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Villas between a whitewashed hill town and Son Bou, the longest beach on Menorca
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A cheese town on a hill, with the island's longest beach below it
Most visitors drive straight past Alaior on the road from Mahón. They are missing a good deal. It is a whitewashed town of steep lanes on a low rise in the middle of Menorca, crowned by the church of Santa Eulàlia, with cheese dairies on its edge and drystone walls running across the fields around it. The municipality reaches down to the south coast, and there it holds Son Bou, the island's longest stretch of sand, as well as the cliff-ringed inlet of Cala en Porter.
We have 50+ villas here, and they come in two kinds. There are family villas with private pools in the quiet streets of Son Bou, Sant Jaume and Torre Soli Nou, a short stroll or drive from the beach. Then there are stone fincas and country houses out in the farmland inland, the largest with 11 bedrooms.
Below you will find the coast, the town, the island's prehistoric past and the best months to come.
Alaior at a glance
- Villas
- 50+ around Alaior and Son Bou, with up to 11 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £1,200 to £2,600 a week, from around £800
- Best areas
- Son Bou, Sant Jaume and Torre Soli Nou on the coast; the countryside around Alaior inland
- Best time
- June to September for the beach; May and October for walking and quieter sand
- Airport
- Menorca airport at Mahón, around 20 to 25 minutes from most villas
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Finca del Campo | 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Alaior8 bedrooms
Casa Magestic Spain4 bedrooms
Villa Poma Spain5 bedrooms
Villa Ossa Spain5 bedroomsWhere to stay in Alaior
Son Bou and its neighbours Sant Jaume and Torre Soli Nou for the beach, the countryside around Alaior for fincas and peace, with Mahón, Sant Lluís and Ciutadella all within an easy drive.
Two and a half kilometres of sand, and a marsh behind it
Son Bou runs for around 2.4 kilometres of pale sand, which makes it the longest beach on Menorca and, unlike the island's narrow coves, an open one. The water is clear and shelves gently, which is why families love it, though the flags are there for a reason and the currents deserve respect.
Behind the dunes lies a protected wetland of reed beds and open water that birdwatchers seek out. At the eastern end you will find the remains of a fifth-century Christian basilica, uncovered only in 1951. Walk east along the shore for about a kilometre and you reach the small cove of Llucalari. Head west and the beach grows wilder towards the cove of Atalis.
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Cheese, horses and a summer fiesta
Alaior is a working town as much as a holiday address. Agriculture still matters here, and the town is one of the homes of Menorca's protected Mahón cheese, sold young and mild or aged until it is hard and peppery. Pick some up for the villa terrace.
The town comes into its own for the Festes de Sant Llorenç, held over the weekend after 10 August. Riders in black and white bring their Menorcan horses into the packed streets, and in the jaleo the horses rear up on their hind legs while the crowd presses in close. There is music, a good deal of pomada, the local gin with lemonade, and fireworks to finish.
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Stone villages, burial caves and a cliff bar
The countryside around Alaior is full of the remains of Menorca's talayotic culture, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2023. Torre d'en Galmés is one of the largest prehistoric settlements in the Balearics. Torralba d'en Salord has a taula, the T-shaped stone monument found only on this island.
Down on the coast, the cliffs of Cales Coves are honeycombed with ancient burial caves. Next door at Cala en Porter, the Cova d'en Xoroi is a cave high in the cliff face that now serves drinks, best at sunset. Mahón, with its long natural harbour, is under half an hour away.
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Lobster stew, harbour gin and a long, warm summer
Menorcan food rewards a little effort. You have the cheese, of course, and sobrassada spread on bread. Caldereta de langosta, the lobster stew of Fornells, is worth the drive to the north coast. Gin has been distilled in Mahón since the British were here in the eighteenth century.
The beach season runs from June to September, when the sea is at its warmest and Son Bou is at its busiest. May and October are gentler, good for walking the coastal Camí de Cavalls, though many beach businesses close over the winter. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, boat trips and transfers.
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Rent Villa Esfondrade Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,674 a week
Villa Migjorn | 4-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Son Bou Alaior4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,578 a week
Rent Villa Son Bou Spain3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,485 a week
Villa Canessies | 5-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Son Bou Alaior5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £2,425 a week
Galdana Deluxe Spain6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £2,404 a week
Villa Alaior Spain5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £2,403 a week
Casa Migjorn | 3-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Son Bou Alaior3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £2,400 a week
El Pinar Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £2,249 a weekWhy book your Alaior villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Alaior's villas are split between the beach streets of Son Bou and quiet fincas inland, and we know which put you within walking distance of the sand and which are worth the short drive for the peace. With 50+ properties in Alaior, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant tables in Alaior and Mahón, boat trips along the south coast cliffs, visits to Torre d'en Galmés and the talayotic sites, car hire and transfers from Menorca airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should I stay in Alaior?
For the beach, choose Son Bou or the neighbouring areas of Sant Jaume and Torre Soli Nou, where many villas are a short walk or drive from the sand. For space and quiet, the fincas in the countryside around Alaior town are a better fit, and nowhere on Menorca is a long drive away.
When is the best time to visit Alaior and Son Bou?
June to September is best for swimming and the beach. Come in August if you want to see the Sant Llorenç fiestas. May and October are quieter and very pleasant for walking, though some beach businesses close outside the main season.
When are the Sant Llorenç fiestas in Alaior?
They are held over the weekend after 10 August each year. Expect processions, music, fireworks and the jaleo, when riders bring Menorcan horses through the crowded streets of the town.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Alaior?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Alaior cost?
Across our 50+ villas in Alaior, weekly rates typically range from £1,200 to £2,600, with the most affordable from around £800 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Alaior?
Fly to Menorca airport, just outside Mahón. Alaior town is around a quarter of an hour away by road and Son Bou around 20 to 25 minutes. A hire car is the easiest way to get around the island, and our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas in Alaior for large groups?
Yes. Our Alaior collection includes properties with up to 11 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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