Villa Coqueta

About Villa Coqueta

Villa Coqueta suits travellers who want a quiet base in the Ibiza countryside, away from the resort crowds. The villa is not rated and has no guest score, so you book on the strength of its facilities: a private outdoor pool, a garden and a full kitchen. It works best for a couple or a small family who plan to explore the island by car.

This is a self-catering villa with no on-site restaurant or bar. The listed facilities include air conditioning, free wifi, a dishwasher, a washing machine and an oven. Guests cook their own meals and drive to the nearest beaches, villages and sights. The stay is independent and private, with the pool and garden as the main outdoor space.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Villa Coqueta is in the countryside of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, the south-western municipality of Ibiza. The address is Pm 803 S N, a rural road between the airport and the coast. The nearest beach, Playa d'en Bossa, is 6.9 km straight line; Ibiza Town and the Dalt Vila walled town are 8.4 km away. The area is quiet, with pine woods and agricultural land, and no shops or restaurants within walking distance.

In high summer the countryside feels calm compared with the coast, but the roads to the beaches and towns get busy. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the pace is slower and the villa is even more peaceful. A car is essential: the nearest village or shop is not given, and the distances to the airport, the port and the beaches are all several kilometres. The villa's garden and pool make it a self-contained retreat.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with air conditioning, free wifi, a TV, a radio and a safe. The kitchen has a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, a toaster, a coffee maker and a dishwasher; there is also a washing machine and an iron and board. The bathroom has a bath and a hairdryer. The property is non-smoking. These facilities suit a couple or a small family who want to cook and relax in private.

There is no information about the number of bedrooms or the layout. Confirm the sleeping capacity and the bed configuration with the property before booking. The outdoor pool is listed but not described; check whether it is shared or private and whether it is heated or open year-round. Late arrivals should ask about check-in procedures, as there is no reception desk on site.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 4.4 km straight line from Villa Coqueta, a drive of about 10 minutes by taxi or hire car. Buses run from the airport to Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, but the nearest bus stop to the villa is not given. A hire car collected at the airport gives the most flexibility for reaching the villa and exploring the island.

Ibiza Town port is 9.1 km straight line, about 15-20 minutes by car. Ferries from the port connect to Formentera, Mallorca and the mainland; the villa is a short drive from the port for day trips. Flights and ferries are fewer in winter, and the villa may close outside the main season. Check the property's opening dates and the bus schedules for the current year.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach by straight line is Playa d'en Bossa, 6.9 km away, the longest beach on Ibiza with shallow water and a line of beach bars and clubs. Ses Salines Natural Park is 8.2 km away, with salt pans, dunes and a long sandy beach. The Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is 3.8 km straight line; the Puig des Molins necropolis is 8 km away. Climb Sa Talaia, the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m, 3.7 km from the villa.

Ibiza Town and its Dalt Vila walled quarter are 8.4 km away. The town has restaurants, shops and the port. For food, try bullit de peix, the island's fish stew served in two courses, or arròs a banda, a rice dish with fish stock. Many restaurants close from November to April; in the main season booking is wise. The villa's kitchen means you can also shop at local markets and cook at home.

A day from Villa Coqueta

Start the morning with a swim in the villa's outdoor pool. Drive 3.7 km to Sa Talaia and climb the path to the summit for a view across the island. Then head 3.8 km to the Sa Caleta Phoenician settlement, a UNESCO site with the remains of the earliest known buildings on Ibiza. Return to the villa for lunch in the garden.

In the afternoon drive 8.2 km to Ses Salines Natural Park. Walk the dunes or swim at the beach. Later, drive 8.4 km into Ibiza Town and explore Dalt Vila: walk the Renaissance walls and see the cathedral at the top. Have an early dinner in the old town, then drive back to the villa. The whole day uses the car; the distances are short and the roads are well signed.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the villa's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and hotter weather. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of villa, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears site.

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