Hostal La Torre

About Hostal La Torre

Hostal La Torre suits travellers who want the quieter side of Sant Antoni de Portmany and a base for the west coast. The guesthouse sits at Cap Negret, on the coastal edge of the bay, and Cala Salada is 0.9 km away in a straight line. Couples who prefer small buildings to large resorts, walkers heading for Sa Talaia and drivers touring the coves of Sant Josep fit here.

This is a one-star guesthouse, a hostal in the Spanish sense: small, independent and plainly run. The listed facilities go beyond the basics, with a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar on site. It works as a base for the coast rather than a destination in itself, which suits guests who plan to be out at the coves and back for a late meal.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Cap Negret lies on the north shore of Sant Antoni de Portmany, the bay that faces due west and carries the sunset strip along its northern edge. The town is 2.5 km away in a straight line, close enough for dinner and far enough to leave the busiest evenings behind. The nearest sand, Cala Salada, is 0.9 km off, so the setting is coastal rather than inland.

A car makes the west coast easy: Cala Comte is 6.6 km away, Cala d'Hort 13.3 km and Sa Talaia, the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m, 9.1 km from the door. Without a car, the town centre at 2.5 km is a walk or a short ride, and buses along the bay run more often in summer; check current lines with the island bus operator. The sunset shore fills up in July and August, while May, June, September and October stay calmer.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms at Hostal La Torre are listed with air conditioning, a TV, a safe, a minibar, a refrigerator and a balcony; some have a sofa bed, which helps families with a child. Bathrobes, slippers, a hairdryer and toiletries appear in the room facilities, along with a desk and an iron and board. Non-smoking rooms are available. Confirm the layout and whether your room looks out to sea when you book.

On the property, the listed facilities include a swimming pool, a garden, a terrace, a restaurant and a bar, so breakfast and an evening meal can be taken without going into town. The front desk runs 24 hours with security cover, and concierge service, currency exchange, laundry, massage, a car rental service and free parking are listed. Wi-Fi is free, special diets can be discussed, and a wake-up service is offered. Ask about seasonal opening of the pool and restaurant.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 15.8 km from Hostal La Torre in a straight line. The most direct options are a taxi or a hire car from the terminal, and free parking is listed at the property. Buses link the airport with Sant Antoni de Portmany and Ibiza Town, with more lines in summer; check the island bus operator for current routes and times. Arrival days in high season need extra time.

Ibiza Town port, 16.5 km away, handles ferries to Formentera at La Savina plus mainland routes, and Sant Antoni de Portmany has some seasonal mainland crossings of its own. From the port, a car covers the run round the bay to Cap Negret, and the town centre is 2.5 km from the hostal. Flights and ferries thin out in winter, so confirm schedules with the operators before a late or early-season trip.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest swim is Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 0.9 km away in a straight line. Cala Comte, 6.6 km off, has shallow water and islets offshore and is the usual sunset choice on this coast. Cala d'Hort, 13.3 km away, faces Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high where nobody lands, with the Torre des Savinar watchtower nearby. Sa Talaia, about 475 m, is 9.1 km off.

Sant Antoni de Portmany, 2.5 km away, covers everyday needs: the bay, the sunset strip on its north shore and the year-round services of a working town. Further east, Eivissa and Dalt Vila, the walled upper town listed by UNESCO in 1999, make a half day. Island food means bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the fish stew served in two courses, and fresh fish with rice along this coast.

A day from Hostal La Torre

Start early with the short run to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 0.9 km from Hostal La Torre, before the coves fill in summer. Swim, then come back for breakfast. Mid-morning suits the climb of Sa Talaia, 9.1 km off and about 475 m high; go before the heat builds. Alternatively, spend the morning in Sant Antoni de Portmany, 2.5 km away, around the harbour and town centre.

Drive to Cala Comte, 6.6 km from the hostal, for the afternoon, with shallow water and islets offshore, and stay for the sunset that gives this coast its name. Cala d'Hort, 13.3 km away, is the other sunset option, looking across to Es Vedrà, the islet about 380 m high, and the Torre des Savinar watchtower. Return to Sant Antoni de Portmany for a late dinner, 2.5 km from the door.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm Hostal La Torre's opening dates before a winter trip. Peak demand falls in July and August; May, June, September and October are quieter, with the sea at about 22-23 °C in June. Accommodation on the island, Hostal La Torre included, charges the Balearic sustainable tourism tax per person per night; the rate varies with category and season, drops in low season and for longer stays, and exempts children under 16. Check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rules.

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