Hostal Mar y Huerta

About Hostal Mar y Huerta

Hostal Mar y Huerta suits travellers who want a simple, two-star base in Es Canar rather than a resort with a long list of extras. The guesthouse sits on Avenida Es Canar 118, within easy reach of the sheltered beach and the Wednesday Punta Arabí hippy market. Couples, friends and families can use it as a practical base for the east coast, with Santa Eulària des Riu 4.1 km away and Ibiza Town port 15.5 km away.

This is a guesthouse (hostal) with two stars, so expect a modest, functional stay with the listed comforts rather than full hotel services. Air conditioning, a balcony, a bath and a hairdryer appear among the room features, while the outdoor pool, pool bar and terrace give the property a holiday feel. Confirm check-in and check-out times directly with Hostal Mar y Huerta when you plan your arrival.

Location: Es Canar

Es Canar is a small east-coast resort with a sheltered beach that suits families and a market that draws day visitors. Hostal Mar y Huerta is 0.6 km from Es Canar in a straight line, so the beach and local streets are close, though the exact walking route is worth checking at the property. The Punta Arabí hippy market is 1.1 km away and usually runs on Wednesdays in season; confirm current days before planning around it.

Santa Eulària des Riu is 4.1 km from Hostal Mar y Huerta and makes an easy taxi or bus trip for a wider choice of shops and restaurants, while Cala Llonga is 7.5 km away and better by car or bus. High summer brings the busiest weeks around Es Canar, with the beach and market filling up; May, June, September and October are calmer for walks and drives along this coast. A hire car adds flexibility for the north-coast calas, 9.1 km away.

Rooms and facilities

The listed room features at Hostal Mar y Huerta include air conditioning, a balcony, a bath, a hairdryer, a desk, a safe and a TV, which covers the basics for couples who want a straightforward base. Families can ask about family rooms and cots, and the playground gives younger guests space on site. Guests arriving late should confirm arrival arrangements and any out-of-hours procedure with the guesthouse before travelling.

Among the shared facilities, Hostal Mar y Huerta lists an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a restaurant, a bar or snack service, a lounge and a terrace, so days can be spent without leaving the property. Free wifi, free car parking, lifts, housekeeping and a laundry service are also listed. The property lists bike rental and car rental services, and canoeing, diving and horse riding appear among the activity options; confirm which services are available in your travel dates and what they include.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 22.7 km from Hostal Mar y Huerta in a straight line, which makes a taxi or a rented car the simplest option with luggage. Airport buses link the terminal with Ibiza Town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària des Riu and the south beaches, with more lines in summer; from Santa Eulària, a local bus or taxi covers the final 4.1 km to the Es Canar area. Confirm current routes with the island bus operator.

Formentera ferries leave from Ibiza Town port, 15.5 km from Hostal Mar y Huerta; fast sailings to La Savina take about 30 to 35 minutes, while conventional ferries take about an hour. The port is also the main gateway for mainland and Mallorca services. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so match any crossing or flight with the guesthouse's opening dates and allow extra time for the transfer back to Es Canar.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Es Canar beach is 0.6 km from Hostal Mar y Huerta, a sheltered spot on the east coast that works well for families; Cala Llonga, 7.5 km away, is a longer inlet with shallow water. Santa Eulària des Riu, 4.1 km away, has a promenade and marina for an evening change of scene. All three are straightforward by bus, taxi or car, though the exact service depends on the season.

The Punta Arabí hippy market is 1.1 km from the guesthouse and usually runs on Wednesdays in season; Las Dalias at Sant Carles de Peralta is 2.5 km away and generally runs on Saturdays, so check current days. Kayaking the north-coast calas is listed at 9.1 km away and needs transport. On Ibiza, fish stews such as arròs a banda and bullit de peix are the local standard, served in two courses; ask Hostal Mar y Huerta for simple places to try them near Es Canar.

A day from Hostal Mar y Huerta

Begin with a morning at Es Canar beach, 0.6 km from Hostal Mar y Huerta, using the pool or terrace later if the beach gets busy. On a Wednesday in season, walk or take a short ride to the Punta Arabí hippy market, 1.1 km away. Return to the guesthouse for a snack or a rest by the outdoor pool before the afternoon.

In the afternoon, drive or take a bus to Cala Llonga, 7.5 km from Hostal Mar y Huerta, for a change of beach, or head north for the calas around 9.1 km away if you have a car. Finish with an evening in Santa Eulària des Riu, 4.1 km away, where the promenade and marina suit a slow walk. A taxi back to Es Canar keeps the day simple.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Hostal Mar y Huerta's opening dates before booking a winter or early-spring stay; the busiest weeks fall in high summer, when Es Canar and the market are at their fullest. Accommodation in the Balearics charges the sustainable tourism tax, often called the ecotasa, per person per night, with rates that vary by category and season, reductions in low season and for longer stays, and an exemption for children under 16; confirm the current rate with Hostal Mar y Huerta or the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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