Architect Country Villa

About Architect Country Villa

Architect Country Villa suits travellers who want a self-contained base on Ibiza without the noise of the main resort strips. The property sits inland near the village of Sant Rafel de sa Creu, roughly midway between Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni de Portmany. This is a countryside stay for those who prefer a private garden, a terrace and an outdoor pool over a beachfront location. The villa is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed.

The accommodation is a villa or apartment, listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a refrigerator. Guests cook for themselves or eat out in nearby villages. The property has a bar and lounge, a games room, a solarium and a picnic area. Free car parking is on site. The villa is listed with air conditioning, free WiFi and a safe. A concierge and a shuttle service are available.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Architect Country Villa is on the Carretera Ibiza A Sant Antonio, the main road linking Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni de Portmany. The nearest village is Sant Rafel de sa Creu, a small inland settlement with a few bars and a supermarket. Dalt Vila and Ibiza Town centre are 6.6 km away in a straight line. Sant Antoni de Portmany is 8.4 km away. Talamanca beach is 6.6 km away. The airport is 10.1 km away. A car is useful; the villa has free parking.

In high summer the road between Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni is busy, but the villa itself sits away from the immediate traffic noise. The garden, terrace and pool provide a quiet retreat. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the area is calmer, and the countryside around Sant Rafel is green after the spring rains. Much of the island's tourism business closes from November to April, so check the villa's opening dates if travelling outside the main season.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed as a non-smoking property with family rooms. Facilities include a cot and high chairs for babies, and a babysitting service for evenings. The rooms have air conditioning, a fan, a desk, a TV, a hairdryer, an iron and board, and a safe. The kitchen or kitchenette comes with a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a refrigerator. Some units have a sofa bed, a fireplace and a patio. Carpeted floors and a bidet are listed. Confirm the exact room layout with the property.

Late arrivals are possible; the property has a 24-hour security service, a concierge and luggage storage. Housekeeping and a laundry service are listed. The villa has a bar and lounge, a games room, a solarium, a terrace and a picnic area. An outdoor pool is on site. Pets are allowed, and a smoking area is provided. Guests who arrive by car can park for free. The shuttle service can be arranged for airport or port transfers.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 10.1 km away in a straight line from Architect Country Villa. A taxi from the airport takes about 15-20 minutes on the main road to Sant Rafel. Buses run from the airport to Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulària, but the nearest bus stop to the villa is in Sant Rafel or on the Carretera Ibiza A Sant Antonio; check the island bus operator for current routes and frequencies. A hire car collected at the airport gives the most flexibility, and the villa has free parking.

From Ibiza Town port, where ferries arrive from Formentera, Mallorca and the mainland, the villa is 6.7 km away. A taxi from the port takes about 10-15 minutes. From Sant Antoni de Portmany, also with some mainland ferry routes in season, the villa is 8.4 km away. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer. The shuttle service listed at the villa can be booked for airport or port pick-ups.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Talamanca, 6.6 km away, a calm shallow bay across the marina from Ibiza Town. Playa d'en Bossa, the longest beach on Ibiza, is about 8-9 km away by road. The coves of the south-west coast, such as Cala d'Hort facing Es Vedrà, are about 12-15 km away by car. The north coast beaches are further. A hire car is the easiest way to reach the island's coves.

Dalt Vila, the walled old town of Ibiza, is 6.6 km away. Walk the Renaissance walls and visit the cathedral at the top. The Puig des Molins Phoenician-Punic necropolis is 6.9 km away. Sa Talaia, the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m, is 9.8 km away and offers views over the south of the island. For food, look for bullit de peix (fish stew served in two courses) or arròs a banda in local restaurants. The hippy market at Es Canar (Wednesdays in season) and Las Dalias at Sant Carles (Saturdays) are about 15-20 minutes by car.

A day from Architect Country Villa

Start the morning at Architect Country Villa with breakfast on the terrace or in the garden. Drive 6.6 km to Dalt Vila and walk the walls before the heat builds. Visit the cathedral at the top and the narrow streets of the old town. From there, drive 6.6 km to Talamanca beach for a swim in the shallow bay. The beach has a few places for a coffee or a light lunch. In the afternoon, drive 9.8 km to Sa Talaia and climb the hill for a view over the south coast and Es Vedrà in the distance.

In the late afternoon, drive back towards Sant Rafel and stop at the village for a drink. Return to the villa for a swim in the outdoor pool and a shower. Cook dinner in the kitchen or use the barbecue in the picnic area. In the evening, drive 6.6 km to Ibiza Town for a walk along the port or a drink in a bar in the old town. Alternatively, stay at the villa and use the games room or the lounge. The 24-hour security means you can return late without worry.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the villa's opening dates if travelling outside the main season. July and August are the peak months, with the busiest roads and the highest demand for hire cars. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of accommodation and is reduced for longer stays and in low season; children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears site.

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