Viviendas Ferrer Es Mal Pas

About Viviendas Ferrer Es Mal Pas

Viviendas Ferrer Es Mal Pas is a set of three-star apartments on the Migjorn side of Formentera, suited to travellers who want a base with a kitchen and a car. The property has a garden and a terrace, and parking is free. The apartments work for couples or families who plan to cook some meals and drive to the beaches and villages.

The accommodation is listed as apartments with kitchenettes or full kitchens, air conditioning and free WiFi. There is no on-site restaurant or pool. Guests stay in a quiet inland spot, a short drive from the south coast and the island's capital.

Location: Sant Francesc Xavier

Viviendas Ferrer Es Mal Pas sits in the Es Mal Pas area, on the Migjorn (south) side of Formentera. Sant Francesc Xavier, the island's capital, is 2.2 km straight-line distance away. Sant Francesc has a fortified 18th-century church, a market and the island's main shops. Sant Ferran de ses Roques, a crossroads village between the lagoons and the south coast, is 2.7 km away. The nearest beach, Platja de Migjorn, is 2.7 km straight-line distance; it is a long open beach backed by dunes and juniper.

In high summer, the area is quiet compared to Es Pujols or the Ses Illetes sand spit. A car is useful for reaching the coast and the port. 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 from November to April; check the hotel's opening dates.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments are listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster, plus a washing machine. Each unit has air conditioning, a TV, a safe and a hairdryer. Some rooms include a sofa bed, which suits families or a third guest. Free WiFi is available throughout. There is a terrace and a garden for outdoor use.

Couples may prefer a standard apartment; families can use the sofa bed. For late arrivals, confirm the check-in procedure with the property, as there is no 24-hour reception. The apartments are non-smoking. Parking is free on site, and a car rental service can be arranged through the property.

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 cross to La Savina on Formentera: fast ferries take about 30-35 minutes, conventional ferries about an hour. Sailings are frequent in season and fewer in winter; check the operators for current timetables.

From La Savina port, Viviendas Ferrer Es Mal Pas is 5.6 km straight-line distance away. A taxi or a hire car covers the short drive. The property offers free car parking. For getting around Formentera, bikes and the signposted green routes (circuits verds) are popular; scooters and buses are also available. The Consell de Formentera caps visitor vehicles in high season, so check before bringing or hiring a car.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Platja de Migjorn, 2.7 km straight-line distance. It is a long south-coast beach with dunes and juniper, good for swimming and walking. Cala Saona, the island's only real cove with red cliffs and west-facing sunsets, is 4.7 km away. The lagoons of Estany Pudent and Estany des Peix, part of the Ses Salines Natural Park, are 4.2 km straight-line distance; they attract birds and are calm for kayaking or paddleboarding.

Sant Francesc Xavier, 2.2 km away, has the fortified 18th-century church built as a refuge, a market and the island's shops. Sant Ferran de ses Roques, 2.7 km away, is a crossroads village. Formentera food includes peix sec (dried fish), island salads and fresh fish. The Pitiusan wall lizard is native to the island and its islets.

A day from Viviendas Ferrer Es Mal Pas

Start the morning at the apartment with breakfast on the terrace. Drive the 2.7 km to Platja de Migjorn for a swim before the wind picks up. The beach is long and uncrowded in the early hours. After a couple of hours, head to Sant Francesc Xavier, 2.2 km away, to visit the fortified church and browse the market if it is a market day.

In the afternoon, drive 4.7 km to Cala Saona for a late lunch and a swim in the cove. The red cliffs face west, so stay for sunset. Return to the apartment in the evening; the garden is a quiet spot to end the day. The short distances make it easy to return for a rest between outings.

Practical tips

Much of Formentera's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Viviendas Ferrer Es Mal Pas whether it is open in the months you plan to travel. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand for ferries and car hire. 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 on the Govern de les Illes Balears site.

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