Created for tourism, Santo Tomas is a string of modern hotels and apartment blocks, running for just under ¾ mile parallel to the shoreline.
Very quiet and unexciting with no local character to speak of, the resort's artificial feel is accentuated by the fact that it is only "open" from May to October and there is no local population living here out of season.
The resort itself has a single main street with 2 small commercial centres on either side, selling the usual array of tourist and beach goods. You may be impressed by the fact that Santo Tomas has 3 fair sized supermarkets, however, since they are all owned by the same company there is really very little variety in the goods sold, and certainly no competition in the prices.
Its raison d'etre is the beach, where most people gravitate during the day while keeping to their accommodation at night.
This resort is predominantly for older couples and families satisfied with a quiet beach holiday without huge crowds or any local culture.
There are two narrow beaches divided by rocky promontory, both comprising 600 yards of light-coloured sand and fine shingle with some rocky outcrops. Path and protected sand dunes separate busier beach from frontline hotels and apartments; quieter beach stretches beyond confines of resort.
Locality:
Santo Tomas is located halfway along the S coast of Menorca (18 mls W of Mahon and the airport. S-facing and rather exposed). The area is backed by low wooded rolling hills with a narrow approach road.
Santo Tomas is a favourite among older couples and for families satisfied with a quiet beach holiday without huge crowds or any local culture. There isn't a great deal to do and there is nothing much going on, but for many that in itself is enough.
The two beaches are of good quality and consist of light-coloured sand and fine shingle with some rocky outcrops. Path and protected sand dunes separate busier beach from frontline hotels and apartments; quieter beach stretches beyond confines of resort.
If you're looking for a change from swimming and sunbathing, Santo Tomas also has a small riding school in the pine woods behind the main resort.
A somewhat more traditional fiesta is also held during July each year in Es Mercadal in recognition of the towns patron saint Sant Martí. As with all fiestas throughout all of the Balearic Islands, there's always a host of sporting and musical events that get the whole community involved in, although the highlight of the celebrations is always the parade through the town, where at pre-determined points riders encourage their horses to rear onto their hind legs to the cheers of the crowd.
The daytime offers just the beach and a few water sports.
The nightlife is very quiet apart from nightly shows in hotels.
All eateries connected to accommodation, serving bland international fare and fast food, with the odd paella thrown in for authenticity. Nothing is cheap.
Don Tomas restaurant is on the ground floor of the Vistamar Apartments.
Costa Sur restaurant offers a change from the standard Pizza and chips and Paella menu.
Es Pins is a good fish restaurant with fantastic views over the beach.
Es Bruc is a basic beach bar but serves a good sausages and chips or burger.
Costa Sur on the roof of the shopping centre serves classic Spanish dishes, such as salmon and roast lamb.
Nikos Bar in the Mestral Apartments is very popular in the evening.
Las Dunas offers pool tables, crazy golf, and evening entertainment including a mini disco for the kids.
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