Son Bou is located on the south coast of Menorca and is in the municipality district of Alaior, being just 8km away. Mahon, the capital of Menorca, is approximately 20Km away, so a journey from Menorca’s airport should take no longer than 30minutes.
Son Bou has three distinct areas Central Son Bou, San Jaime and Torre Soli Nou.
Son Bou is a well-developed area containing many restaurants offering a good range of British, Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean dishes, as well as numerous bars, some which are themed to help entertain young ones.
There is a large and well-stocked supermarket in the centre of Son Bou as well as many boutique styled shops offering seaside toys, jewellery, leather goods and other local crafts. A pharmacy is also located on the main road into Son Bou.
Just 5-10minutes walk from the centre of Son Bou is an area known as San Jaime, which contains numerous apartments and villas. This area is also the home of the well-recommended Club Sant Jaime Club, a restaurant offering a good range of food, drinks and icecreams, a large swimming pool and paddling pool for younger children and a water slide. As well as an indoor amusement area and the late club night offering live music and entertainment.
The final area of Son Bou is Torre Soli Nou, where you will find numerous private villas and holiday complexes. The area is in walking distance of Son Bou however some may well prefer a car, as certain areas are situated on steep hills.
Son Bou is also home to a Roman Basilica, the remains of an early Christian church built between 300 an 400AD, its located on the east of the resort just 5-10 minutes from the centre and well signposted. For more information, please visit Roman Basilicas. There is also the famous prehistoric settlement of Torre d’en Galmes approximately 10km from Son Bou on the main Son Bou to Alaior road, it’s an amazing site and well worth a visit.
The beach at Son Bou is long, narrow and beautiful, measuring 3km in length with golden white sand perfect for families. There are three beachside restaurants to choose from, its in walking distance of the centre of Son Bou and San Jaime areas, however, some may well prefer a car to travel from Torre Soli Nou.