Can Curreu

Rooms

The 17 bedrooms all have their own entrance and private terrace, and are cleverly angled so that each feels completely private and separate from its neighbour. Inside they're very spacious and wonderfully relaxing. Chill-out music plays as you enter the room, and a jar of bright sunflowers immediately catches the eye.

When we first reviewed the hotel, we stayed in a Suite and it was very pretty. Our sun terrace, with loungers, a table and chairs, was set in a rockery of cacti and bird of paradise flowers, overlooking the valley; the banisters leading up to our door were entwined with small purple flowers. Inside, there was a large seating area, with an L-shaped red sofa strewn with yellow and red cushions.

The room was full of objets d'art: brass tools and bellows for stoking the wood fire; an old-fashioned dial telephone; and ceramic urns snuggled into an alcove. There was a small kitchenette, and a plasma TV and DVD player. The bedroom and bathroom were set slightly higher, both decorated in duck-egg blue and clean white. The kingsize bed was super comfortable (I had my best night's sleep here) and two large wardrobes provided storage space.

The bathroom was separated from the bedroom by a curtain, but the toilet and bidet were in their own room. Towelling robes, piles of soft white towels, Aromatherapy Tea Tree products and a Jacuzzi-style bath made the small space seem sumptuous and inviting. Strangely though, the full-length mirrors were on the back of the toilet door, so you had to go in to see your reflection...

The other bedrooms we saw were as impressive. While smaller, the double rooms still had terraces with loungers, tables and chairs, plus kettles with tea and coffee (though no kitchenette), and our favourite suite, Es Niu, had a rooftop space with a comfy daybed and fabulous views.

On our last visit we stayed in a Superior Suite. The generous size means lots of space to spread out, and we loved the spoiling bathrooms and terrace overlooking the lime groves - though we found the mattress a little soft.

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Minibar
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

Can Curreu's restaurant is well-known on the island and popular with locals so it's advisable to book ahead in the summer months. It has a lovely terrace for alfresco dining, and inside, a romantic candlelit setting. A large fireplace was piled with logs and candles; gourds stood on the mantelpiece and sunflowers decorated each table.

The food is sublime: contemporary Mediterreanean using many home-grown ingredients. Imaginative starters included foie gras with caramelised apples and apricot compote, fennel marinated salmon, and sautéed scallops topped with a porcini mushroom risotto. For mains, we had rack of lamb with red wine sauce and duchess potatoes (delicious), and duck magret with a raspberry and candied fruit sauce (beautifully rich). Excellent desserts followed with a snifter of sweet wine, recommended by the waiter - Corte Dulce. My banana flambé with cointreau and freshly squeezed orange juice served with vanilla ice cream was very good, as was the mint and matcha green tea parfait with braised pineapple ice cream. There's also an impressive cellar of fine Spanish wines.

Our last visit saw us enjoy Norwegian salmon with tartare sauce and sautéed vegetables, but we found the warm goats cheese salad with raspberries and honey vinaigrette slightly underwhelming. Dessert, however – chocolate mousse with coffee ice cream and a warm chocolate coolant with mango sorbet – was a delight. The atmosphere is rather staid so if you want something more relaxed, ask them to deliver your meal to your room (no extra charge) and eat on your private terrace.

Breakfasts are equally good: fresh pineapple juice, homemade breads and jams, croissants and a choice of cooked dishes. I loved the ham, mushroom and cheese omelette, rounded off by freshly brewed coffee.

The restaurant is open for lunch every day, too. The suites and some Superior Suites have a kitchenette, which comes in handy if you just want an easy sandwich. Another option is to visit the bar/restaurant at the end of the road, which does excellent tapas - calamares, spinach tortilla, patatas bravas etc.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby
• Room service
• Vegetarian options

Activities

• Soak up the sun on your private terrace or by the pool
  
• Wind down in the spa with a thermal circuit or choose from a wide range of treatments - from massages and facials to full body indulgenc - then snooze by its small outdoor pool
  
• Hit the beach: you're near the beaches of the north coast. The picturesque Cala Mastella is a 15-minute drive, and from there you can walk round to the next cove and have lunch at the wonderful Don Bigote restaurant. Aiguas Blancas is a short drive away and well worth a visit
  
• Explore the wider landscape by going walking, cycling or horse riding - the hotel can arrange bike hire and has four horses
  
• Charter a Can Curreu speedboat and explore the island, or zoom across to Formentera: you can decide exactly where you'd like to stop, and your driver will point out secluded coves where you can have your picnic lunch (best to book ahead)
  
• Wander round the grounds and admire the beautiful gardens and farm: we saw bananas, oranges, limes, lemons, olives, avocados and pomegranates growing
  
• On Saturdays, there's a great hippy market at the end of the road, selling leather goods, clothes, handmade jewellery and local art
  
• Spend a day in Eivissa, Ibiza's capital, and wander through narrow streets in the stunning Old Town up to the hilltop cathedral, with fantastic views of the island
  
• Have a round of golf at Roca Llisa - a 15-minute drive away

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cycling
• Golf
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Horse riding
• Sailing
• Shopping / markets
• Swimming
• Well being

Kids

Children are very welcome and will love the pool and horse riding, as well as playing in the gardens. However, the majority of guests are couples seeking peace, so you might feel self-conscious if your kids are lively. Extra beds, cots and babysitting can be arranged.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

The Superior Suites have the most space. All Suites and some Superior Suites have kitchenettes, which families will find useful.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Can Curreu is situated in San Carlos (Sant Carles), inland in northeast Ibiza. It’s a 30-minute drive from the airport, 20 minutes from Eivissa and 30 minutes from San Antoni.

By Air
Ibiza (25km away) is the nearest airport - click on the links below for a list of airlines serving it.

From the Airport
There are loads of taxis at the airport; expect to pay around €40. Most guests hire a car, however (see below).

By Car
We’d highly recommend hiring a car when you’re in Ibiza as it’s by far the easiest way to get about. The roads are relatively quiet, and you soon get to know the main routes around the island. It also means you can reach the secluded beaches and more rural areas, all of which are beautiful. See our car rental recommendations.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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