Villa Es Cuco

About Villa Es Cuco

Villa Es Cuco is a self-catering villa on the Carretera De Cala Conta, near the village of Cala de Bou on Ibiza's west coast. It suits travellers who want a private, independent stay with a kitchen, an outdoor pool and free car parking. The property is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed, so you book on the basis of the facilities it offers rather than a category.

This kind of accommodation works well for families or small groups who prefer to cook their own meals and set their own schedule. The villa has a terrace, a balcony and a washing machine, which makes longer stays more practical. It is not on the beachfront, but the west coast coves and the Sant Antoni area are a short drive away.

Location: Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Villa Es Cuco is set back from the coast on the Carretera De Cala Conta, in the area around Cala de Bou. Cala de Bou is a small resort on the south side of Sant Antoni bay, with a few shops, bars and a pebble beach. The villa is not in a busy town centre, so you get more quiet than in Sant Antoni itself. Sant Antoni de Portmany is 4.1 km straight line away, and Cala Comte is also 4.1 km straight line.

In high summer the roads to the west coast coves get busy, so a car is useful for exploring. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the area is quieter and parking easier. The villa has free car parking on site, which helps if you hire a car. The nearest village for basic supplies is Cala de Bou, but for a wider choice of supermarkets and restaurants you drive into Sant Antoni.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Es Cuco is listed with air conditioning, a fan and a safe. The kitchen has an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, a toaster, a refrigerator and a coffee maker, so you can prepare meals without relying on restaurants. A washing machine, an iron and board and a hairdryer are provided. There is a DVD player, an iPod dock and a TV, and free WiFi is included. A cot and high chairs are listed, which suggests the villa can accommodate families with young children.

The property has a terrace and a balcony, and the outdoor pool is a key feature for warm weather. A sofa bed is mentioned, so the sleeping configuration may be flexible. Pets are allowed, but you should confirm this with the property when booking. There is no mention of a check-in time or a reception desk, so you need to arrange arrival details directly with Villa Es Cuco.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 12.7 km straight line from Villa Es Cuco. A taxi from the airport to the villa takes about 15-20 minutes by road. Buses from the airport run to Sant Antoni de Portmany and to the south beaches, but the villa is not on a main bus route, so a hire car or taxi is more practical. The villa has free parking, which makes a hire car convenient for the whole stay.

Ibiza Town port is 15.4 km straight line from the villa. From the port, a taxi or a hire car is the most direct way to Villa Es Cuco. Sant Antoni de Portmany is 4.1 km straight line away, so if you arrive by ferry at Sant Antoni (some mainland routes in season), you are closer. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and seasonal buses may not run, so check transport options with the operators.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Comte is 4.1 km straight line from Villa Es Cuco. This west-facing cove has shallow clear water and views of offshore islets. It is a popular sunset spot, so expect more people in late afternoon in summer. Cala d'Hort is 8.3 km straight line away, a cove that faces Es Vedrà, the limestone islet about 380 m high. The area around Cala d'Hort is inside the Cala d'Hort, Cap Llentrisca and Sa Talaia natural park.

Sa Talaia, the highest point on Ibiza at about 475 m, is 4.9 km straight line from the villa. A walk or drive up gives a view over the south and west of the island. Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are 6 km straight line away, on the north side of Sant Antoni bay. These coves have pine-backed sand and clear water. All these spots are easiest to reach by car from Villa Es Cuco.

A day from Villa Es Cuco

From Villa Es Cuco, start the morning with a drive to Cala Comte, 4.1 km straight line away. The water is clear and shallow, good for a swim before the midday heat. Bring your own food and drink because the villa has a kitchen and a terrace for a packed lunch. In the late morning, head to Sa Talaia, 4.9 km straight line, for the view over the coast.

After lunch, drive to Cala d'Hort, 8.3 km straight line, to see Es Vedrà from the shore. The afternoon light on the islet is strong, so late afternoon is better for photographs. End the day at Cala Comte again for the sunset, or drive 6 km straight line to Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta for a quieter evening swim. Return to Villa Es Cuco to cook dinner on the terrace.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check with Villa Es Cuco whether it is open in the months you plan to travel. July and August are the peak months, with the busiest roads and beaches. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the property type and 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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