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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Son Bou
Spend 1–2 days in Son Bou for beach, nature reserve and basic amenities; longer only if you want a quiet base.
Son Bou is a small resort village on Menorca's south coast with the island's longest beach, a protected wetland, and limited services outside the summer season. One full day covers the beach and basic sights; a second day adds diving or a visit to the early Christian basilica.
- Country
- Spain
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (most facilities closed)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–100 excl. bed · High €100+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- Police 091 · Medical 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at a beach bar | €10–15 |
| Ice cream | €2–4 |
| Bus ticket (airport‑beach) | €5–7 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MAH · Menorca Airport
- ≈25 min by bus or car
Typical fares
- Airport → Son Bou bus
- about €5, 25 min (check)
- Scuba dive
- from €35 per dive (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Bus from Menorca Airport (≈25 min) and local bus to Alaior (≈15 min). Small resort train runs every 45 min between accommodation zones.
See and do
Known for
- 3 km beach
- Early Christian basilica
- Wetland nature reserve
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Alaior town | Bus from Son Bou, about 15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Ciutadella | Bus, about 35 min | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Royal Son Bou Family Club
- Family‑oriented hotel, central to beach
- Camping Son Bou
- Campsite 3 km (1.9 mi) north of beachCampsite 1.9 mi (3 km) north of beach
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Disculpedisˈkulpe |
| Thank you | Graciasgraˈθjas |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?ˈkwanto ˈkwesta |
| Where is the beach? | ¿Dónde está la playa?ˈdonde esˈta la ˈplaʝa |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Most shops and restaurants close outside the six‑month holiday season; check opening days.
- Beach dunes are fenced for regeneration – stay on marked paths.
Menorca is generally safe; standard precautions apply. Beach is patrolled in summer; watch for strong currents outside lifeguard hours.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Son Bou yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- 3 km beach
- Early Christian basilica
- Wetland nature reserve
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Son Bou, revision 4962184 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4962184
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/son-bou). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.