Viviendas Ferrer

About Viviendas Ferrer

Viviendas Ferrer is a three-star apartment and villa complex for travellers who want a base on Formentera with a kitchen and a garden. The property is in Es Mal Pas, near La Savina port, and suits couples and families who prefer self-catering. The listed facilities include air conditioning, free wifi and free car parking.

The complex has a solarium and a terrace, and guests can hire a car on site. Canoe, diving and horse riding are listed as activities nearby. The property is not on the beachfront: the nearest beach, Platja de Migjorn, is 2.8 km away in a straight line.

Location: Sant Francesc Xavier

Viviendas Ferrer is in Es Mal Pas, on the Passeig de la Marina, a short walk from the Estany des Peix lagoon. The address is on the Passeig de la Marina beside the Es Mal Pas boat harbour. Sant Francesc Xavier, the island capital, is 2.1 km away in a straight line. Sant Ferran de ses Roques is 2.7 km away. La Savina port, where every ferry from Ibiza Town arrives, is 5.5 km away in a straight line.

The area is quiet and flat, with the lagoons and the port within cycling distance. A car is useful for reaching the south-coast beaches and the Cap de Barbaria lighthouse. In high summer, the Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles, so check before hiring a car. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the island is less crowded and the weather is warm.

Rooms and facilities

Viviendas Ferrer lists apartments and villas with a kitchen, refrigerator, microwave and coffee-making facilities. Air conditioning, a safe, a hairdryer and a TV are listed. The property has non-smoking rooms and can provide a cot. Free wifi is available in the rooms.

Guests should confirm the exact layout and number of bedrooms with the property when booking. The complex has a garden and a terrace, and a laundry service is listed. For late arrivals, the check-in times are not given in the listing, so contact Viviendas Ferrer directly to arrange a late arrival.

Getting there

Formentera has no airport. Fly to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), then take a bus or taxi to Ibiza Town port, about 7 km south-west of the airport. From the port, ferries cross to La Savina: fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes, conventional ferries about an hour. Sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter. From La Savina, Viviendas Ferrer is 5.5 km away in a straight line; a taxi or a hire car covers the short drive.

Getting around Formentera: bikes and the signposted green routes (circuits verds) are a good option for the flat terrain. Scooters, buses and taxis are available. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car. Viviendas Ferrer lists free car parking on site.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Sant Francesc Xavier, 2.1 km away, has a fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's shops. The lagoons, Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix, are 4.2 km away and attract birds, especially in spring and autumn. Cala Saona, a cove with red cliffs and a west-facing sunset, is 4.6 km away. Platja de Migjorn, the long south-coast beach, is 2.8 km away.

Formentera food includes peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish. The nearest villages for supplies are Sant Francesc Xavier and Sant Ferran de ses Roques. The craft market at El Pilar de la Mola runs on Wednesdays and Sundays in season. The Ca na Costa megalithic tomb, about 4,000 years old, is near Es Pujols.

A day from Viviendas Ferrer

From Viviendas Ferrer, a morning cycle to Sant Francesc Xavier, 2.1 km away, to see the fortified church and the market. Then ride to Platja de Migjorn, 2.8 km away, for a swim on the open south coast. The beach is backed by dunes and juniper, and the water is clear. Return to the apartment for lunch from the kitchen.

In the afternoon, drive or cycle to Cala Saona, 4.6 km away, for a late swim and the sunset over the red cliffs. The cove is west-facing and quieter than the north beaches. Evening dinner at a restaurant in Sant Francesc Xavier or Sant Ferran de ses Roques. The lagoons at dusk are good for birdwatching.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April. Check with Viviendas Ferrer for its opening dates. July and August are the busiest months, with more ferries and higher demand for car hire. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the 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 the current rates.

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