Can Moya

About Can Moya

Can Moya is a set of apartments on the flat interior of Formentera, in the crossroads village of Sant Ferran de ses Roques. It suits travellers who want a self-catering base with a garden and free car parking, away from the coast. The property is not rated by stars and has no guest score listed. The apartments come with kitchen equipment, air conditioning and a terrace or patio, making them practical for a longer stay.

The stay is independent: guests cook their own meals, park on site and drive or cycle to the beaches and villages. Can Moya is not beachfront; the nearest coast is Platja de Migjorn, 2.5 km away in a straight line. The village of Sant Ferran, 0.7 km away, has a few shops and bars. This is a quiet, low-key choice for couples or families who prefer a house-style apartment to a hotel room.

Location: Sant Ferran de ses Roques

Can Moya is on Carrer De Guillem De Montgrí in Sant Ferran de ses Roques, a crossroads village between the Estany Pudent lagoon and the south coast. The village is small and flat, with a couple of grocery shops and a few places to eat. Es Pujols, the liveliest resort on the island, is 2.3 km away in a straight line; the capital Sant Francesc Xavier is 3.1 km away. Platja de Migjorn, the long south-coast beach, is 2.5 km away. La Savina port, where every ferry arrives, is 5.5 km away.

In high summer, Sant Ferran is quieter than the coastal villages. Cars and scooters pass through, but the streets are not crowded. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the village is very calm, and many of the nearby beaches are less busy. A car is useful for reaching the coast and the lagoons, though bikes can manage the flat roads. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing a car.

Rooms and facilities

The rooms at Can Moya are listed as apartments, each with a kitchen that includes a dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster, refrigerator and coffee-making equipment. Air conditioning is provided, and there is a fireplace in the living area. Each apartment has a TV, DVD player and radio. A safe is available, and a cot can be requested. The apartments are non-smoking and wheelchair accessible. A patio or terrace and a garden are shared or private spaces. Free WiFi is listed.

Guests should confirm with the property which specific facilities are in their apartment, as the list may vary between units. The apartments have a hairdryer, iron and board, and a bidet in the bathroom. Housekeeping and a laundry service are listed. For late arrivals, the key collection procedure should be arranged in advance. The apartments are suitable for families, with the cot and the separate kitchen for self-catering.

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 summer and fewer in winter. Check the ferry operators for current timetables. From La Savina port, Can Moya is 5.5 km in a straight line, a short drive or taxi ride across the flat island.

On Formentera, getting around is easy by bike or scooter on the signposted green routes (circuits verds). Buses connect La Savina, Sant Francesc, Sant Ferran, Es Pujols and the beaches in summer; taxis are available at the port and in the villages. The Consell de Formentera limits the number of visitor vehicles in high season, so check before hiring a car. A hire car collected at La Savina or Sant Francesc gives flexibility, but the island is small enough to cycle between the main points.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach to Can Moya is Platja de Migjorn, 2.5 km away in a straight line, a long open south-coast beach backed by dunes and juniper. Es Pujols, 2.3 km away, has a beach, boat houses and evening bars. The village of Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 0.7 km away, has a few shops and a bar. Sant Francesc Xavier, the capital, is 3.1 km away, with its fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's main shops. Ca na Costa, a megalithic tomb about 4,000 years old, is 3.6 km away near Es Pujols.

The lagoons of Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix are part of the Ses Salines Natural Park, about 3.9 km away in a straight line. These are good for birdwatching and quiet paddling. The salt pans and the Ses Illetes sand spit are further north, best visited early before the day boats arrive. For food, try peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish in the local restaurants. The island's flat terrain makes it easy to cycle to these places from Can Moya.

A day from Can Moya

A morning at Can Moya might start with breakfast on the terrace. From the apartment, cycle or drive 2.5 km to Platja de Migjorn for a swim on the long south-coast beach. The beach is backed by dunes and juniper, with calm water in the morning. After a few hours, ride back through Sant Ferran to the Estany Pudent lagoon, 3.9 km away, for birdwatching. The lagoons are quiet in the morning, with flamingos and waders often visible.

In the afternoon, drive 3.1 km to Sant Francesc Xavier to see the fortified church and browse the shops. From there, continue 3.6 km to the Ca na Costa megalithic tomb, a stone circle that is the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas. For the evening, return to Sant Ferran for a meal at one of the village bars, or drive 2.3 km to Es Pujols for a sunset walk along the beach. The flat roads make the distances easy by bike or scooter.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April. Check Can Moya's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with more crowds on the beaches and higher demand for ferries. 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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