Sunset in Benirras
Ibiza is the magic light island , of endless sunsets and secret beaches . Also fresh fish, fig trees that rest on sticks, orchards of orange soil, peasants with straw hats and Africans who mark the rhythm with the beat of the drum. Between the sea and the countryside , Ibiza is a place of wonderful contrasts.
And beyond the party, the trickle of young people wanting to give everything and restaurants that serve supposed tapas, there is a romantic island that toasts to love. Greener and more flowery than ever after the winter rains, Ibiza is a territory full of romantic plans to live as a couple . Not all of them fit in one day, but we give you options so that you can choose your own love itinerary.
A pool to never leave
SLEEP IN A 13TH CENTURY TOWER
Mornings in Ibiza taste like salt. Also fruit salad, organic yogurt, cereals, goat cheese, Iberian ham, country eggs and natural juices. Of course, also to coffee , to start the day with energy.
It is the breakfast that can be served in your bed inside a 13th century tower if you sleep in ** Can Quince de Balafia **, a place specially designed for romance . Every detail is designed for couples in an area considered one of the best examples of traditional architecture on the island and declared Well of Cultural Interest.
One step away from the town of Sant Llorenc , "this is the perfect place for lovers", emphasizes sophie gotovitch , whose family acquired the farm a little over two decades ago.
Since 2014 it is also a guest house where you can rest, enjoy a silence that is only broken by the trill of dozens of little birds, relax to the fullest in its gardens and cool off in its beautiful pool from which you can observe the beautiful rural landscape of the heart of ibiza.
The most romantic accommodation in Ibiza
BEACHES FOR TWO
In the middle of the morning, when the sun begins to sting, the island always has a destination in the form of a beach on the horizon. The coveted turquoise awaits in many hiding places that seem made specifically for couples. Nothing like swimming in the company of the calm and clean Ibizan waters.
It is the north where some of the most romantic coves . And the highway E-10 which is addressed to Portinatx offers, practically in a row, three of them. The first is xarraca , as accessible and comfortable as it is ideal for savoring a good swim with some tranquility next to a nice hotel.
If you fancy a little more privacy, on its westernmost side there are several old boathouses: what is gained in intimacy is lost in comfort But you can't always have everything.
Xarraca, S'illot des Rencli, Xuclar, Ses Boques, Cala Molí... the options are endless and for all tastes!
Later, S'illot des Rencli and Xuclar they are tiny bits of sand where mass tourism is literally impossible. Both barely fit a few towels and a handful of hammocks.
All three have a beach bar, just in case. And, to the south, little beaches like Ses Boques or Cala Molí They are also other suggestive options to endorse the love between posidonia meadows and little goldfish.
Cala Molí, a romantic corner among Posidonia meadows
LOVE BETWEEN ORANGE TREES
For the end of the morning, a different plan is to go to ** La Huerta Ibiza **, which Julia Kleber and Raquel Falomir have been proposing for just a few weeks.
From twelve o'clock, both are waiting for you in the agrotourism Can Jaume , outside of Puig den Valls stop receiving you with lemonade and iced hibiscus tea . It is the gateway to a different place, a plot of orange trees with Balinese beds, comfortable hammocks, sofas and small tables made of pallets where colorful flowers and inspiring phrases stand out.
It is a unique place to get carried away by the more positive philosophy, smile and fall in love even more. Also to try some delicious snacks based on organic products. Vegan ceviche, paella, pasta, grilled meat or sushi are some of the dishes offered by various restaurants through small stands where there are also natural juices, craft beers and natural wines.
"They are all organic and zero kilometer products. It is a very important aspect for us" Julia tells. Live music is the final touch for things to flow as a couple every Sunday morning (although, when the heat gets stronger, the event will be moved to Saturday afternoon).
The Garden of Ibiza
GASTRONOMY TO CONQUER
Another option is to go to one of the restaurants where the experience goes beyond the table. Ibiza is full of them : from the wonderful surroundings of Can Berri Vell in the small town of San Agustí to the old temple that houses Sa Capella , outside of Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Lunch is one of those moments in which you have to know how to choose well and, when in doubt, where you will never fail is choosing Dove , in the tiny town of Sant Llorenç de Balafia and where love is breathed in the air in a thousand and one languages.
OR n large garden and two terraces under the broad branches of a carob tree they welcome one of the most requested gastronomic spaces on the island. In fact, the phone is ringing off the hook looking for reservations, that's why You have to call as far in advance as possible..
A walk through its facilities helps to understand the philosophy of this Italian family that decided to open the restaurant almost three decades ago based on homemade, organic products and cooked with as little processing as possible.
A garden with herbs and vegetables is the turning point to achieve the perfect flavor of focaccias, hamburgers, pizzas or delicious salads. Dishes such as black risotto with cuttlefish, various homemade pastas or a salmon ceviche with mango are also perfection with the organic and natural wines that are part of its menu.
Burger and oriental salad with focaccia for a great, great lunch
SIESTAS BETWEEN GREENS AND TURQUOISE
The afternoon belongs to the beach, both for siesta and for the first rays of sunset. Along roads full of red poppies, white wild carrots and a multitude of small violet flowers, one reaches one of the best known, that of Benirras.
Sunday afternoons are a real party , but the rest of the week the afternoon is revealed to be somewhat calmer: calm waters surrounded by pine forests and also, a wide bouquet of hammocks to rest your eyes for a while in comfort.
The next bath can be experienced in a special way in the nudist cove of Platges de Comte : without clothes love will never have secrets anymore.
In addition to the pleasure of swimming without clothes, this little paradise also has a wonderful sunset that can be accompanied by the tasty cocktails that Tess and her team make at the ecological beach bar hidden cove. A corner with as much good vibes as romanticism: this is how Ibiza should always have been.
The nudist cove of Platges de Comte
AN APPLAUSE AT EVENING
Another option is the cove of Sol D'en Serra : it has too many rocks to take a bath but, in return, it offers a beautiful panoramic view from the so-called Lovers Lookout . by his side, ibiza lover It is a special beach bar for a romantic dinner and even to see a movie every Tuesday on a giant screen.
Before opening your mouth and if you still want sunsets, the sand of Cala D'Hort It is the ideal place to see how the light changes on the limestone of It's Vedra.
Its imposing presence also accompanies a couple of kilometers higher up, where the cliffs become luxury grandstands to watch the sun go down underwater, always with the imposing presence of the islet that seems to be watching. When the king star says goodbye, an applause from the audience will give you back your conscience and hope : there are still those who shudder for a sunset.
Yes or yes, you have to go to Cala d'Hort
HEADING TO THE MOST ROMANTIC DINNER
As night falls, the precious little PM-812 and SN-2 highways they offer the perfect trip to watch the sky darken. Accompanied by fig trees, vineyards, centuries-old olive trees and towns where you want to stay and live forever as Saint Agnes or Saint Mateu . The tracks finally reach the municipality of Sant Miquel de Balansat, a small town crowned by one of the most beautiful churches on the island.
Almost incognito, in this municipality appears ** La Luna nell'Orto **. The Argentinian Adrián Díez has been managing -for almost a decade- this restaurant located in an old country house. Its terrace is perfect for couples and offers just enough privacy for a romantic dinner. A good example is the tables located under a huge fig tree where the scent of jasmine mixes with the salty notes of the Ibizan air.
With an Italian influence due to its former owner, the place offers local cuisine with technique, quality products and a lot of love. In the kitchen they make homemade pasta and also an exquisite bread. "Here we do practically everything," says Adrián. " And we have a relaxed atmosphere . It is a place with a philosophy far removed from the party in other parts of the island," adds the Argentine.
And relaxation is best savored with some good ray and seaweed croquettes , artichoke hearts with foie and truffle or vegetarian quinoa sushi to start. Some pumpkin ravioli or a sea and mountain based on pork jowls and octopus cooked at low temperature can complete the menu, which can be paired with one of the many wines that make up the menu. . The icing can be put on a heart-shaped cheesecake and a herbal liqueur to lick your lips.
The Luna nell'Orto
NIGHT NEXT TO PARADISE
To end the day, a great idea in the south of the island is to stroll through Dalt-Vila , climb the small hills full of restaurants and shops that are open until late and stroll through the beautiful historic center of the capital. Meanwhile, to the north, the small cove where the road to Portinatx ends offers a little corner of sand in the form of a beach bar to take the penultimate . Or, if you feel like it, you can find a more intimate place among the picturesque piers with blue doors and count thousands of stars.
The Des Moscarter Lighthouse illuminates intermittently one night you may end up sleeping right there on Lovers , charming hotel launched by the Parisian Pierre Traversier and the dutch Rozemarijn de Witte . It has nine rooms, a restaurant, a beach bar and even a nice shop. It is time to rest with views of the emerald Mediterranean and wait for the dawn to bring a new day... and a new breakfast.
The best place to end the romantic adventure