Can Toni Blay

About Can Toni Blay

Can Toni Blay suits travellers who want a quiet base on the La Mola plateau, away from the busier parts of Formentera. The hotel provides self-catering apartments with a kitchen or kitchenette, a garden and a terrace. It is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed. The property is not on the beachfront but is within easy reach of the coast.

This is a practical, independent kind of stay. Guests cook their own meals, park for free and use the hotel as a launch point for exploring the island by bike, scooter or car. The listed facilities include air conditioning, free wifi, a washing machine and a dishwasher. Families can request a cot and high chair.

Location: Es Caló de Sant Agustí

Can Toni Blay is in Venda de Ses Clotades, on the road between Sant Ferran de ses Roques and Es Caló de Sant Agustí. Es Caló is a tiny fishing harbour of boat houses set below the La Mola plateau. The harbour is 1.2 km away on a straight line, a short drive or a walk of about 15–20 minutes. Sant Ferran de ses Roques, a crossroads village with shops and a few cafés, is 5.3 km straight-line distance.

In high summer the area stays quieter than Es Pujols or the Migjorn beach strip. The shoulder months of May, June, September and October are calm, with fewer cars and more space on the trails. A car or scooter is useful for reaching the beaches and villages; the hotel has free parking. Platja de Migjorn, the long south-coast beach, is 3.3 km straight-line from the hotel.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel lists apartments with a kitchen or kitchenette, a dishwasher, a microwave, an oven, a toaster and a refrigerator. Each unit has a balcony or patio, a terrace, a TV and a DVD player. Air conditioning and a fan are listed, along with a desk, a safe, a hairdryer, an iron and board, and toiletries. Some apartments include a fireplace. The property offers family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Guests arriving late should confirm check-in times directly with Can Toni Blay, as the hotel does not list a 24-hour reception. The listed cleaning service and laundry service may operate on a schedule; check with the property. The rooms are self-contained, so late meals are easy to prepare in the kitchen. Free wifi is available throughout.

Getting there

Formentera has no airport. Fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), which is about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town. From the airport, take a bus or taxi to Ibiza Town port. Ferries to La Savina run frequently in season and less often in winter. Fast ferries take about 30–35 minutes; conventional ferries take about an hour. Check the ferry operators for current timetables.

From La Savina port, Can Toni Blay is 10.1 km straight-line distance. A taxi or a hire car collected at the port covers the drive in about 15 minutes. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season; check before bringing or hiring a car. Bikes and scooters are a common way to get around, using the signposted green routes (circuits verds). Buses link the main villages, but a private vehicle gives more flexibility.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest coast is Es Caló de Sant Agustí, 1.2 km away, where the boat houses sit at the water's edge. Platja de Migjorn, a long open beach backed by dunes and juniper, is 3.3 km straight-line. The craft market at El Pilar de la Mola is 3.7 km away, held on Wednesdays and Sundays in season. The Far de la Mola lighthouse, on the eastern plateau about 190 m high, is 7 km from the hotel.

Formentera food includes peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish from the local waters. The village of Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 5.3 km away, has a few shops and a market. Sant Francesc Xavier, the island capital with its fortified 18th-century church, is about 8 km by road. The Ses Salines Natural Park, with the Ses Illetes sand spit and the Estany Pudent lagoon, is on the north side of the island, about 15 minutes by car.

A day from Can Toni Blay

From Can Toni Blay, start the morning with a short drive or walk to Es Caló de Sant Agustí. The tiny harbour of boat houses is quiet in the early hours. After the visit, head to Platja de Migjorn, 3.3 km straight-line, for a swim on the long south-coast beach. Bring a picnic from the apartment kitchen, as there are few services on the beach itself.

In the afternoon, drive to El Pilar de la Mola, 3.7 km away, to see the craft market if it is a Wednesday or Sunday in season. Continue to the Far de la Mola lighthouse, 7 km from the hotel, for a view over the coast. Return to Can Toni Blay for an evening meal cooked in the apartment. The garden and terrace are a quiet place to sit after dark.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Can Toni Blay whether it is open in the months you plan to travel. July and August are the busiest months, with more traffic on the roads and more day boats at the beaches. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of accommodation, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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