As summer season beckons, we are able to all hear Ibiza’s siren music. The celebration island welcomed 3.7 million vacationers throughout peak season final 12 months, with Ibiza calling on holidaymakers to take pleasure in its sandy white seashores and world-renowned nightclubs.
Whereas Playa d’en Bossa is Ibiza’s hottest resort for solar worshippers who wish to go raving, vacationers contemplating a vacation to the White Isle also needs to contemplate San Antonio on the west coast. Sure, it has a popularity for being widespread with youthful sunseekers (it’s dwelling to the Ibizan strip), however don’t write it off as solely a raucous celebration resort aimed solely at 18-year-olds determined to get boozed up on low-cost vodka on their faculty holidays. San Antonio can also be dwelling to various Ibiza’s greatest inns, eating places and golf equipment, in addition to boasting a few of the island’s most lovely views.
Pondering of attempting a brand new a part of Ibiza to your vacation? Right here’s every part it is advisable to know in regards to the Ibizan west coast…
The place to remain
Las Mimosas
Chances are you’ll be within the thick of Ibiza’s celebration city, however the 4 star boutique resort is a slice of serenity away from the strip. Boasting simply 11 Junior suites and 6 suites, Las Mimosas is the right place to remain if you wish to benefit from the hedonism of a giant night time out (the strip is only a stone’s throw away) however you wish to get better in peace through the day. In addition to having an out of doors pool, it’s Las Mimosas spa services that make it a standout selection. With a jacuzzi, sauna and Turkish tub, late night time membership rats will really feel effectively and really recovered with a day of R&R. The resort even gives yoga classes, for those who’re in a position to tear your self off the bed for an early morning class.
Costs begin from 218 euros an evening
Sa Clau
Proper by the White Isle’s blue seas, Sa Clau by Ibiza’s legendary Mambo group has a extra Scandi-chic vibe versus the boho shabby-chic aesthetics the island is thought for. Barely noisier than another inns on the island (significantly on the entrance of the resort), Sa Clau’s prime location and sundown views make up for any disturbed nights. Its café, Bondi, additionally gives each a standard full English fry-up and acai bowls with recent juices to revive you after no matter you selected to indulge within the night time earlier than. Get a resort that may do each!
Costs begin from 235 euros per night time
Cubanito
Bringing a slice of Cuba to San Antonio, this idea resort boasts a few of the most lovely sundown views on the entire island, and its Havana-reminiscent, art-deco model means your keep can be Insta-worthy from the off. Searching for the right place to seize just a few cocktails earlier than heading out into the night time? The rooftop bar is your greatest wager, boasting panoramic views of that well-known Balearic sundown.
Costs begin from 268 euros per night time
The place to eat
Bohanans
Searching for a few of Ibiza’s greatest surf n turf? Look no additional than Bohanans. Positioned within the coronary heart of San Antonio’s Houston Avenue, the steakhouse offers an outdated city appeal. The Akaushi beef is a secure wager in order for you one thing wealthy and indulgent, however it’s the recent seafood which you can’t flip down. Those that need one thing softer and milder ought to flip in the direction of the Mero sea bass – however the jumbo prawns (and we actually do imply jumbo, so make certain you’ve an urge for food) aren’t to be missed.
Es Tragon
A must-try for all foodies heading to the White Isle – Es Tragón is Ibiza’s first winner of the coveted Michelin Star award. Those that are fortunate sufficient to snag a desk ought to take advantage of the restaurant’s well-known taster menus, which supply Ibiza’s wealthy and diverse culinary historical past on a plate.
Café Mambo
The seafront restaurant is Ibizan legend for a cause, having simply celebrated its 30th birthday. Famed for its legendary pre-seshes earlier than punters head to the tremendous golf equipment, Café Mambos has graced world well-known DJs together with Swedish Home Mafia and Carl Cox amongst many, many others. Serving hearty meals comparable to burgers, tacos and salads, it’s the massive names and massive beats which retains visitors coming – and cements its standing as an Ibizan ceremony of passage.
What to do
Clubbing
Sure, San Antonio could not boast the superclubs that Playa d’en Bossa is greatest identified for, however that doesn’t imply it’s a boring a part of the island. In addition to the notorious Ibiza Rocks pool events, these on the lookout for a extra grown-up vibe ought to head to the legendary Pikes hotel-cum-nightclub. With its expansive terrace, an evening out at Pikes appears like going to the world’s boujiest home celebration (although one as soon as attended by Freddie Mercury), with vastly enjoyable DJ collectives together with Nightmares on Wax, Melon Bomb and La Discotheque. If you need extra of the superclub vibe, Eden is considered one of San Antonio’s most frequented nighttime locations boasting the now legendary House membership night time each Friday throughout peak season.
However for those who actually are desirous to attempt the extra well-known Ibizan golf equipment, the legendary Ibiza disco bus, which traverses from San Antonio to Playa d’en Bossa, runs all night time all through peak season and prices as little as 4 euros. Should tries embody day venue Ushuaïa, which hosts Ants and Calvin Harris as resident artists, and world-renowned nightclub Hï Ibiza, which has David Guetta, Eric Prydz and Black Espresso taking to the decks.
Exploring
There’s extra to the White Isle than continuous partying. No vacation to Ibiza can be full with out exploring the island’s well-known outdated city. The quaint La Villita nonetheless embodies the normal Ibizan bohemian sensibilities, with loads of creative boutiques ripe for exploration. There’s additionally lots to discover out on sea, with loads of seashores, sea caves and snorkelling alternatives for those who do need a healthful break.
Kimberley Bond is a Options Author at Cosmopolitan. After gaining her MA in Journal Journalism from the College of Sheffield in 2016, Kimberley first began her profession as a showbiz and tradition author, the place she interviewed A-Listers (and Z-Listers) on purple carpets, at awards ceremonies and at events. After the pandemic put a maintain on the showbiz circuit, Kimberley turned to options and has written for various publications together with The Unbiased, The Telegraph, Night Normal, Stylist and Glamour amongst numerous others. She’s nonetheless a whole celeb gossip hound, and when she’s not scrolling via the sidebar of disgrace you could find her on X, LinkedIn or within the gymnasium the place’s attempting and failing to get an arse like JLo.
