The Ibiza Guide.
Don’t get me wrong, Ibiza’s nightlife is amazing, but the island has much more to offer — discover delicious food, stunning hiking trails, tranquil beaches and a restored sense of wellness.
The island should be on the top of your travel bucket list, no matter what you’re looking for out of your vacation! Enjoy the below guide broken out by Northern, Central and Southern parts of the island, along with a guide to Formentera. Paid subscribers receive access to a Google map of all these recommendations and more.
Discover my favorites below, and if you’re looking for a specific type of trip, (art, food, relaxed, kid-friendly, adventures, etc.) please reach out (carolinehariri@gmail.com).
Note that this guide is continuously updated so you have the latest and greatest at your fingertips!
Southern Half of the Island
Food:
Il Silencio Ibiza - great beach club
Urusai - Izakaya Iberica at El Silencio - upscale Japanese fusion, also on a beautiful beach setting
Beso Beach - a few locations of this fun beach club with great seafood
Es Xarcu (Restaurante Playa) - simple, fresh food in a secluded bay
Jondal - very upscale beach club
Sunset Asham - popular spot, beach club
Restaurant Balneari Cala Carbó - great paella
Amante Ibiza - beautiful beach beach club, elevated food
Blue Marlin Eivissa - upscale beach club with famous DJs
Experimental Beach Ibiza - such delicious food, a classic!
Casa Maca - cute hotel with amazing food
Near Town:
Taller Sa Peña by Ibiza Food Studio - had the most incredible meal here
Nudo - for healthy food around town
Fish Shack - incredible seafood restaurant
Nōmade Ibiza - special spot on the water
Zuma - hot spot for a sceney restaurant
Layleh - amazing dinner location, very sceney and upscale
San Juan restaurant - decent restaurant, a great back up if you didn’t make reservations anywhere else!
Hotels:
Hyde Ibiza - great location close to town and on the water. 4-star
Mondrian Ibiza - the luxury Mondrian hotel’s Ibiza location, near the water and town
Petunia, Ibiza, a Beaumier hotel - rustic and relaxing hotel right on the water
The Standard Ibiza - the trusted Standard outpost in Ibiza!
Boutique Hotel Los Jardines de Palerm - an adorable boutique 3-star hotel, very clean
Ibiza Gran Hotel - very grand with a casino
Nobu hotel - as you can imagine, very sceney!
Mirador de Dalt Vila - a Relais & Chateaux small boutique hotel
Activities:
Es Vedrà - great hiking spot
Sa Caleta - stunning red cliffs
Catedral d’Evissa - beautiful cathedral
Castle of Ibiza for some history!
Museu d’Art Contemporani d’Eivissa - modern art museum
Cinema Paradiso Ibiza (Open Air) - outdoor theatre
Going out:
Chiringuito Cala Escondida - amazing beach bar with great drinks
DC10 Ibiza - very wild club, go on Mondays
Ushuaïa - a classic Ibiza concert spot
Drinks at S’Escalinata
Shopping -
Gimaguas for very trendy pieces
Annie’s Ibiza - cute store also a location in London
Northern Half of the Island
Food:
Es Molí de Sal - upscale, pricey but nice beach views
El Bigotes - Bullit - very unpretentious, seaside spot
Hotels:
Six Senses - one of the most incredible hotel groups! Can only imagine how great the Ibiza one is
Agroturisme Can Martí - very rustic and relaxing hotel with farm animals and a garden
Activities:
Beaches
S'Illot des Renclí
Cala Xuclà
Es Canaret
Hiking - Cala d’Albarca
Central Island
Food:
Restaurante Cala Gracioneta - delicious food in a very fun beach club
Macao Café Sta Gertrudis - incredible Italian food in a beautiful setting
Wild beets - healthy food spot
Café Del Mar - casual spot for drinks and some food, live music
A Mi Manera Ibiza - beautiful outdoor space and delicious food
Cotton Beach Club - club vibes, good for going out
Aubergine Ibiza - amazing garden atmosphere
Hostal La Torre - great restaurant within a hotel, good for lunch or dinner
Hotel:
Agroturismo ATZARO ibiza - 5-star, super cute and Spanish feeling
Agroturismo Cas Gasi Boutique Hotel - 4-star boutique hotel
Ca Na Xica - grand feeling to a boutique hotel 4-star hotel
Aguamadera - very low key, rustic hotel in the center of the island, amazing food
Finca Legado - very simple with a natural feel, cute boutique
7Pines Resort - very chic and zen, owned by Hyatt
Going Out:
Underground Ibiza
Bar Costa (great food too!)
Lío - live cabaret show
Activities:
Rent a boat (Chilli Pepper Charters is a great company)
Beach - Cala Saladeta
Shop at Sluiz for very unique items
Formentara
A must do when you’re visiting Ibiza is taking a day trip to Formentera - here are some recs for what to do there!
Food
Es Codol Foradat - amazing seaside restaurant
Chezz Gerdi - sceney Mediterranean restaurant
Es Molí de Sal - fresh seafood spot
Activities:
Beach - Playa Es Codol Foradat
And if you want to avoid the mainland crowds, just stay on Formentera at Teranka Formentera, a beautiful 4-star resort right on the beach.
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