Apartamentos Alba

About Apartamentos Alba

Apartamentos Alba suit travellers who want a base near Sant Antoni de Portmany without staying in the busiest part of the west-coast town. The apartments offer self-catering, a pool and a garden, making them a practical choice for families and groups who prefer to cook and relax on site. The address is on La Rioja 13, a residential street set back from the bay.

These are unrated apartments, not a hotel with stars or a guest score. The listed facilities include a kitchen or kitchenette, air conditioning, free WiFi, an outdoor pool and free car parking. The property is not on the beachfront: Sant Antoni de Portmany is 1.9 km straight-line away, and the nearest coves are a short drive.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Sant Antoni de Portmany sits on a bay that faces due west. The north shore of the bay is known as the sunset strip, lined with places to watch the sun drop into the sea. Apartamentos Alba are about 1.9 km straight-line from the town centre, far enough to be quiet but close enough to walk or drive in for dinner or supplies. The area has a range of shops, a market and a bus stop for routes along the coast.

In July and August the town and the strip are busy with evening crowds. In May, June, September and October the pace is slower, and many visitors hire a car to explore the coves and the rest of the island. The apartments have free car parking, which makes a hire car more convenient. Cala Comte (5.3 km) and Cala Salada (3.7 km) are short drives away.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments are listed with a balcony or terrace, a kitchen or kitchenette, air conditioning, a fan, a safe, a TV, a hairdryer and free WiFi. Some units have a sofa bed, which can suit families with children. A cot is listed as available; confirm this when booking. The property also has a lounge, a garden and a solarium. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure directly with the apartments.

For self-catering, each apartment has a refrigerator, microwave, toaster, oven and coffee-making facilities. A laundry service and room service are listed; check the availability and any extra charges. The apartments are non-smoking inside, with a smoking area outside. The outdoor pool has a pool bar, and there is a bar or snack café on site.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 13.5 km straight-line from Apartamentos Alba. A taxi takes about 20 minutes depending on traffic. Buses run from the airport to Sant Antoni de Portmany; from the bus stop in town it is about 1.9 km to the apartments, walkable or a short taxi ride. A hire car collected at the airport gives the most flexibility for the west-coast coves and the rest of Ibiza.

Ibiza Town port is 15.1 km straight-line away. Ferries from the port connect to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Sant Antoni also has some mainland ferry routes in season. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so check the current schedules. The apartments have free car parking, which is useful if you arrive by hire car.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beaches are Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, 3.7 km straight-line away, a pair of coves with clear water and pine-topped cliffs. Cala Comte, 5.3 km away, has shallow clear water and views of small islets offshore; it is a popular spot for sunset. Cala d'Hort, 10.7 km away, faces Es Vedrà, a limestone islet about 380 m high that is a nature reserve with no landing allowed.

Climb Sa Talaia, 6.3 km away, for the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m. The view takes in the whole south-west coast and Es Vedrà. Sant Antoni de Portmany itself has a promenade along the bay, shops and a market. Local 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 Apartamentos Alba

Start the morning with breakfast on the terrace or balcony of the apartment. Drive 3.7 km to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta for a swim before the crowds arrive. Bring a picnic or stop for a coffee at the snack bar near the cove. Midday, head to Cala Comte, 5.3 km away, for shallow clear water and a view of the islets offshore.

Late afternoon, drive 6.3 km to Sa Talaia and walk up to the summit for the view across the island. As the sun drops, return towards Sant Antoni de Portmany, 1.9 km from the apartments, and find a spot along the west-facing bay to watch the sunset. Evening is for cooking in the apartment or eating out in town. The apartments have free parking, so the car stays safe overnight.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the opening dates of Apartamentos Alba before booking for those months. July and August are the peak, with higher demand and more crowds at the coves. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of accommodation, is reduced for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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