Can Simon

About Can Simon

Can Simon suits travellers who would rather sleep inland and drive out to the coast each day. The hotel sits in the Ibizan countryside, outside the main resort areas, with Cala d'Hort 4.5 km away and Sant Antoni de Portmany 9.4 km away. Couples and families with a car get a quiet base for the west coast beaches, the Sa Talaia climb and the south-west sights, without committing to a resort for the whole holiday.

The property is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 4.5/5 from 61 reviews, at an address of Can Toni Simon. It reads as a small rural stay: an outdoor pool and a terrace for the hottest hours, free car parking for the vehicle you will want, and air conditioning listed among the facilities. Expect practical comfort rather than a resort programme, with the coast a short drive away.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Can Simon is inland, outside the main resort areas, in the part of Ibiza that sits behind the south-west coast. Cala d'Hort is 4.5 km away and Sant Antoni de Portmany 9.4 km, so the sunset side of the island is close without being on the doorstep. Beaches here are reached by lanes and minor roads, and the shops and services of the west coast are a short drive rather than a walk.

A car makes the stay work. Cala Comte is 8.2 km from Can Simon, Ibiza Town port 14.5 km, and the start of the Sa Talaia climb 3 km. Little is on foot beyond the lanes around the property; bus lines increase in summer, so check the island bus operator, and otherwise plan on driving or booking taxis. High summer brings the heaviest traffic on the coast roads, while May, June, September and October are calmer for driving and walking.

Rooms and facilities

Facilities listed for Can Simon cover the basics of a rural base: air conditioning, free Wifi and internet access, a safe, non smoking rooms, a terrace and an outdoor pool. Cleaning and a laundry service appear on the list too, which helps on longer stays. Couples get what they need for a week of beaches and walking; families should confirm pool hours and seasonal use with the hotel.

Late arrivals should check reception hours with Can Simon before travelling, because check-in and check-out times are set by the property itself. Ask about room layout, whether a cot or an extra bed can be arranged, and how parking works when you pull in. The guest score of 4.5/5 from 61 reviews helps set expectations, but the practical details are worth confirming by email in advance.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 9.1 km from Can Simon in a straight line, the nearest arrival point on the island. A hire car collected at the airport is the simplest option, since the final stretch runs on rural roads, and a taxi covers the same distance quickly. If you arrive late, confirm the handover arrangements with the hotel in advance. Bus lines to this side of the island increase in summer; check the island bus operator.

From Ibiza Town port, 14.5 km away, the road runs west across the island to Can Simon. Sant Antoni de Portmany, 9.4 km off, is a useful stop for supplies and, in season, for mainland ferry routes. Flights and ferries are fewer between November and April, so check timetables with the operators when travelling out of summer; summer brings more sailings and more buses.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala d'Hort, 4.5 km from Can Simon, is the nearest cove, facing Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high where nobody lands. Cala Comte, 8.2 km off, has shallow water and islets offshore. The Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta is 6.1 km away, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 1999, and the Torre des Savinar walk is 6.3 km from the hotel.

Inland, the climb to Sa Talaia begins 3 km from Can Simon; the summit, about 475 m, is the highest point on Ibiza. Food on this side of the island means fish and rice: bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the fish stew served in two courses. Ses Salines Natural Park, with salt pans still worked, lies to the south and east, and the Dalt Vila walls in Eivissa make a half-day trip.

A day from Can Simon

Start early and drive the 3 km from Can Simon to the Sa Talaia trailhead, walking up before the heat builds. Come back for a late breakfast and a swim in the outdoor pool, then take the 4.5 km road to Cala d'Hort for the afternoon, with Es Vedrà on the horizon. Cala Comte, 8.2 km from the hotel, faces west for the evening.

A second day can head south: the Sa Caleta Phoenician settlement is 6.1 km from Can Simon and the Torre des Savinar walk 6.3 km. Alternatively, drive the 14.5 km to Ibiza Town port, spend the evening around Dalt Vila, and return inland afterwards. Keep the car for the night and book any taxi in advance, since the return run is short but not a stroll.

Practical tips

A local tax applies: the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, charged per person per night by the accommodation. The rate for Can Simon depends on the accommodation type and the season, is lower in low season and on longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt; check current rates with the Govern de les Illes Balears. Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm Can Simon's opening dates before planning a winter stay, and expect the busiest weeks in July and August.

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