Casa Goro Formentera

About Casa Goro Formentera

Casa Goro Formentera suits travellers who want a self-catering base on the island, with a kitchen, garden and terrace. It is an apartment or villa, not rated, and has no guest score. The property is set back from the coast, 1.4 km straight line from Platja de Migjorn, the long open south-coast beach backed by dunes and juniper.

The accommodation is designed for independent stays: you cook your own meals, park on site and come and go as you please. It works for couples, small families or a group of friends. The villa has a patio, a washing machine and a dishwasher, so longer stays are practical. There is no on-site restaurant or pool; the focus is on a quiet, self-sufficient holiday.

Location: Platja de Migjorn

Casa Goro is in the Camino De Can Simonet area, about 3.1 km straight line from Sant Francesc Xavier, the small capital of Formentera, and 2.2 km from Sant Ferran de ses Roques. It is not on the beachfront: Platja de Migjorn is 1.4 km away. The area is rural, with low scrub and pines, and feels quiet even in high summer. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the roads are emptier and the beach less crowded.

A car is useful for getting around, though the distances to Sant Ferran and Sant Francesc are short enough to cycle. Free car parking is listed at the property. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car. Bikes and the signposted green routes (circuits verds) are an alternative for reaching the beach or the villages.

Rooms and facilities

The property is listed as an apartment or villa with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, dishwasher and coffee facilities. Air conditioning, a fan, a TV and free WiFi are provided. There is a sofa bed, a cot and high chairs, so it can accommodate a family with a baby or toddler. The rooms are non-smoking, and the terrace and patio offer outdoor space.

Late arrivals are possible: express check-in is listed. Confirm the exact check-in time and procedure with the property before arrival. The accommodation is wheelchair accessible, and an iron and board, hairdryer and washing machine are listed. For groups, the sofa bed adds flexibility. There is no mention of a pool or on-site dining; all meals are self-catered.

Getting there

Formentera has no airport. Fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town. Take a taxi or bus to Ibiza Town port, then a ferry to La Savina. Fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes; conventional ferries take about an hour. Sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter; check the operators for current timetables. From La Savina, Casa Goro is 6.3 km straight line, a short taxi ride or about 20 minutes by bike or scooter.

Formentera is flat, about 19 km long. Getting around by bike, scooter, bus or taxi is straightforward. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car. Free car parking is listed at the property, so if you do bring a car, you can leave it on site. The signposted green routes (circuits verds) are good for cycling to the beach or the villages.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Platja de Migjorn, 1.4 km straight line from Casa Goro, is the long south-coast beach with dunes and juniper. It has calm water for swimming and is less developed than the north coast. Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 2.2 km away, is a crossroads village with a few shops and a laid-back atmosphere. Sant Francesc Xavier, 3.1 km away, has the fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's main shops.

The Ca na Costa megalithic tomb, 5 km straight line, is about 4,000 years old and the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas. The lagoons of Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix, 4.7 km away, are good for birdwatching. Island food includes fresh fish, peix sec (dried fish) and island salads. Restaurants and bars are found in Sant Francesc and Sant Ferran, but none are named here.

A day from Casa Goro Formentera

Start the morning with coffee on the terrace at Casa Goro. Cycle or drive the 1.4 km to Platja de Migjorn for a swim before the day heats up. The beach is long and open, backed by dunes and juniper. Bring a picnic or return to the villa for lunch. In the afternoon, visit Sant Francesc Xavier, 3.1 km away, to see the fortified church and the market. The walk or cycle is flat and easy.

In the late afternoon, head to the lagoons, 4.7 km straight line, for birdwatching at Estany Pudent or Estany des Peix. The light is good for photography. For dinner, cook at the villa using the kitchen and eat on the patio. If you prefer to eat out, Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 2.2 km away, has a few places to eat. End the evening on the terrace under the stars.

Practical tips

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

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