Can Marcel

About Can Marcel

Can Marcel is a hotel on the west coast of Ibiza, near Cala Tarida. It suits travellers who want a self-catering base with a kitchen or kitchenette, an outdoor pool and free car parking. The hotel is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed; it provides a practical stay for those exploring the coves and countryside of Sant Josep de sa Talaia.

The hotel offers a range of listed facilities including a garden, terrace, solarium and a bar or lounge. Rooms come with air conditioning, a balcony or patio, and a safe. The property has family rooms, cots and high chairs, making it an option for those travelling with children. Late arrivals are covered by the 24-hour front desk.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Can Marcel is in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, near the village of Cala Tarida. The area is a mix of pine-covered hills and coves, quieter than the main resort strips. The hotel is 7.4 km straight line from Sant Antoni de Portmany, the nearest town, which has a bay, a promenade and ferry links to the mainland in season. In high summer, the west coast gets busy with day visitors; in the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the pace is slower.

A car is useful for reaching the hotel and exploring the area. The hotel has free car parking. Cala Comte is 3.4 km straight line away, and Cala d'Hort is 5.4 km. The nearest bus stops are on the main road, but services are limited in low season; check the island bus operator for current routes. Ibiza Town port is 17.4 km straight line, and Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 13.4 km.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel lists rooms with air conditioning, a balcony or patio, and a safe. Each room has a bath, a bidet, a hairdryer and toiletries. Some rooms include a sofa bed, which can be useful for families. A television, DVD and CD player are listed, along with free wifi and internet access. The 24-hour front desk means late check-in is possible; confirm the exact check-in time with the property.

For self-catering, rooms come with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, microwave, oven, dishwasher, toaster and coffee facilities. A washing machine, iron and board are also listed. Cots and high chairs are available on request. The hotel has family rooms and a smoking area. All listed facilities should be confirmed with Can Marcel before booking.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 13.4 km straight line from Can Marcel. A taxi takes about 15 to 20 minutes by road. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the stay; the hotel has free car parking. Buses from the airport run to Sant Antoni and other towns, but the hotel is not on a direct line; a taxi or car is more practical. In winter, fewer flights operate and some bus lines stop running; check the airport and the island bus operator.

From Ibiza Town port, the distance is 17.4 km straight line. Ferries from the port link to Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. Sant Antoni de Portmany, 7.4 km away, also has some mainland ferry routes in season. The hotel is best reached by car or taxi; seasonal buses serve the west coast but are less frequent outside the summer months.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Comte is 3.4 km straight line from Can Marcel. This cove has shallow clear water and views of offshore islets. Cala d'Hort is 5.4 km away, facing Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high that is a nature reserve. The Torre des Savinar watchtower is 7.2 km away, a short walk from the coast. Sa Talaia, the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m, is 5.5 km straight line and can be climbed for views over the island.

Sant Antoni de Portmany is 7.4 km away, with a bay, a promenade and a sunset strip on its north shore. Ibiza Town, 17.4 km away, has the Dalt Vila walled old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Local food includes bullit de peix and arròs a banda, fish stew served in two courses, and fresh fish and rice dishes. Many restaurants and beach bars close from November to April; check what is open during your stay.

A day from Can Marcel

Start the morning at Can Marcel with breakfast in the room or on the terrace. Drive 3.4 km to Cala Comte for a swim in the clear shallow water. The cove faces west and the offshore islets are visible. Later, take the car 5.4 km to Cala d'Hort for lunch with a view of Es Vedrà. The cove sits inside the Cala d'Hort, Cap Llentrisca and Sa Talaia natural park. In the afternoon, climb Sa Talaia, 5.5 km away, for a view over the south and west of the island.

In the late afternoon, drive 7.2 km to the Torre des Savinar watchtower. The walk from the parking area takes about 15 minutes and gives a wide view of the coast and Es Vedrà. Return to Can Marcel for an evening by the outdoor pool or on the solarium. For dinner, Sant Antoni de Portmany is 7.4 km away, with restaurants and a bay. The hotel has a bar and lounge. In summer, the sun sets late over the west coast.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Can Marcel whether it opens during those months. July and August are the peak, with more crowds and higher demand for cars and tables. 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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