Menorca's best-kept secret
Holidays to Santo Tomas are perfect for families and couples wanting to enjoy a relaxing break in Menorca. Located along the island’s south coast, the town’s activities centre around its long stretch of golden sands. Backed by emerald forests and whitewashed, self contained hotel complexes, everything you need for a week of complete rest and tranquillity is within easy reach.
The bars and restaurants of the town are all within walking distance, allowing you to find your favourites and try a wide range of cuisines. Everything from freshly caught seafood to traditional Spanish paella is on offer, as well as excellent local wines and a range of cocktails. If you prefer to find something more active there are some fantastic water sports available from the beach. Little ones can paddle and build sandcastles or take a pedalo ride, while those wanting to try something more adrenaline fuelled can enjoy sailing, windsurfing and more.
Luxury holidays in Santo Tomas bring you beautiful, tranquil surroundings with everything you need within easy reach. There are shops, bars and restaurants to enjoy, as well as luxury hotel complexes with a wide range of amenities. If you’re looking for day trips, livelier neighbour Son Bou is just 25 minutes’ drive away, while the island’s capital, Mahon, is just over an hour away. Here you’ll find 16th Century mansions and museums, as well as a selection of upmarket restaurants and bars.
Book your luxury holidays in Santo Tomas with Sovereign and we’ll help you get the most from your trip. Speak to one of our Personal Travel Planners and find your ideal hotel with the help of an expert. Hotel Santo Tomas offers beautiful views of the sparkling Balearic Sea, as well as tropical gardens and access to the second longest beach on the island.
Every one of our hotels is handpicked and personally visited by our team
Flight time from the UK to Menorca is around 2 hours 15 minutes.
If you're planning a trip to Menorca (MEN) from the UK, the following airports have direct flights:
Belfast International (BFS), Birmingham (BHX), Bournemouth (BOH), Bristol (BRS), Cardiff (CWL), East Midlands (EMA), Edinburgh (EDI), Exeter (EXT), Glasgow (GLA), Leeds Bradford (LBA), Liverpool (LPL), London Gatwick (LGW), London Luton (LTN), London Stansted (STN), Manchester (MAN), Newcastle (NCL) and Norwich (NWI).
Transfer time from Mahon airport to Santos Tomas is approximately 40 minutes.
Expect reliable beach weather from April all the way through to September, with average temperatures around 25°C or a shade more in August. Summers in Menorca are dry and the sea is lovely and warm, while spring and autumn months stay in the late teens for pleasant hiking weather.
Currently visas are not required for UK citizens travelling to Spain.
Restaurant bills include a service charge by law in Spain, so whether you choose to tip further is up to you. If you enjoyed the meal and service, it is customary to leave 5-10%. Hotel porters and maids will appreciate a small tip, and while taxi drivers don’t require a tip, it’s common to round up the fare.
The official language of Spain is Spanish. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.