Son Ermità

Set high within Menorca’s wild northern landscape, Son Ermità is a restored 18th-century finca overlooking the sea, where open skies, rugged coastline, and sweeping views create a serene, sunlit escape shaped by nature and quiet island living.

Story

Son Ermità’s story begins in the 18th century, when this finca formed part of a working Menorcan estate, shaped by the rhythms of agriculture and the island’s rugged northern landscape. Built in local stone and positioned to overlook both land and sea, it stood as a quiet outpost within a vast, self-sustaining environment.

In recent years, the finca has been carefully restored, preserving its original character, from thick stone walls to traditional materials and proportions, while introducing a refined, contemporary sensibility. Today, the rooms and shared spaces feel light and open, with a design that reflects both the building’s heritage and its connection to the surrounding landscape.

Why we selected Son Ermità

Immersed in wild, untouched nature

Surrounded by vast, protected land, the estate is shaped by olive groves, open fields, and native flora, offering a deep connection to Menorca’s untamed side.

Restored with quiet integrity

The 18th-century finca has been sensitively revived using traditional materials and methods, preserving its character while introducing a refined, contemporary feel.

Moments from Menorca’s wild northern coast

From the estate, the island’s rugged coastline is within easy reach, offering access to quiet coves, dramatic cliffs, and a more untouched side of Menorca.

A stay defined by movement and stillness

Days shift between walking the land, exploring the coast, and returning to the calm of the finca, creating a rhythm that feels both active and deeply restorative.

Local life & traditions

This is the wilder side of Menorca, where the landscape is shaped by wind, sea, and centuries of agricultural life. In the island’s north, farming, olive cultivation, and fishing traditions continue to define daily rhythms, 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 buildings, 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 traditional celebrations, while local craft endures through ceramics, leatherwork, and food culture centred on seafood, olive oil, and Mahón cheese.

Authentic experiences in the area

Exploring the wild northern coastline

Follow rugged coastal paths to discover red-hued cliffs, wind-swept coves, and some of Menorca’s most untouched beaches, far from the busier southern shores.

Horse riding through countryside and coast

Experience one of Menorca’s oldest traditions on horseback, riding across open land and along sections of the Camí de Cavalls, the island’s historic coastal trail.

Ciutadella old town and harbour evenings

Spend time in nearby Ciutadella wandering its stone streets, artisan shops, and historic squares before settling into a long dinner by the port as the city comes alive at dusk.

Talayotic heritage sites and ancient landscapes

Visit the island’s prehistoric stone structures and settlements, gaining insight into Menorca’s early civilisations and the landscapes that have shaped life here for millennia.

Protecting culture & land

At Son Ermità, preservation begins with regeneration. The 18th-century finca has been carefully restored using traditional materials and methods, retaining its original character while respecting the island’s architectural heritage.

Across the wider estate, native planting, olive groves, and wild landscape have been carefully reintroduced and protected, supporting biodiversity and allowing the land to recover its natural balance. Water-conscious irrigation and a light-touch approach to development ensure the estate works in harmony with Menorca’s dry climate and fragile ecosystem.

Location & surroundings

Located in northern Menorca, the area surrounding Son Ermità is defined by rugged coastline, red-toned cliffs, and agricultural land, with far less development than the south of the island.

Set within a large private estate, the finca sits between open farmland and the northern coast, with access to walking routes, natural terrain, and nearby coves. Its position allows for wide views across the landscape, with the nearest village and restaurants a short drive away and the more remote stretches of coastline within easy reach.

Key details

Address

Son Ermità
Camí de Tramuntana
07740 Es Mercadal
Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Getting here

By plane: Menorca Airport (approx. 25 minutes by car)

By road: Easily reached via Es Mercadal and the island’s northern routes

Private transfers and car hire can be arranged on request

Facilities

Swimming pool with views across the surrounding landscape

Fitness space and wellness treatments available

Seasonal restaurant and bar showcasing local produce

Outdoor terraces and dining spaces

Every stay booked direct keeps value with the people of this place, so they can reinvest in culture, community and land

We believe travel should give back more than it takes; that it can protect cultures, not erode them.

That is why we connect you directly with each hotel’s own website. By booking direct, value remains in the hands of those who shape these places, enabling reinvestment into local culture, community, and land.