Can Bernat

About Can Bernat

Can Bernat suits travellers who want a self-contained stay in the Ibiza countryside, away from the coastal resorts. The hotel is a private house with a garden, outdoor pool and a full kitchen, making it a base for those who prefer to cook and relax on their own terrace. It is not a full-service hotel: there is no restaurant or reception desk, and guests manage their own meals and timetable. The property is not rated with stars and has no guest score, so the experience depends on what you arrange yourself.

This is a self-catering stay in a detached house with a patio, fireplace and washing machine. The listed facilities include a cot, high chairs and a first-aid kit, which suggests the property is equipped for families. There is free car parking on site. The hotel has no on-site restaurant, bar or daily cleaning service, so you should confirm the exact arrangement with the property before booking.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Can Bernat is on Carrer Tauet 27, in the countryside of Ibiza, about 5 km north of Ibiza Town as the crow flies. The area is rural, with pine woods and agricultural land, not a resort strip. The nearest beaches are Talamanca (3.8 km straight line) and Cala Llonga (4.8 km straight line). Dalt Vila, the walled old town of Ibiza Town, is 5.3 km away. The setting is quiet, with few passing cars and no nightlife within walking distance.

In high summer (July and August), the countryside is dry and hot, and you need a car or taxi to reach the coast or the town. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a garden, so you can stay on site during the heat of the day. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the country roads are quieter, and the garden and terrace are pleasant for evening meals. Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the hotel's opening dates.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel is a single house, not a block of rooms. The listed facilities include air conditioning, a balcony, a bath, a CD player, a DVD player, a radio and a TV. There is a full kitchen with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker and washing machine, so you can cook and clean for yourself. The property also lists a cot, high chairs and a first-aid kit, which indicates it has been set up for guests with children. There is a fireplace, a terrace and a patio with garden furniture.

Guests arriving late should confirm the check-in procedure with the property, as there is no night porter or reception. The house has free WiFi and internet access, a telephone and a hairdryer. The listed toiletries suggest basic supplies are provided. The non-smoking rooms policy applies inside the house. The outdoor pool is shared by all guests staying in the house. Confirm the number of bedrooms and bathrooms directly with the property.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 11.6 km straight line from Can Bernat. By taxi, the drive takes about 15-20 minutes on the main roads. A hire car collected at the airport gives you flexibility for the whole stay, as the hotel has free car parking on site. Seasonal buses run from the airport to Ibiza Town, but from there you need a taxi or a hire car to cover the remaining 5 km to the hotel. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and bus services are reduced.

Ibiza Town port is 4.8 km straight line from the hotel. From the port, a taxi to Can Bernat takes about 10 minutes. Talamanca beach is 3.8 km away, and Cala Llonga is 4.8 km away, both reachable by car or taxi in a few minutes. There is no direct bus to the hotel; the nearest bus stops are on the main road into Ibiza Town, about 2 km away. For the return, a taxi from the hotel to the airport or port is the most practical option.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Talamanca, 3.8 km straight line, a calm shallow bay across the marina from Ibiza Town. Cala Llonga, 4.8 km away, is a long sheltered inlet with shallow water, good for families. Dalt Vila, the walled old town of Ibiza Town, is 5.3 km away, with its 16th-century Renaissance walls, the cathedral at the top, and the Puig des Molins Phoenician-Punic necropolis 6 km from the hotel. The Las Dalias market at Sant Carles de Peralta is 10.8 km away, open on Saturdays in season (check current days).

Ibiza's local food includes bullit de peix, a fish stew served in two courses, and arròs a banda, a rice dish with fish. Fresh fish and rice dishes are common in the island's restaurants. The hotel has a full kitchen, so you can buy ingredients from shops in Ibiza Town or Santa Eulària and cook at home. The countryside around Can Bernat has no restaurants within walking distance, so you will drive or take a taxi to eat out.

A day from Can Bernat

A day from Can Bernat could start with breakfast on the terrace or patio. In the morning, drive the 5.3 km to Dalt Vila and walk the walls of the old town, visiting the cathedral at the top and the views over the port and the sea. The Puig des Molins necropolis is 6 km from the hotel, a short drive from the town. By midday, drive 3.8 km to Talamanca for a swim in the calm bay, or 4.8 km to Cala Llonga for a longer beach afternoon.

In the afternoon, return to Can Bernat for lunch at the house, using the kitchen and the garden. Later, drive 10.8 km to Sant Carles de Peralta to see the Las Dalias market if it is a Saturday in season. In the evening, have dinner at the hotel's terrace or patio, with the outdoor pool for a cool dip. The countryside is quiet at night, with no noise from clubs or bars. For a late evening, Ibiza Town is 5.3 km away for a walk through the port or the old town.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the hotel's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with hot weather and the highest demand for taxis and hire cars. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the category and season, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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