Michel Dos apartamentos

About Michel Dos apartamentos

Michel Dos apartamentos is a set of self-catering apartments in the centre of Formentera, at the crossroads of Sant Ferran de ses Roques. The property is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed. It suits travellers who want a simple base with a kitchen or kitchenette, a salt-water outdoor pool and a garden, without the formality of a hotel. The location puts you between the lagoons and the south coast, within easy reach of both the interior villages and the beaches.

The apartments are listed with air conditioning, free WiFi, a safe, a TV and a DVD player. Parking is free on site, which is a practical advantage on an island where summer vehicle limits apply. The accommodation is non-smoking throughout, and cots and high chairs are available on request. It is a functional, no-frills stay for couples or families who plan to spend most of their time outdoors.

Location: Sant Ferran de ses Roques

Sant Ferran de ses Roques is a small crossroads village, about 1.3 km straight line from Michel Dos apartamentos. It sits between the Estany Pudent lagoon and the south coast, with a few shops, a church and a couple of bars. The village is quiet in the shoulder months and livelier in high summer, but never as busy as Es Pujols or Sant Francesc. The straight-line distance to Sant Francesc Xavier, the island's capital, is 2.1 km, and to La Savina port it is 5.1 km.

A car is the most practical way to reach the beaches and the rest of the island from this address. Platja de Migjorn is 2.6 km straight line, and the lagoons are 3.5 km away. In high summer, the Consell de Formentera caps the number of visitor vehicles, so check before bringing or hiring a car. Buses run between the main villages in season, but services are fewer in winter. Walking or cycling along the signposted green routes (circuits verds) is possible for shorter trips.

Rooms and facilities

Michel Dos apartamentos provides apartments with a kitchen or kitchenette, a fridge, a microwave and a coffee maker. Each unit has a terrace or patio, a TV and a DVD player. Air conditioning is listed, and the rooms are non-smoking. The property also offers a safe, a hairdryer, and free WiFi. For families, cots and high chairs are available; confirm availability and any extra charges with the property.

The apartments are cleaned during the stay, and a laundry service is listed. There is no on-site restaurant; guests cook in their own kitchen or eat out. The outdoor salt-water pool is shared, and the garden and patio provide outdoor space. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure with the property in advance, as the reception may not be staffed around the clock.

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 to La Savina on Formentera run frequently in season; fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes, conventional ferries about an hour. In winter, sailings are fewer. From La Savina port, Michel Dos apartamentos is 5.1 km straight line, a short drive or taxi ride. Check ferry operators for current timetables.

Once on Formentera, getting around is best by bike, scooter, bus or car. The island has signposted green routes (circuits verds) for cycling and walking. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car. Taxis are available at the port and in the main villages. Buses connect La Savina, Sant Francesc, Sant Ferran and Es Pujols in summer, with fewer services in winter.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach to Michel Dos apartamentos is Platja de Migjorn, 2.6 km straight line. This long south-coast beach has dunes and juniper, and is open to the wind. The lagoons (Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix) are 3.5 km away, good for birdwatching and calm-water kayaking. Sant Ferran de ses Roques village, 1.3 km away, has basic shops and a couple of bars. Sant Francesc Xavier, 2.1 km away, has a fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's main shops.

The Ca na Costa megalithic tomb, about 4,000 years old, is 4 km straight line from the apartments. It is the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas. For food, Formentera is known for peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish. Many restaurants close from November to April, and the main villages stay open year-round. Check what is open in the shoulder months.

A day from Michel Dos apartamentos

Start the morning at Michel Dos apartamentos with coffee on the patio. Drive or cycle 2.6 km to Platja de Migjorn for a swim before the wind picks up. The beach is long and uncrowded in the early hours. Return to Sant Ferran for a mid-morning break at one of the village bars. Then head 3.5 km north to the Estany Pudent lagoon to watch birds or walk the salt-pan paths. The lagoons are part of Ses Salines Natural Park.

In the afternoon, drive 2.1 km to Sant Francesc Xavier. Visit the fortified church, browse the shops and have lunch at a café. Late afternoon, drive 4 km to the Ca na Costa megalithic tomb for a short walk around the ancient site. Return to the apartments for a swim in the salt-water pool. Evening meal can be cooked in the kitchen or eaten in Sant Ferran or Sant Francesc. The island is quiet after dark, especially outside July and August.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check Michel Dos apartamentos' opening dates for the year. July and August are the busiest and hottest months, with the highest demand for ferries and accommodation. 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 Govern de les Illes Balears site for current rates.

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