Son Bou, Minorca

Son Bou is a village in the Alaior region of Minorca, a small island in the Balearics. It is split into three districts: Son Bou (mostly shops, restaurants and two large hotels), San Jaime (Villas and Garden apartments) and Torre Soli Nou (Private villas and apartment complexes). In all there are four hotels: two in Son Bou, one in San Jaime and one in Torre Soli Nou. For those who prefer a more basic holiday, there is campsite (Camping Son Bou) about 2 miles away, along the back road from Torre Soli Nou.

The beach at Son Bou is the longest on the island - some 3Km of golden sands. The government have recently put up rope security fencing around the dunes as part of their dune regeneration programme. There are three beach bars, which serve food and drinks, including the popular Spanish dish, originally from Valencia: Paella.

There are many Bars and Restaurants in Son Bou, several of which have adapted a British style, others choosing international cuisine, including Chinese and Indian. There is a restaurant to suite everyones pocket in Son Bou. There are of course a range of Spanish and Menorquin restaurants, which serve quality dishes.

Son Bou has many attractions, including the giant maze and the Basicla de Son Bou (a ancient graveyard). Every year, thousands of tourists visit the island and many people choose to stay in Son Bou. During the six months of the holiday season most nights you can find shows in most bars and clubs, other nights quiz’s and karokes take place.

Outside of the holiday season the Son Bou resort is very quiet as most facilities are shut down during the winter months.