Punta Prima Holidays – One of the best beaches in south-eastern Menorca

Located in the south-east corner of Menorca, Punta Prima is a small, peaceful resort with one of the best beaches in the area. It will suit couples and families with young children who are after a beach holiday without the loud club and bar scene synonymous with some other resorts in the Balearic Islands. Having said this, the town is ideally situated in the most populous area of Menorca, so there are plenty of other beaches and resorts nearby if you feel like exploring. While the night life in Punta Prima is mainly hotel-based, with a few bars and no nightclubs, Mahon is just 20 minutes away by bus for those after a lively night out. For those interested in diving, there is an excellent dive school at S’Algar around 2 miles up the coast. If you hire a car, you can take a lovely drive through some beautiful countryside to the picture-postcard villages of Llucamanens and Torret. And for a change of beach, take the road train that rattles along the coast westwards towards Binibeca.

When to go

Punta Prima will be at its liveliest during the peak summer months of June-August. During this time the resort sees the hottest weather and the most expensive accommodation prices. Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) will see pleasantly warm temperatures and much lower prices. During the winter months of November-March the resort all but closes down as this is primarily a beach resort and the weather is not so good.

Anybody interested in music should visit towards the end of July, when the annual Music Festival of Mahon is on for around a month in the nearby capital. Live blues, jazz and classical music are played at venues around the city. Visit over the 7th-9th of September and you’ll get to see the boisterous Fiesta de la Mare de Deu de Gracia, also in Mahon; a huge weekend long celebration with street parties, parades, live music, dancing, fireworks and plenty of Menorca’s own gin-drink, Pomada.

The weather in Punta Prima

Holidays in Punta Prima will benefit from typically Mediterranean weather, with long, hot summers and short mild winters. Spring average maximum temperatures are around 18-21C, before the summer months of June-August kick in and the mercury rises to between 25-28C. Autumn begins to cool off a little, but remains hot well into October with average temperatures of between 22-26C. The winter months between November to March average between 14-18C, and during this time there is an increased chance of rainfall.

Getting the best deal

To get the best deal on package holidays to Punta Prima, it’s important to book up as early as possible. This is a relatively small resort compared to others on the island like Cala’n Blanes, so the best deals on popular accommodation will sell out fast.

Avoiding peak periods such as Easter and the summer school holidays, as well as half term dates, will see you make savings. Similarly, travelling outside the peak summer months will be cheaper. There are some excellent deals to be had in spring and autumn, and the resort will be less crowded. Take a look at our best deals on holidays to Punta Prima below or check out our late offers here. 

Airport and transport need to know

Your first sight of Menorca will be the islands small but bustling international hub, the Menorca Mahon airport (MAH). There is only one terminal here, set across 2 floors, and a small range of shops and restaurants. You can reach the airport from a number of areas in the UK, with flights from London Gatwick, Stansted and Luton, as well as regional airports such as Norwich and Humberside.

Punta Prima benefits from being one of the closest resorts on the island to the airport, at around 6 miles away. As such, it only takes about 15 minutes to reach the town by car. There is a taxi rank outside the Arrivals hall, where taxis operating on a ‘fixed price’ basis will take you to the resort for around €25 for 4 people plus luggage. Taxis seat up to 4 and generally do not come with child seats; if you require a child seat, you should contact the taxi firm in advance and request one.

You can also catch a shared shuttle bus to Punta Prima using one of the coach companies that operate out of the airport. Shuttle buses are generally cheaper than taxis, costing around €25 for a return ticket. You can arrange a shuttle bus ticket from companies such as Menorca Airport Transfers.

A third way to get to the resort is by public bus. This is by far the cheapest option, but also the most time-consuming. Take the Airport-Mahon bus to the central bus station in Plaza Explanada, Mahon. This bus will cost around €1.50, takes 15 minutes and leaves every hour at 25 past and five to. From the Mahon bus station you can pick up a connecting bus to Punta Prima. The journey takes about 20 minutes. You can download a PDF of the bus time table from Mahon here.

The best beaches in Punta Prima

The beaches on Menorca’s southern coast tend to have gently sloping golden sands that ease down into the sea and create bays with warm waters that are shallow for many metres out. For this reason they are popular with families with small children. The south coast beaches are regarded as the best on the island. Here’s a tip – on average, two sun lounger and a parasol will cost €15 a day to hire. Over the course of week, this can work out quite expensive. However, you can buy a sun umbrella for €8 and chair for €6-9 from most supermarkets, and save yourself a fair amount of cash over the course of the week.

Punta Prima Beach

The beach at Punta Prima is a wide, deep, attractive stretch of white sand that has been awarded the EU Blue Flag for cleanliness and quality of water. It has gently shelving sand and warm, clear waters. A popular beach for families, those with small children should be aware that the current can be very strong here at times. There is a warning flag system in operation above the Red Cross station. Parasols and sunbeds can be rented, and there are a number of beach bars and restaurants behind. You can rent out sea kayaks from here and explore the sea caves along this section of coast.

Binibeca Beach

Binibeca beach can be reached from Punta Prima by road train for around €7 for a return fare. A small, pretty cove, Binibeca is well equipped with sun loungers, parasols and motorised pedaloes. The resort of Cala Torret is found behind the beach where there are a number of excellent restaurants with sea views, and a ten minute walk up the coast will take you to the picturesque fishing village of Binibeca Vell, where there is an attractive harbour.

Son Bou Beach

The longest sandy beach on Menorca at 3.5km, and the best resort on the south coast for watersports, Son Bou beach is popular with tourists and locals alike. You’ll find 3 lively beach bars here, as well as sunbeds, parasols, a Red Cross station with lifeguards, and plenty of watersports including pedaloes, banana boats, canoes and sea kayaks. Unofficially, the western end of the beach heading towards Santo Tomas is recognised as being a nudist beach. It takes around 30 minutes to drive here from Punta Prima, and the route is relatively straightforward; all on main roads, going through Sant Lluis, Mahon, Alaior and finally to Son Bou.