Stella Maris Apartamentos

About Stella Maris Apartamentos

Stella Maris Apartamentos is a self-catering property on Formentera, set back from the south coast. It suits travellers who prefer to cook their own meals and have a pool, a garden and parking. The apartments are not rated by stars and have no guest score listed, so you judge the stay by the facilities it offers.

The property is in the Platja de Migjorn area, about 0.8 km straight line from the long open beach. It is a quiet, low-key base for couples or families who want to explore the island by bike or car. The listed facilities include an outdoor pool, a kids pool, a terrace and a picnic area.

Location: Platja de Migjorn

Stella Maris Apartamentos is on Carrer De Can Simonet, in the Platja de Migjorn area. Platja de Migjorn is a long, open south-coast beach backed by dunes and juniper. The property is about 0.8 km straight line from the beach, so you can walk or cycle there. The nearest village is Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 2.3 km straight line away, a crossroads village between the lagoon and the south coast. Sant Francesc Xavier, the capital, is 3.9 km straight line away, with its fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's shops.

In high summer, the area is busy but not as crowded as the north coast. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the beach is quieter and the weather is still warm for swimming. Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the hotel's opening dates. A car or bike is useful for reaching the villages and sights; the Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments are listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a microwave, a toaster, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. Each unit has air conditioning, a fan, a TV, a hairdryer, a safe and a sofa bed. There is free WiFi and internet access. The property also has a laundry service and luggage storage. The listed facilities suggest the apartments are practical for self-catering stays, with a patio or terrace for outdoor eating.

For families, a cot and a kids pool are listed. The outdoor pool is for adults and children. The rooms are non-smoking and have smoke detectors. If you arrive late, check with the property about check-in times and luggage storage. The listed cleaning service may be included, but confirm the frequency with the hotel.

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 run from Ibiza Town to La Savina: fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes, conventional ferries about an hour. Sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter; check the operators for current timetables. La Savina is the port where every ferry arrives, beside the Estany des Peix lagoon.

From La Savina, Stella Maris Apartamentos is about 6.8 km straight line away. A taxi or a hire car collected at the port is the most direct way. Formentera has bikes and signposted green routes (circuits verds), scooters, buses and taxis. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car. Bikes are a good option for the flat terrain.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Platja de Migjorn, 0.8 km straight line away. It is a long, open south-coast beach backed by dunes and juniper. The water is clear, and the beach is less crowded than the north coast. Sant Ferran de ses Roques is 2.3 km straight line away, a crossroads village with a few shops and bars. Sant Francesc Xavier is 3.9 km straight line away, with its fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's shops.

Other sights include the boat houses at Es Caló, 4.9 km straight line away, a tiny fishing harbour below La Mola. Ca na Costa, a megalithic tomb near Es Pujols, is 5.2 km straight line away, about 4,000 years old and the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas. Formentera food includes peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish. You will find these in the villages.

A day from Stella Maris Apartamentos

Start the day at Stella Maris Apartamentos with breakfast on the patio. Walk or cycle the 0.8 km straight line to Platja de Migjorn for a morning swim. The beach is long and open, backed by dunes and juniper. Bring a picnic from the apartment kitchen. In the afternoon, cycle to Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 2.3 km straight line away, for a drink or a snack. Then continue to Sant Francesc Xavier, 3.9 km straight line away, to see the fortified church and the market.

In the late afternoon, ride to Es Caló, 4.9 km straight line away, to see the boat houses at the tiny fishing harbour. From there, you can watch the sun set over the sea. Return to the apartment for an evening meal cooked in the kitchenette. The outdoor pool and terrace are a quiet place to end the day. If you have a car, you could also visit Ca na Costa, 5.2 km straight line away, before sunset.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the hotel's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with the busiest beaches and highest demand. 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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