We have just returned from 2 weeks at the Globales Cala Blanca, and can honestly say we had the best time and could easily have stayed for longer. We opted for a quiet resort this year due to many hospitalisations for me in the last couple of years and the need for a complete rest, and we certainly picked the perfect resort and perfect hotel for us. There are a couple of restaurants and bars nearby so if it's a nightlife you want then it's maybe not for you, but if you want peace, a beautiful and secluded setting, and the ability to truly wind down, then this is perfect. There's a lovely cove a couple of minutes away, which is safe for swimming and snorkelling, and from the seafront you can access some of the coastal path (you can walk all the way around the island).
Not everyone is swayed by nature and wildlife, but this island is environmentally protected and as such the wildlife is superb. Red and black kites were everywhere, booted eagles flew over the hotel, there was a regular hoopoe visitor which was quite happy wandering around the grounds, 2 beautiful nightingales were happily singing each morning, and we even found a praying mantis on one of our sunbeds. There are a couple of nature reserves which we couldn't get to, but if this is something you're interested in then take some binoculars.
The staff were wonderfully welcoming, friendly and accommodating, the pool areas were clean and safe, and the care by room staff to keep out rooms clean was great. Everywhere was spotless. The sunbeds were placed around both pools (one is tiny for small children), then also in 2 garden areas. We preferred the garden as it was quieter and a little more shaded, but there was enough sunbeds and parasols for everyone. Sunbed war started as we were leaving which was a little silly, with some guests out at 6am to grab their spot, but it wasn't necessary.
I'm coeliac and so when we arrived I mentioned this to one of the restaurant staff, Marilen, who guided me around the buffet personally, explaining what to look for the keep me safe, but also guiding me about different gluten free options I could request that were not necessarily on the menu. She also checked in on our 2nd day to make sure the gluten free options were ok, which was definitely above and beyond expectations. The food choices were really good, with a very broad selection available, themed food nights, including Italian, Asian, Mexican and American. Breakfast was fabulous! If anyone couldn't find what they wanted in the restaurant then I would be very surprised. There was loads of fresh fish and authentic Menorcan dishes to enjoy.
The entertainment staff were beyond incredible. I have never seen so much energy and enthusiasm from the 3 ladies, Mayte, Judith and Lucia, and they were always smiling and talking to the guests. Their positivity and sense of fun was infectious and we willingly wanted to engage in the activities as a result. Activities were abundant in the day, and included archery, rifle shooting, darts, boules, water polo, aqua dance. tshirt painting, etc. In the evenings, it all started with bingo, then an act which followed. These acts were varied too, and we enjoyed a motown trio, a magician and a variety of singers.
We ventured around the island as the buses were easy to use. The bus stop was just outside the hotel and was always on time. Ciutadella is a must, a quaint town with narrow and winding streets and a great sense of beauty about it. That costs E1.70 each way. We also went to Fornells which was utterly stunning. It's hard to do by public buses ( you would need 3 different buses each way) so we booked a TUI shuttle bus for E16. Imagine a beautiful harbour village caught in time, and that's Fornells. We also did a TUI trip to a gin distillery which included a boat trip around Mahon harbour and time in Mahon. This cost E45 each but we couldn't have done this for less ourselves and it was amazing. Mahon was gorgeous, and we all slept well after sampling 20 different gins in the tasting :-)
We had the best time and were both so sad to come home after the most wonderful rest and recharge. We will definitely go back as we loved it so much.