Hotel Bahia Formentera

About Hotel Bahia Formentera

Hotel Bahia Formentera is a three-star hotel on Passeig De Marina in La Savina, the port village where the Formentera ferries come in. It suits couples, families and ferry arrivals who want a straightforward base within walking distance of the harbour, which is 0.2 km away. Sant Francesc Xavier, the island capital, is 3.2 km inland. Anyone expecting a large holiday complex with several pools should look elsewhere; this is a small, practical hotel in a working port.

Guest expectations are set by a guest score of 4.3/5 from 286 reviews, and the hotel is classified with three stars. Free Wifi, air conditioning, a safe and a terrace appear among the listed facilities, so the basics for a short island stay are covered. The harbour setting means an early ferry is easy to catch, and the Estany des Peix lagoon, 0.8 km away, gives a quiet stretch of water for a paddle before the day boats fill the north.

Location: La Savina

La Savina is Formentera's port, a compact settlement of ferry berths, boat houses and low buildings around the water. Everything that arrives on the island passes through here, and the tone is arrivals and departures rather than nightlife. Hotel Bahia Formentera sits at Passeig De Marina 30, with the port 0.2 km away and the shallow Estany des Peix lagoon close by. The capital, Sant Francesc Xavier, is 3.2 km away, an easy cycle or a short bus ride on the island's roads.

Walking covers the harbour and the road along the lagoon; anything further needs a bike, a scooter, a bus or a taxi. Es Pujols, the liveliest village on Formentera with a beach and evening bars, is 4 km from Hotel Bahia Formentera. Ca na Costa, the megalithic tomb near Es Pujols, is 3.2 km away, and the lagoons where birds gather are 1.5 km off. In July and August the port road fills with arrivals, while in May, June and October the same short trips feel unhurried.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms are listed with air conditioning, a balcony, a refrigerator, a safe, a desk and a TV, along with a bath, a bidet, a hairdryer and toiletries. That mix works for couples who want a fridge for picnic supplies and a balcony for the evening, and for families who need a cot; cots appear among the listed facilities. Non-smoking rooms are listed too. Sea is named among the listed facilities at Hotel Bahia Formentera, so ask what it covers and which rooms have it when you book.

Practical extras listed for Hotel Bahia Formentera include free Wifi and internet access, room service, a laundry service, housekeeping, luggage storage and a car rental service, which is useful given the summer limits on visitor vehicles. Cleaning is listed as well. Late arrivals should confirm reception arrangements with the hotel before travelling, particularly if the ferry from Ibiza Town is a late crossing. Confirm the check-in and check-out times with the property, and ask whether room service and the car rental service operate all year.

Getting there

Formentera has no airport, so the route to Hotel Bahia Formentera runs through Ibiza. Book a flight into Ibiza Airport (IBZ), roughly 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town, then head to Ibiza Town port for the ferry to La Savina. Fast crossings take about 30-35 minutes and conventional ferries about an hour; sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter, so check the operators. La Savina port is 0.2 km from the hotel, an easy walk with luggage.

On the island, bikes and the signposted green routes (circuits verds) cover the flat ground well, and scooters, buses and taxis fill the gaps. The Consell de Formentera caps the number of visitor vehicles in high season, so check the current rules before bringing or hiring a car. Hotel Bahia Formentera lists a car rental service, which is worth asking about at the desk. From the hotel, Sant Francesc Xavier is 3.2 km and Es Pujols 4 km, both short rides on level lanes.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is at Es Pujols, 4 km from Hotel Bahia Formentera, where a sandy bay sits behind the boat houses and the village has evening bars. Further out, Platja de Migjorn runs along the open south coast and Cala Saona is the island's one real cove, with red cliffs and a west-facing sunset. The Ses Illetes sand spit in the north has famously clear water and is best visited before the day boats arrive. None of these is within walking distance of the hotel.

Sant Francesc Xavier, 3.2 km from Hotel Bahia Formentera, holds the fortified 18th-century church built as a refuge, the market and most of the island's shops. Es Pujols, 4 km away, is the liveliest village after dark. Food on Formentera leans on the sea: peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish, often served simply. The craft market at El Pilar de la Mola runs on Wednesdays and Sundays in season; check the current days before planning a trip up to the plateau.

A day from Hotel Bahia Formentera

Start the day at the Estany des Peix, 0.8 km from Hotel Bahia Formentera, where the calm water of the lagoon suits a kayak or a paddleboard. Carry on to the lagoons 1.5 km away for the birds around the salt pans, a gentle walk or a short cycle from the port. Back at the hotel, the terrace and the rooms with balconies give somewhere to sit out the middle of the day, or to read before the evening.

In the afternoon, Ca na Costa is 3.2 km from Hotel Bahia Formentera, the megalithic tomb near Es Pujols and about 4,000 years old, the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas. Continue into Sant Francesc Xavier, 3.2 km away, for the church, the market and the shops. End the evening in Es Pujols, 4 km from the hotel, for the beach and the bars, then return by bike, bus or taxi along the level lanes.

Practical tips

Formentera's season shapes a stay at Hotel Bahia Formentera. Many hotels, beach bars, boat trips and restaurants close roughly from November to April, while Sant Francesc Xavier stays open all year and ferries are fewer in winter. Ask the hotel for its opening dates before booking, and expect the busiest conditions in July and August. A sustainable tourism tax applies, the Balearic ecotasa, charged per person per night by the accommodation; rates vary by category and season, fall in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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