Valencia

About Valencia

Hotel Valencia suits travellers who want a simple, well-placed base in Sant Antoni de Portmany rather than a resort with a long list of extras. The two-star property sits on Carrer de Valencia, 0.6 km from the town in a straight line, so the bay, the harbour front and the west-facing sunset shore are walkable for most guests. Couples touring the west coast and friends on a short break get a practical location close to the bay.

This is a modest two-star hotel with an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace, listed among its facilities, rather than a full-service holiday complex. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage help late arrivals and early departures, and the lounge with free internet access covers the gap between check-out and a flight. Guests who need a car can ask about the car rental service, and bicycle hire and storage make it easy to explore the lanes around Sant Antoni de Portmany.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany faces due west, and its north shore is the sunset strip, a promenade that fills in the evening in high season. Hotel Valencia is 0.6 km from the town in a straight line, close enough to walk to the harbour and the busier front, far enough to retreat when the bay gets loud. The setting suits guests who want restaurants and nightlife nearby, plus quieter coves a short drive away.

Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 2.5 km away in a straight line, the closest swimming coves to Hotel Valencia, and Cala Comte is 7.2 km away with its shallow water and offshore islets. Cala d'Hort, facing Es Vedrà, is 12.7 km away. A car or taxi is the practical way to reach these; the figures are straight-line distances. In July and August the bay is busy; in May, June and September it is calmer, though some seasonal businesses close in winter.

Rooms and facilities

Facilities listed for Hotel Valencia cover the basics for couples, families and late arrivals. Every room detail should be confirmed with the property, but the hotel lists air conditioning, a fridge, a safe, a TV and a hairdryer, which covers hot afternoons and short stays. There is a lift, a lounge, a library and a cloakroom, plus a garden, a terrace, a solarium and an outdoor pool with parasols and a pool bar.

Families can ask the front desk about cots, room layouts and how the pool area is supervised. The 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and currency exchange help with late ferries and early flights. Guests should confirm the check-in and check-out times, parking in the garage, and whether the restaurant and bar are open in the shoulder months, since seasonal hours change. Pets are not allowed at Hotel Valencia.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 13.9 km from Hotel Valencia in a straight line. The simplest arrival is a taxi or a pre-booked transfer, especially with bags; the island bus network also serves Sant Antoni de Portmany, and summer timetables are fuller than winter ones, so check with the bus operator. Collecting a hire car at the airport gives flexibility for the west coast coves, and the hotel lists a garage and a car rental service.

Ibiza Town port is 14.5 km away in a straight line, the terminal for ferries to Formentera's La Savina and to Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Sant Antoni de Portmany has some mainland routes in season, which is useful for guests arriving by sea. From the port, a taxi takes you across the island to Hotel Valencia. Winter brings fewer flights and sailings, so check timetables with the operators and confirm the hotel's own opening dates before booking.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 2.5 km from Hotel Valencia, are the nearest coves for a morning swim. Cala Comte, 7.2 km away, is known for sunsets and shallow water around offshore islets, and Cala d'Hort, 12.7 km away, looks across to Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that nobody lands on. Each is easiest by car or taxi from the hotel.

In Sant Antoni de Portmany, 0.6 km from Hotel Valencia, the bay faces west and the north shore forms the sunset strip. For island food, look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the fish stew served in two courses, plus fresh fish with rice. Sa Talaia, Ibiza's highest point at about 475 m, is 7.6 km away and makes a half-day outing; start the climb early in summer.

A day from Valencia

Start with a swim at Cala Salada or Cala Saladeta, 2.5 km from Hotel Valencia, then return to Sant Antoni de Portmany, 0.6 km away, for a late breakfast. Next, drive 7.2 km to Cala Comte for shallow water and the islets offshore. In the afternoon, continue 12.7 km to Cala d'Hort for a view of Es Vedrà, or head 7.6 km to Sa Talaia for the climb to about 475 m.

In the evening, the west-facing bay at Sant Antoni de Portmany gives a sunset over the water, and the north shore is the sunset strip. Hotel Valencia is 0.6 km from the town, so you can walk back after dinner rather than drive. For a longer day, take a taxi or the car to Cala d'Hort, 12.7 km away, and return after sunset. Keep the return simple: the hotel's 24-hour front desk means a late arrival is not a problem.

Practical tips

Swimming is most comfortable in May, June, September and October, when Sant Antoni de Portmany is quieter than in July and August, the busiest months. Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm Hotel Valencia's opening dates before booking. A sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by Hotel Valencia; rates depend on season and on the type and category of accommodation, with reductions for low season and longer stays and exemption for children under 16. Check current rules with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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