Binigaus Vell, hiking and gastronomy in Es Migjorn Gran for a slower taste of Menorca

Foodie travellers looking to combine gastronomy, nature and village life will find Binigaus Vell, near Es Migjorn Gran, an ideal base for exploring inland Menorca. The former Menorcan farm, now a rural hotel, extends across 89 hectares of countryside, dry-stone landscapes and tranquillity, with several rewarding walking routes beginning nearby.

The experience can begin at the hotel itself. Binigaus Vell preserves the memory of a working estate where wheat was once grown, cows were milked and Mahón-Menorca cheese was made. Today, that connection with the land remains particularly visible at breakfast, with local produce, homemade pastries, Menorcan cured meats and cheeses, as well as through the hotel restaurant. 

For hikers, one of the main attractions is being able to set off almost directly from the property. Binigaus Vell lies around 800 metres from Es Migjorn Gran, and rural paths and wooded areas lead towards places such as Cova des Coloms, popularly known as “The Cathedral” because of its impressive dimensions, the Binigaus ravine and, further south, Binigaus beach.

This makes it possible to plan a largely car-free day: leave the hotel in the morning, walk among dry-stone walls, ravines and pine woods, then return towards Es Migjorn Gran and devote lunchtime or the evening to discovering the village’s food scene.

Small and strongly rooted in its rural identity, Es Migjorn Gran has an appealing culture of local bars and restaurants. It is a good place to stop for an aperitif, share homemade tapas, enjoy Menorcan cooking or simply linger over a meal among local residents. Gastronomy, natural surroundings, the village centre and its bars and restaurants all form part of the municipality’s appeal.

For foodie travellers, this experience offers a slower way to enjoy Menorca: breakfast at Binigaus Vell, hiking through the surrounding countryside, exploring caves, ravines or beaches and finishing the day in the bars and restaurants of Es Migjorn Gran. Here, food and landscape become part of the same way of understanding the island.

Foodies on Menorca Experience Sheet

Experience: Stay at Binigaus Vell, hiking and gastronomy in Es Migjorn Gran
Accommodation: Hotel Rural Binigaus Vell
Location: Es Migjorn Gran, Menorca
Address: Camí de sa Mala Garba, km 0.9
Setting: 89-hectare rural estate
Gastronomic offer: Breakfast with local produce and on-site restaurant
Hiking: Rural paths, Binigaus ravine, Cova des Coloms and the route towards Binigaus beach
Distance to the village: Approximately 800 metres
Foodie complement: Explore the bars and restaurants of Es Migjorn Gran for tapas and Menorcan cuisine
Other activities: Horse riding, picnic service, nature activities and route information
Recommended experience: Breakfast at the hotel, a morning hike, return to Es Migjorn Gran for lunch or tapas and a relaxed evening in the village
Ideal for: Foodie travellers interested in hiking, Menorcan cuisine, rural landscapes and slow travel
Contact and reservations: +34 971 05 40 50
Official website: www.binigausvell.com