Siamo Annalisa

About Siamo Annalisa

Siamo Annalisa suits travellers who want a practical base within reach of Formentera's small capital and its one real cove. The hotel stands on a country lane outside Sant Francesc Xavier, 1.6 km from the centre and 2.6 km from Cala Saona, so a day can begin with a walk in for coffee and end with a sunset drive west. Couples and families with a car get the most from it.

This is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews. Expect a small-scale, straightforward stay: a garden, parking and the practicalities of a village base rather than a large resort. The appeal is position and simplicity, with the capital, the port and the west coast all within a short drive. It suits a first trip to Formentera as readily as a repeat visit.

Location: Sant Francesc Xavier

Sant Francesc Xavier is Formentera's small capital, gathered around a fortified 18th-century church that was raised as a place of refuge. The market and the island's shops are here, and the town keeps going through the year when much of Formentera's seasonal business closes. Siamo Annalisa is 1.6 km from the town and 1.5 km from the fortified church, an easy walk on a cool morning or a couple of minutes by car.

Cala Saona, the island's one real cove, is 2.6 km west, and La Savina port is 4.4 km away; both need a car, a scooter or a bike. Sant Ferran de ses Roques is 4 km off and the Estany des Peix lagoon 3.4 km, reachable on the signposted green routes. In July and August the lanes towards Cala Saona tend to fill, so an early start helps; in May, June, September and October the same short hops feel quiet.

Rooms and facilities

Facilities at Siamo Annalisa are listed as air conditioning, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, free wifi and housekeeping, which covers the basics for a week of beach days. A couple can take a straightforward room and a family can book one of the family rooms. Free car parking and a garden are the extras that matter most here: space for the car after a late return and shade to sit in.

Agree an arrival time with Siamo Annalisa before booking the crossing, since the ferry from Ibiza Town and the 4.4 km from La Savina can put you at the door later than planned. Confirm how pets are handled, whether a parking space should be reserved in high summer, and that wifi and air conditioning are in the room you book. Ask, too, about housekeeping days for a longer stay.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is the gateway, about 7 km south-west of Ibiza Town, and the ferry to La Savina leaves from the port in town. Fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes, conventional boats about an hour, with frequent sailings in season and fewer in winter; check the operators for current timetables. Siamo Annalisa is 4.4 km from La Savina, a short drive or taxi ride from the quay.

On Formentera, bikes and the signposted green routes cover much of the ground from Siamo Annalisa's lane, and scooters, buses and taxis fill the gaps for longer hops. The Consell de Formentera caps the number of visitor vehicles in high season, so check the rules before bringing a car on the ferry or hiring one at La Savina. The hotel's free parking makes keeping a car here straightforward.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Saona is 2.6 km from Siamo Annalisa, a cove of red cliffs that faces west for the sunset. The fortified church at Sant Francesc Xavier is 1.5 km off, Sant Ferran de ses Roques 4 km, and La Savina 4.4 km. Further out lie Platja de Migjorn along the south coast, the Ses Illetes sand spit in the north and the lighthouses at Cap de Barbaria and La Mola, all better with a car.

Food on Formentera is plain and fish-led: peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish, eaten in the villages and along the coast. From Siamo Annalisa the simplest plan is to drive into Sant Francesc Xavier, 1.6 km away, for the market and the island's shops, or to Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 4 km off. The Estany des Peix, 3.4 km away, is calm water for a kayak or paddleboard before lunch.

A day from Siamo Annalisa

Start with the 1.6 km walk into Sant Francesc Xavier for the market and a coffee, then look at the fortified church, 1.5 km from Siamo Annalisa. Drive the 2.6 km to Cala Saona before midday and swim in the cove while the water is still cool. A car or bike makes the morning easy; on foot the town and the church are the realistic pair.

After lunch, take the 3.4 km to the Estany des Peix for a paddle, or push on to Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 4 km from Siamo Annalisa, for a change of scene. End the day at Cala Saona, 2.6 km away, where the west-facing cove catches the sunset. Return to the hotel along the same lane, or drive into Sant Francesc Xavier for the evening.

Practical tips

Timing matters. Much of Formentera's tourist business, from beach bars to boat trips, closes roughly from November to April, so ask Siamo Annalisa which months it opens before booking. July and August bring the crowds and the warmest sea, around 25-26 °C; May, June and September are gentler. Your bill includes the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, charged by the accommodation per person per night, at rates that depend on the property's type and category and the season, reduced in low season and for longer stays, with under-16s exempt; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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