Santa Ana

Surrounded by wild countryside and just a short walk from the turquoise waters of Cala Macarella, Santa Ana is a restored Menorcan farmhouse estate that feels like a private world of its own, offering space, stillness, and a deeply relaxed way of living close to nature.

Story

Santa Ana’s story begins in the 18th century, when this quiet corner of Menorca was home to a working farmhouse and estate, shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the island’s natural landscape. Over time, the main house and its surrounding barns and outbuildings formed a small rural cluster, built in limestone and marés sandstone, designed to endure the island’s climate and way of life.

Centuries later, the property was carefully restored by Vestige Estudio, with a deep respect for its original architecture and materials. Traditional building methods were preserved, local craftspeople were engaged, and existing stone, timber, and earth were repurposed wherever possible, allowing the house to retain its authenticity while evolving into a contemporary private home.

Why we selected Santa Ana

A private estate to gather and retreat

Set across more than 200 hectares, Santa Ana offers rare seclusion and space, designed for families and friends to live slowly together, far from the rhythms of everyday life.

Restoration rooted in Menorcan heritage

An 18th-century farmhouse and its outbuildings have been carefully revived using traditional materials and local craftsmanship, preserving the architectural language of the island.

Moments from Menorca’s most beautiful coves

Just a short walk from Cala Macarella, one of the island’s most celebrated beaches, the estate offers a rare balance of total privacy and proximity to the sea.

A house shaped by craft and materials

Limestone walls, original beams, marés stone, and natural fibres create a home that feels quietly luxurious, deeply tactile, and true to Menorca’s building traditions.

Local life & traditions

This is the quieter side of Menorca, where life is shaped as much by tradition as by landscape. Beyond the coastline, the island’s interior still follows the rhythms of farming, fishing, and seasonal harvests, while ancient Talayotic stone structures and dry-stone walls speak to a history that stretches back thousands of years.

Nearby Ciutadella reflects the island’s cultural depth, with honey-coloured palaces, Gothic churches, and a maze of narrow streets that come alive during summer fiestas. Horse culture remains central to Menorcan identity, most vividly seen in the island’s Jaleo celebrations, where black horses and their riders move through crowded squares to the sound of music and cheering crowds. Craft traditions endure through leatherwork, ceramics, and local produce, while kitchens celebrate Mahón cheese, lobster stew, olive oil, and recipes passed down through generations.

Authentic experiences in the area

Boat days along the south coast

Set out by boat to explore hidden coves and turquoise bays along Menorca’s southern coastline, swimming, snorkelling, and anchoring in places only accessible by sea.

Coastal walks to Cala Macarella and beyond

Follow pine-fringed paths to Cala Macarella and neighbouring coves, discovering some of the island’s most beautiful beaches on foot, just moments from the estate.

Ciutadella market visits and old town wandering

Spend a morning in nearby Ciutadella, exploring local markets, artisan shops, and historic streets before settling into a long lunch by the harbour.

Private chef dinners under the stars

Gather in the garden for a relaxed evening of Menorcan cooking, with fresh seafood, local produce, and island wines served alfresco as the sun sets and the sky fills with stars.

Protecting culture & land

At Santa Ana, preservation begins with restraint. This 18th-century farmhouse and its outbuildings have been carefully restored using traditional materials and local craftsmanship, retaining limestone walls, timber beams, and the architectural character of rural Menorca.

Set within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the estate is designed to work in harmony with its surroundings, with native planting, orchard cultivation, and rewilded land supporting biodiversity while allowing the landscape to remain largely untouched. Water conservation, material reuse, and low-impact landscaping ensure the property treads lightly on the island’s fragile ecosystem.

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Location & surroundings

Located on Menorca’s southwest coast, the area surrounding Santa Ana is defined by protected landscapes, pine forests, and some of the island’s most beautiful turquoise coves. As a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, it remains one of the Mediterranean’s most unspoilt corners.

Set within 200 hectares of private land, the estate sits just moments from Cala Macarella, one of the island’s most celebrated bays. Surrounded by pine woodland, open clearings, and walking paths that lead to the sea, the setting feels both secluded and deeply connected to the coastline.

Key details

Address

Santa Ana
07769 Ciutadella de Menorca
Balearic Islands, Spain

Getting here

By plane: Menorca Airport (approx. 45 minutes by car)

By road: Easily reached by car from Ciutadella (approx. 25 minutes)

Private transfers and concierge arrangements available on request

Facilities

Private swimming pool set within gardens and woodland

Fully equipped kitchen and indoor dining spaces

Outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and alfresco dining areas

Gym and wellness treatments available on request

Dedicated concierge and tailored in-villa experiences

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Bedrooms: 6 double en suite bedrooms

Stay: Exclusive use villa for families and groups

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