Villa Alma Mahon

A Seaview Villa Overlooking Menorca's Cala Llonga

Named for its soulful seafront styling, this villa was completely renovated in 2023 under the direction of architect Vera Sanchez Guasch. Displaying an affinity for architectural curves over lines, the villa’s sinuous structure offers seaview terraces both upstairs and down, outdoor dining on two levels, six bright bedrooms, and four bathrooms.

Common areas indoors include a coastal-chic living room with built-in sofa seating and oversized sliding glass doors, a contemporary kitchen and dining room, arching doorways, and a bleached white décor palette embellished with pops of muted color.

Its focus on alfresco living, the villa's outdoor lounge spaces and terraces are comfortably furnished and oriented toward the sea, dotted with green plants and covered by a pretty pergola to filter the island light. An upper terrace offers cushy sunset hour seating or a great space to unwind in view of the sea. And an outdoor kitchen includes a plancha and a barbecue grill.

Around

Ideal for exploring Menorca’s historic center of Mahón, the villa is also five minutes on foot from the pontoons of Cala Llonga. The latter is situated on the northern shore of the port of Mahón, its green hills home to some of the island’s most exclusive residential villas, including the homes of Richard Branson, Elton John and Ian Gillian. Boat excursions regularly depart Cala Llonga to explore the island, and the magnificent Sa Mesquida Beach is a quick, 10-minute drive from the villa. The small fishing village and beach offer turquoise waters and waterfront cafes serving locally caught fish and seafood paellas. Sa Mesquida offers quieter sands than many on the island, marked by an 18th-century tower, clifftop cocktail lounges and cafes.

Mahón’s port is less than five miles from the property and sightseeing nearby includes the UNESCO World Heritage designated La Mola Fortress (3 miles), the Illa de l’Aire and Favaritx lighthouses (both 11-12 miles), the natural park of s’Albufera des Grau (5 miles), with its beach, excellent bird watching and great local taverns, and the recreation zones of Punta Prima (10 miles). Directly opposite Cala Llonga is King’s Island, also known as Bloody Island for its role as a hospital during British colonial rule. Additional beaches worth exploring include Cala Presili and Cala Tortuga near the Cap de Favaritx lighthouse, a local favorite for its technicolor sunsets, and Es Grau beach for its water sports options. Those seeking solitude and off-the-beaten-path exploration should hit the Cami de Cavalls trail that leads to the secluded coves the island is famous for.

For high-end dining and culture, head to Mahón to sample the local Caldreta de Langosta or Arroz Brut at white-tableclothed restaurants, drink the island’s signature Xoriguer Gin, or visit the Mercat del Peix and Costa de Ses Voltes for tapas bars and cocktail lounges worthy of bigger cities.

Location

Cala Llonga, Mahón, Menorca, Spain. Nearest airport: Menorca (6 miles)

Best time to visit

April to October

Photography: Maria Missaglia