Villa Can Mabel

About Villa Can Mabel

Villa Can Mabel is a self-catering villa set in the countryside near Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the west coast of Ibiza. It suits travellers who want a quiet base with a pool and parking, away from the main strip but close enough to reach the sunset coast and the town by car. The villa is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed; the accommodation is a single property with its own outdoor space.

The stay is independent: you have the villa to yourself, with a kitchen, a terrace and a picnic area. The listed facilities include free car parking, a library, luggage storage and a meeting room. A shuttle service and babysitting are available on request. The villa is wheelchair accessible. It is not beachfront, but the nearest coves are a short drive away.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Villa Can Mabel is on a lane called Cami De Sa Vorera, 1.9 km in a straight line from Sant Antoni de Portmany. Sant Antoni is a west-facing bay with a long promenade, a marina and the sunset strip along its north shore. In high summer the town is busy with evening crowds and the strip fills with people watching the sun go down. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the pace is slower and the beaches are quieter.

The villa is in a rural setting, so a car is useful for most trips. Sant Antoni is walkable if you are prepared for a 2 km walk along the lane. Ibiza Town and the airport are about 13 km away. The nearest coves – Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta – are 3.7 km straight line. Sa Talaia, the highest point on the island at about 475 m, is 8 km away. Cala Comte, known for its clear shallow water and offshore islets, is 9 km away.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Can Mabel is a single villa, so the accommodation is private and self-contained. The listed facilities include an outdoor pool, a terrace and a picnic area, which give you outdoor space to yourself. There is a library for quiet reading and a meeting room if you need to work. The villa is wheelchair accessible. Confirm with the property the exact layout, number of bedrooms and bathroom arrangements before booking.

For families, the listed babysitting service is a useful addition. Luggage storage is available, which helps if you arrive early or leave late. A shuttle service can be arranged; check with the villa for details. The kitchen means you can cook your own meals, and the free car parking means you can keep a hire car on site. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, so plan shopping trips to Sant Antoni or the supermarkets on the road into town.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 13.3 km straight line from Villa Can Mabel. A taxi from the airport takes about 20 minutes by road. A hire car gives you flexibility for the whole stay; the villa has free parking. Buses run from the airport to Sant Antoni in summer, with fewer services in winter; from the Sant Antoni bus stop it is about 2 km to the villa, so you would need a taxi or a walk.

Ibiza Town port is 13.1 km straight line from the villa. Ferries from the port link to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Sant Antoni also has some mainland ferry routes in season. From the port, a taxi or hire car is the easiest way to reach the villa. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so check the schedules with the operators.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beaches are Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 3.7 km straight line from the villa. These are two small coves with pine trees and clear water, popular in summer. Cala Comte, 9 km away, has shallow water and views of the islets offshore. Sant Antoni de Portmany, 1.9 km away, has a long sandy beach, a promenade and the sunset strip. The town has shops, supermarkets and restaurants.

For a walk, climb Sa Talaia, 8 km away, the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m. Dalt Vila, the walled old town of Eivissa, is 12.7 km straight line; it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 16th-century walls and a cathedral at the top. Island food includes bullit de peix and arròs a banda, a fish stew served in two courses, and fresh fish and rice dishes. You can find these in the restaurants of Sant Antoni and the surrounding villages.

A day from Villa Can Mabel

Start the morning at Villa Can Mabel with breakfast on the terrace. Drive 3.7 km to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta for a swim before the crowds arrive. The water is clear and the cove is sheltered by pines. Bring a picnic from the villa's kitchen; there is a picnic area on site for later. In the late morning, drive 8 km to the foot of Sa Talaia and walk up to the summit for views across the island.

For lunch, head to Sant Antoni, 1.9 km away, and find a restaurant serving fresh fish or rice dishes. In the afternoon, drive 9 km to Cala Comte for shallow water and afternoon sun. Return to the villa for a swim in the outdoor pool. In the evening, drive back to Sant Antoni's north shore to watch the sunset from the strip, or stay at the villa with a book from the library. The kitchen means you can cook dinner at home.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Villa Can Mabel for its exact opening months. July and August are the peak months, with the busiest beaches and the highest demand for taxis and restaurants. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type of accommodation and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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