Bab el Oued Villa Ibiza

About Bab el Oued Villa Ibiza

Bab el Oued Villa Ibiza suits travellers who want a self-catering base close to Ibiza Town but away from the busiest strips. The villa is in Talamanca, a calm shallow bay across the marina from the city. It works for families, small groups or couples who prefer a kitchen, a garden and a pool over a hotel room.

This is an unrated apartment or villa with a long list of facilities: air conditioning, free wifi, a washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster and coffee maker. There is an outdoor pool, a solarium, a terrace and a patio. The property also lists a fireplace, a cot and high chairs, so it can adapt to different guests.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Talamanca is a residential area on the east side of the marina, facing Ibiza Town. The beach here is a shallow, sheltered bay with calm water, popular for swimming and paddleboarding. The villa is 1.2 km straight line from Talamanca beach and 1.5 km from the port, so the town centre and the ferry terminal are a short drive or a longer walk. Dalt Vila, the walled old town, is 1.8 km away.

In high summer the area is quieter than Playa d'en Bossa or Sant Antoni, but still busy with visitors. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October the pace drops and parking is easier. A car is useful for exploring the rest of the island, and free parking is listed at the villa. Buses run from the port to other parts of the island, but many coves are easiest by car.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster and coffee maker, so guests can cook their own meals. There is a washing machine, an iron and board, and housekeeping is included. The living area has a sofa bed, a TV, an iPod dock, a fireplace and free wifi. Air conditioning and a fan are listed, which helps in the hotter months.

For families, a cot and high chairs are listed. The property also has a bath, hairdryer and toiletries. A safe is provided for valuables. The balcony, terrace, patio and garden give outdoor space. Guests arriving late should confirm check-in arrangements directly with the property, as no times are given in the listing.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is about 8 km straight line from the villa. A taxi from the airport takes roughly 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Buses from the airport run to Ibiza Town, and from there it is a short taxi ride or a walk across the marina to Talamanca. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the whole stay, and the villa lists free parking.

From Ibiza Town port, the villa is 1.5 km straight line. Ferry passengers arriving from Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia or Dénia can walk or take a short taxi. Talamanca beach is 1.2 km away. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some bus lines stop running; a taxi or a hire car is more reliable then.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Talamanca, 1.2 km away, a shallow bay with calm water. Dalt Vila, the UNESCO-listed walled old town, is 1.8 km away. The Phoenician-Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins is 2.4 km from the villa. For a longer trip, the Ses Salines dunes are 10.6 km away, part of the natural park with salt pans and juniper woodland.

Ibiza Town has the cathedral at the top of Dalt Vila, the marina and the port. The island's food includes bullit de peix and arròs a banda, a fish stew served in two courses, and fresh fish and rice dishes. Many restaurants in Talamanca and the town stay open year-round, but some in outlying coves close from November to April.

A day from Bab el Oued Villa Ibiza

Start the morning at the villa with breakfast on the terrace. Walk or drive the 1.2 km to Talamanca beach for a swim in the calm bay. In the late morning, drive the 1.8 km to Dalt Vila and walk the 16th-century Renaissance walls. Visit the cathedral at the top and look down over the port. The Puig des Molins necropolis is 2.4 km away and worth a short visit.

For lunch, buy supplies at a shop in Ibiza Town and return to the villa to cook. Spend the afternoon by the outdoor pool or on the solarium. In the early evening, drive to the Ses Salines dunes (10.6 km) for a walk before sunset. Dinner can be at the villa or at a restaurant in Talamanca. The short distances mean you can return easily at any time.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the villa's opening dates directly. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and busier roads. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and is reduced for longer stays. Children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears site.

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