AluaSun Mediterráneo

This was our first time in Menorca and we despatately craved tranquillity after a prolonged period of work pressures. S’Algar is a very serene location, snd easily accessible to Mahon for day trip via local transport. To get around we travelled independently on local buses - there is a bus stop right outside the hotel. All buses were super clean, efficient, and with friendly drivers who all speak excellent English if you flounder with your Spanish. The AluaSun Med is part of a suite of sister hotels which share amenities. This resort was up the hill, chilled out but had lots to offer. Generally it was nice and quiet. We were self-catering. Go for apartment with sea view but beware the water cadence of kids fountain is very noisy - sounds like a constant downpour. There is entertainment - and it started and finished on time. (Artists were better than anticipated. Mark Bosch was an accomplished solo saxophonist displaying his own creative twist on classic hits). The pool is a weird shape but great - it was well maintained - cleaned and checked every morning from 7.30am. (It could open earlier than 10am though). At weekends it was overrun with kids - (who really should use their own dedicated pool). Copious supply of sun-beds and no rude behaviours of people claiming and hogging. As for the accommodation, we paid for a villa but requested a sea view and a quieter part of the site. We got an upper apartment with a sea view - very nice! The only noise was the kids fountain area (could be sensored or limited to certain hours). The apartment was clean and spacious, and well designed and laid out. There was no oven or coffee maker in kitchen but there is a microwave (we don’t use them), a fridge, and everything else - including a cleaning pack. Beds had solid mattresses. I prefer that. Great housekeeping and front of desk staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. A big shout out to Crisina our housekeeper, and Arneu & Irene at Reception who were perfect hosts. Arneu had meticulous knowledge of the Camino walking routes - they take you directly to Menorca’s coastal gems. We didn’t try the restaurant but the menu looked good. A couple of shops are within walking distance for essentials and souvenirs. A revelatory first visit to this charming island and these lovely people - the resort offers a microcosm of that and Catalan pride of place so for that I’ll forgiving them the kids fountain and give 5/5.