Encanto y Hadas

About Encanto y Hadas

Encanto y Hadas suits travellers who want a self-catering stay in the centre of Formentera. It is a hotel (not rated) with no on-site restaurant or bar, so guests use the listed kitchen, kitchenette, oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, refrigerator and washing machine. The property has a garden, terrace, patio and balcony, plus a fireplace, CD player, radio and TV. Free WiFi and free car parking are included. This is a quiet, independent base for exploring the island by bike, scooter or car.

The hotel is in Sant Francesc Xavier, the island's capital, 0.5 km straight line from the fortified church and the main square with shops. It is 3.3 km from La Savina port, where every ferry from Ibiza Town arrives. Because it is not beachfront, guests travel to the coast each day. The listed facilities include air conditioning, a safe, hairdryer, iron and board, cleaning service, laundry service, first aid and toiletries. Non-smoking rooms are provided.

Location: Sant Francesc Xavier

Encanto y Hadas is on Venta De Sa Miranda, a street in Sant Francesc Xavier, the small capital of Formentera. The village centres on an 18th-century fortified church built as a refuge, with a market and the island's main shops. The hotel is 0.5 km straight line from the church, so the village is walkable. The nearest beaches, such as the Ses Illetes sand spit and the long south-coast Platja de Migjorn, are a few kilometres away by car, scooter or bicycle. The lagoons Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix, part of Ses Salines Natural Park, are 2.3 km straight line from the hotel.

In high summer (July and August) Sant Francesc is busier, with more traffic and visitors, but the hotel's location away from the beachfront keeps it quieter than coastal villages like Es Pujols. In the shoulder months of May, June and September, the village is calm, and many guests cycle the signposted green routes (circuits verds) from the hotel. In winter (November to April), much of Formentera's tourism business closes, but Sant Francesc stays open year-round, with shops and the church as landmarks. Check the hotel's opening dates before booking.

Rooms and facilities

Encanto y Hadas does not specify room types or counts, but the listed facilities point to self-catering units with a kitchen or kitchenette, a balcony, a terrace and a patio. The presence of a fireplace suggests a communal or private indoor space for cooler evenings. Air conditioning is listed, which helps in summer. The safe, hairdryer, iron and board, and toiletries are practical for longer stays. Free WiFi and internet access are included, along with a TV, CD player and radio. The property has a garden, and free car parking is available on site.

For couples or solo travellers, the kitchen and washing machine allow independent living without relying on restaurants or laundries. Families can use the dishwasher, microwave, toaster and refrigerator for meal prep. The non-smoking rooms and first aid kit are standard. Because the hotel is not rated and has no guest score, confirm the exact room layout, bed sizes and any cleaning or laundry service schedule with the property before arrival. Late arrivals from the ferry (La Savina is 3.3 km away) can check in using the listed safe and parking.

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 from Ibiza Town to La Savina run frequently in season and fewer in winter. Fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes; conventional ferries take about an hour. Check the operators for current timetables and fares. Once at La Savina port, Encanto y Hadas is 3.3 km straight line away, a short taxi or bus ride to Sant Francesc Xavier. The hotel has free car parking if you hire a car at the port or in the village.

On Formentera, getting around is easy by bike or scooter: the island is flat and about 19 km long, with signposted green routes (circuits verds) connecting the villages. Buses run between La Savina, Sant Francesc, Sant Ferran, Es Pujols and El Pilar, but timetables are seasonal. Taxis are available at the port and in Sant Francesc. The Consell de Formentera caps the number of visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car. From the hotel, walk 0.5 km to the village centre for shops and the church.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest village to Encanto y Hadas is Sant Francesc Xavier, 0.5 km straight line, with its fortified church, market and island shops. The lagoons Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix are 2.3 km straight line; these are part of Ses Salines Natural Park, good for birdwatching and calm-water paddling. The Ses Illetes sand spit, known for clear water, is about 5 km north by road. On the south coast, Platja de Migjorn is a long beach backed by dunes and juniper, reachable by bike or car. Cala Saona, the island's one real cove with red cliffs, is west of Sant Francesc.

For food, Formentera is known for peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish. Sant Francesc has shops and a market for self-catering at the hotel. The nearby lagoons (2.3 km) are a quiet spot for a morning paddle or birdwatching. The Far de la Mola lighthouse on La Mola plateau (about 190 m high) is about 8 km east. The megalithic tomb Ca na Costa, near Es Pujols, is about 4,000 years old and the oldest known monument on the Pitiusas. The Pitiusan wall lizard lives only on Ibiza, Formentera and their islets.

A day from Encanto y Hadas

Start the morning at Encanto y Hadas with breakfast in the garden or on the terrace, using the listed kitchen and toaster. Walk 0.5 km to Sant Francesc Xavier to see the fortified church and buy supplies at the market. Then cycle or drive 2.3 km to the Estany des Peix lagoon for a paddleboard or kayak session on calm water. The lagoon is beside La Savina port, so you can watch the ferries arrive. Return to the hotel for lunch prepared in the kitchenette or microwave.

In the afternoon, head 3.3 km to La Savina and walk to the Ses Illetes sand spit (within Ses Salines Natural Park) for swimming in clear water, best before the day boats arrive. Alternatively, drive south to Platja de Migjorn for a longer beach walk. In the evening, return to Sant Francesc for a stroll around the village square. Cook dinner at the hotel using the oven and refrigerator, then relax on the patio or balcony with the radio or TV. The free WiFi lets you plan the next day's route.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Encanto y Hadas's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with more visitors and traffic on the roads. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type and category of accommodation and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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