Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV

About Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV

Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV suits couples and small families who want to sleep inside the walled upper town rather than beside a beach. The address, Carrer Sant Carles 16 Dalt Vila, puts the apartment building among the stone lanes below the cathedral, with the port about 0.5 km downhill. It is a practical base for a first visit to Ibiza, when the old town, the ferry to Formentera and the airport road all matter more than a pool.

The stay is a three-star apartment, so the shape of the day is self-catering: a kitchen, a washing machine and a fridge rather than a lobby and a breakfast room. That arrangement rewards travellers who plan to eat late in the old town and shop for their own mornings. Couples and families cooking for themselves will find it suits a week better than a night or two. The listed facilities are the guide to what is inside.

Location: Dalt Vila and Ibiza Town

Dalt Vila is the walled old town of Eivissa, a stack of Renaissance walls, ramps and whitewashed lanes on the hill above the harbour; the fortifications date from the 16th century and the cathedral sits at the top. The quarter forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 1999. Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV sits inside that grid, 0.3 km from the Dalt Vila and Ibiza Town centre and 0.5 km from the port where boats leave for Formentera.

Almost everything in the old town is on foot. The walls of Dalt Vila are 0.1 km away and the Puig des Molins necropolis 0.8 km, both easy walks. Talamanca bay is 1.6 km across the marina and Playa d'en Bossa 3.1 km, better reached by bus, taxi or hire car in the heat. July and August fill the lanes from mid-morning until late, while spring and early autumn leave room to walk the ramparts slowly.

Rooms and facilities

Inside, the listed facilities point to a self-contained flat rather than a hotel room: air conditioning, a kitchen with oven, microwave and refrigerator, a coffee setup, a washing machine, iron and board, and a sofa bed for extra guests. A balcony adds outdoor space, and the TV and free wifi cover quiet evenings. Couples can settle in as they are; families usually ask about the sofa bed and the cribs available.

Some details are worth settling before arrival with Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV: how check-in works in the stepped lanes of Dalt Vila, how often housekeeping visits during a stay, and which toiletries and hairdryer are stocked. Pets are not allowed, so leave animals at home. Credit cards are accepted. Anyone arriving late should confirm the key arrangement in advance, since narrow streets and luggage do not mix easily after dark.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies 6.7 km south-west of Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. A taxi covers the run quickest. Buses from the terminal reach Ibiza Town, with more lines in summer, and a hire car only helps if the trip continues around the island, since the old town lanes are steep and narrow. Confirm routes and times with the island bus operator.

The port sits 0.5 km downhill from the apartment, which makes the Formentera crossing simple: fast ferries to La Savina take about 30-35 minutes and conventional ferries about an hour, with fewer sailings in winter. The same harbour has routes to Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Talamanca is 1.6 km away and Playa d'en Bossa 3.1 km. Flights and boats thin out between November and April, so check operators before booking a winter trip.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

None of the nearest swimming is at the door. Talamanca, 1.6 km from Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV, is a calm shallow bay across the marina from the town, and Playa d'en Bossa, 3.1 km, is the island's longest beach with the big clubs behind it. The dunes and salt pans of Ses Salines Natural Park are 8.9 km away. Cala d'Hort, facing the Es Vedrà islet about 380 m high, is a longer drive west.

Two sights sit within a short walk: the walls of Dalt Vila at 0.1 km and the Phoenician-Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins at 0.8 km, both part of the UNESCO listing from 1999. Further south, the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta and the Ses Salines salt pans fill a half day. In the old town, look for the island's fish cooking, bullit de peix and arròs a banda, served in two courses, plus simple rice dishes with fresh fish.

A day from Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV

Start with the ramps of Dalt Vila early, when the walls 0.1 km from Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV are still in shade and the cathedral hill is quiet. Walk the fortifications, then drop to the Puig des Molins necropolis 0.8 km away to see the Punic tombs. Coffee and shopping fit in the lanes afterwards, and the port is a short descent for a look at the harbour and the Formentera boats.

After lunch, choose between Talamanca, 1.6 km away, for shallow water and a gentle swim, and Playa d'en Bossa, 3.1 km, if a longer beach and a louder afternoon suit. The Ses Salines dunes, 8.9 km south, reward a car or a taxi with walking among juniper and salt pans. Return uphill for an evening in the old town, where the lanes stay busy late in summer; going on foot is easiest, since the streets are steep and narrow.

Practical tips

Outside the main towns, much of the island's visitor business winds down roughly from November to April, so confirm dates directly with Apartamentos Xereca Dalt Vila IV before planning a winter stay. July and August bring peak heat and peak demand, while May, June, September and October leave the Dalt Vila lanes easier to walk. Expect the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, charged per person per night by the accommodation, at rates that vary with season and length of stay, with children under 16 exempt; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rules.

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