"I had not been overseas on holiday for a while and had been considering trying to find an all inclusive package at a hotel so my son could make friends easily; I'm glad I didn't. I have always travelled authentically and this reminded me why: genuine local hospitality is one of the wonders of travelling. We found it here!
I stayed at Apartamentos Cel Blau in October half term with my 11 year old son, just the two of us. We arrived in the early hours of the morning and thanks to Adria's great communication, there was no problem receiving the key and entering the apartment. We loved it immediately! Light, airy, tastefully decorated, spotlessly clean with a huge shower, air conditioning and a wonderful balcony. The pool looked beautiful all lit up, and my son was very excited to try it out the next day! Ideally, a twin room would have been first choice so we could have a bed each, but, the bed was really large and very comfortable, so neither of us had a problem sharing. Upon entering the kitchen, we were delighted to see such a generous welcome gift and it didn't take my son long to tuck into the Haribos! The wine was very nice too, thank you! There were also two cold beers and two cold cans of Coke waiting for us in the fridge. The kitchen was well equipped. I had no plans to cook meals, but, there was a pod coffee machine, a moka pot, kettle, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, toaster and all cutlery, glasses, dishes etc you might need. The only thing missing was an oven but that didn't bother me at all. The washing machine was neatly tucked away in the large bathroom and I made use of that, which allowed us to travel light with cabin bags only. Our clothes dried in no time at all on the balcony. We were also provided with lovely towels for the pool area. There was a large TV in the living area, but we didn't even try to turn that on - we can do that at home and that wasn't why we were there. My son wasn't even interested! WiFi was excellent, better than we get at home!
We were very lucky with the weather! There were storms the week before, and I could see the weather turning to rain the week after our departure. We enjoyed perfect sunshine, around 25 - 26 degrees. The sea was beautifully warm, the pool was the opposite haha! It didn't deter my son from having a few swims though.
The area was beautiful with many unspoilt spots to enjoy, as well as shops, bars and restaurants in the main resort area that were still open until the end of the week. The funfair was also running, which entertained my son for a while most nights. We tried a few of the beach bars and really, it felt like paradise sitting at a table in the late afternoon, practically on the sand with a cold glass of wine while my son happily played on the beach and in the sea, safely within my line of sight. The area was very friendly, food in the bars and restaurants was quite expensive but a glass of wine was a very reasonable 3.50-4.50 Euros. I personally enjoyed using the local supermarkets and sitting on the balcony at night with jamon, cheese and olives. Bliss!
Our apt (no 3) had a very spacious balcony overlooking the pool, apartments opposite and the restaurant right next door. We could also see the sea! The restaurant was lively in a chattery way, sometimes had a little live music (acoustic) and the smells were wonderful. This might bother some perhaps, but I personally loved it. After our days exploring Es Cana, the sounds and smells of locals enjoying Ibiza? - well, I wouldn't have it any other way. We even exchanged friendly waves with the customers haha!
We loved Es Cana. I understand why many return, and October was, for us, a wonderful time to visit. Cel Blau Apartamentos couldn't have been better, in fact, I feel a little sad that we're no longer there. They're in a great location: right near the Hippy Market, shops, bars, restaurants and the beach. Everything is within easy walking distance. There is a little local football park just up the road towards the Hippy Market, where my son played with other local children on several occasions, while I sat on the bench reading my book and watching the vast amount of starlings swooping overhead. I'm very happy my son got a glimpse of Spanish life, rather than staying in a holiday complex with tribute acts, karaoke and pizza buffets.
Thank you Adria, Carmen and team for a truly wonderful and memorable stay. If we come again, Cel Blau Apartamentos will be our first choice."
