Es Mercadal Menorca Best Guide

Es Mercadal Beach

There is no house beach here but with Menorca you are never that far from the next beach.

nearby beaches

A taste of Authentic Menorca. Great for Springtime stays as a base to explore.

Es Mercadal location

Location and distance to Airport 14 miles / 22 km

How do I get from Menorca Airport to Es Mercadal?

Direct Transfer 0 Hrs. 25 mins.
All Transfer Options eg Shared Shuttle from 13 Eur pp or Taxi max. 4 pers. 30 Eur , Public Airport Bus - none!
Bus Services operate all year . NO AIRPORT SHUTTLES

Is Es Mercadal a good Holiday location for you?

(updated January 2025)

Location - Es Mercadal Interactive Maps

is located almost geographically dead centre of the island. Approximately 25-35 mins., from the Airport.

Es Mercadal is a small market town in the centre of the island, with a medieval old centre of rustic whitewashed houses lining pretty narrow streets. It lies at the base of Monte Toro, Menorcas highest 'mountain' (357 m). On top there are viewing areas and a small cafeteria. From here there is an excellent view of the whole island upto the bay at Fornells and the northern coast and the hills of the islands' centre, down to the southern coast.

A good stopping off point for a break if travelling along the center of the island.

The town is also home to traditional cakes and biscuits - "amargos ( almond macaroons ) ", "carquinyols" and "torro cremat" which you will find in the little cake and pastry shops along the main shopping road. Great places for a coffee, teas and edible treats.

Es Mercadal is also the gateway to the northern coast virgin beaches ( Binimel-la and Pregonda ) reached along very scenic country roads.

Santa Marti Church
Es Mercadal
Typical Es Mercadal

Fiesta

Third weekend in July.

Getting About

Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, front of buses and signposts as Maó, it's local name. If you are staying longer than a week take a trip on this good network and see some of the other sights, resorts/towns and attractions.

Bus, Taxi and Hire Car - Detailed getting about info.

Es Mercadal for Holiday Visitors - at a glance

Restaurants in Es Mercadal

...our curated guide to Es Mercadal Restaurants Guide

Es Mercadal Restaurants listings

Bars & Clubs in Es Mercadal

Traditional town with a reputation for good eating. Some high quality restaurants,new cuisine and good value restaurants ...our curated Es Mercadal Bar and Clubs guide

Es Mercadal Bars Listings

Es Mercadal See and Do

Boat Trips, Activities

Our what to do and see in Es Mercadal inspirations

Does Es Mercadal have enough shops?

Unlike beach resorts, this town's shops will close for Siesta ( ~ 13-17:00). Shops tend to be busiest during the evening when people will also meet up in the Cafe-Bars.

Within Es Mercadal -

Es Mercadal Supermarkets

Some Supermarkets may shut for siesta

Local supermarkets are seasonal and will be ~ 20% more expensive than out of resort.

All the Big shop supermarkets plus online delivery availability .

Is Es Mercadal Safe?

You can be assured that women,children will feel safe - no tourism aimed at large youthful groups / binge drinking

Moving around Es Mercadal

Buses - Es Mercadal

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Bus Network Map with Es Mercadal Bus stops to download

Bus Times,places to visit by bus - Es Mercadal

Airport Bus

Bus Menorca Airport to Es Mercadal

TIP: Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, front of buses and signposts as Maó, it's local name. Take a bus trip to see some of the other sights, resorts/towns and Menorca's attractions.

Taxis - Es Mercadal

Airport to/from one way 30 Eur

Taxis are licensed for a MAX. of 4 Passengers. (any Age child counts as 1 )

Good to know

Menorca has no private Cab firms , Uber or ...'Dodgy Touts!'

TIP Summer peak In recent years Taxis have been in short supply due to not enough drivers for licensed areas. Consider a private transfer to reach Airport in good time for flight home.

Comprehensive Guide Menorca Taxis - how to book

Taxi Airport to Es Mercadal

Es Mercadal - Tourist maps

Es Mercadal Tourist maps ...all on a map

Villas & Apartments

Packaged Self Catering Villas and Aparthotels Holidays

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£ 60 pp deposit, easy monthly payments
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What's the weather like in Es Mercadal

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Es Mercadal has a mediterranean climate characterised by hot dry summers. Menorca has pleasant cooling Summer breeze. The sea temperatures at Es Mercadal   will be around 22-26 degrees in Summer. In October the water is still warm. Spring time ( early March to April ) will have sunny days with temperatures around 20 and above , ideal for sightseeing, walking, cycling and horseriding activities.

Weather and climate forecasts for the whole year

Es Mercadal - beaches nearby

Es Mercadal All beaches nearby on map

Es Mercadal Beach

Villas in Es Mercadal

Markets in and near Es Mercadal

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Quick Answers about Es Mercadal an Authentic Menorcan Town

Shared ~ 13 Euro p.P

Private Transfers from 50 Eur upto 3 to Es Mercadal ideal for families and groups , as no waiting for other passengers ( delayed) arrival. Door to Door and child seats can be pre-booked.

VIP Transfers from 72 Eur upto 6 to Es Mercadal No wait. Travel in style in premium vehicles

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Hotels Boutique or Traditional Es Mercadal ? - All Hotels in Es Mercadal

No, but sandy beaches are close by. See our Es Mercadal Guide with all the nearby Beaches and lot's more to discover