Spain / Balearic
Need we say more?

By the end of the day, an oasis appears. A place to rejuvenate. Have a good meal. And to rest for the night.

This oasis is the Can Curreu. A restored rural hotel in San Carlos (Sant Carles), in the countryside of Northeast Ibiza. It's near (only 25 minutes), yet so far from Ibiza town & all the action. An oasis of Ibizan hospitality, set among olive trees & farm fields.

But don't assume the stylish Can Curreu is some sort of fantasy island escape. It has all the right comforts. But no overstated luxury or some other, borrowed island style, lest it lose its true Ibizan character.

This rural hotel accommodates only 14 people in rooms and suites. The best reservations are the individual suites with their rooftop terraces. Like ours, called "Es Niu." These comfortable rooftop spaces are outdoor living rooms. To take in the view. To take up a bottle of wine & your book. Or to just take a nap.

Be sure to have at least one meal at the Can Curreu's restaurant. Food fresh from the farm itself & other local delights are done gourmet country style. Sit outdoors near the centuries old olive trees & breathe in the scent of herbs as you eat. Delightful.

A couple of minutes away is the sleepy little town of San Carlos. Notable for "Anita's Bar," the original hippy hangout of the 60's. Anita's is still alive & well, though the crowd is now a mixed bag.

Nearby is Santa Gertrudis. A charming town worth more than a blink. Eat at the Bar Costa for one of their famous "bocadillos." Wander the streets & visit the art galleries. Buy a leather bag or belt.

You won't feel at all near the water (not counting the pool) staying at the Can Curreu. But actually, the sea is very close. You can arrange a jaunt on the hotel's motor yacht to cruise the coast & stop for a swim. Or simply ask driving directions to the many beaches nearby. Please persevere on the dusty narrow roads. The beaches & swimming are worth it. Our favorite was the Cala Llenya, with a forested backdrop.

Use the Can Curreu as your base & venture out to see all the charm of this part of Ibiza. It's refreshingly lowkey & has a certain style not found in the busy resort areas or Ibiza Town. Jade Jagger chooses to live near here for a good part of the year (in Saint Joan). Need we say more?

Hotel Keywords:
Rural. Traditional character. Chic.

To consider:
You absolutely need a car. Summer is very hot & dry.