Cisne by Nest Hostel

About Cisne by Nest Hostel

Cisne by Nest Hostel suits travellers who want a simple base in the middle of Sant Antoni de Portmany and a short walk to the bay. The hostel is a two-star property on Carrer Vara de Rey, so the town's shops, cafés and waterfront are on the doorstep rather than a bus ride away. Couples touring the west coast, small groups and solo visitors on a budget fit here best.

The building is run as a hostel rather than a hotel, which shapes the stay: a shared kitchen, a terrace and simple rooms rather than room service and a lobby bar. Two stars signal the basics done plainly, with wifi, a fan and toiletries listed. Visitors who plan to spend the day out at the coves and return for the sunset will find the format works.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Cisne by Nest Hostel sits in Sant Antoni de Portmany itself, 0.1 km from the town centre. Sant Antoni faces due west across its bay, and the strip along the northern shore is where the sunset draws a crowd each evening. Staying this central means the harbour, the bus stops and the town's year-round life are within a short walk of the door, and no car is needed for an evening out.

Everything in town is walkable. The coves are not: Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 3 km away, Cala Comte 7 km and Cala d'Hort 12.2 km, so a car, a taxi or a seasonal bus is needed for beach days. Cala d'Hort looks across to Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that nobody lands on. In high summer the town fills up, while May, June and late September feel calmer for the same outings.

Rooms and facilities

Facilities at Cisne by Nest Hostel are listed as free wifi and internet access, a kitchen, a terrace, a fan, a hairdryer and toiletries, with non-smoking rooms throughout. A beach is listed as nearby, a short walk from the door. For couples the kitchen and terrace keep costs down, and for families the same two things make an easy base. Late arrivals should confirm arrival arrangements with the property before booking.

Ask Cisne by Nest Hostel directly about the room type, whether the fan is in every room, and whether towels and toiletries are provided per person or on request. Coffee appears in the facilities list, so confirm where it is served and at what hours. Travellers moving as a group should check how many people a room takes before paying, and whether the kitchen is open to all guests.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 13.5 km from Cisne by Nest Hostel in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep. A taxi is the quickest way with bags, and a hire car makes sense if the west coast coves are the plan. Buses link the airport with Sant Antoni de Portmany, with more lines in summer; check the island bus operator for current times and stops before travelling.

Ibiza Town port is 14.2 km away in a straight line, useful for ferries to Formentera (La Savina, about 30-35 minutes on a fast ferry) and to Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Sant Antoni de Portmany has some mainland routes in season, a short walk from the hostel door. Winter brings fewer flights and ferries, so build some slack into a connection made through Ibiza Town.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 3 km from Cisne by Nest Hostel, the closest pair of coves for a swim; Cala Comte, with shallow clear water and islets offshore, is 7 km and known for its sunset. Cala d'Hort, 12.2 km away, faces Es Vedrà and sits inside the Cala d'Hort, Cap Llentrisca and Sa Talaia natural park. All three need a car, taxi or seasonal bus.

Food on Ibiza runs to fish and rice: bullit de peix, the island fish stew served in two courses, and arròs a banda, rice cooked in fish broth. Both turn up across Sant Antoni de Portmany and the west coast. Sa Talaia, the island's highest point at about 475 m, is 7.1 km from Cisne by Nest Hostel and makes a half-day climb. The town's shops supply ingredients for anyone using the hostel kitchen.

A day from Cisne by Nest Hostel

Start early and walk out of Cisne by Nest Hostel into Sant Antoni de Portmany for coffee and bread before the heat. Drive or take a taxi 3 km to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta for a morning swim in the shade of the pines, then move on to Cala Comte, 7 km from the hostel, where the water is shallow and clear and the islets sit offshore.

After lunch back in town, the afternoon can go two ways: a climb up Sa Talaia, 7.1 km from Cisne by Nest Hostel and about 475 m high, or the drive to Cala d'Hort, 12.2 km away, to look across at Es Vedrà. Finish on the north shore of the bay, where the sun sets over the water, and eat late in Sant Antoni de Portmany, 0.1 km from the door.

Practical tips

Cisne by Nest Hostel works in a seasonal destination: much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, though the main towns stay open all year, so confirm the hostel's own opening dates before booking a winter trip. Peak demand on the island falls in July and August. A sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate varies with the type of accommodation and the season, so check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rules.

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