Bungalows Sa Sargantana

About Bungalows Sa Sargantana

Bungalows Sa Sargantana suits travellers who want a quiet, self-catering base on Formentera's south coast rather than a resort with a bar scene downstairs. The three-star bungalows sit in the Can Miquel Martí zone near Platja de Migjorn, close enough to reach the beach and the villages by car, far enough to leave the day behind. Couples, families and guests travelling with a dog get a practical setup: kitchens, terraces, parking and space to spread out after a long day on the water.

Apartments rather than hotel rooms, rated three stars, Bungalows Sa Sargantana is built around everyday cooking and outdoor living. Kitchens and kitchenettes come with a fridge, microwave, toaster and dishwasher, and there is air conditioning plus a fan for still nights. The garden, patio and terrace give you somewhere to eat breakfast outside, and free wifi and free parking cover the practical side. Treat it as a well-equipped base for exploring Formentera, not a place with a programme of its own.

Location: Platja de Migjorn

Platja de Migjorn is the long, open beach that runs along Formentera's south coast, backed by dunes and juniper rather than by a seafront strip. The Bungalows Sa Sargantana address places the bungalows in the Can Miquel Martí zone of that coastline, a low-key corner of the island where the day revolves around the beach and the villages behind it. Sant Ferran de ses Roques, a crossroads village between the lagoon and the coast, is 2.2 km away, and Sant Francesc Xavier with its fortified church is 2.7 km.

Distances from Bungalows Sa Sargantana are short but rarely walkable with beach kit: Platja de Migjorn is 1.9 km away, Sant Ferran de ses Roques 2.2 km, Sant Francesc Xavier 2.7 km and La Savina port 5.9 km. Free parking makes a hire car the easy option, with buses and taxis filling the gaps. In high summer the south coast fills up by mid-morning; in May, June, September and October the same beach feels far emptier and the lanes stay calm.

Rooms and facilities

Inside, the listed facilities point to a self-catering stay that works for couples and for families. Kitchens and kitchenettes include a fridge, microwave, toaster and dishwasher, with coffee-making kit listed, so breakfast and simple suppers are easy. Air conditioning, a fan and a safe are listed, along with a hairdryer and toiletries, which lightens packing. Family rooms appear on the list, and cots are available, so a household with young children can settle in without bringing the whole nursery.

Outside space is part of the offer: a garden, a patio and a terrace, with a TV and wifi for the evenings. Pets are allowed at Bungalows Sa Sargantana, which is worth confirming in advance along with the unit size and whether the terrace is private or shared. Ask the property about cot fit in the room you book, about cleaning and linen arrangements, and about arrival times if you land on a late ferry into La Savina.

Getting there

The route to Bungalows Sa Sargantana starts with a flight to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), which sits about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town. From there you cross Ibiza Town port on a ferry bound for La Savina, choosing a fast crossing of about 30-35 minutes or a slower conventional one of about an hour; winter has fewer sailings, so confirm times with the operators. La Savina lies 5.9 km from the bungalows.

If you bring a car on the ferry, the drive from La Savina to Bungalows Sa Sargantana is short, and free parking is listed on site. Many guests travel on foot and pick up a bike or scooter on the island instead, using the signposted green routes for the flatter runs. Buses and taxis link the port with the villages and beaches. The Consell de Formentera limits visitor vehicles in high season, so check the rules before booking a hire car.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Beaches first: Platja de Migjorn, the long south-coast strand, is 1.9 km from Bungalows Sa Sargantana, close enough for a morning swim before the day heats up. The lagoons of the Ses Salines Natural Park, where birds gather around the salt pans, are 4.4 km away, and the Ca na Costa megalithic tomb near Es Pujols, about 4,000 years old, is 5 km off. Sant Francesc Xavier and its fortified church, built as a refuge in the 18th century, are 2.7 km away.

Eating on Formentera is simple and fish-led: peix sec (dried fish), island salads and whatever comes off the boats, served in the villages rather than along the beach. Es Caló de Sant Agustí, a tiny harbour of boat houses below La Mola, and Es Pujols, the liveliest village, are within reach by car from Bungalows Sa Sargantana, and Sant Francesc Xavier keeps shops and the market going beyond the season. The kitchen at the bungalows means you can cook whatever you buy.

A day from Bungalows Sa Sargantana

Start early: drive the 1.9 km to Platja de Migjorn and swim before the sand fills, then carry on for coffee in Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 2.2 km from Bungalows Sa Sargantana. Mid-morning suits the lagoons, 4.4 km away, where shallow water and salt pans bring the birds in. Back at the bungalows, lunch from the kitchen and an hour in the shade of the patio carry you through the hottest part of the day.

Late afternoon is for the sights: the Ca na Costa tomb, 5 km off, and then Sant Francesc Xavier, 2.7 km from Bungalows Sa Sargantana, for the fortified church and a wander around the small capital. Sunset draws people west or south, and dinner can be a drive away or cooked at home. If a ferry is waiting, La Savina port is 5.9 km, so allow time to drop the car and walk on.

Practical tips

Timing shapes a stay. Many of Formentera's beach bars, boat trips and restaurants shut roughly from November to April, though Sant Francesc Xavier stays open, so confirm the opening dates of Bungalows Sa Sargantana before planning a spring or late-autumn trip; July and August bring the heaviest demand and the fullest beaches. The sustainable tourism tax (ecotasa) is charged by Bungalows Sa Sargantana per person per night, with rates that shift by season and length of stay and an exemption for children under 16; the Govern de les Illes Balears sets them.

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