Can Chumbera Formentera

About Can Chumbera Formentera

Can Chumbera Formentera suits travellers who want a quiet base on the south coast of Formentera, away from the busier port and village centres. The property is a 3-star hotel with a kitchen or kitchenette in each unit, which makes self-catering straightforward. The listed facilities include free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace, plus free car parking.

The hotel sits inland from Platja de Migjorn, the long open beach backed by dunes and juniper. Guests who prefer a relaxed pace with the option to cook their own meals will find this a practical choice. The hotel does not have a guest score listed, but the facilities cover the essentials for a beach holiday on the island.

Location: Platja de Migjorn

Can Chumbera Formentera is on the Cami D'en Parra Es Cap, about 3.4 km straight line from Platja de Migjorn. The area is rural, with low-rise buildings and pine scrub. Sant Francesc Xavier, the island capital, is 3.6 km straight line away, with its fortified 18th-century church and the main shops and market. Cala Saona, a west-facing cove with red cliffs, is 4.5 km straight line from the hotel.

In high summer, the roads fill with scooters and hire cars, but the hotel's location on a side lane keeps noise low. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the surroundings are quieter and the temperatures are milder. A car is useful for reaching the beach, the villages and the lighthouse at Cap de Barbaria, though bikes and taxis are also options.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Can Chumbera Formentera are listed with air conditioning, a fan, a safe, a hairdryer and toiletries. Each unit has a kitchen or kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave and toaster, plus a coffee maker. Some rooms include a sofa bed, a balcony or a patio, and the hotel offers family rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Guests arriving late should confirm the check-in procedure with the property, as the hotel lists express check-in and luggage storage. The rooms are non-smoking. The listed facilities do not include a pool or a restaurant, so meals are prepared in the room or eaten out. The hotel provides a cleaning service and laundry service.

Getting there

Formentera has no airport. Fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), then take a bus or taxi to Ibiza Town port. From there, ferries cross to La Savina: fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes, conventional ferries about an hour. Sailings are frequent in summer and fewer in winter; check the ferry operators for current timetables. La Savina port is 7 km straight line from Can Chumbera Formentera.

From La Savina, a taxi or a hire car covers the 7 km to the hotel. Formentera has signposted green routes (circuits verds) for walking and cycling, plus buses and taxis. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car. Bikes and scooters are a flexible way to explore the flat island.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Platja de Migjorn, 3.4 km straight line away: a long open stretch of sand backed by dunes and juniper, with shallow water. Cala Saona, 4.5 km straight line, is a small cove with red cliffs and a west-facing view, popular for sunset. Cap de Barbaria, 5.3 km straight line, has a lighthouse and is another sunset spot with a bare rocky landscape.

Sant Francesc Xavier, 3.6 km straight line, is the island capital with a fortified church, a market and the main shops. Formentera food includes peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish. The hotel's kitchen or kitchenette allows guests to prepare meals from local produce. The Ses Salines Natural Park, with the Ses Illetes sand spit and the Estany Pudent lagoon, is a short drive north.

A day from Can Chumbera Formentera

Start the day at Can Chumbera Formentera with breakfast in the room or on the terrace. Drive or cycle the 3.4 km to Platja de Migjorn for a morning swim on the open south coast. The beach is long enough to find a quiet spot. Return to the hotel for lunch prepared in the kitchenette, using ingredients from the Sant Francesc market.

In the afternoon, drive 4.5 km to Cala Saona for a late swim and to watch the sunset from the red cliffs. Alternatively, head 5.3 km to Cap de Barbaria for a wider sunset view over the sea. End the day back at the hotel, sitting in the garden or on the patio. The hotel's free parking means a car is easy to use for all these trips.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Can Chumbera Formentera's opening dates before booking. July and August are the busiest months, with the highest demand for ferries and hire cars. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate varies by season and accommodation type, is reduced for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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