Paraíso de los Pinos

Style

Whitewashed Spanish minimalism

Setting

Balearic island paradise

With its whitewashed walls and sea-blue shutters, child-friendly Paraíso de los Pinos fits right in on the tiny, laid-back island of Formentera. And, it has all the family-holiday essentials: you’ll find a lounger-flanked pool, ultra-relaxed restaurant, stylish self-contained apartments… and a sandy beach steps from your door.

Facilities

Rooms

Twenty-nine apartments.

Checkout

Noon. Earliest check-in, 4pm.

More Details

Rates include Continental breakfast.

Also

Request your babysitter at least 48 hours in advance to make sure you don't miss out on kid-free time.

Hotel Closed

The hotel is closed each year from 1 November to 30 April.

Free Internet Access

Laundry

On-Site Restaurant

Room Service

At the Hotel

Swimming pools, Jacuzzi, tennis court, bikes to borrow, free WiFi throughout. In rooms: TV, air-conditioning, free WiFi, iron and ironing board, hairdryer; kitchenettes have fridge-freezers, hobs, microwaves, blenders, sinks, kettles, coffee machines and toasters.

Our Favourite Rooms

There’s no bad room in the house, though Premium apartment 4 has a particularly lovely view from the balcony. For extra space, opt for two-bedroom apartment 35; if you’re travelling with older children, interconnecting rooms 33 and 34 might be just right.

Poolside

Keep an eye on the little ‘uns as they splash about in little wading pool (or swim lengths in the substantial swimming pool) from one of the bright white umbrella-shaded loungers… or your hot seat in the Jacuzzi. (There are no dedicated lifeguards on full-time duty, but several staffers have lifeguard qualifications.)

Spa

There’s no spa on-site, but in-room treatments can be arranged.

Packing Tips

Don't forget to pack everyone’s goggles: the waters are fantastically clear, so mini swimmers can get a good view of their fishy friends.

Also

Sustainable materials are used everywhere possible, the air-conditioning turns off automatically when you open a window, and recycling bins are provided in every apartment’s kitchen.

Children

Children can stay in cots and extra beds in all apartments.

Gallery

Food & Drink

Top Table

Each table’s as good as every other, so there’s no need to hurry to get there first.

Hotel Restaurant

The restaurant’s laid-back looks are deceiving: Es Mal Pas serves up food considerably finer than you might expect in such a casual setting, all inspired by authentic local flavours and Mediterranean culinary traditions (including vegetables grown in the hotel's own garden). Children are welcome anywhere, any time. Highchairs are at hand, and the children's menu has simpler Spanish dishes.

Hotel Bar

There’s no bar as such, so join your fellow guests in the restaurant to sip your rioja.

Last Orders

The restaurant opens for lunch 1.30pm–3.30pm and dinner 8.00pm–11.30pm.

Room Service

Order anything you’d like from the restaurant menu during restaurant hours and they’ll bring it up to you room.

Planes

Touch down at Ibiza Airport, the main point of arrival for the islands. From there, hop on a passenger ferry to Formentera (note: cars aren't permitted except for residents). There are year-round flights from London Heathrow and City airports, Paris-Charles de Gaulle and major Spanish cities, and seasonal services from almost every European destination you can name.

Automobiles

To protect Formentera's peace and encourage sustainability, you're not allowed to hire a car and cross on the ferry unless you're a resident, and restrictions may apply outside these dates, too. Hiring a car once you get onto the island is your best bet, and you'll find free on-site parking at the hotel.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

What’s the best thing about an island? It’s surrounded by beaches. You’ll find sandy stretches a few minutes’ walk away, and others just a short hop away by car, along with all Formentera’s historic highlights.

Feeling active? Try trekking across the island, windsurfing or kayaking with Centro Nautico Formentera, or sailing with Navegar en Formentera.

The small village of El Pilar de la Mola is the highest point on Formentera, and as such has spectacular views to make your Instagram followers jealous… and it’s also home to a great artisan market after 4pm each Wednesday and Sunday (some of the sellers might be holdouts from Formentera's hippie heyday in the Sixties). Nearby, family-run restaurant Pequeña Isla is beloved among locals for its hams (a serious business in Spain).

Exploring Formentera’s main town, Sant Francesc? Stop for smoothies and simple snacks at Big Store on Calle Isidor Macabich. In San Ferran, for relaxed meals of simple local dishes, try Pivi. The service is speedy and friendly, the crowd is peppered with locals, and families won’t feel out of place. Also, there's plenty of fresh seafood on offer at Capri near Es Pujols.

For dinner with a view, visit Es Molí de Sal, right on the sand and overlooking Illetes and Cavall d’En Borràs beaches from it’s spectacular terrace. The menu’s packed with classic Mediterranean dishes elegantly served, and it’s possibly the best place on the island for a cocktail. Well-behaved children are welcome and could in theory play right on the sand below your table if you’re visiting for lunch… but you’re much better off booking a babysitter and going for date night. If you’re after the jet set, they’ll be at Juan y Andrea, strolling ashore from their yachts. It's an institution of a lunch spot that draws the glittering and glamorous from Ibiza just for the meal, so book your table (and your babysitter) in advance.

One of the island’s loveliest beaches is just a 10-minute walk from Los Pinos. The local supermarket’s on the way, perfect for picking up snacks and supplies for your beach day.

Hit the waters at La Savina with the Vellmarí diving school team; if you don’t need lessons, you can just rent gear. The dive centre is open from early February to late November and junior courses and equipment are available.

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