Cansantidesmonestir

About Cansantidesmonestir

Cansantidesmonestir suits travellers who want a quiet base on Formentera's east end, away from the busier port and village centres. The La Mola plateau offers open views, farmland and a relaxed pace, with the lighthouse and craft market within walking distance. This is a self-catering hotel with a kitchen or kitchenette, so guests can shop at the market and cook simple meals, or eat out at the small harbour of Es Caló.

Cansantidesmonestir is a 4-star hotel on La Mola. It has an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace, plus free parking and free WiFi. The facilities include a washing machine, dishwasher, iron and board, and a safe. No guest score is listed.

Location: La Mola

Cansantidesmonestir is on the La Mola plateau, about 190 m high, in the east of Formentera. The nearest village is El Pilar de la Mola, 2.1 km straight line, where a craft market is held on Wednesdays and Sundays in season. The Far de la Mola lighthouse is 1.8 km straight line, a good walk or short bike ride. The tiny fishing harbour of Es Caló de Sant Agustí, with its traditional boat houses, is 4.3 km straight line down the cliff road.

The hotel is not on the beach. The nearest beach is Platja de Migjorn, 8.7 km straight line, a long open south-coast beach backed by dunes and juniper. In high summer, La Mola feels quieter than the north and west of the island. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the plateau is even more peaceful, with fewer visitors and cooler evenings.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Cansantidesmonestir are listed with air conditioning, a TV, a safe, a hairdryer and free WiFi. Each unit has a kitchen or kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, toaster, dishwasher and coffee maker. Some rooms have a sofa bed, a patio or a terrace. The hotel offers non-smoking rooms and family rooms, with cots and high chairs available.

For late arrivals, the hotel lists express check-in and luggage storage. Guests should confirm the check-in time and procedure with the property before travelling, especially outside the main season. The hotel has a washing machine and ironing board, useful for longer stays. A cot and high chair can be requested for families with small children.

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 from Ibiza Town 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 and fares.

From La Savina port, Cansantidesmonestir is 14.9 km straight line. A hire car, scooter or taxi is needed. The island council caps visitor vehicles in high summer, so check the Consell de Formentera before bringing or hiring a car. Bikes and the signposted green routes (circuits verds) are a good way to explore, but the climb to La Mola is steep. Buses run between La Savina, Sant Francesc, Es Pujols and El Pilar de la Mola in season.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The Far de la Mola lighthouse is 1.8 km straight line from Cansantidesmonestir, a walk or ride across the plateau. The craft market at El Pilar de la Mola is 2.1 km straight line, open on Wednesdays and Sundays in season, selling local crafts and produce. The boat houses at Es Caló de Sant Agustí are 4.3 km straight line, a tiny harbour where fishermen still work from the traditional stone sheds.

Platja de Migjorn, 8.7 km straight line, is a long south-coast beach with dunes and juniper scrub. The water is clear and shallow, good for swimming. Island food includes fresh fish, peix sec (dried fish) and simple salads. For a wider choice of shops and restaurants, Sant Francesc Xavier, the island capital, is a short drive or bus ride west. Its fortified 18th-century church and weekly market are worth a visit.

A day from Cansantidesmonestir

Start the day at Cansantidesmonestir with coffee on the terrace. Walk or cycle the 1.8 km to the Far de la Mola lighthouse, the easternmost point of the island, with views of the sea and the plateau. In the late morning, head down to Es Caló de Sant Agustí, 4.3 km straight line, to see the boat houses and swim from the small beach. Pack a picnic from the hotel kitchen.

In the afternoon, drive or ride to Platja de Migjorn, 8.7 km straight line, for a long walk on the beach or a swim. Return to La Mola in the late afternoon to visit the craft market at El Pilar de la Mola, 2.1 km straight line, if it is a Wednesday or Sunday in season. End the day back at Cansantidesmonestir, cooking a simple dinner in the kitchen and sitting on the patio as the light fades.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Cansantidesmonestir for its exact opening dates. July and August are the peak months, with more people and higher prices. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by Cansantidesmonestir. The rate depends on the accommodation type and season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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