RESTAURANT ES XARCU Michelin Plate IIO UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025 Es Xarcu is finally back at sea. Two years ago, they were forced to move to the village of Es Cubells. The menu was great, and the food was fantastic, but the vibe just wasn’t the same. The good news is they are back at their old, trusted spot! For more than 30 years, Mariano Torres and his wife have been running this chiringuito, which is very popular with the many boats and their fancy owners who st

CHIRINGUITO MANACA Drive past the Hotel Indalo on the road from Mojácar to Carboneras, go straight inland, and take a left at the third roundabout onto Playa Macenas, where you will see the Castillo de Macenas just before the Macenas golf course goes inland. From here, drive past Chiringuito Macenas (you can stop here for a drink or tapas) and onto an elementary dirt road, which is not in excellent condition and initially runs along a precarious cliff edge, overlooking the se

CALÓ DE S'ALGA KIOSKO SIESTA The Caló de s’Alga Beach Bar in Siesta is a delightful find. Nestled below the Grand Hotel Palladium, it’s an insider tip for anyone staying nearby or on holiday in Santa Eulària. If you’re looking for a spot to relax, this is it! Picture this: a wooden shack, white plastic chairs and tables, and the bustling Siesta behind you. In front, the stunning view of the bay of Santa Eulària and the sparkling turquoise sea awaits. It’s a perfect setting fo

KIOSKO CALA LLENYA UPDATE JULY 2025 - THE BEACH BAR HAS REOPENED We were asked recently about the status of the chiringuito in Cala Llenya. In previous reports on social media, it was claimed that CBBC had taken it over. Fortunately, there was nothing in that, after the Ayuntamiento de Santa Eulària des Riu and CBBC itself confirmed. So, the authenticity of this beautiful family beach on the east side of the island remains preserved for this season, at least, and the chirin

Discovering Authentic Ibicencan Cuisine CAFETERÍA CA’N JORDI - LAS PUERTAS DE CIELO If you plan to visit, you’ll need a car or a bicycle. From Sant Antoni de Portmany (San Antonio), drive towards Santa Agnés de Corona. At the T-junction near Cafeteria Ca’n Cosmi, famous for its tortilla (Spanish omelette), turn left. Once you leave the village, there are no signs, but the drive is straightforward. The views of the almond blossoms in February are breathtaking! Continue for abo

CHIRINGUITO SA TRINXA UPDATE JULY 2025 From July 1, 2025, Chiringuitos on Ses Salinas beach are no longer permitted to have DJs playing. CDs and background music are allow ed. Due to regulations of the Ses Salines Natural Park, Chiringuito Sa Trinxa has been forced to suspend DJ performances. We have been here many times before and will return in 2026 This is the place for people-watching. On arrival at the ses Salinas beach, turn left and keep walking until you reach the gre

RESTAURANT POMELO PLAYA (ex Sa Bresca) UPDATE SEPTEMBER 2025 The chiringuito on Cala Gracio only opened in 2025. The beds are reasonable, and the service is good. Previously called Sa Bresca, now owned by The Mambo Group, so, unfortunately, the prices are incredibly overpriced. They have renamed the bar Pomelo Playa. They charge €6 for a small beer (0.3 litres) and €8 for a large beer (0.5 litres). The cheapest bottle of wine is €45; the Tomato Salad is €26; the Beach Burge

Our friend Terry Soper has just spent a week in the Northeast of Ibiza at the family-friendly resort of Es Cana. This is the 6th year in a row he has stayed here, so it comes highly recommended. HOTEL ANFORA IBIZA Carrer des Pou d’en Cardona, 9, 07849, Ibiza  +34 971 330 176 www.anforaibiza.com This family-friendly hotel is set back from the main strip on a side street, ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep. The hotel is immaculately clean. Terry is a regular visitor here. The ho

CAN SALINAS MANUEL EL REY DE LA FIDEUÀ To find this restaurant, head past the church on the way to Ses Salinas. It is on the left, just before the turnoff to Platja des Cavallet, just before Salinas Beach. This family-run restaurant serves excellent Valencian-style paella and fideuà away from the busy summer crowds of Ibiza. Fideuà is a dialectal pronunciation of the Valencian or Catalan word fideuada (which means a large number of noodles). It is a seafood dish originally fr

CHIRINGUITO SES BOQUES This rustic and authentic chiringuito has been located at the end of a long, steep road down from Es Cubells since the 1970s. It is set among pine trees and offers a complete view of a small pebble beach. To reach the restaurant, take the left turn before you reach Es Cubells church. Around a mile or so later, you will see it signposted on the left on the cliff road going down the hill. After a steep slope, you will reach the restaurant next to the sea.