Sa Carroca Villa

About Sa Carroca Villa

Sa Carroca Villa is an unrated apartment or villa in the countryside of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, on the south side of Ibiza. The setting is rural, away from the main resort strip, yet the airport and the coast are close. It suits travellers who want space, a garden and a pool without staying in a large hotel complex.

The villa is a self-catering base. The long list of facilities includes an outdoor pool, a salt water pool, a garden, a games room, a playground and a jacuzzi. There is free car parking and a garage. The property is not beachfront; the nearest beach area, Playa d'en Bossa, is 2.5 km away in a straight line.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

The villa stands on Carrer del Becut in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, one of the five municipalities of Ibiza. The area is countryside, with low-rise houses and open land, not a resort centre. Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 3.8 km away in a straight line, and Ibiza Town port is 4.1 km. Playa d'en Bossa, the island's longest beach, is 2.5 km away. The location suits those who want quiet nights but easy access to the south coast.

A car is the practical way to get around. The villa has free parking and a garage, and car rental is listed among the facilities. In high summer, Playa d'en Bossa and the roads to it are busy. In the shoulder months of May and October, the countryside is quieter, and many seasonal businesses start to close from November. The main town of Eivissa stays open all year.

Rooms and facilities

As a villa, the accommodation is spread over rooms with a kitchen or kitchenette, a dishwasher, an oven, a microwave and a refrigerator. The listed facilities include air conditioning, a balcony or patio, a fireplace, a desk, a bath and a hairdryer. There are family rooms, cots and high chairs. Free WiFi and internet access are listed, along with a safe, a DVD player, a radio and pay-per-view channels.

Guests can expect a self-catering stay with housekeeping and laundry services listed. Express check-in is available. For children, there is a playground, a games room and babysitting. For adults, there are aerobics, archery, bowling, canoeing, diving, fishing, golf, horse riding and massage on the list. Confirm with the property which facilities are available in the season you plan to visit, as some activities may be off-site or seasonal.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 3.8 km away in a straight line. A taxi from the terminal takes a short time, or you can collect a hire car at the airport and drive. Buses link the airport with Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, but the villa is in the countryside, so a car or taxi is more direct. The villa lists car rental and a shuttle service, so arrange transport in advance.

From Ibiza Town port, the distance is 4.1 km in a straight line. Ferries arrive from Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. If you come from Formentera, take a fast ferry to the port and then a taxi or hire car. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so check schedules with the operators. The villa is close to the airport, which makes transfers short.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Playa d'en Bossa is 2.5 km away in a straight line. It is the longest beach on Ibiza, with shallow water and a lively atmosphere. Talamanca, a calmer bay, is 5.1 km away. Dalt Vila, the walled old town of Eivissa, is 3.4 km away, and the Puig des Molins necropolis is 2.9 km. The Sa Caleta Phoenician settlement is 6.9 km away, part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing.

For food, try bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island's fish stew served in two courses. Fresh fish and rice dishes are common in the south. The villa has a kitchen, so you can cook, but nearby villages and the town of Sant Josep have restaurants. Markets, such as the hippy markets at Es Canar and Sant Carles, are further afield and seasonal.

A day from Sa Carroca Villa

Start the day with breakfast on the patio or balcony, then drive the 2.5 km to Playa d'en Bossa for a morning swim. The beach is long, so you can walk or settle early. In the afternoon, head to Dalt Vila, 3.4 km away, and walk the Renaissance walls. The cathedral is at the top. Stop at the Puig des Molins necropolis, 2.9 km away, on the way back.

In the evening, return to the villa for dinner cooked in the kitchen, or drive to Ibiza Town port, 4.1 km away, for a meal by the water. The villa's garden and pool are good for a late swim. If you want a quieter day, visit Sa Caleta, 6.9 km away, to see the Phoenician settlement, then find a cove nearby. A car is essential for moving between these points.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check with Sa Carroca Villa about its opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with the busiest beaches and roads. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate changes by season and length of stay, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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