Casa Can Pep Tauet

About Casa Can Pep Tauet

Casa Can Pep Tauet is an unrated villa in Sant Ferran de ses Roques, a crossroads village on Formentera between the Estany Pudent lagoon and the south coast. It suits travellers who want a self-catering base with a garden, a kitchen and a car, rather than a resort stay. The villa is not on the beach, but it is well placed for exploring the island's coves and villages.

The property is a single villa, not a hotel, so you get space and independence. Facilities listed include air conditioning, free wifi, a kitchen with a microwave and refrigerator, a balcony, a patio and a terrace. There is free car parking on site, a safe, and family rooms. Express check-in and a laundry service are also listed. It is a practical choice for couples or families who plan to move around Formentera.

Location: Sant Ferran de ses Roques

Sant Ferran de ses Roques is a small village at the island's crossroads, about halfway between the port and the south coast. It has a few shops and bars, and a quiet, local feel. The villa is 0.5 km from the village centre, so you can walk there for supplies or a meal. Es Pujols, the liveliest resort with a beach and evening bars, is 1.7 km away in a straight line. Sant Francesc Xavier, the capital with its fortified church and market, is 2.3 km away.

The villa is 4.4 km from La Savina port, where the ferry from Ibiza arrives. That is a short drive, but you will want some transport for the rest of the island. In high summer, the Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles, so check before bringing or hiring a car. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the roads are quieter and parking is easier. Much of the island's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the villa's opening dates.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with air conditioning, free wifi and a kitchen equipped with a microwave and refrigerator. There is a TV and a safe in the room, and a balcony, patio and terrace for outdoor space. Cleaning and laundry services are listed, which is useful for longer stays. The property has family rooms and non-smoking rooms. It is not a hotel, so there is no reception or on-site restaurant; you manage your own meals and schedule.

For late arrivals, express check-in is listed, which helps after a ferry crossing from Ibiza. Confirm the check-in arrangements with the property before you travel, as the villa may not have a 24-hour desk. The kitchen means you can cook with island produce, and the free parking is a real advantage on an island where vehicle limits apply in summer. Ask the owner about the car rental service listed, if you do not bring your own vehicle.

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 the port in Ibiza Town, then a ferry to La Savina. Fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes; conventional ferries take about an hour. Sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter, so check the ferry operators for current timetables. La Savina is the only port where ferries arrive, beside the Estany des Peix lagoon.

From La Savina, Casa Can Pep Tauet is 4.4 km away in a straight line. A taxi or a hire car will get you there in about ten minutes. The villa has free parking, so a car is convenient for exploring. Alternatively, hire bikes and use the signposted green routes (circuits verds), or use the local buses and taxis. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car, and consider bikes for short trips.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The villa is 0.5 km from Sant Ferran de ses Roques, a village with a few shops and bars. Es Pujols, 1.7 km away, has a beach, boat houses and evening bars. Sant Francesc Xavier, 2.3 km away, is the small capital with a fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's main shops. Ca na Costa, a megalithic tomb about 4,000 years old and the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas, is 2.8 km away. The lagoons, where you can watch birds, are 2.9 km away.

For swimming, the nearest beaches are Es Pujols and the long south-coast beach of Platja de Migjorn, but the villa is not beachfront. You will need to drive or cycle to reach the sand. The Ses Illetes sand spit in the Ses Salines Natural Park has famously clear water, best before the day boats arrive; it is further north. Island food includes peix sec (dried fish), fresh fish and island salads. The villa's kitchen lets you try local produce, and Sant Ferran has simple places to eat.

A day from Casa Can Pep Tauet

Start the day at the villa with coffee on the terrace, then drive 2.9 km to the lagoons to watch birds in the early morning light. The Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix are part of the Ses Salines Natural Park, and the water is calm. From there, continue to Es Pujols, 1.7 km from the villa, for a swim at the beach before the day heats up. The sand is soft and the water clear, though the villa is not beachfront, so you travel to the beach.

In the afternoon, visit Sant Francesc Xavier, 2.3 km away, to see the fortified church and browse the market. Then drive to Ca na Costa, 2.8 km away, to see the megalithic tomb. In the evening, return to Sant Ferran de ses Roques for a simple dinner at a local bar, or cook at the villa using fresh fish from the island. End the day on the patio as the sun sets over the pine trees. The distances are short, so you can see several places without rushing.

Practical tips

Formentera is a seasonal island: much of the tourism business, including many villas and restaurants, closes roughly from November to April. Check with Casa Can Pep Tauet about its opening dates before booking. July and August are the busiest months, with more ferries and more people, and the Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged by the accommodation per person per night; the rate depends on the season and is reduced for longer stays. Check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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