Hacienda Encanto del Rio

About Hacienda Encanto del Rio

Hacienda Encanto del Rio suits travellers who want the quiet north of Ibiza rather than the club coast. The four-star hotel sits above Cala Sant Vicent, a deep sandy bay closed in by green hills, and its listed facilities include an outdoor pool, a garden and a tennis court. Couples who like walking and families who need space both fit here, and the kitchen equipment listed in the units makes it easy to eat in after a late arrival.

This is a four-star hotel with generous grounds: a pool, a garden, a terrace and listed bar and restaurant service, plus a spa and massage treatments for slower days. Rooms are listed with air conditioning, a balcony or patio, a safe and wifi, and family rooms and cots appear among the facilities. The postal address is Appartado 197, and the property works as a base for the coves of the north rather than for Ibiza Town nightlife.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Cala Sant Vicent is a deep inlet on the north-east coast, ringed by green hills, with calm water and low buildings behind the sand. Hacienda Encanto del Rio stands about 1.9 km from the bay in a straight line, so the beach is a short drive or a longer walk rather than a step from the door. This is the quiet side of Ibiza: pine woods, small calas and few late-night bars.

A hire car makes the area much easier, and Hacienda Encanto del Rio lists a car rental service and free parking. Es Canar is 6.6 km away in a straight line and Portinatx 7.8 km, both reached by road. Buses serve the north coast in summer; check the island bus operator for current lines. In July and August the bay fills early, while May, June, September and October bring cooler walking weather and quieter roads.

Rooms and facilities

Couples can take a room with a balcony or terrace, air conditioning, a TV, a DVD player and a safe, then use the pool and garden between outings. The listed spa and massage service, plus yoga, suits guests who want a slower stay. Kitchen and kitchenette equipment, a fridge, microwave and coffee maker make simple meals possible. Ask Hacienda Encanto del Rio which units carry the full kitchen, the dishwasher and the washing machine before booking a longer stay.

Families have room to spread out: family rooms, cots and high chairs are listed at Hacienda Encanto del Rio, and there is a playground and a tennis court. Non-smoking rooms and a smoking area both appear, and express check-in helps after a late flight. Confirm arrival arrangements, cot availability and any cot charge, and check the bed layout in a family room. Special diets can be discussed with the property in advance.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) lies 27.4 km from Hacienda Encanto del Rio in a straight line, in the municipality of Sant Josep south-west of Ibiza Town. A taxi or a hire car is the simplest way to cover that distance with luggage; the hotel lists a car rental service and free parking. Island buses run from the airport to Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària and the south beaches, with more lines in summer, so a connection north is possible.

Ferries from Ibiza Town port, 20.5 km away in a straight line, bring travellers from Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. From the port, drive north-east past Santa Eulària des Riu towards Cala Sant Vicent, or join a bus. Es Canar is 6.6 km from Hacienda Encanto del Rio and Portinatx 7.8 km, both useful landmarks on the last stretch. Flights and ferries are fewer in winter, so check schedules before a low-season arrival.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest sand is Cala Sant Vicent itself, 1.9 km from Hacienda Encanto del Rio in a straight line, a sheltered bay good for swimming and for paddling with children. Es Canar, 6.6 km away, has a longer family beach, and Portinatx, 7.8 km, sits among pine-ringed coves. Kayaking along the north coast calas starts about 3.4 km away, a way to see inlets that roads do not reach.

Two markets lie close to Hacienda Encanto del Rio: Las Dalias at Sant Carles de Peralta, 5.3 km away, and the Punta Arabí market at Es Canar, 6.7 km away. Days change, so check current opening with the organisers or the hotel before setting out. On the food side, look for bullit de peix and arròs a banda, the island fish stew served in two courses, with fresh fish and rice dishes in the villages of the north.

A day from Hacienda Encanto del Rio

Start with a swim at Cala Sant Vicent, 1.9 km from Hacienda Encanto del Rio, before the bay fills in high summer. Drive on to Portinatx, 7.8 km away, for a second cove and a walk on the rocks, or join a kayak trip from about 3.4 km away to reach inlets the road misses. Eat lunch in the north, then return to the pool and garden for the hottest hours.

Late afternoon suits the markets: Las Dalias at Sant Carles de Peralta is 5.3 km from Hacienda Encanto del Rio and Punta Arabí at Es Canar 6.7 km, both a short drive. Check the days each one opens before setting out. Finish with a walk on Es Canar beach, 6.6 km away, or a meal of fish and rice in the north, then drive back on quiet roads after dark. A hire car keeps the evening flexible.

Practical tips

Much of the island's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm opening dates with Hacienda Encanto del Rio before booking outside the main months. July and August are the peak, when Cala Sant Vicent and the north coast calas are busiest. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation, with rates that vary by category and season and children under 16 exempt; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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