Villa Carmen Morna

About Villa Carmen Morna

Villa Carmen Morna is an apartment or villa in the north-east of Ibiza, near the village of Sant Carles de Peralta. It suits travellers who want a self-contained base away from the main resort strips, with a garden, swimming pool and spa facilities listed on site. The property is not rated by stars and has no guest score given, so you book on the basis of the listed amenities and the location.

The villa sits in the Valle de Morna, a rural area of pine woods and low hills, about 5.3 km from Santa Eulària des Riu and 4.6 km from Es Canar. The nearest village, Sant Carles de Peralta, is a short drive away and has a small supermarket, a few bars and the well-known Las Dalias market. This is a stay for those who prefer a car and a private pool to a beachfront hotel.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Villa Carmen Morna is in the Valle de Morna, outside Sant Carles de Peralta. This part of Ibiza is quieter than the south and west coasts, with farmland, dry-stone walls and scattered fincas. Sant Carles itself is a small inland village with a church square, a couple of shops and the Las Dalias market, held on Saturdays (check current days). The nearest beach, Es Canar, is 4.6 km straight line; Santa Eulària des Riu, with its promenade, marina and restaurants, is 5.3 km straight line.

In high summer the north-east is less crowded than Playa d'en Bossa or Sant Antoni, but the roads fill up for the markets and the coves. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the area is very quiet, and some seasonal beach bars and bus services may not run. A car is essential for exploring the north coast calas and for evening trips to Santa Eulària or Sant Carles.

Rooms and facilities

The property is listed as an apartment or villa with air conditioning, a balcony, free wifi, free car parking and a garden. A swimming pool and spa are also listed among the facilities. There is no information on the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, so you should confirm the layout with the property when booking. The accommodation is non-smoking throughout.

A laundry service is listed, which can be useful for longer stays. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure with the property, as no check-in time is given. The villa is a single unit, so it works for a family or a group who want their own space and private outdoor areas.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 23.2 km straight line from Villa Carmen Morna. From the airport you can take a taxi directly to the villa, or hire a car at the terminal – a car is recommended for this rural location. Buses from the airport serve Santa Eulària des Riu in summer, but you would then need a taxi or another bus to reach Sant Carles and the Valle de Morna. The drive from the airport takes about 25-30 minutes by road.

Ibiza Town port is 16.3 km straight line from the villa. If you arrive by ferry from Formentera, Palma, Barcelona, Valencia or Dénia, you can take a taxi from the port or collect a hire car in Ibiza Town. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and the seasonal bus services to Santa Eulària and Sant Carles may not run, so a hire car is even more important.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach is Es Canar, 4.6 km straight line, a sheltered sandy cove with shallow water and a promenade. The Punta Arabí hippy market is held there on Wednesdays in season. Santa Eulària des Riu, 5.3 km straight line, has a long promenade along the river, a marina, shops and restaurants. Cala Sant Vicent, 6.1 km straight line, is a north-coast cove with a beach and a few bars.

Las Dalias market in Sant Carles de Peralta is 1.8 km straight line from the villa. It is a large craft and clothing market held on Saturdays (check current days). The north coast calas – small coves with pine trees – are about 5.5 km away and are best explored by kayak or on foot. Island food includes bullit de peix and arròs a banda, a fish stew served in two courses, and fresh fish and rice dishes, available in Santa Eulària and Sant Carles.

A day from Villa Carmen Morna

A morning at Villa Carmen Morna might start with breakfast on the balcony or in the garden, then a short drive to Sant Carles de Peralta to see the church square and pick up supplies. If it is a Saturday, the Las Dalias market (1.8 km) is worth a visit for crafts, clothes and local produce. Alternatively, drive to Es Canar (4.6 km) for a morning swim and a walk along the beach.

In the afternoon, head to the north coast calas (5.5 km) for kayaking or a quiet swim in a pine-ringed cove. Return to the villa for a rest by the pool or a visit to the spa. In the evening, drive to Santa Eulària des Riu (5.3 km) for dinner at a restaurant along the promenade or the marina. The drive back to the villa is short and quiet.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Villa Carmen Morna whether it is open in the months you plan to travel. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and warmer sea temperatures around 25-26 °C. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the property type and season, is reduced for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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