General Details

• Country: Balearic Islands
• Region: Menorca
• Town: Sant Lluis
• Property No: 107478
• Property Type: Villa
• Cost From: £580.00 Weekly
  
• Deposit: £0.00
• Breakages: £300.00
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• Added On: 16/11/2011 04:04:05

Facilities

• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2
• Sleeps: 6

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Owner Details

Please contact Barbara Williams (Agent - using contact details below.

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Property Description

Casa Vito is a charming Menorcan farmhouse is situated in the pretty village of Torret, close to the south coast of Menorca. The village has a couple of restaurants, however the town of Sant Lluís, where there is a supermarket, banks and other amenities, is only a 3 minute drive away. The beach resorts of Binibeca and Punta Prima are less than 10 minutes by car. A vehicle is thought to be necessary.

Exterior:

There is a wide driveway in front of the property. To the rear of the house there is the swimming pool (approx. 9 x 4m) surrounded by a limestone terrace and a grass garden. There is a shaded terrace for outdoor dining, and a portable barbeque. The views from the spacious upstairs terrace are uninterrupted over the open countryside towards the sea.

Interior:

Casa Vito, although basic, has been tastefully renovated. The house is bright with traditional furnishings and decorations. There is a spacious lounge/dining room with TV and large patio doors, which lead outside onto the terrace and garden.

Ground Floor:

Lounge/dining room,Kitchen with microwave, dishwasher and washing machine, 2 twin bedrooms, 1 full bathroom.

First Floor:

Master double bedroom with en-suite full bathroom, Large terrace.

Annexe:

1 bedroom with bunk beds and en-suite shower room. ( If required, please contact us for availability and extra cost )

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Area Description

Situation

The Balearic Islands are situated in the Mediterranean off the coast of Spain, and comprise Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, with Menorca being the second largest and most northerly of the islands. Menorca is approximately 250 miles from both Barcelona and Marseilles.

History

The most famous people of antiquity passed through the Balearic Islands, including the Greeks, Phoenicians, Romans, Carthagians, the Vandals and the Byzantines. Finally, the Arabs occupied the Islands and dominated its seas, and their occupation continued until Spain acquired the Islands in the 11th century. After a later occupation by the British, and occasionally by the French, the islands were returned to Spain under the Treaty of Utrecht in 1802.

Overview of the Island

The history of Menorca is marked by the presence of the British in the 18th century, which produced the colourful colonial architecture of the island's capital, Mahon. Menorca's other town and former capital, Ciutadella, also has some fine regency architecture, as well as a gothic cathedral. Mahon and Ciutadella are very attractive old ports and the main cultural centres, with lovely marinas, narrow streets and squares, and a wealth of excellent bars and restaurants. The southern coastline of the island is quite rugged, with rocky coves and inlets, interspersed by some outstanding sandy beaches and beautiful bays, around which small resorts have grown-up. The north is basically undeveloped, with only the lovely village of Fornells and its surrounding beaches interrupting the coastline.

Wildlife

A drive or climb up to the top of Monto Toro (357 metres) offers views over the entire island. A fresh water lake supports an abundance of birds in the peaceful nature reserve of S'Albufera, which is under the protection of the World Wild Life Fund. In Spring, the island is blessed with beautiful wild flowers, and the air carries the scent of Mimosa and Oleander.

Getting Around

As the island is only 48 kilometres long and 19 kilometres wide, most parts of the island can be reached quite easily. The roads from and around Mahon are excellent. There are good bus services, and hire cars are available through Discover Menorca at very reasonable rates.

Climate

As Menorca is the northern-most of the Balearic Islands, it is usually a few degrees cooler than the other islands, which can be a definite advantage in the summer months. The island also benefits from cooling breezes off the sea, which are very welcome in the summer.

The average maximum temperature and average daily hours of sunshine for Menorca are shown in the table below, together with the equivalent temperatures and sunshine in London.

Food and Drink

The waters around Menorca provide a large array of excellent fish and seafood. Apart from Paella, it is recommended that you try two local Menorcan specialties: "caldreta" - a rich lobster stew, and "chipirones" - baby octopus cooked in batter. The island is also renowned for its traditional cheese, for the Mahon gin, and "hierbas" - a herbal liqueur.

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