a variety of restaurants and bars to enjoy when you fancy a change from self-catering. Ciudadela, the ancient Menorcan capital, is the place to go for a touch of local culture and history, and the occasional market as well.
Villa Tonia can be found in Cala'n Bosch which is largely a family friendly resort so you will not find any brash clubs though in recent years a couple of loud music bars have sprung up around the resort. Apart from that the Cala'n Bosch entertainment scene is mainly hotel based and quite low key in nature.
Cala'n Bosch boasts a selection of a couple of fair sized sandy beaches,both feature good facilities. Water sports equipment can usually be hired on both beaches. The dinghy sailing enthiusiast has options if you book up for Villa Tonia in Cala n Bosch. Try out Son Xoriguer beach for windsurfing tuition. One can also book a dinghy, a Hobie-Cat catamaran, a windsurfing session or if you fancy to book a canoeing session. Water skiing tuition is also usually available in peak season for the adventurous. Make sure your holiday insurance covers these activities before paying for a water sports session or water sports gear.
So what entertainment can you expect in Cala n Bosch if you take a holiday at Villa Tonia? The centre of the commercial area of Cala'N Bosch and hence the majority of the restaurants, bars and fast food outlets are dotted around the picturesque marina which is reasonably sizeable considering, for a place of this size. The port shelters small and medium sized motor yachts, plus all types of leisure craft. The harbour side comes alive when the heat of the day subsides. In high season you will see numerous artists and street traders marketing their products and services. Why not get an artist to paint a family portrait as a permanent memory of your of your Villa Tonia visit.
Location wise the specially built resort of Cala'n Bosch is located close to the extreme south-western tip of Menorca. Because Villa Tonia is found in Cala'n Bosch which is virtually on the other side of Menorca from Mahon airport it is no suprise that the journey from Mahon airport to Cala'n Bosch is possibly the longest transfer in Menorca. The journey generally takes an hour or so by car and a little more by coach from Menorca's airport to Cala'n Bosch. Traverse Menorca on highway ME-1 following signs for Ciudadela. On the edge of Ciudadela, takethe RC-2 road which will take you south to Cala'n Bosch. Bear in mind that if you already possess an old map of the balearic islands, you may find that a lot of highways have been renumbered over the last few years by the authorities.
Villa Tonia is in the resort of Cala n Bosch which is situated on the Balearic island of Menorca (also called Minorca). The island of Menorca is the second biggest of the three Balearic islands and is only 21 miles from the bigger Balearic island, Majorca. Anyone who has previously visited Majorca or Ibiza, will discover that Menorca is generally quieter than the other Balaeric islands. With many more beaches than any other Balearic island, Menorca is best know for it's large number of resorts that are family-friendly. The northern coast of Menorca is generally very rugged and populated with tranquil fishing villages. The south coast of Menorca is generally less rugged and is dotted with peaceful resorts that are relaxed and low key.
As we previously mentioned Menorca is quite a compact island. If you hire a car you should be able visit the complete island. There are numerous tourist information offices to be found in the resorts of Menorcaoffering up to date information regarding Menorca excursions, beaches and local events. The tourist information offices are also a great place for local maps.
The island of Menorca is a lot less expansive and less lively than Majorca. This tranquillity explains why Menorca holidays are mainly aimed towards the family holiday market. It is no suprise that a lot of resorts are considered to be family friendly. The island of Menorca has avoided over-development and keeps a lot of the original island charm than the other islands. So don't hang about pack your bags and book up for Villa Tonia in Cala n Bosch and absorb the sun on an island with genuine island character and charm?
