The Finca

Binicalsitx is a beautifully restored 250 year old farmhouse (finca), set in 160 acres (65ha) of rewilded farmland, south of the historic town of Alaior. It is within easy reach of some of the Mediterranean’s best beaches.

Perfect for a group or family holiday, the house sleeps up to 12 people, with six bedrooms, five bathrooms (with Bramley products), a 13m x 6m saline swimming pool and private tennis court. Binicalsitx will sleep 16 guests from 2024, with the addition of a new two bedroom annexe.

The accommodation consists of three double ensuite bedrooms (two with ceiling fans and one with a/c), one twin bedroom (with ceiling fan) and shower room nearby, two interconnecting twin bedrooms (both with a/c) with ensuite bathroom. The house has WiFi and a Sonos sound system throughout the outside terraces.

History

We purchased Binicalsitx in 2006 with the aim of restoring the 250 year old finca, which had been uninhabited for 40 years, together with the 160 acres (65ha) of its adjoining farmland and woods.

Once we received planning permission in 2008, our wish was to modernise but preserve the character of the finca whilst at the same time making it as eco-friendly as possible.

Conservation

We have made many eco-conscious decisions with the finca over the years and have recently been granted an Agrotourism License from the local government.

We have installed underground grey water storage tanks. This is where all bath, shower and hand basin water together with all rain water from the terraces and roofs is collected and then used to irrigate the lawns, garden and orchard. We also heat all the hot water with solar panels.

Single use plastic is another major concern of ours, especially plastic water bottles. We have recently invested in a water purification system which now allows us to drink the water from the well by the orchard. This saves the need to buy and dispose of plastic bottles of mineral water.

Wildlife

We have turned all the farmland into a nature reserve and use no herbicides, pesticides or artificial fertilisers. Local cattle graze the area in winter and we allow some fields to be ploughed and wheat sown, in order to vary the habitat. The ancient oak wood is left undisturbed and is a nesting area for our red kites. The land is managed solely for the benefit of the indigenous flora and fauna and, of course, the native tortoises!