Can Pep Gibert

About Can Pep Gibert

Can Pep Gibert suits travellers who want a quiet base in the Ibizan countryside, close to the airport and the south-coast beaches. The hotel is not in a resort strip, so you get space, a garden and a pool without the noise of the main towns. It works for couples and families who prefer to cook their own meals and come and go by car.

This is an unrated hotel with no guest score given. The accommodation is listed with self-catering facilities: a kitchen or kitchenette, a microwave, a toaster, a dishwasher, a refrigerator, an oven and a washing machine. Outside there is a terrace, a patio, a picnic area and an outdoor pool. Free WiFi and free car parking are included.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Can Pep Gibert is in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, in the countryside of south-west Ibiza. The nearest listed point is the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta, 1.3 km straight line away. The airport is 3.9 km straight line, and Ibiza Town port is 10.3 km straight line. The area is rural, with low dry-stone walls, pine trees and cultivated fields. There are no large resorts immediately around the property.

A car is needed to reach the beaches, shops and restaurants. Playa d'en Bossa is 7.4 km straight line, Ses Salines is 6.8 km straight line, and Cala d'Hort is 9.2 km straight line. In high summer the roads to the coast get busy, but the hotel itself stays quiet. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the countryside is green and the pace slower. Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the hotel's opening dates.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel is listed with facilities for self-catering stays: a kitchen or kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, dishwasher, refrigerator and oven. Each unit has air conditioning, a TV, a safe, a hairdryer and free WiFi. There is a washing machine and a clothes iron (listed as laundry service). The rooms are non-smoking. A cot is available on request.

For families, the listed facilities include family rooms and a cot. The outdoor pool, garden, terrace and picnic area give children space to play. Late arrivals should confirm check-in times with the property, as the hotel is a country house without a 24-hour reception. The safe and luggage storage are useful for guests who arrive before check-in or leave after check-out.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 3.9 km straight line from Can Pep Gibert, which is about a 10-minute drive. A taxi from the airport is the quickest option. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the whole stay. Buses run from the airport to Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, but they do not serve the hotel directly; a car is recommended.

From Ibiza Town port (10.3 km straight line), a taxi takes about 15-20 minutes. Guests arriving by ferry from Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia or Dénia can take a taxi from the port. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer; check the operators for current schedules. The hotel's free car parking makes it easy for those who hire a car.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Sa Caleta Phoenician settlement is 1.3 km straight line from the hotel. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a small cove with the remains of the first Phoenician settlement on Ibiza, from the 8th century BC. Climb Sa Talaia, the highest point on the island at about 475 m, is 5 km straight line. Walk the Ses Salines dunes is 7.4 km straight line; the salt pans and dunes are part of the Ses Salines Natural Park, a Ramsar wetland.

Playa d'en Bossa (7.4 km straight line) is the longest beach on Ibiza, with shallow water and a long sandy shore. Cala d'Hort (9.2 km straight line) faces Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high. Ses Salines beach (6.8 km straight line) has white sand and clear water, backed by dunes and juniper. Island food includes bullit de peix (fish stew) and arròs a banda; fresh fish and rice are common in the area.

A day from Can Pep Gibert

Start the morning with breakfast on the hotel's terrace or patio. Drive 5 km to Sa Talaia and climb to the summit for views across the island and out to Es Vedrà. The walk takes about an hour return. From there, continue 9.2 km to Cala d'Hort for a swim facing the islet. Pack a picnic from the hotel's kitchen; there is a picnic area at the hotel for lunch later.

In the afternoon, drive 1.3 km to Sa Caleta to see the Phoenician ruins and the small cove. Then head to Ses Salines (6.8 km) for a walk through the dunes and salt pans. Return to the hotel for a swim in the outdoor pool. In the evening, cook dinner in the kitchen or kitchenette and eat on the patio. The countryside is dark and quiet at night, good for stargazing.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the hotel's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with high temperatures and busy 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 rates on the Govern de les Illes Balears site.

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