Mini Guide to Ibiza, Spain

Setting aside its wild and crazy nightlife, Ibiza, Spain is actually a place of beautiful beaches, interesting architecture, tasty cuisines, and friendly people. Here is a little guide to help you get the best that the Mediterranean city of Ibiza has to offer.

What to See in Ibiza, Spain

• D’Alt Vila. Located in the city’s Old Town, this is a structure made of sturdy and resilient Renaissance walls that were created to shield the region from any invaders.
• Formentera Island. This is one of the four that make up the Balearic Islands. A mere 30-minute boat ride from Ibiza, Spain, this island treats you to stunning views along with a walking trail starting from La Savina up to the northern tip of the island.
• Ibiza’s Beaches. The city is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the Mediterranean. The most popular ones include coasts of Sant Carles de Peralta, Cala Llenya, Cala Mastella, and Cala de Boix.
• Pacha. This is a hip club that is located in the north side of the city’s port. At night, its 15 bars rumble non-stop to electronic and house beats.
• Limestone Caverns. Designed and made by Cova de Can Marçà, this structure feature pools and caves that are illuminated in colored lights.

Where to Eat and Drink

• Blue Bar. Located in the Formentera Island, this bar stays true to its name as everything in it is painted with shades of blue. This restaurant serves tasty risotto and seafood dishes with DJs playing during summer evenings.
• La Brasa. This restaurant serves quality meat and fish, accompanied with stews, paellas, and croquettas. You will dine in a garden filled with vines, bougainvillea, and banana plants.
• Comidas Bar San Juan. This family-owned and run restaurant offers simple yet delicious fish recipes. They do not take reservations so get there early before it the tables get all filled up.
• La Paloma. This is an eco-friendly diner that specializes in Italian cuisine, serving salami and hams from Tuscany along with salad ingredients freshly harvested from their own vegetable garden. You can also dine in a less formal café down below.
• S’Amerller. Also known as “The Almond Tree”, this is one of the most innovative cafes in Ibiza, Spain. Their menu uses fresh ingredients. They also offer cooking lessons periodically.

Where to Sleep

• Hostal Restaurant La Torre. Built away from the hustle of San Antoni de Port, this hostel features a terrace that gives the most stunning views of headlands along with basic yet comfortable rooms.
• Ca’s Català. This cheerful hotel gives the feel and atmosphere of a private villa, offering 12 large rooms that overlooks a garden courtyard. The rooms have white-painted four-poster beds and ceiling fans.
• Hotel la Ventana. This is a 15^th-century mansion that is transformed into a hotel. Its rooms carry four-poster beds, mosquito nets, and balconies that overlook city walls. It even has a rooftop terrace and lavish gardens.
• Can Planells. This place in Ibiza, Spain offers rustic accommodations with its exquisite rooms and suites. Some have their own private terraces overlooking lemon and orange trees.