RESTAURANTE ES PUETÓ This is a traditional beach bar/chiringuito, situated directly on the beach in Cala de Bou, with an Ibicencan heritage dating back to 1969. They serve traditional Ibicencan beach food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This time, we tried the excellent Ensalada de tomate burrata (tomato & burrata salad), followed by, Chiperones fritos (fried baby squid) Merluza (hake) Choco (cuttlefish) Also available were, Gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) Rodaballo (turbo

CHIRINGUITO CALA D’EN SERRA UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2025 You will see the sign for Cala d’en Serra on the right, just before you arrive in Portinatx. Follow the road until the tarmac ends and park. You can see the beach below, a small horseshoe bay with satellite coves nearby. The sandy beach boasts clean, clear water and was once named one of  Europe’s  best beaches by The Guardian newspaper. Cliffs surround the bay. Beware: the access is steep (not great for young children and

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

CHIRINGUITO SA FERRADURA (EL PIRATA) To find this great little Kiosk and beach, turn left at the sign for the Hacienda Na Xamena Hotel and Spa on the way down to Port de Sant Miquel Road (before you reach the port). At around halfway, you must take the right-hand fork turn and drive for approximately 2 km along a quite testing, bumpy Camino (un-tarmacked road) to arrive at the bay. The Kiosk with the pirate flag is situated on the beach and serves good-value meat dishes, fish

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 has only opened this year. The beds are reasonable, the service is good, but since Mambo Group owns it, the prices are incredibly overpriced. It is now called 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 Burger is €32; and the Corvina is €40. Drinks It is still a

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

RESTAURANTE PELAYO This is the perfect spot for a Sunday lunch with friends and family. It is a rustic, unpretentious beachside bar and restaurant built in the true soul and spirit of Formentera. Good food is served in a lovely, leafy location, with mostly locals and a few tourists, in a relaxed, easy-going atmosphere. They serve delicious fish, octopus, and other seafood, but on Sunday, everyone goes for the Paella, which has an insane quantity of seafood! Turn off at the T