Can Juanito

About Can Juanito

Can Juanito suits travellers who want a base near Ibiza Town and the airport but outside the resort crowds. The hotel is in the countryside of Can Funtasa I, a quiet area with no nightlife strip or beachfront. It works for couples, families and small groups who prefer to drive or take taxis rather than walk to the coast.

This is an unrated hotel with a long list of facilities including a kitchen or kitchenette, an outdoor pool, free parking and free WiFi. The guest score is not given, so you should judge from the facilities and the location whether it fits your needs. The hotel is not on the beach: Playa d'en Bossa is 2.7 km away in a straight line.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Can Juanito is on Carrer De Setmesó 14 in the Can Funtasa I area, a rural zone between Ibiza Town and the airport. The straight-line distances are 3.2 km to Dalt Vila and Ibiza Town, 3.8 km to the port and 4.2 km to the airport. Playa d'en Bossa, the longest beach on the island, is 2.7 km away. Talamanca bay is 4.8 km away.

In high summer the area is quieter than the coastal strips but still close to the action. You will need a car or taxi to reach the beaches, restaurants and clubs; the hotel has free parking. In the shoulder months (May, June, September and October) the countryside is greener and the roads less busy. From November to April much of the tourism business closes, but Ibiza Town stays open.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel is listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, a toaster, a dishwasher and a washing machine. This suggests self-catering accommodation, useful for families or longer stays. Other facilities include air conditioning, a balcony or terrace, a bath, a bidet, a hairdryer, an iron and board, a TV and a safe.

For families, a cot and high chairs are listed, plus babysitting service and family rooms. There is a sofa bed, so the sleeping capacity may be flexible. Late arrivals are covered by express check-in. The property also has a fireplace, a garden and an outdoor pool. Confirm the exact room type and the number of bathrooms with the hotel before booking.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 4.2 km away in a straight line. A taxi takes about 10 minutes; a hire car gives you freedom to explore the island. Buses from the airport serve Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, but the hotel is in the countryside and the nearest bus stop may be a walk away. Check the island bus operator for current routes.

Ibiza Town port is 3.8 km away, so arriving by ferry from Formentera, Mallorca or the mainland is straightforward by taxi. Playa d'en Bossa is 2.7 km away and Talamanca 4.8 km away. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer; check the schedules. The hotel has free car parking, so a hire car is the most practical option.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach by straight-line distance is Playa d'en Bossa (2.7 km), a long sandy beach with shallow water and a lively strip behind it. Talamanca (4.8 km) is a calmer bay across the marina from Ibiza Town. Dalt Vila (3.2 km) is the walled old town of Eivissa, a UNESCO World Heritage site with the cathedral at the top. The Puig des Molins necropolis (2.8 km) is a Phoenician-Punic burial site, also part of the UNESCO listing.

Sa Caleta Phoenician settlement (7.3 km) is another UNESCO site, with the remains of the first Phoenician colony on Ibiza. For food, look for bullit de peix (fish stew served in two courses) and arròs a banda, or fresh fish and rice dishes. The hotel has a kitchen, so you can also cook your own meals. Many restaurants close from November to April; check what is open.

A day from Can Juanito

Start the morning with breakfast at the hotel (breakfast is listed as a facility). Drive or take a taxi the 3.2 km to Dalt Vila and walk the Renaissance walls, then visit the cathedral at the top. The Puig des Molins necropolis is 2.8 km away and can be seen on the same trip. For lunch, buy fresh produce and cook at the hotel, or find a restaurant in Ibiza Town.

In the afternoon, drive 2.7 km to Playa d'en Bossa for a swim. The water is shallow and the beach is long. Return to the hotel for a swim in the outdoor pool. In the evening, drive back to Ibiza Town for a walk around the marina or the port. The hotel has free parking, so you can come and go without worrying about a space.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Can Juanito whether it is open during your dates. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and hotter weather. 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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