Hostal Flamingo

About Hostal Flamingo

Hostal Flamingo suits families and couples who want a simple base on Ibiza's east coast rather than a resort built around a bar scene. The two-star guesthouse sits in Es Canar, 0.7 km from the sheltered beach and about 1.2 km from the Punta Arabí market, so a morning swim and an afternoon among the stalls fit into one day. Travellers who plan to hire a car will find the quieter north coast calas within easy reach of the door.

This is a hostal rather than a full hotel: two stars, a garden, an outdoor pool, a terrace and a lounge, with a 24-hour front desk for arrivals at any hour. Rooms are listed with a balcony and a TV, and free internet access is available in the lounge. The stay is about sleeping, swimming and eating out, with the island rather than the building providing most of the entertainment.

Location: Es Canar

Es Canar is a small, sheltered beach on the Santa Eulària des Riu coast, the kind of place where the water stays shallow and the crowd is mostly families. The village centre is compact, and on Wednesdays in season the Punta Arabí hippy market, 1.2 km away, brings stalls and visitors from across Ibiza. Santa Eulària des Riu, 3.9 km from the hostal, is a river town with a promenade, a marina and slower evenings.

The beach and most of Es Canar can be covered on foot from Hostal Flamingo. Anything further needs wheels: Santa Eulària des Riu is 3.9 km away, Cala Llonga 7.1 km, and the Las Dalias market at Sant Carles 2.9 km, so a hire car, a taxi or a seasonal bus is the practical choice. The coast road fills up in high summer and the beach gets busy early; in May, June, September and October the same distances feel shorter and parking is easier.

Rooms and facilities

Facilities at Hostal Flamingo are listed as a garden, an outdoor pool, a terrace, a lounge and a bar, which between them cover most of a hot day without leaving the property. The pool and garden give families a break from the sand, while the terrace and bar give couples somewhere to sit in the evening. A lift, luggage storage and a smoking area are listed, and credit cards are accepted.

A 24-hour front desk and 24-hour check-in make the hostal workable for late flights into Ibiza Airport, 22.4 km away in a straight line. Rooms are listed with a balcony and a TV, and free internet access sits in the lounge rather than the rooms. Ask the hostal directly about check-in times, parking, pool hours and which rooms face the garden before booking, and note that pets are not allowed.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies 22.4 km from Hostal Flamingo in a straight line, on the far side of the island in Sant Josep. Driving or taking a taxi is the direct option; buses link the airport with Santa Eulària des Riu, 3.9 km from the hostal, with more lines running in summer. Check the island bus operator for current times before relying on a connection to Es Canar.

Ibiza Town port, 15.2 km away in a straight line, is where ferries leave for Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. From the port the simplest route runs by road along the coast towards Santa Eulària des Riu, passing near Cala Llonga, 7.1 km from the hostal. Winter brings fewer flights and a thinner bus network, so confirm timings with the operator and with Hostal Flamingo before booking.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest sand is the sheltered beach at Es Canar, 0.7 km from Hostal Flamingo, with the Punta Arabí market 1.2 km away on the same side of the village. Cala Llonga, 7.1 km south, is a long inlet with shallow water, and Santa Eulària des Riu, 3.9 km west, has a promenade and a marina. The kayak routes along the north coast calas begin about 9.6 km from the hostal.

Eating out on Ibiza usually means fish and rice. Bullit de peix is the island fish stew served in two courses, first the fish with potatoes, then rice cooked in the broth, and arròs a banda is a close relative. Es Canar and Santa Eulària des Riu both have plenty of places serving these dishes, and the bar at Hostal Flamingo covers a drink before or after. Ask at the hostal which kitchens stay open outside the season.

A day from Hostal Flamingo

Begin with a swim at Es Canar, 0.7 km from Hostal Flamingo, before the beach fills in high summer. Walk the 1.2 km to the Punta Arabí market if the day is a market day, then return to the pool and garden for the hottest hours. In the afternoon, drive or take a taxi 3.9 km to Santa Eulària des Riu for the promenade and the marina.

Later in the week, the Las Dalias market at Sant Carles is 2.9 km from Hostal Flamingo and the kayak routes on the north coast calas start about 9.6 km away, so a morning on the water and an afternoon at the stalls pair well. Cala Llonga, 7.1 km south, is the quieter option for a swim. Finish on the terrace at the hostal, with the bar and garden close by.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm the opening dates of Hostal Flamingo before booking a winter or early-spring stay. The east coast is at its busiest in July and August, when the beach at Es Canar fills early, and calmer in May, June, September and October. A Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged by the accommodation per person per night, at a rate that depends on the type of establishment and the season; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates and exemptions.

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