Can Vicent Guasch

About Can Vicent Guasch

Can Vicent Guasch is a hotel in the village of Sant Ferran de ses Roques, on the flat island of Formentera. The hotel is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed. It suits travellers who want a self-catering base with a garden and a terrace, away from the busiest spots but close enough to reach the coast and the capital by bike or car.

The property is set inland, between the Estany Pudent lagoon and the south coast. With a kitchen or kitchenette in the rooms, air conditioning and free parking, it works well for couples and families who prefer to cook and explore at their own pace. The hotel is open seasonally, so check the exact dates with the property before booking.

Location: Sant Ferran de ses Roques

Sant Ferran de ses Roques is a crossroads village between the lagoon and the south coast. It is quieter than Es Pujols and more central than the port. From Can Vicent Guasch, the village is 1.3 km away in a straight line, and Sant Francesc Xavier, the island's capital, is 1.4 km. Both are easy to reach on foot or by bike.

The hotel is not beachfront. The nearest listed area is Es Pujols, 2.1 km away in a straight line, which has a beach and evening bars. The lagoons and the Ses Illetes sand spit are a short ride north. In high summer, the island gets busy, but Sant Ferran keeps a local feel. In the shoulder months of May and October, the pace is slower and many places close, so plan around the season.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel lists air conditioning, free wifi, a kitchen or kitchenette, and a washing machine. These facilities suit late arrivals who want to stock up and cook, and families who need to wash clothes after beach days. Rooms are non-smoking, and the garden and terrace give outdoor space for breakfast or an evening drink.

The facilities are listed, so confirm with the property which rooms have a full kitchen versus a kitchenette, and whether the washing machine is shared or in-room. Free car parking is available, which is useful on an island where summer vehicle limits apply. The hotel does not list a pool or an on-site restaurant, so plan meals around the kitchen or the village options.

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, then a ferry to La Savina. Fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes; conventional ferries about an hour. Sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter, so check the operators for current timetables.

From La Savina port, Can Vicent Guasch is 3.9 km away in a straight line. A taxi is the easiest option, or you can hire a bike or scooter at the port. The hotel has free parking, so a hire car is possible, but the Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring one. Buses and taxis also serve the island, and the signposted green routes are good for cycling.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest villages are Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 1.3 km away, and Sant Francesc Xavier, 1.4 km. Sant Francesc has a fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's main shops. Es Pujols, 2.1 km away, is the liveliest village with a beach and evening bars. The lagoons, where you can watch birds, are 2.4 km away, and the Ca na Costa megalithic tomb is 2.9 km.

For beaches, the Ses Illetes sand spit is known for clear water, but it is not listed with a distance from the hotel. The south coast beaches, such as Platja de Migjorn, are a longer ride. Island food includes peix sec (dried fish), fresh fish and island salads. You will find simple places in the villages, but no restaurants are named here.

A day from Can Vicent Guasch

Start the morning at Can Vicent Guasch with breakfast in the garden or on the terrace. Ride or drive the 1.4 km to Sant Francesc Xavier and visit the fortified church, then continue to the lagoons, 2.4 km away, to watch birds. In the heat of the day, head to Es Pujols, 2.1 km away, for a swim and a relaxed lunch.

In the afternoon, take the bike or car to the Ca na Costa megalithic tomb, 2.9 km away, one of the oldest monuments in the Pitiusas. Return to the hotel for a rest, then go back to Es Pujols for an evening walk and dinner. The distances are short, so the whole day can be done without a car, though a bike or scooter makes it easier.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the hotel's opening dates before planning a winter trip. July and August are the peak months, with the busiest beaches and the highest demand. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and length of stay, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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