Teranka
Meditative Mediterranean
Beach-meets-forest Formentera
Few spots in the Mediterranean whisper toes-in-the-sand luxury quite as seductively as Formentera, and boutique hotel Teranka truly embodies the Balearic island’s blissed-out essence. Its pine-forest home is tucked back from the long white sliver of Es Migjorn beach, but with a strip of cerulean sea twinkling on the horizon. Joining its dreamy setting is an emphasis on wellness, with outdoor yoga and meditation woven into the hotel’s daily rituals. Michelin-star-earning culinary talent and a gallery-worthy art collection combine with pitch-perfect Balearic-luxe design to amp up the swoon-factor and give this hotel plenty to (quietly) shout about.
Facilities
Rooms
35, including 12 suites.
Checkout
Noon. Earliest check-in, 3pm.
More Details
Rates include a breakfast buffet with à la carte options that range from gourmet granola to a full English.
Also
One of the guest rooms (303) has been adapted for the mobility impaired, plus there’s a lift in the main building and no stairs connecting the three buildings.
Hotel Closed
Teranka opens from April or May until October or November.
Fitness Center
Free Internet Access
Laundry
Pet Friendly
Pool
On-Site Restaurant
Room Service
At the Hotel
Open-air gym, yoga deck, free valet parking, free WiFi, concierge. In rooms: TV, Bluetooth speaker, free digital newspaper, beach towels and bags, steamer and Le Labo bath products.
Our Favourite Rooms
Rooms and suites are spread around the three buildings, Mar, Tierra and Cielo. Mar is the main part of the hotel and, as you’ll guess from the name, houses most of the sea-view accommodation. As well as being closer to the pool and beach here, we loved its Double Deluxe Front Sea View room where you can gaze over the emerald water without the trouble of getting out of bed. Alternatively, it’s just a few steps from your private sea-view terrace with loungers, all set for sundowners.
Poolside
The hotel’s inviting saltwater pool is surrounded by a mix of siesta-ready double-loungers and day-beds. An attentive pool bar service runs throughout the day, plus waitstaff proffer free shot-sized samples of freshly blended juices and slices of chilled fruit.
Spa
There’s no spa at Teranka, but it has two treatment rooms for massages and other body therapies. In-room and couples’ treatments are also available.
Packing Tips
Bring all your emotional baggage, as you’ll be leaving it behind after a week or two of daily yoga and meditation sessions.
Also
Room card sleeves are also impregnated with seedlings that can be planted anywhere in the world.
Children
Sorry kids, this sun-kissed beauty is just for the grown-ups.
Gallery
Food & Drink
Top Table
Every table at the Rooftop is a winner, but you can’t beat the cushioned banquette – though your dining companion will have to forgo the sunset view. At Teranka Garden, we love the sunlight-dappled tables under the bamboo covered terrace.
Dress Code
Sarong and sandals is acceptable daytime attire, but dinner here demands something a tad dressier.
Hotel Restaurant
Teranka Garden is an all-day restaurant, which opens each morning for buffet or à la carte breakfasts brimming with healthy energy-boosting options like açaí bowls and zingy ginger shots. For lunch it’s mostly about regional produce with an emphasis on super-fresh seafood, best enjoyed on the al-fresco porch or on a communal table, feet in the sand. Dinner at the Rooftop really dials things up – try Wagyu beef cecina and mezzi paccheri with squid – with a menu inspired by the travels of Chef Sergio Martínez and Chef José Doblas.
Hotel Bar
For sundowners, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better spot than the L-shaped bar three floors up, with a 360-degree panorama stretching from the azure blues of the ocean, across the canopy of pine forest and out to the highest point on the island – La Mola peninsula. Try the signature Terankini, or choose from the dizzingly long cocktail menu. You can order tapas and crudos to your sky-high perch, too. Post-dinner drinks are best enjoyed at the ground-floor bar, with a pool table on one side and lounge with comfy sofas to cosy into on the other.
Last Orders
11.30pm
Room Service
You can order food and drink to your door around the clock, with three different room service menus depending on the time of day. It’s mostly a paired-down version of the Vert Mer offering, so quality is top-notch.
Planes
With no airport on the island, you have to fly into Ibiza’s, which has direct connections with hubs throughout much of Europe – including year-round flights from London. From Ibiza Airport, it’s a 10-minute cab trip to the passenger ferry terminal, and boats leave around every half an hour. Depending on the type of vessel, crossings can take between 25 minutes to an hour.
Automobiles
If you’re planning on your own set of wheels, please note that cars aren't permitted on the ferry between Ibiza and Formentera unless you're a resident. There are a few rental agencies around the ferry port once you're on the island. You’ll want to book ahead in peak season, however, and narrow roads and limited parking means a smaller model is a good idea.
Worth Getting Out of Bed For
Being generally too hot to use during much of the day, the hotel’s open yoga deck encourages you to roll out of bed for energising sun salutations on the first rays. Bed too comfy? You can also wait until sunset to join guided yoga, meditation, and pilates sessions. Surrounded by scented juniper and pine woods and soundtracked by the gentle swoosh of the nearby sea, the setting could hardly be more conducive to finding (or indeed losing) yourself. If working out is more your bag, the hotel’s open-air jungle-style gym has been built to blend into its natural surroundings.
Of course you’re also just a flip-flop shuffle from Es Migjorn, almost six kilometres of blissfully unspoilt white-powder beach. You’ll find scenic dunescape trails to explore, dotted by regular beachfront chiringuitos and plenty of bathers taking full advantage of the beach’s swimsuit-optional status. On cooler days, a hike up into the nearby La Mola plateau is rewarded with spectacular 360-degree panoramas and the pretty village of El Pilar de la Mola. The best way to see Formentera, however, is from the water, so ask at reception about chartering a boat and cove-hop around the island.
Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt
This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .
