KIOSKU CALA MASTELLA This beach bar on the island’s northeast is a local insider tip among Ibiza’s chiringuito lovers. It is sometimes unfavourably compared to the legendary fish restaurant El Bigotes, which sits to the left in the same bay. This is entirely unjustified, although it works on a different concept. Pepe Bonet and Angel Pins have created a true oasis of calm here and created honest, perfectly prepared food. They have six dishes (fresh fish, of course, hamburgers,

TABERNA ABASTOS 2.0 Michelin Bib Gourmand We have been to this excellent restaurant a few times before. It is located in the town’s farmers’ market, giving it access to fresh ingredients daily. They announce proudly that they do not have a fridge in the restaurant. This unique restaurant is a surprise. It occupies six small market stalls, which have been given a bright, modern facelift. To enjoy the personalised menus here, you must book the only table in advance. We ha

RESTAURANTE ES BOLDADO   Michelin Plate IIO We returned to another favourite restaurant on our mid-March trip to Ibiza, Es Boldado. When driving from Sant Josep to Cala d’Hort, take the last right turn to Cala Truja; after about 3 km, you will see the sign for Es Boldado on your left. Turn on this road and drive down the dusty Camino (dirt track) for about 1.5km. You will see the best view of Ibiza. This is the restaurant for you if you want a view.  Restaurante Es Boldado

Restaurant CAN RAFALET After a few years away, we returned to Restaurante Can Rafalet, in Es Caló de Sant Agustí, on the Island of Formentera, which boasts some of the most stunning views in the Balearic Islands. The sea is at its fabulous best here, and from our reserved front table, we could see it in all its stunning turquoise glory. When you sit down, you receive a delicious bowl of aioli (rich with garlic) and olives, along with a basket of crusty rolls to scoop up the g

CHIRINGUITO CAN COLOMARET We took another trip from Sant Antoni to the lovely beach at Cala Nova, north of the Island. There are a few expensive, trendy restaurants here. The stunning Hotel Bless, at one end of the beach, has a one-Michelin-starred restaurant. We decided to go to the opposite end of the beach, to Chiringuito Can Colomaret. This traditional, tiny Cala Nova shack has served the local community with freshly caught fish and seafood for over 20 years. The family-r

RESTAURANT SA CALETA We returned to our old favourite restaurant, Sa Caleta, during a spring trip to Ibiza. On this occasion, we had lunch, which included Almejas Marinera (clams in a fisherman’s style) Endivias, queso azul Roquefort, miel y nueces (Endives, Roquefort blue cheese, honey & walnuts). Fideruada (a seafood paella with pasta instead of rice) Combination tres tartas We had a refreshing bottle of Belondrade y Lurton (Rueda) 2016 to drink @ €50 To finish, we had

RESTAURANTE SA SOCA On the way to Sant Agustí from Sant Antoni, you will find this traditional, rustic, charming restaurant. Although it does not look exceptional from the outside, it would be easy to drive past. The entrance has a small bar area, with simple wooden chairs and tables, and small dining rooms with a fireplace. Once inside, you will find its large, vine-covered inner terrace, overgrown with plants, and a quiet countryside landscape twinkling in the background. T

EL TIBURÓN El Tiburón (The Shark) is the perfect feet-in-the-sand beach restaurant. It is located on the beach at Es Cavall d’en Borrás, Es Pujols, in the Parque Natural de Ses Salines, a ten-minute taxi ride from the port of La Savina. It has a very laid-back atmosphere, serving excellent food and drinks, chill-out music in the background, and good service from friendly staff who are there year-round. Try the “house special” gambas Tiburón picante con arroz (chilli prawns wi

CHIRINGUITO PACO If you are looking for fresh seafood, including an expansive range of fresh fish, on the beach at Estepona, this v ery authentic Spanish beach bar, which has been here since 1997,  is a great place to start. Once settled in, we had some excellent espeto de sardinas (sardines skewered and cooked over hot coals). Conchas Finas (local Málaga smooth clams) . Coquinas al ajillo y vino blanco (small flat clams from Huelva, with garlic and white wine). There is insi

CHIRINGUITO EL MADERO If you are looking for fresh seafood and a wide range of fish and rice dishes on the beach in Estepona, this chiringuito in a beautiful location is a great place for a meal and a drink . It is a great spot to relax, sitting outside overlooking the beach and the sea. What you will find here is fish, fish, fish, seafood, all of it in extraordinary freshness and quality. We started with a few, Boquerones fritos (fried anchovies) and an excellent bottle of t