Agrotourism is a way to discover Ibiza in a rural environment also known as Rural Tourism. Agrotourismos are found in smaller villages. Due to the fact that any agroturimso has to be an active producer of fruits or vegetables, they are mostly found in isolated countryside, nested since generations on a large plot of land away from any urban nucleus.
In order to be classified as agrotourism, a property must make a part of its income from the land.
The main attraction of agrotourism is the possibility of being in contact with nature, calm, honest cuisine made with locally grown fresh products, and sometimes the possibility to meet authentic farm people, learning about their lives, food production and harvesting. In Ibiza, around 30 old farming country houses have been converted into country hotels, in the majority of cases in the luxury segment. Trend: some agroturismo settings are so attractive that international fashion shows, magazine shootings and product launches are held there. This demonstrates that "chic countryside" is very fashionable and a trendy way to stays away from the hustle and bustle of cities. Here is a selection of a few amazing farm hospitality offers, chosen for the quality of the environment, services, food and atmosphere.
ATZARÓ AGROTURISMO We start our tour with one of the first Agrosturismos in Ibiza, and certainly the most well-known due to the famous events they hold each year. Located in the middle of the island, Atzaró Agroturismo is a 13-hectare property with a farm that produces 300,000 kg of clementines, nava oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruits. In addition, Atzaró has a large orchard that allows to offer its customers a “zero km” meal, that is, from the field to the plate. At the stylistic level, Atzaró is a fusion between rural Ibiza and Asia, in architecture, materials and decorative objects.
The rooms are arranged like a village with slow meanders and abundant orange groves, The cottages are decorated with traditional soft white plaster walls, rustic woods, terracotta floors and luxurious marble bathrooms.
The food at Atzaró Agroturismo is an interesting experience both for the quality and for the beauty of the restaurants. The fresh water pool, the SPA, See the related article "Best Spas in Ibiza", the "boutiques", the possibility of holding private events such as weddings are some of the additional advantages of this charming place.
Our tip: book a suite with its private pool, its Balinese bed and its beautiful pond.
Information: agroturismo@atzaro.com tel: +34 971 33 88 38 Website: Atzaro Ibiza
CAN CURREU RURAL HOTEL & SPA Located in the heart of the island, near San Carlos, Can Curreu is is a charming rural hotel with Ibiza soul. The original house dates back two hundred years and has been fully renovated in 2018 respecting the characteristic elements of local construction. It became a true paradise for comfortably resting in midst nature and in calm. A stay in the beautiful rooms with a romantic and elegant atmosphere is accompanied by attentive hospitality services. The "suites" include a kitchenette and a large living area with a sofa.
Can Curreu´s restaurant is well-know by Ibiza locals and has won awards for its quality and honest delivery. It overlooks the pool and the countryside. The rural hotel also has a SPA and wellness center with all kinds of treatments and massages. See the related article "Best Spas in Ibiza".
Out tip: go for a stroll in the famous hippie market Las Dalias, which is only 300 meters away from the hotel. Information: hotel@cancurreu.com tel: +34 971 33 52 80 Website: Can Curreu Ibiza
AGROTURISMO XERECA Located in Puig d’en Valls, just 5 minutes from the old town of Ibiza, Xereca agrotourismo is surrounded by an orange and lemon garden and has preserved its 19th century windmill.
Before becoming a luxury retreat, the farm was dedicated to the fruit cultivation and raising of animals to produce dairy products. Today if offers 11 luxury rooms and suites with an authentic atmosphere. The facilities are completed by a modern minimal pool, two nice outdoor bars and the possibility of organizing private events as Xereca has 4000 square meters of usable garden and pool space. At the gastronomic level, the chef prepares an Ibicenco Mediterranean cuisine with fresh products and says himself that his cuisine "offers a culinary variety perfect for the most demanding palates".
Our tip: “awa-yoga” is a yoga center with its large semi-outdoor wood temple. Enjoy the Yoga sessions with coach Awa and her other specialists who teach different styles such as Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, Pilates, Cardio Stretch, etc.
Information: reservas@xereca.es tel: +34 971 31 61 92
Website: Xereca Agroturismo Ibiza
CASA MACA
A hidden refuge in the hills of Can Bufi, Casa Maca is an authentic country charm. This rural hotel is located a few minutes from Ibiza town. The views of the old town Dalt Vila, the Mediterranean Sea and the hills are spectacular. Fragrant lavender fields frame the whitewashed main building. It is a 300 year old farmhouse with a traditional oil mill standing as a work of art in the lobby. In the Ibicenco dialect "maca" translates as "beautiful", this word is indeed appropriate for the place surrounded by almond, carob, fig and fruit trees, with its a beautiful swimming pool and only 10 rooms to offer tranquility of its guests.
Our tip: The restaurant Casa Maca has become a top address in Ibiza, It offers international fusion cuisine with local and organic ingredients grown on site - Enjoy modern "0 Km" food and dine outdoors at Casa Maca close to the Malmann-style special grill on which chefs cook meat, fish and vegetables.
Information: bookings@casamaca.com tel: +34 971 806 864 Website: Casa Maca Ibiza
CA SA VILDA MARGE
This authentic 300 years old estate, has been lovingly restored and is located on the scenic road between San Juan and Portinatx in the north of the island, close to coves such as Cala Xarraca, Cala Xuclar or the secret Moon Beach. Ca Sa Vilda Marge sits in midst of 15 hectares of olive and fruit trees, and operates a beautiful orchard producing organic and rare vegetables for a local restaurant and markets. The agroturismo has a lovely swimming pool area with a pool-house bar and Balinese day beds. Offering only 7 rooms and a garden lodge tent, the agrotourism is an oasis of tranquility and comfort. The concierge proposes to clients special cooking courses starting with hand-picking your vegetables, cooking them and eating the dishes in a team.
Our tip: go for a strall on Sundays to the "hippie and handicraft local market" in the streets of neighbor village San Juan. Open from 09h to 13h.
Information: info@casavildamarge.com tel: +34 971 33 32 34 Website: Casa Vilda Marge Ibiza
CAS GASI
In the heart of the island, the luxurious boutique hotel Cas Gasi is an oasis of calm and a beautiful refuge. This old farmhouse dating from 1880 has been restored and is surrounded by 4 hectares of pine, orange, olive, almond and fig trees, pastures and forests and an organic orchard garden. Cas Gasi is named after the family that owned it for generations. With its traditional Ibicenco architecture, the hotel welcomes its visitors and clients in an interior presenting elegant details and antiques. Today, the German owners Maga von Korff married to Luis Trigueros Juan, from Ibiza, likes to share their country chic lifestyle and that their guests enjoy wellness in an ecological environment.
The hotel uses sustainable techniques such as a natural water cleaning plant in which wastewater is transformed into clean water used for garden irrigation and the place is quasi energy self-sufficiency with many solar panels installed on the roof.
Cas Gasi also has facilities to relax, a wellness centre with dry sauna, hydro-massage, gym, yoga terrace at outdoors, beauty treatments and hairdressing.
Cas Gasi restaurant proposes organic cuisine with "Km 0" dishes. Under the direction of renowned Chef David Reartes, a culinary project inspired by the Phoenician historical past of Ibiza, in which through different techniques, textures, flavours and the great quality and richness of the local product is shown. A place where to enjoy as David says himself "a living, wild and healthy cuisine that maintains the exquisite properties and taste of the produce". Our tip: go for a lovely country walk to Santa Gertrudis by roads and forests paths.
Information: info@casgasi.com tel: +34 971 19 77 00 Website: Cas Casi Ibiza