Viviendas Es Carnatge

About Viviendas Es Carnatge

Viviendas Es Carnatge is a set of self-catering apartments on the flat south coast of Formentera, 2 km straight line from the long beach of Platja de Migjorn. The property is listed as one-star accommodation and suits travellers who want a base with a kitchen, a garden and a terrace, away from the island's livelier villages. Free car parking and free WiFi are included, and pets are allowed.

The apartments come with air conditioning, a balcony or patio, and a washing machine. The kitchen or kitchenette means you can shop at the island's markets and cook your own meals. Formentera's open landscape and signposted green routes make this a practical choice for couples or families who prefer a quiet location and plan to explore by bike or hire car.

Location: Platja de Migjorn

Viviendas Es Carnatge is on the Carretera De La Mola, about 3 km straight line from Es Caló de Sant Agustí and 3.5 km from Sant Ferran de ses Roques. The nearest stretch of coast is Platja de Migjorn, 2 km straight line, a long open beach backed by dunes and juniper. The property is not on the beachfront, so you walk or cycle the short distance to the sand. In high summer the road can be busier with day-trippers heading to La Mola, but the area itself stays calm.

The port of La Savina is 8.3 km straight line away, and the capital Sant Francesc Xavier is 5.8 km straight line. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the roads are quieter and the beach less crowded. Much of Formentera's tourism business closes from November to April, so check the hotel's opening dates before booking outside the main season.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments at Viviendas Es Carnatge are listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, air conditioning, a TV, a safe and free WiFi. Each unit has a balcony or terrace and a patio, and the property has a garden. Families are catered for with family rooms and a cot available on request. The listed facilities include an iron and board, a hairdryer, a desk and a washing machine, which makes longer stays more practical.

There is no on-site restaurant or bar, so the kitchen is the main eating option. The property is non-smoking throughout. If you arrive late, confirm with the hotel how to access the apartment outside standard hours. Pets are allowed, which is useful for travellers with a dog.

Getting there

Formentera has no airport. You fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town, then take a taxi or bus to the port in Ibiza Town. From there, ferries cross to La Savina: fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes, conventional ferries about an hour. Sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter. From La Savina, Viviendas Es Carnatge is 8.3 km straight line south-east along the main road to La Mola.

Once on the island, you can hire a bike or scooter, take a bus or use a taxi. The Consell de Formentera caps the number of visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car. The signposted green routes (circuits verds) are good for cycling between the property, Platja de Migjorn and the nearby villages.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Platja de Migjorn is 2 km straight line from Viviendas Es Carnatge. This long south-coast beach has dunes, juniper scrub and clear water. Es Caló de Sant Agustí, 3 km straight line, is a tiny fishing harbour with boat houses below La Mola. Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 3.5 km straight line, is a crossroads village between the lagoon and the south coast. El Pilar de la Mola, 5.5 km straight line, holds a craft market on Wednesdays and Sundays in season.

Sant Francesc Xavier, 5.8 km straight line, has a fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's main shops. Formentera food includes peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish. The boat houses at Es Caló are 3 km straight line away and make a short walk or cycle from the apartment.

A day from Viviendas Es Carnatge

Start the morning with breakfast on the terrace at Viviendas Es Carnatge, then cycle or walk the 2 km straight line to Platja de Migjorn. The beach is open and uncrowded early in the day, with dunes and juniper behind the sand. Swim or walk along the shore before the midday heat. Pack a picnic from the kitchen or buy supplies at a shop in Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 3.5 km straight line.

In the afternoon, head to Es Caló de Sant Agustí, 3 km straight line, to see the old boat houses. From there you can continue to El Pilar de la Mola, 5.5 km straight line, for the craft market if it is a Wednesday or Sunday in season. Return to the apartment for an evening meal cooked in the kitchen, or drive to Sant Francesc, 5.8 km straight line, for a walk around the fortified church.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check with Viviendas Es Carnatge whether it is open outside the main summer season. July and August are the busiest months; book ahead. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (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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