Viviendas Los Olivos

About Viviendas Los Olivos

Viviendas Los Olivos suits travellers who want a quiet, self-contained base on Formentera's south side rather than a port-side address. The four-star apartments sit in the Platja de Migjorn area, 1.9 km from the long south-coast beach, so a swim can bookend the day without a long drive. Couples who value space and a kitchen, and families who need parking and air conditioning, fit the profile best. Free parking is listed, which matters on an island where a car makes the south coast easier.

The stay is an apartment or villa rather than a staffed hotel, listed with four stars and with the practical core of a self-catering setup: kitchen, microwave, refrigerator and coffee. A garden and a terrace are listed for the hours between beach and dinner, and Wi-Fi is free. Air conditioning and non-smoking rooms appear too. Ask Viviendas Los Olivos to confirm which layout and floor suits your group before booking.

Location: Platja de Migjorn

Platja de Migjorn is the long, open beach on Formentera's south coast, backed by dunes and juniper. Viviendas Los Olivos has its address in this area, with lanes running inland towards the island's quiet middle. Es Caló de Sant Agustí, a small harbour of boat houses below La Mola, is 3.1 km away, and Sant Ferran de ses Roques, the crossroads village, is 3.3 km. Sant Francesc Xavier, the capital, is 5.7 km from the property, and La Savina port is 8.2 km.

Walking to the sand from Viviendas Los Olivos means about 1.9 km straight line to Platja de Migjorn, which is realistic with a towel and a bottle of water but slow in the middle of a hot day. A bike, scooter or hire car covers Es Caló in 3.1 km and Sant Ferran in 3.3 km with less effort. In high summer the south coast fills after mid-morning; in May, June and late September the same beach and its approach roads are noticeably quieter.

Rooms and facilities

Couples usually want the quiet end of the property and a terrace for the evening; Viviendas Los Olivos lists both a garden and a terrace, so ask which units open onto them. Families have more to work with: a cot is listed, the kitchen has a microwave and refrigerator for simple meals, and free car parking removes the daily hunt for a space. Late arrivals should confirm the arrival window with the property before travelling.

Several listed facilities are services rather than fixed equipment, and it is worth checking how each is arranged. Canoe, diving, surf and horse riding appear among the facilities, along with a car rental service, cleaning and laundry service; confirm whether these are booked through Viviendas Los Olivos or organised locally. Also confirm the kitchen inventory, whether a safe is in every unit, and how the air conditioning is controlled, as answers can differ between units.

Getting there

Viviendas Los Olivos is reached through Ibiza, since Formentera has no airport. Fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), which lies about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town in Sant Josep, then travel to Ibiza Town port for the ferry to La Savina. Fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes and conventional ferries about an hour; sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter, so check the operators before fixing a crossing time.

From La Savina, Viviendas Los Olivos sits 8.2 km away in a straight line, a short drive or taxi ride across the island towards the Migjorn side. Once installed, getting around is easiest by bike or scooter along the signposted green routes, or by bus and taxi for longer hops. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check the rules before bringing a car across or hiring one locally.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest sand is Platja de Migjorn itself, 1.9 km off, a long walk-in beach with dunes and juniper behind it and no single built-up centre. Es Caló de Sant Agustí, 3.1 km away, is worth the trip for the boat houses lined up at the little harbour. Sant Francesc Xavier, 5.7 km from Viviendas Los Olivos, holds the fortified 18th-century church built as a refuge and the island's shops.

Inland and uphill, El Pilar de la Mola holds a craft market on Wednesdays and Sundays in season, 5.6 km from the property, with the Far de la Mola lighthouse on the plateau beyond. Food on Formentera is straightforward: peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish, eaten simply. Cap de Barbaria and Cala Saona lie further west, better saved for a half-day with a car.

A day from Viviendas Los Olivos

Start early with the 1.9 km to Platja de Migjorn, while the sand is still cool and the light is soft; the open south-coast beach has room for everyone at that hour. Then take the 3.1 km to Es Caló de Sant Agustí, where the boat houses and the small harbour make a natural pause, and continue to Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 3.3 km from Viviendas Los Olivos, for a coffee at the crossroads.

In the afternoon, El Pilar de la Mola is 5.6 km away for the craft market on Wednesdays and Sundays in season, or Sant Francesc Xavier at 5.7 km for the fortified church and shops. Return to Viviendas Los Olivos before dusk, use the terrace, then cycle or drive back to the south coast to watch the light leave the water. A bike makes the loop practical; a car makes it easy.

Practical tips

Viviendas Los Olivos works as a summer-season base: much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, while Sant Francesc Xavier and the port at La Savina stay open all year. Confirm opening dates with the property before booking flights or a crossing. July and August draw the largest numbers and trigger the vehicle cap, while May, June and September are calmer. On the bill, expect the ecotasa, the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, charged per person per night by the accommodation; rates vary with season and category, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the current rules.

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