Can Mares

About Can Mares

Can Mares suits travellers who want a quiet base with a kitchen, a pool and a garden, away from the main resort strips. The property is in a residential urbanisation between Sant Antoni de Portmany and the south-west coves, which means it is self-contained: guests drive to the beach, to dinner or to the shops. It is not a beachfront hotel, so the appeal is the space and privacy of a house-style stay rather than a walk-out location.

The hotel is unrated and has no guest score listed. It is a self-catering property with a full kitchen, a washing machine and a dishwasher, aimed at couples or families who prefer to cook and eat at home. The listed facilities include air conditioning, free WiFi, a swimming pool, a terrace and a patio. There is free car parking on site.

Location: Cala Comte

Can Mares is in the Urbanizacion Coral Mar, a residential area on the west coast of Ibiza. Cala Comte, a shallow sandy cove with clear water and offshore islets, is 2.3 km straight line away. Sant Antoni de Portmany, the nearest town with supermarkets, restaurants and a bus station, is 7.1 km straight line. The setting is quiet: no nightlife noise, no beachfront crowds, just low-rise villas and pine-covered hills. A car is essential for getting around.

In July and August the roads to Cala Comte are busy, and parking near the cove can be tight. In May, June, September and October the area is much calmer, with fewer cars and more space at the beach. From November to April many beach bars and seasonal restaurants close, but the hotel is self-catering, so guests can still cook. Sant Antoni stays open all year for supplies.

Rooms and facilities

The property is listed with a kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker), a washing machine, air conditioning, free WiFi, a TV, a safe, a hairdryer and toiletries. There is a cot and high chairs for families with babies. The accommodation has a terrace, a patio and a garden with a swimming pool. Guests should confirm the exact bedroom layout and the number of bathrooms with the property when booking.

For late arrivals, the listed facilities include a fan and air conditioning, but check with the hotel about check-in times and whether a late-arrival procedure is in place. The kitchen is fully equipped, so guests can shop on the way from the airport and eat in. The free parking on site means no searching for a space after dark.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 14.3 km straight line from Can Mares. A taxi takes about 20-25 minutes. Buses run from the airport to Sant Antoni and to the south beaches in summer, but the hotel is in a residential area not served directly by public transport. A hire car collected at the airport is the most practical option. The drive follows the main road west past Sant Jordi and then turns towards Cala Comte.

From the ferry port in Ibiza Town (18 km straight line) the drive is about 25 minutes. Sant Antoni de Portmany is 7.1 km straight line, about 10 minutes by car. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some car-hire desks at the airport may have reduced hours. Check the hotel's opening dates before booking for the low season.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Comte, 2.3 km straight line, is the nearest beach: shallow, clear water over sand and rock, with small islets offshore. Cala d'Hort, 6.2 km straight line, faces the limestone islet of Es Vedrà (about 380 m high, a nature reserve with no landing). The Torre des Savinar walk, 8 km straight line, is a coastal path to a 18th-century watchtower with views over the west coast. Climbing Sa Talaia, the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m, is 6.3 km straight line.

Sant Antoni de Portmany, 7.1 km straight line, has a long promenade, a marina and a range of restaurants and supermarkets. Ibiza's local food includes bullit de peix (fish stew served in two courses) and arròs a banda (rice with fish). Many coves in the south-west, such as Cala Comte and Cala d'Hort, have seasonal beach bars. For groceries, the nearest shops are in Sant Antoni or along the road to Cala Comte.

A day from Can Mares

Start the morning with breakfast on the terrace at Can Mares. Drive 2.3 km to Cala Comte for a swim in the shallow, clear water. The cove faces west, so the morning sun is behind the islets and the water is calm. Bring a picnic or buy supplies in Sant Antoni on the way back. After lunch at the hotel, cool off in the pool or rest on the patio.

In the late afternoon, drive 6.3 km to the Sa Talaia trailhead and climb the highest point on Ibiza (about 475 m) for a view over the whole island. Then continue 8 km to the Torre des Savinar walk, a short coastal path to a watchtower overlooking the sea. Return to Can Mares for an evening meal cooked in the kitchen, or drive 7.1 km into Sant Antoni for dinner.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Can Mares whether it is open during your travel dates. July and August are the peak months with the busiest roads and the highest demand for hire cars and taxis. 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 property, is reduced 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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