Villa Can Giovanni

About Villa Can Giovanni

Villa Can Giovanni is a self-catering villa set in the countryside of Ibiza, outside the main resort areas. It suits travellers who want a private base with a kitchen, an outdoor pool and free parking, rather than a hotel with on-site restaurants and bars. The property is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed; it is a standalone rental with a long list of facilities that include air conditioning, a garden, a patio and a fireplace.

The villa is best for a group or family who plan to cook some meals, hire a car and explore the island independently. The address is Carrer De L'orenella 6 8, a location that puts the airport, Ibiza Town and Playa d'en Bossa all within a short drive. The stay is self-contained: you have a kitchen or kitchenette, a dishwasher, a microwave and an oven, plus a washing machine and a cot if needed.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Villa Can Giovanni sits in the countryside between Ibiza Town and the airport, about 3.4 km straight line from Dalt Vila and 4 km from Ibiza Airport (IBZ). The area is quiet, with no resort strip or beachfront; you are surrounded by fields and low-rise villas. Playa d'en Bossa, the longest beach on the south coast, is 2.7 km away in a straight line, and Talamanca bay is 5 km away. In high summer the roads to the coast get busy, but the villa itself stays calm.

In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the countryside is quieter and the temperatures are milder. You need a car for most errands: the nearest shops and restaurants are in the outskirts of Ibiza Town or along the road to Playa d'en Bossa. The villa has free car parking and a garage. A bike rental service is listed, but for groceries and beach trips a car is more practical.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Can Giovanni is a single villa, not a hotel with multiple room types. The facilities listed include air conditioning, a balcony or patio, a fireplace, a desk, a bath with a bidet and a hairdryer, and a safe. There are family rooms and non-smoking rooms. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator and coffee maker, plus high chairs and a cot for babies. Entertainment includes a DVD player, radio and pay-per-view TV.

For late arrivals the property offers express check-in and luggage storage. A concierge service is listed, and housekeeping and laundry service are available. Pets are allowed, but you should confirm the details with the property. The villa has a barbecue and a picnic area in the garden. The outdoor pool is the main feature for warm days; there is no indoor pool or spa listed.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 4 km straight line from Villa Can Giovanni. A taxi takes about 10 minutes; a hire car collected at the airport is the most convenient option because you will need it for the stay. Buses run from the airport to Ibiza Town and Playa d'en Bossa, but the villa is not on a main bus route, so a taxi or a hire car is recommended. In winter flights are fewer and some bus lines stop running; check the island bus operator for current schedules.

Ibiza Town port is 4.1 km straight line from the villa, so you can walk or take a short taxi from the ferry terminal if you arrive by sea. The port links to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. From the villa you can drive to Playa d'en Bossa in about 5 minutes and to Dalt Vila in about 8 minutes. The distances are straight-line; the road route is slightly longer.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Playa d'en Bossa, 2.7 km straight line away, a long stretch of sand with shallow water and the big clubs behind it. Talamanca, a calm shallow bay across the marina from Ibiza Town, is 5 km away. For a quieter swim, drive north to the pine-ringed coves of Portinatx or Cala Sant Vicent, or west to Cala Comte and Cala d'Hort, which faces the islet of Es Vedrà. The villa is not beachfront, so you drive to the coast.

Ibiza Town (Eivissa) is 3.4 km away, with the walled old town of Dalt Vila, the cathedral and the Renaissance walls, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 1999. The Phoenician-Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins is 3 km away, and the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta is 7 km away. For food, try bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island's fish stew served in two courses, at restaurants in Ibiza Town or along the coast.

A day from Villa Can Giovanni

Start the morning at Villa Can Giovanni with breakfast in the garden or on the patio. Drive 3.4 km to Dalt Vila and walk the Renaissance walls, then visit the cathedral at the top. From the walls you can see the whole bay and the island of Formentera on a clear day. After the walk, drive 3 km to the Puig des Molins necropolis, a Phoenician-Punic burial site that is part of the UNESCO listing.

For lunch, drive 2.7 km to Playa d'en Bossa and eat at one of the chiringuitos on the sand. Spend the afternoon swimming or resting on the beach. In the late afternoon drive back to the villa for a swim in the outdoor pool. For dinner, drive into Ibiza Town and eat at a restaurant in the marina or the old town. End the evening with a walk along the port before returning to the villa.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Villa Can Giovanni whether it is open in the months you plan to travel. July and August are the peak months, with higher temperatures, more crowds and higher prices. 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 on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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