Villa Romero

About Villa Romero

Villa Romero suits travellers who want a self-catering stay on Ibiza, away from the busiest coast. The property is in the inland village of Sant Rafel de sa Creu, a quiet spot with a local bar and a small shop. It works for couples and families who prefer a base with a garden, pool and parking, and who plan to explore the island by car.

This is an apartment or villa, not rated with stars. It offers a range of listed facilities including an outdoor pool, free car parking, free WiFi, air conditioning, family rooms and a garden. The property also lists activities such as aerobics, archery, bowling, canoe, diving, fishing, golf, horse riding, squash, surfing and tennis, but guests should confirm availability and equipment with the property.

Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

Villa Romero is on Carrer Montgrí in Sant Rafel de sa Creu, a small inland village about 6.1 km straight line from Ibiza Town and Dalt Vila. The village has a couple of bars and a supermarket, but most dining and entertainment is a short drive away. The property is not on the coast; the nearest beaches are Talamanca (6 km straight line) and Playa d'en Bossa (8 km straight line). A car is useful for reaching the coast and the island's sights.

In July and August the area around Sant Rafel can be busy with traffic on the main roads, but the village itself stays relatively calm. In the shoulder months of May, June and September, the roads are quieter and parking is easier. The property's free car parking is a practical advantage. Guests without a car can use taxis or seasonal buses from the village to Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Romero is listed as an apartment or villa with air conditioning, a balcony, a safe and non-smoking rooms. The property offers family rooms and a kids' pool, which suits those travelling with children. Facilities include housekeeping, laundry service, express check-in and a shuttle service. Guests should confirm the exact room layout, number of bedrooms and bathroom arrangements with the property before booking.

The property lists a range of on-site activities and services such as massage, a tanning studio, entertainment activities, room service and a picnic area. These are listed as available, but it is wise to check which are offered year-round and whether any require advance booking. The free WiFi and free car parking are useful for planning days out.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is about 9.9 km straight line from Villa Romero. A taxi from the airport takes roughly 15-20 minutes. Buses from the airport serve Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulària, but do not go directly to Sant Rafel; you would need a taxi or a hire car from the town. A hire car collected at the airport gives the most flexibility for reaching the property and exploring the island.

Ibiza Town port is about 6.1 km straight line from the villa. From the port, a taxi or hire car is the easiest option. Ferries from the port connect to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer; check the schedules. Buses run from Ibiza Town to Sant Antoni and pass near Sant Rafel, but services are more limited outside the main season.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beaches to Villa Romero are Talamanca (6 km straight line), a calm shallow bay across the marina from Ibiza Town, and Playa d'en Bossa (8 km straight line), the longest beach on the island with a line of bars and restaurants. The property is also within reach of the south coast coves such as Cala d'Hort, which faces Es Vedrà, and the Ses Salines Natural Park, with its salt pans and dunes. A car makes these trips straightforward.

Ibiza Town and Dalt Vila are 6.1 km straight line away. The walled old town has the cathedral at the top and the Renaissance walls, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Puig des Molins necropolis is 6.4 km straight line. For a viewpoint, Sa Talaia, the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m, is 10.1 km straight line. The island's food includes bullit de peix and arròs a banda, a fish stew served in two courses, and fresh fish and rice dishes.

A day from Villa Romero

A day from Villa Romero could start with breakfast on the balcony or in the garden. Drive to Talamanca for a morning swim, then head into Ibiza Town to walk the walls of Dalt Vila and visit the Puig des Molins necropolis. Lunch in the old town could be a plate of arròs a banda. In the afternoon, drive to Cala d'Hort to see Es Vedrà from the cove, or to the Ses Salines Natural Park for a walk among the salt pans.

Late afternoon, return to the villa for a rest by the outdoor pool. Evening could mean a drive back to Ibiza Town for dinner at a restaurant in the marina or the old town. Alternatively, stay local and eat at one of the bars in Sant Rafel. The free parking at the villa makes it easy to come and go without worrying about a space. The day ends with a quiet night in the garden or on the balcony.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check Villa Romero's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with the hottest weather and the busiest roads and beaches. 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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