Can Juan Pedro

About Can Juan Pedro

Can Juan Pedro suits travellers who want a quiet base on the high plateau of La Mola, away from the busier coastal villages. The hotel is a rural property with a garden, terrace and pool bar, listed as a hotel without a star rating. It works for couples or families who prefer self-catering flexibility and a car to explore the island.

The property sits on the eastern side of Formentera, about 2.2 km from the Far de la Mola lighthouse and the craft market at El Pilar de la Mola. The setting is agricultural and open, with fields and low drystone walls. The hotel does not have a beachfront location, so a vehicle is needed for trips to the coast.

Location: La Mola

Can Juan Pedro is on the Venda De Sa Talaiassa road, on the La Mola plateau. La Mola is about 190 m high, a flat top with farms, a lighthouse and a craft market. The nearest village is El Pilar de la Mola, 1.1 km straight line, where the market runs on Wednesdays and Sundays in season. Es Caló de Sant Agustí, a tiny fishing harbour with boat houses, is 3.6 km straight line down the hill.

The hotel is 14.6 km straight line from La Savina port, where the ferry from Ibiza Town arrives. That distance means a car or taxi is essential for getting around. In high summer, the roads to the south coast beaches and the port can be busy. In the shoulder months of May, June and September, the plateau is quieter and the craft market less crowded.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel lists facilities that include air conditioning, free wifi, a kitchen with an oven, microwave and toaster, a washing machine, an iron and board, and a safe. There is a fireplace, a patio and a terrace. The rooms are non-smoking. A cot is available on request. The listed features suggest self-catering stays, with the pool bar for drinks.

Guests should confirm the exact room layout and whether the kitchen is shared or private. The hotel lists a bath and hairdryer, plus toiletries. For late arrivals, check the check-in procedure directly with the property, as the rural location means no reception desk open around the clock. Free car parking is listed on site.

Getting there

Formentera has no airport. Fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), 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 about an hour. Check the ferry operators for current timetables and fares.

From La Savina, the hotel is 14.6 km straight line across the island. A hire car collected at the port or a taxi is the practical option. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check the rules before bringing or hiring a car. Bikes, scooters and the signposted green routes (circuits verds) are alternatives for shorter trips, but the distance to La Mola is too far for a casual cycle from the port.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach by straight line is Platja de Migjorn, 8 km away, a long open south-coast beach with dunes and juniper. Es Caló de Sant Agustí, 3.6 km straight line, has a tiny harbour with boat houses and a small rocky beach. For a cove, Cala Saona is about 8 km west, with red cliffs and a west-facing sunset. The Ses Illetes sand spit and the lagoons of Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix are in the Ses Salines Natural Park, about 10 km north.

El Pilar de la Mola market is 1.1 km straight line from the hotel, held on Wednesdays and Sundays in season. The Far de la Mola lighthouse is 2.2 km away, at the eastern tip of the plateau. The boat houses at Es Caló are 3.6 km straight line. Formentera food includes peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish. The capital Sant Francesc Xavier, with its fortified church and shops, is about 8 km west.

A day from Can Juan Pedro

A day from Can Juan Pedro starts with breakfast in the kitchen or on the terrace. In the morning, walk or drive the 1.1 km to El Pilar de la Mola for the craft market if it is a Wednesday or Sunday in season. After the market, drive 3.6 km down to Es Caló de Sant Agustí to see the boat houses and the small harbour. The water here is calm for a swim.

In the afternoon, drive about 8 km to Platja de Migjorn for a longer beach stay, or head north to the Ses Salines Natural Park for the lagoons and the Ses Illetes sand spit. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon for a drink at the pool bar. Evening light on the plateau is open and wide. Dinner can be prepared in the kitchen, or drive to a village restaurant.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Can Juan Pedro whether it opens outside the main season. July and August are the peak months, with the highest demand for ferries and car hire. 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 hotel, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rates on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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