Villa Es Socorrat

About Villa Es Socorrat

Villa Es Socorrat suits travellers who want a quiet base away from the main resort crowds. The villa is set in the rural area of Venda De Rubio, on the road towards Sant Miquel, surrounded by pine and almond groves. It works well for families or groups who prefer a private house with a garden and pool rather than a hotel block. The property is not rated for stars and has no guest score listed; it is a self-contained apartment or villa with its own facilities.

The accommodation is listed as an apartment or villa, so guests have the whole place to themselves. The interior includes a kitchen, living space with a fireplace, and several bedrooms. Outside there is a terrace, a patio, a garden and both an outdoor and an indoor pool. The property has free car parking and a garage, which is useful given its rural location. This is a stay for people who want to cook, relax by the pool and explore the north of the island at their own pace.

Location: Sant Joan de Labritja

Villa Es Socorrat is in the countryside of northern Ibiza, in the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja. The nearest village is Sant Miquel de Balansat, a small settlement with a church and a few shops, but the villa sits on its own plot away from any centre. The north of Ibiza is quieter than the south and west, with pine-covered hills and coves. Portinatx, a bay with several beaches and a small resort, is 10.4 km straight line from the villa. Sant Antoni de Portmany is 13.3 km away, and Santa Eulària des Riu is 14 km away.

In high summer the north is less frantic than Playa d'en Bossa or Sant Antoni, but the roads can still be busy. A car is essential: the villa is not within walking distance of shops, restaurants or beaches. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the area is very quiet, with fewer cars and more space on the coves. Many beach bars and seasonal restaurants close from November to April, so check what is open if travelling outside the main season.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with a range of facilities that suit self-catering stays. The kitchen has an oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, refrigerator and coffee maker, so guests can prepare meals. There is a washing machine, iron and board, and a hairdryer. Living areas include a fireplace, a desk, a sofa bed and a TV with pay-per-view channels. Air conditioning and a fan are listed, and free WiFi is available. The property also has a cot and high chair for families with babies.

Bedrooms are not described in detail, but the property is listed with family rooms and a sofa bed, suggesting space for several guests. There is a bath, a bidet and toiletries in the bathrooms. A safe and smoke detectors are provided. The villa is listed as wheelchair accessible, but confirm the specific layout with the property before booking. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure with the owner, as the villa has no front desk.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 21.8 km straight line from Villa Es Socorrat. A taxi takes about 30 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. A hire car is the most practical option for the stay, as the villa is in the countryside. Buses from the airport run to Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulària, but do not go directly to the villa. From the airport, take a bus to Sant Antoni or Santa Eulària and then a taxi, or collect a hire car at the airport terminal. Ibiza Town port is 17.5 km away, so arriving by ferry also requires a taxi or car.

From Portinatx (10.4 km) and Sant Antoni (13.3 km) the villa is a short drive. In summer there are seasonal buses along the main roads of the north, but they do not stop at the villa. Check the island bus operator for current lines and timetables. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some bus routes stop running, so a hire car becomes even more important.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest listed beach area is Portinatx, 10.4 km straight line from the villa. Portinatx has three small sandy coves with shallow water, good for families. Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, on the west coast near Sant Antoni, are 12.4 km away; these are popular coves with clear water and pine trees, but they get crowded in August. The north coast has many smaller calas accessible by car or on foot, such as Cala Xarraca and Cala d'en Serra. Kayaking along the north coast calas is listed at 12.1 km away.

Las Dalias market at Sant Carles de Peralta is 13.7 km away. The market runs on Saturdays in season, with stalls selling crafts, clothes and food; check the current days before travelling. The island's food includes bullit de peix (fish stew served in two courses) and arròs a banda, a rice dish with fish. Many restaurants in the north serve fresh fish and local produce, but none are named here. The nearest villages for shopping and eating are Sant Miquel and Sant Carles, both a short drive.

A day from Villa Es Socorrat

Start the morning with breakfast on the terrace or patio at Villa Es Socorrat. Drive to Portinatx, 10.4 km away, for a swim at one of its sandy coves before the heat builds. The water is calm in the morning, and the bay is quieter than the south coast beaches. Bring snorkelling gear to see the posidonia meadows near the shore. After a few hours, drive back to the villa for lunch by the pool or in the garden, using the kitchen to prepare a meal.

In the afternoon, drive to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 12.4 km away, for a late swim. These coves face west, so the afternoon sun is good, and the water is clear. Alternatively, go kayaking along the north coast calas, 12.1 km away. In the evening, drive to Sant Antoni de Portmany, 13.3 km away, to walk along the seafront and find a restaurant for dinner. Return to the villa for a night swim in the indoor or outdoor pool.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the villa's opening dates before booking. July and August are the busiest months, with higher prices and more traffic on the roads. 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 on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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