Villas in Es Mercadal
Es Mercadal works for families wanting a central Menorca base, with Monte Toro above the village and the north coast in its municipality. Most homes sit in the countryside around the village, and most have a private pool; check each listing. The homes are away from the sea, so plan on driving to beaches, and evenings in the village are quiet.
- Villas
- 7
- From, per week
- £656
About Es Mercadal
Es Mercadal is a village of whitewashed houses and quiet streets in the middle of Menorca, home to fewer than 3,000 people, at the foot of Monte Toro, the island's highest point. Its name comes from the Latin for market, and it has held a Thursday market right since 1301. The municipality runs north to the sea, taking in Fornells, about 10 km away, Arenal d'en Castell and the marina at Addaia. The homes are spread around the countryside outside the village rather than in its streets, most with a garden and a private pool, though it pays to check each listing. Evenings are low-key; one restaurant occupies a windmill around 300 years old.
Is Es Mercadal right for you?
- Best for
- Touring both Menorca coasts from one central base
- Not for you if
- You want to step out of the door and onto a beach.
Near Es Mercadal
Monte Toro
Menorca's highest point, above the village, with a Franciscan sanctuary begun in 1670; on clear days the view takes in part of Mallorca.
Fornells
Harbour village about 10 km from Es Mercadal, where Es Cranc serves caldereta, the shellfish soup.
Cavalleria and Binimel·là
North-coast beaches reachable by car, both busy; nearby coves such as Cala Pudent need a walk or a boat.
Es Migjorn Gran
Southern village reached by bus 72 in about 15 minutes from Es Mercadal, or about seven minutes by taxi.
Getting to Es Mercadal
Fly to Menorca airport; Es Mercadal is around a 20-minute drive. Maó lies about 21 km away along the Me-1. Hire a car, as the homes are outside the village and the beaches are spread around the coast.
When to go to Es Mercadal
July is fiesta month here, so book early if you want to see the jaleo. On Thursdays from June to September, avarcas, the island's traditional sandals, are sold at the Mercadal market. The north-coast beaches reachable by car get busy, while coves such as Cala Pudent can only be reached on foot or by sea.
Villas in Es Mercadal
3-Bedroom Home, Es Mercadal
Es Mercadal, Menorca, Spain
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£94
per night
4-star property
4-star property
5-Bedroom Home, Es Mercadal
Es Mercadal, Menorca, Spain
10
5
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£264
per night
3-Bedroom Home, Es Mercadal
Es Mercadal, Menorca, Spain
6
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£225
per night
Es Mercadal villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Es Mercadal in Menorca?
Right in the middle of the island, at the foot of Monte Toro. Maó is about 21 km away and the airport around 20 minutes by car, while the municipality stretches north to Fornells.
Is Monte Toro worth the trip from Es Mercadal?
For the view, yes. It is Menorca's highest point, and on a clear day you can see across the island and to part of Mallorca. The sanctuary at the top dates from 1670 and opens daily.
Which beaches are closest to Es Mercadal?
Those on the north coast, since the municipality reaches the sea there. Cavalleria, Binimel·là and Pregonda are reached by car and get busy, while Cala Pudent and Cala Mica are reached only on foot or by sea.
When are the Es Mercadal fiestas?
In July. The San Martín fiestas in the third week bring the jaleo, where horses dance to music, and Fornells celebrates Sant Antoni in the fourth week. On 8 May the village honours the Virgin of Monte Toro.
Nearby towns to Es Mercadal
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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