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The Ibiza winter diaries: March 14 – March 20, 2024

Our editor selects the best things to do in Ibiza this week.

Easter holidays are on the horizon, and the island is revving up for what’s often seen as the unofficial start of summer. With an abundance of events, openings and goings-on, there’s a lot to mark down on your dance card! Our editor selects the best spots to see and be seen in Ibiza this week, including degustation dinners, invigorating yoga sessions in the sun, tapas in town, a legendary bingo night and more.

Words: Sophie Mac & Kristie Rogers

Spring and SummerRestaurant Opening at Lado

7.30pm – Thursday March 14, 2024

Marina Botafoch is the place to be this spring where glamorous super yachts are moored within view of the ancient and rustic Ibiza town skyline. As restaurants begin to re-open, yachties and culinary enthusiasts alike are returning to the waterfront. Come Thursday, 14 March 2024, the restaurant scene will be reignited with the re-opening of Lado Ibiza, the barrio’s premier Spanish fine dining establishment, showcasing the pinnacle of then nation’s gastronomy through the expertise of a Michelin-level chef. Chef Marc Quesada Vilches reimagines traditional dishes with a haute cuisine approach, complemented by exclusive cocktails from Hoxton Spirits and ambient Balearic beats delivered by resident DJs. With high demand anticipated, reservations are recommended.

White Ibiza Restaurants Guide: CBbc Marina Sta Eulalia

Wine Pairing Dinner with Exclusivos Miro and Bodega Miraval at CBbC

8.30pm – Thursday March 14, 2024

Locations don’t come better than CBbC Marina Sta Eulalia, an elegant waterside restaurant created by the renowned CBbC Group. Recognised by the esteemed Repsol Guide and open all year round this magical spot boasts views of the Med and Santa Eulalia Marina where the gentle tinkering of nearby yachts  is accompanied by the sounds of a DJ or live music. On Thursday March 14, 2024 executive chef Fernando Ortiz curates a special Wine Pairing Dinner in association with Exclusivas Miro, Vinos de Famille Perrin and Bodega Château Miraval.  Six exquisite courses are teamed with the finest selection of gins, wines and tequilas. Service starts at 8.30pm and reservations are essential for this gastronomic journey in the most picturesque of settings.

Italian Lunch at Amalur

1pm – Friday March 15, 2024

Amalur is the ideal setting in which to gather your nearest and dearest, dress up in your finest and channel the spirit of la dolce vita on sunny spring afternoons. Start with bespoke cocktails like the Trini Mojito or an Alcapone, then order traditional Italian fine dining dishes from the new à la carte menu – curated by chef Antonio Boriello. Indulge in luxe dishes like handmade pasta and ravioli – both classic and contemporary – or choose Mediterranean-inspired mains from the grill. Before you leave, don’t forget to sample the incredible range of desserts – classic Italian style with an innovative twist.

Tapas in Town at La Cava

12pm – Friday March 15, 2024

Set in the iconic main square of Ibiza town, a cool café vibe flows from the stylish interior of La Cava onto its bright and sunny terrace. Serving lunch and dinner to a young, hip and professional crowd, the buzzy atmosphere makes it the perfect Ibiza restaurant to grab a bite, a business lunch or some after-work tapas in the island’s capital. As summer approaches, now is the perfect time to head into town and settle down to a refreshing cocktail or tea paired with a tasty tapas or two in the afternoon sunshine. Don’t miss out on the new gourmet deli next door, with the best local and Spanish supplies, so you can take away your favourite treats and enjoy them at home too.

Morning Yoga Session at La Torre Ibiza

9.30am – Saturday March 16, 2024

While most people associate La Torre Ibiza with sunset sessions and a Balearic soundtrack, there are also plenty of reasons to visit the Cap Negret hotspot by day, including delicious breakfasts and long lazy lunches all year round. Saturday and Sunday mornings also see the iconic venue host yoga sessions by the sea at 9.30am, followed by a healthy breakfast on the terrace. Classes are 30€ per person (including breakfast) and are led by instructor Jana of Yoga Balance Ibiza. Practicing on the rocky headlands with the beautiful blue Balearic skies above, and the Mediterranean Sea stretched out before you is a truly magical experience. Spaces are limited, so reservations are essential.

Organic Dining at Cas Gasi

7.00pm – Saturday March 16, 2024

.more. by Cas Gasi is truly something special. The moonlit dinner spot is irresistibly romantic, whether you are dining as a couple, with friends or a larger group. Inside the stylish and warm restaurant interior, a carefully curated soundtrack floats across the airwaves and the refined selection of wine complements the delicious dishes on offer. Organic, seasonal produce is the star of the show, described by owner Margaret von Korff as ‘food with personality’. Starlit by night, it’s one of the most magical settings on the island for engagements, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and all types of special occasions.

Flash x Ou She at House of WOW

5pm – Saturday March 16, 2024

Summer is just around the corner, and the island’s party feet are starting to get twitchy with anticipation. Thankfully, the most insistent house music cravings will be satisfied this Saturday March 16, 2024 when two Pikes Ibiza parties come together at House of WOW with Flash Ibiza x Ou She. This Santa Gertrudis hotspot starts to turn up the heat with DJs Guy Williams, Santanna Oush, Justin Harris, KIKI, S/A/M, Sophie Mackail, Jon Jak and Love Missiles, manning the booth 5pm. Join all the regular island faces for an afternoon-into-evening of merriment, dining, drinking and dancing. Just what we need to get match fit for summer.

Keep On Dancing at Nui Ibiza

8pm – Saturday March 16, 2024

Fanny & Leo’s Keep On Dancing crew need no intro for those in the know, and the Ibiza-based family of movers and shakers keep the local fires burning with a blow-out event at Nui Ibiza, on the industrial space outside of Ibiza town known as the Art District, on Saturday March 16, 2024. From 8pm until the sun comes up, the cosmic journey is conducted by DJs Caruan, Jordi Castell, Kieran Behan, Denis Kobralev, Marrian, Maryon, Naza and Virale, with all the usual assortment of dancers, performers, friendly faces and hardcore party-heads that accompany these locally produced events. Don’t miss out on one of the island’s most authentic winter gatherings.

Sunday Lunch at Juntos

1pm – Sunday March 17, 2024

Situated in the sleepy north-west hamlet of San MateoJuntos House – a gorgeous restaurant, boutique and clubhouse – exudes warmth and good vibes, making it the perfect destination for a winter lunch or dinner. Open from 1pm until 10pm from Wednesday to Saturday, and lunchtimes on Sundays, (kitchen hours are 1pm to 3.30pm for lunch and 7.30pm to 10pm for dinner, excluding Sundays when service is from 1pm to 4pm), the winter menu is packed full of fresh seasonal wonders and all produce comes directly from Juntos Farm, just minutes from the restaurant. Sample a cocktail from the bar and peruse the rails of the sustainably themed boutique while you’re there.

Not Your Standard Bingo in Jara at The Standard, Ibiza

Not Your Standard Bingo in Jara at The Standard, Ibiza

8.30pm – Wednesday March 20, 2024

Once the domain of silver-haired folk in retirement homes, the good old-fashioned game of Bingo has had a revival in recent years thanks to hip hotel brand The Standard. After hosting legendary game nights at The Standard, High Line for almost a decade, the Not Your Standard Bingo event has hotel-hopped across the sea to The Standard, Ibiza. Hosted by comedian José Boto and songstress BLONDWEARINGBLACK, the sellout event transforms the hotel’s ground floor restaurant Jara into a hedonistic playground on Wednesday nights, with whopping prizes to be won. Grab a group of your besties, prepare to call in sick for work the next day, and get ready for things to get raucous as you wait for your balls to be called! Reservations are essential.