Best Hotels in Menorca

There is a wide range of hotels in Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. From farm stays to boutique bolt holes, there is an accommodation to suit every taste.

To that end, these are a few of the best hotels in Menorca:

Alcaufar Vell Hotel
Web: http://www.alcaufarvell.com
A small countryside hotel with 21 rooms, Alcaufar Vell hotel in Menorca is one of the best hotels on the island, and has one of the best restaurants in the area. Rooms start at 132 euros per night.

Biniarroca Hotel
Web: biniarroca.com/
Biniarroca is a great boutique hotel with beautiful gardens, contemporary decor and design, and reasonable prices. Rooms start at 110 euros per night.

Ca Na Xini Hotel
Web: http://www.canaxini.com
Ca Na Xini is a great eco hotel in Menorca. Set in a manor house on a dairy farm, the hotel offers an intimate stay with an emphasis on food, wine, and art. Rooms start at 140 euros per night.

Buses from Madrid to London

Buses from Madrid to London are often the cheapest way to get from Spain to the UK when you are traveling in Europe.

The Spanish company ALSA operates coach services between these cities and many others. Their buses are clean and comfortable, and have ample room for storing larger bags.

ALSA buses from Madrid to London depart from South station and the ALSA terminal on Avenida de America. They arrive at Victoria Coach Station, from where you can connect to the underground or a bus to continue your journey.

Services on this route run three times a week, with departures taking place on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday afternoons.

The scheduled journey time is 29 hours. It can take longer if there are delays or traffic on the way to the UK, so make sure to keep that in mind if you have a connection to make in England.

Tickets for ALSA buses from Madrid to London start at 112 euros one-way and 187 euros round-trip if you book online in advance.

Trains from Madrid to London

Trains from Madrid to London are a scenic way to travel from the capital of Spain to the capital of the UK when you are visiting Europe.

To take a train from Madrid to London, first take a train from Madrid to Paris. You can find out how to do this here.

After you arrive in Paris, you will need to take the Eurostar train from Paris to London. Information on this route can be found here.

Note that trains from Madrid to Paris arrive at Paris Gare d’Austerlitz or Montparnasse station, while trains from Paris to London depart from Paris Gare du Nord station. As such, make sure to leave yourself plenty of time to take the metro, a taxi, or a bus between stations when you arrive.

Also keep in mind that the Eurostar requires you to check in at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Give yourself extra time for the check-in, security, and passport control process, as these can take some time.