BINIBECA
Area: Minorca
Country: Spain


Location:
Near the S tip of the island, 7» miles from the airport and Mahon, closer as the crow flies.

Telephone code from UK:
34

Position:
On a low, rocky shore.

Description:
Binibeca Vell, also known as Pueblo de Pescadores, is a quaint, present-day re-creation of a "typical" fishing village in miniature built around a long sea inlet. Several "urbanizaciones" surround it including Binisafua and Cala Torret.

Suitability:
Has an upmarket tag; not for those requiring organised entertainment.

Accommodation:
Almost exclusively private villas and bungalow apartments.

Shopping:
Very limited.

Beach:
Sandy cove with small beach; second cove with rock bathing and boat moorings.

Entertainments:
Daytime: sports club with tennis courts. Prehistoric monuments in vicinity. Nightlife: very little.

Eating:
A handful of thinly scattered restaurants.

Public-transport:
Three daily buses to Mahon.

Local-excursions:
See Mahon.