Bungalows Lago Playa

About Bungalows Lago Playa

Bungalows Lago Playa suits travellers who want a quiet base on Formentera with the island's main village within easy reach. The apartments stand 2 km from Es Pujols village and 2.3 km from La Savina, so the port and the northern beaches are within easy reach. Couples who prefer space and a garden to a hotel corridor, and families who need a kitchen, fit here.

The stay is a three-star complex of bungalows and apartments with a garden, a terrace and parking, rather than a hotel with serviced rooms. Expect a simple, self-catering arrangement: a kitchen and refrigerator in the apartment, air conditioning, a TV and a desk. A car rental service on site makes it easy to sort transport without leaving the grounds, and the layout suits couples and families alike.

Location: Es Pujols

Es Pujols is the liveliest village on Formentera, with a beach, boat houses and evening bars, and Bungalows Lago Playa sits 2 km from it in straight-line terms. The village is where the island's evenings gather, while the apartment's own setting is quieter, with a garden and parking. Sant Ferran de ses Roques, the crossroads village between the lagoon and the south coast, is 3.4 km away.

Walking works for the closest targets: the Ca na Costa megalithic tomb is 0.9 km away and the lagoon birdlife is 1.5 km, both on flat ground. Es Pujols is 2 km and La Savina 2.3 km, which most people cover by bike, scooter, bus or taxi rather than on foot in the heat. In high summer the village is busy after dark; in May, June and September the same routes feel open and the light is softer.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments are listed with a kitchen and refrigerator, air conditioning, a TV and a desk, which makes them work for a week of self-catering rather than a night or two. A terrace and garden extend the living space, and cots are available for families with a baby. Hairdryers are listed as well, non-smoking rooms can be requested, and parking is listed for anyone bringing a car over on the ferry.

Confirm the sleeping layout and whether the terrace is private when booking Bungalows Lago Playa, since bungalows and apartments can differ from one unit to the next. Ask about cot placement and the parking space if you arrive by car, and check arrival times in advance with the property, as check-in and check-out are set by the hotel rather than by an island-wide rule.

Getting there

Formentera has no airport, so the route runs through Ibiza. Fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town, then cross to the port and take a ferry to La Savina; fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes and conventional ferries about an hour, with frequent sailings in season and fewer in winter. From La Savina it is 2.3 km to Bungalows Lago Playa.

Once on the island, the hotel's own car rental service is one option, while bikes, scooters, buses and taxis cover the short hops, and green routes (circuits verds) are signposted for walking and cycling. Note that the Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check the rules before bringing a car for a stay at Bungalows Lago Playa, 2.3 km from La Savina port.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Ca na Costa, the megalithic tomb about 4,000 years old and the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas, is 0.9 km from Bungalows Lago Playa, an easy flat walk. The lagoons that draw birds are 1.5 km away, and the Estany des Peix, calm enough for a paddleboard or kayak, is 2.6 km. Swimming is at the village beach in Es Pujols, 2 km off.

Sant Ferran de ses Roques is 3.4 km away and La Savina 2.3 km, so the port and the crossroads village are both quick trips from the apartments. Island cooking is plain and fish-led: peix sec, dried fish, turns up in salads and stews, alongside island salads and fresh fish. Sant Francesc Xavier, the capital, holds a fortified 18th-century church built as a refuge, a market and the island's shops.

A day from Bungalows Lago Playa

Start early with the 0.9 km walk to Ca na Costa, before the day warms up, then continue to the lagoon edges 1.5 km from Bungalows Lago Playa to watch birds over the salt pans. Carry water and a hat, as the island is flat and shade is scarce. Back at the apartment, the kitchen and terrace make an easy lunch, and air conditioning covers the hottest hours.

In the afternoon, take a bike or the bus the 2.6 km to the Estany des Peix for a paddle on calm water, or head to Es Pujols, 2 km away, for the beach and the boat houses. Evenings belong to the village, where the bars fill; La Savina, 2.3 km off, is quieter and good for watching the ferries come in. Finish with a late meal on the terrace at Bungalows Lago Playa.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so ask Bungalows Lago Playa about its own opening dates before booking a winter stay. The peak months here are July and August, and May, June and September are calmer. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation, at rates that vary with category and season, lower in low season and for longer stays, with children under 16 exempt. Check the current rates with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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