Warm, circularity-focused agroturismo in the hills of north Ibiza
Finca Can Marti / San Juan Bautista / Ibiza / Spain
I know that I love the word unique and I know that sometimes I might overuse it you will just have to trust me when I say that this place is the real deal. It is truly unique. And in so many different ways.
Finca Can Marti is located in the north of Ibiza where it is more calm and the landscape is more mountainous. If the party crowd usually stay in the southern part this is where the people who look for relaxation and a more alternative vibe come to hang out, and Can Marti offers both these things.
This resort was started by two Swiss, Isabelle and Peter Brantschen, who moved here in 1994 with an ambition to create a place that is truly ecological with a clear focus on sustainability, organic agriculture and eco-lifestyle. For example, they collect all the wastewater and filter it through a plant based system to re-use it to water the plants. All the energy comes from solar power and all the waste is separated and recycled when possible.
And the things is, this is not only a sustainability haven but the design is totally on point. All the material used are so tactile that I just wanted to walk around and touch walls, furniture and ornaments, You stay in small houses and some of them even have a kitchenette, perfect if you want to prepare your own food. And if you do, you do not even have to leave the Finca. There is a small grocery store on site with local produce and organic foods.
Finca Can Marti is set in the most beautiful setting among the rolling hills of north Ibiza.
The architectural style of the finca is traditional with rendered facades that makes the buildings blend into the environment,
The finca is surrounded by mountains which creates a beautiful backdrop.
This was our little house during our stay.
The color scheme of the interior goes hand in hand with the exterior. It is all very tactile and subtle.
Not one single detail is out of place.
They have really tried to make the small houses feel homey with real flowers and candles.
A traditionell wall ornament on the wall in our room.
The waste water is taken care of and used to water the plants and therefore all the bathroom products are their own and of course organic.
This powerful cactus was just outside our room. So exotic for us northerners.
Just look at this pool! It is a nature pool with no chemicals. But one thing you’ll find here are some small cute frogs to keep you company when you swim.
This is were we spent our siesta and snoozed away our afternoons.
The shady chiringuito, pool bar which they open up a couple of days per week.
Fresh fruits and some chilled white wine from the pool bar.
These cute donkeys were our neighbors at the finca. So cute!
The on-site store has an honesty set up. You buy what you need and just write what you took and settle your bill when you check-out.
A short ride from the finca you’ll find this amazing bay. It is called Cala d’en Serra. We came here early in the morning and had the place all to ourselves.
Finca Can Marti is located just outside the village of Sant Joan. There are some really great restaurants here which are within walking distance from the hotel. This one was our favorite and is called the Giri Café.
RG inside info
This place is perfect if you…
…come to Ibiza and you want to have an experience out of the ordinary. If you want to get away from the crowds and relax. If you are a person that want to make sustainable choices also (or especially) when on vacation - this is your place!
My favorite thing about this place…
…is the pool. It is like nothing I have ever seen before. I have never shared a pool with frogs before. It is a 100% natural freshwater pool, totally free of chemicals. And it is embedded in greenery so it really feels like a swimming in a lake and not in a pool. And a couple of days/week they open their small chiringuito, pool bar where they offer some light food and fresh drinks.
The quality booster…
…is a hotel that is truly sustainable and circular. No green washing here but the real deal. So inspiring to see that it is possible if you put your mind to it and I hope a guiding star to other hoteliers out there.
What not to miss when staying here is…
…to go to the nearby beach of Cala d’en Serra. It is located a short car ride from the hotel and is so beautiful (see photo above). We always wake up early and went here directly after breakfast and had the bay to ourselves before other people started to drop in. Crystal clear water, dramatic cliffs and a cute, little chiringuito.
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