Condé Nast Traveler turned its attention to Can Lluc to discover a different side of Ibiza: its countryside, Mediterranean nature, traditional architecture and a slower way of experiencing the island.
In its feature “Can Lluc: heaven on Earth exists, and it is in the Ibizan countryside”, created in collaboration with Issey Miyake, the magazine travels to the rural heart of Ibiza to explore the history, landscape and atmosphere that surround Can Lluc.
It is a perspective closely connected to what staying at an agritourism in Ibiza means: discovering the island at a slower pace, surrounded by nature and away from its busiest areas.
Condé Nast Traveler discovers the authentic side of Can Lluc
The story begins where the history of Can Lluc itself begins: with an old family finca set in the interior of Ibiza and connected for generations to the island’s rural landscape.
The original house, which is more than 300 years old, was carefully restored by Lucas Prats and Tina Soriano while preserving the character of traditional Ibizan architecture. Stone walls, wooden ceilings and pieces of original family furniture now coexist with spaces created for rest and comfort.
Condé Nast Traveler particularly highlights this relationship between the property and its surroundings. Pine trees, olive trees, Mediterranean vegetation and the landscape around the finca are not simply a backdrop: they are part of the experience itself.
As the magazine describes it:
“Can Lluc breathes to the rhythm of the mountains and vineyards that surround it.”
That connection with the landscape continues to define Can Lluc today: a way of experiencing Ibiza at a different pace and paying attention to a side of the island that can easily be overlooked.
Nature as part of the experience
Nature is one of the main themes running through the Condé Nast Traveler feature, and it also remains central to the experience of staying at Can Lluc.
The finca is surrounded by Mediterranean countryside in a peaceful rural area near Sant Rafel. Its location makes it possible to explore different parts of Ibiza during the day and return to the silence of the countryside afterwards.
Here, the smallest details become part of the stay: walking among Mediterranean vegetation, listening to the sounds of the landscape, resting beside the pool or simply taking time to enjoy the surroundings.
It is this inland Ibiza that helps explain the appeal of agritourism in Ibiza: traditional fincas and country houses closely connected to the land, offering a more relaxed way to experience the island and its rural identity.
Traditional Ibizan architecture and family history
Another aspect highlighted by Traveler is the architecture of Can Lluc.
Stone, wood and the layout of the original Ibizan country house preserve the memory of the property’s rural past. Some areas also feature furniture that belonged to the family, adding a sense of history that would be difficult to recreate in a newly built hotel.
The purpose of the restoration was not to erase that past, but to allow it to remain part of the experience.
Today, the traditional buildings and newer spaces coexist throughout the finca while maintaining a strong connection with the landscape. Rooms, suites and private villas are set among Mediterranean vegetation, with spaces designed for privacy and unhurried rest.
Can Lluc and a different way to experience Ibiza
Beyond the Condé Nast Traveler feature itself, the article reflects an idea that remains at the heart of Can Lluc: there is another way to discover Ibiza.
An Ibiza of country roads, small villages, Mediterranean landscapes, local gastronomy and moments when time seems to move a little more slowly.
Staying in the centre of the island also makes it possible to combine this sense of calm with exploring Ibiza. From Can Lluc, guests can set out to discover beaches, coves, markets and villages before returning to a peaceful countryside setting.
The experience continues within the finca itself, with rooms, suites and private villas, a swimming pool, Mediterranean cuisine and spaces dedicated to wellness. Everything is naturally integrated into a setting where landscape and tranquillity take centre stage.
An agritourism retreat for discovering rural Ibiza
The Condé Nast Traveler feature reveals one of Ibiza’s less obvious sides: the one that appears as you leave the island’s busiest areas behind and enter a landscape of countryside, pine-covered hills and small villages.
It is also the Ibiza in which Can Lluc was born and the landscape that continues to shape the project today.
If you would like to discover this way of staying on the island, explore our agritourism in Ibiza and learn more about the history, natural surroundings, suites and villas that make up Can Lluc.
Read the full Condé Nast Traveler feature
The original article was published by Condé Nast Traveler in collaboration with Issey Miyake and explores the relationship between Can Lluc, nature and the Ibizan landscape.