Villa Wave

About Villa Wave

Villa Wave is a self-catering villa on Carrer San Jaime in Santa Eulària des Riu, though it sits within the Talamanca area across the marina from Ibiza Town. It suits travellers who want a quiet base with a kitchen, a garden and a terrace, and who prefer to drive or take taxis rather than stay in a resort. The property is not rated for stars and has no guest score listed.

The villa is designed for independent stays: it has a full kitchen with an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher and a toaster, plus a washing machine and ironing equipment. The listed facilities include air conditioning, free WiFi, a safe, a TV, a DVD and CD player, and a cot and high chair for families. Pets are allowed by prior arrangement.

Location: Santa Eulària des Riu

Talamanca is a calm, shallow bay across the marina from Ibiza Town, quieter than the south-coast strips but close enough to walk or drive in. Villa Wave is 2.1 km straight line from Talamanca beach and 2.9 km from Ibiza Town port, so the marina, the ferry terminal and the restaurants along the port are a short drive or a 30-minute walk. Dalt Vila, the walled old town, is 3.6 km away, and Ibiza Airport is 9.9 km straight line.

In July and August the area is busy but less intense than Playa d'en Bossa or Sant Antoni. The shoulder months of May, June and September are quieter, with warm sea temperatures and fewer crowds. Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes from November to April, so Villa Wave may not be available then; check the property's opening dates directly.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Wave is a single villa, not a hotel with multiple rooms. The listed facilities include air conditioning, a balcony, a terrace, a patio and a garden, so guests have outdoor space for eating or relaxing. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a microwave, a dishwasher, a toaster and a coffee maker, suitable for self-catering. A washing machine and an iron and board are provided for longer stays.

For families, a cot and high chairs are listed. The property has a safe, a hairdryer, toiletries and a first-aid kit. Pets are allowed, but guests should confirm the conditions with Villa Wave before booking. The villa has free car parking on site, which is useful because Talamanca is easiest to reach by car.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is 9.9 km straight line from Villa Wave. A taxi takes about 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Buses run from the airport to Ibiza Town and Santa Eulària des Riu, but the villa is on Carrer San Jaime, so a taxi or a hire car is more practical. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for exploring the island.

Ibiza Town port is 2.9 km straight line from Villa Wave, a short taxi ride or a walk of about 30 minutes along the marina. Ferries from the port connect to Formentera (La Savina), Palma, Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer; check the operators for current schedules. Seasonal bus lines increase in summer.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Talamanca beach is 2.1 km straight line from Villa Wave, a shallow, calm bay good for swimming. Dalt Vila, the UNESCO-listed walled old town, is 3.6 km away, with the cathedral at the top and the 16th-century Renaissance walls. The Puig des Molins necropolis, a Phoenician-Punic burial site, is 4.1 km straight line. The Ses Salines dunes, part of the natural park, are 11.3 km away and best reached by car.

Ibiza's food includes bullit de peix and arròs a banda, a fish stew served in two courses, and fresh fish and rice dishes. Many restaurants along the Ibiza Town port serve these, about 3 km from Villa Wave. For groceries and self-catering supplies, Santa Eulària des Riu has shops and a market. A car is useful for reaching coves such as Cala Llonga (5.6 km) or the north coast.

A day from Villa Wave

Start the morning at Villa Wave with coffee on the terrace. Drive 2.1 km to Talamanca beach for a swim in the calm bay before the sun gets high. After the beach, walk or drive the 3.6 km to Dalt Vila to explore the cathedral, the ramparts and the narrow streets of the old town. The walk from the port up to the castle takes about 15 minutes.

For lunch, buy supplies at a shop in Santa Eulària des Riu and return to the villa's garden. In the afternoon, drive 4.1 km to the Puig des Molins necropolis to see the Phoenician-Punic tombs. Late afternoon, head to the port area (2.9 km) for a stroll along the marina. Evening is quiet at the villa, with the terrace for dinner and the DVD player for entertainment.

Practical tips

Much of Ibiza's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Villa Wave's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and warmer sea temperatures around 25-26 °C. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate varies by season and length of stay, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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