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12.30pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
Set a new tradition and head to Cala Llonga this Christmas Eve, where Ibiza’s hottest new high-end Indian dining destination Shanti wraps up its debut season with a spicy bang before taking a well-deserved winter break. From 12.30pm until 6pm, super-skilled head chef Ojas Naware presents a selection of masterfully made thalis for 55€ per person – platters of flavour-packed curries, marinated meats and treats from the tandoor, plus dhals, fragrant rice dishes, pickles, chutneys, chapatis and naan breads. Start with a festive glass of bubbles, then tuck into fish, meat or vegetarian options that include lobster moilee, tandoori octopus, lamb kheema, beef cafrael, and potato, fig and basil patties among others. Dessert is a festive and fresh coconut and chocolate delice with cranberry compote. Reservations recommended but walk-ins also welcome – Mery Christmas, one and all!
From 1pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
‘Tis the season for indulging and Amalur is where you can dress up in your finest and bask in front of the fireplace while a pianist tinkles the ivories. Open for lunch and dinner on Christmas Eve, chef Antonio Boriello has curated a holiday à la carte menu brimming with twists on Italian fine dining. Start with treats from the raw seafood bar like prawns, langoustines and oysters, then move onto Castelmagno cheese with black truffle or crispy egg with topinambur and white truffle. Homemade pasta comes next – try the linguine with lobster, dill and lemon, or smoked taglioni with Ibizan prawns. Delectable mains include duck in orange sauce, and Chilean sea bass with peas, dried tomatoes and mussels but be sure to save room for the festive desserts – la dolce vita natalizia!
1pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
Newly revamped Santa Gertrudis hangout House of WOW is the perfect place to while away the hours on Christmas Eve as you’re waiting for Santa’s arrival – especially when the festive weekend wraps up with the buzzing Sunday Roast. Bring your besties, bring the kids and even bring your furry friends – there’s something for everyone within the stylish clubhouse-style restaurant. This week’s roast special is pork belly, alongside the regular beef and chicken options, and the menu is 39€ per person including mulled wine, and 20€ for the kids menu. There’s a kids’ club to keep the little ones entertained and a soundtrack by DJs Ken Fan, Mental Genius and Dylan Debut to keep your toes tapping while you eat. Last week’s roast was completely sold out – be sure to make a reservation soon so you don’t miss out. ‘Tis the season, after all!
1pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
It may not be your typical Christmas Eve church service, but if food is your religion, then Sa Capella is the place to flock this Sunday, as the ancient chapel on the hills outside of San Antonio – recently restored by the famous Mambo Group – hosts a Christmas Eve lunch curated by chef Martín Vazquez. Start with marinated olives and smoked boquerones in vinegar, followed by starters including Wagyu jerky with tomato bread, wood-roasted lemon Black Angus sweetbreads and the signature Capella salad. In true Christmas fashion, mains are served family-style and include Nebraska flank steak; Josper-grilled wild sea bass; and beetroot and gorgonzola risotto, all served with garden veggies and rustic potatoes with rosemary and thyme. Dessert is a festively flavoured apple tartin with vanilla ice-cream and the menu is 85€ per person, excluding drinks. Bookings essential.
1.30pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
Start your yuletide celebrations early with a festive Christmas Eve lunch in the sun-drenched garden (or the cosy interior if the weather is a little on the chilly side) of Casa Lhasa, in the heart of the tiny countryside village of San Lorenzo. The hearty Sunday roast dinner is guaranteed to evoke some holiday nostalgia, as you dine on delights such as roasted pork, potatoes and baby leeks with crackling; rare roast beef with crispy spuds, carrots and jus; or the extra special suckling goat roasted over rice. Wash it all down with the island’s finest selection of hand-picked natural wines by the best holistic winemakers from around the globe and you’ll still be home with plenty of time to spare before Santa comes down the chimney! Open from 1.30pm to 5pm, reservations are recommended.
5pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and La Torre Ibiza invites you to start your Christmas celebrations with an iconic Ibiza sunset experience. Set on the cliffside of Cap Negret, take a seat on the heated terrace from 5pm and indulge in the specially designed menu for Christmas Eve, starting with babaganoush and pita bread followed by warm burrata salad or mussels with kimchi. For mains, choose between roasted salmon or pumpkin risotto and brie and finish with a creamy cheesecake or dulce de leche flan. The menu is 80€ per person, or upgrade to include beer, wine and soft drinks for an additional 30€ – reservations are recommended. A Balearic twist on the night before Christmas, and the perfect way to kickstart the holiday period with friends and family.
7pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
If all you want for Christmas is a stress-free celebration, then Jara at The Standard, Ibiza is the place to be on Christmas Eve. Book a table with your chosen family and tuck into a gastronomic festive feast designed by Jara’s executive chef for 100€ per person, starting with delectable treats like duck and foie gras croquettes, green seafood ceviche and classic Iberian ham. In the spirit of Christmas, mains are served family-style and include chargrilled octopus and slow-cooked suckling pig, or mushroom and ricotta ravioli in sage butter for vegetarians, and there’s free-flowing wine throughout dinner plus a dessert degustation platter. And whether you’re in the mood to be naughty or nice, feel free to stick around for après-dinner cocktails to the sounds of DJ George Solarand a live music performance from Hot Ice Collective, with no fear of being coerced into washing up!
7.30pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
Forget slaving over a hot stove and spend Christmas Eve in the finca dining room at A Mi Manera instead. The warm and cosy venue offers a four-course set Mediterranean menu with an Italian family influence for 80€ per person including one welcome drink. The festive feast begins with starters of baked goat cheese dumplings with shallot confit; and Ibizan octopus carpaccio with hummus, followed by a first course of handmade Wagyu beef tortellini or traditional spinach lasagne with meat ragout. Tuck into classic Christmas beef with truffle purée and salsa, or wild sea bass fillet with artichoke cream, baked cherry tomatoes and seasonal mushrooms for mains, and be sure to save room for a dessert of homemade Panettone with mascarpone cream. Reservations highly recommended.
9pm – Sunday December 24, 2023
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through Paradise Lost, there were plenty of night creatures stirring (and some even shaking and muddling!) at Bekka’s Christmas Bosh! Take a seat on the terrace of Ibiza’s favourite drinking den or get cosy on the snug sofas indoors and settle in for a night of fine cocktails, great music by DJs Bekka Rawkins and Dylan Debut, and plenty of good banter from 9pm until Santa comes tumbling down the Sa Penya chimney – or 3am, whichever comes first. Order a mug of Jimmy’s Hot Winter Grog to get yourself into the festive spirit – quite literally – and see whether it leads you on the path to Santa’s Naughty or Nice List. Let’s be honest though, it’s really only going to go one way – lumps of coal for everyone!
12.30pm – Monday December 25, 2023
Spending Christmas Day by the sea is the dream of many and here in Ibiza, waterside locations don’t come better than CBbC Marina Sta Eulalia, an elegant restaurant created by the renowned CBbC Group and recognised by the esteemed Repsol Guide. Open from 12.30pm until midnight on December 25, guests can order from the à la carte menu, making it the perfect place for groups with multiple dietary requirements or a beautiful destination for a romantic meal without committing to a set menu. Choose from big, bountiful salads, an exceptional array of sushi, freshly made pasta, vegetarian dishes, traditional rice options like paella, lobster rice and bullit de peix, fresh fish and meat straight off the grill and there’s a special kids’ menu too – joy to the world!
From 1pm – Monday December 25, 2023
Feast, share, love is the motto at Amalur throughout the holidays and the beloved Italian fine dining destination does it all on Christmas Day, as it’s open for lunch and dinner. Get into the festive spirit with a raw seafood aperitivo – best washed down with plenty of bubbles – and then choose between creative starters from chef Antonio Boriello’s à la carte holiday menu such as scallop, leche de tigre, lime and coriander or beef tenderloin, tomato marmalade with hazelnuts. In classic Italian style, the next course is pasta, with homemade delights including the traditional Fossa cheese-stuffed cappelletto in bolognese sauce, or parmesan and white truffle risotto. Mains include grass-fed beef entrecôte with boletus mushrooms and white truffle; and turbot and seafood with potatoes among others. The festive feast ends on a sweet note with dessert by the fire, sound-tracked by live piano. Just as Christmas should be.
1pm – Monday December 25, 2023
Christmas in the campo is a wonderful way to celebrate the big day, Ibiza style, and there’s no better place than charming Italian restaurant A Mi Manera. Set on the famous San Juan restaurant road, the farm-to-table dining destination is decked out in its Christmas finery and invites one and all to tuck into a beautiful four-course feast for 80€ per person (excluding drinks), inspired by Italian traditions and the abundant Mediterranean produce of Ibiza. You’ll be greeted with a glass of bubbles by Bellavista Franciacorta, before joining your friends and family around the table for an afternoon of wining and dining (see Christmas Eve listing above for menu details), before heading into the countryside to walk it off, Italian style, with a passeggiata, or heading home to sleep it off, Spanish style, with a siesta. Reservations essential.
From 1pm – Monday December 25, 2023
Nestled among the undulating hills of Benimussa, Essència Ibiza is a hidden gem set within the postcard-worthy grounds of boutique hotel Can Vistabella. The restaurant opens its doors to guests in addition to visitors for a special Christmas Menu on December 25, prepared by talented chef Francisco Moreno and his team. You’ll be welcomed with a Cranberry Mule to (literally) get into the festive spirit, then share an array of focaccia, artisanal bread and crackers with jams and homemade chutneys. Meat tortellini in Ibizan chicken consommé with 24-month aged Parmesan is served next, followed by a traditional Christmas roast (choose between succulent beef or country chicken) with all the trimmings. Dessert includes panettone and Amaretto sabayon, plus nougat ice cream – all for just 45€ per person, with prior reservations essential.
From 1pm – Monday December 25, 2023
Cas Gasi at Christmas is truly something special, and the stylish new restaurant, .more. is the perfect place to gather your loved ones and celebrate the holidays. On Christmas Day, head to the heart of the Santa Gertrudis countryside for lunch (from 1pm) or dinner (from 7pm) and you’ll enjoy a specially designed menu for 140€ per person (excluding drinks). The menu begins with Guillemaud oysters with leche de tigre and jalapeño dressing and boletus mousse with tapioca crisp, followed by cold starters of Japanese-style bluefin tuna tartare, and Crescentina with Ibizan Stracciatella and San Daniele ham. A warm starter of chantarelle and boletus lasagne follows, then choose from seafood and fish stew or turkey stuffed with minced meat, cranberries and chestnuts. There’s also dessert along with traditional Spanish Christmas sweets – a festive meal here is the epitome of the most wonderful time of the year.
From 1pm – Monday December 25, 2023
Whether you’re in a large group and don’t want to cook (or wash up!), are looking for a romantic Christmas date day for two, or even if you’re going it solo, o come all ye faithful to Santa Gertrudis restaurant House of WOW on Christmas Day! Serving up a two-course festive feast for 69€ per person (excluding drinks) between 1pm and 7pm, the talented kitchen team have tapped into the ghosts of Christmas past to create a menu exuding nostalgia. Starters include umami oysters, half-lobsters, smoked salmon, prawn cocktails and Stilton blue cheese and there are four delicious mains to choose from: honey and pineapple glazed gammon, roast chicken, grilled entrecôte or a nut rice pudding. Expect all the trimmings on the side, including pork sausage and bacon red cabbage with apples and raisins, plus potatoes au gratin and cauliflower cheese. A feliz Navidad indeed!
Ibiza Christmas diaries – 2022 edition
12pm – Sunday December 25, 2022
Santa Gertrudis has long been a hub for health-aware foodies but VIVO Bistrot, located on a quaint corner of the busy, pretty village, has raised that reputation one step higher. Consciousness lies at the heart of this stylish eatery, where every element of the dining experience is thoughtfully considered. Likeminded guests will feel at home in the community-focused setting, dining on organic dishes that support local producers and set a new bar for tasty cuisine, with a Japanese and Korean based festive menu served on Christmas Day from midday to 5pm. There’s also a jam session with some of Ibiza’s finest musicians – all the more reason to get into the holiday spirit!
12.30pm – Sunday December 25, 2022
At Six Senses Ibiza, a Mediterranean style Christmas Day Brunch is served in The Farmers’ Market from midday until 4.30pm. The menu is 135€ per person and includes a raw bar, jamon carving station and an oyster bar, plus farm-fresh winter dishes like baked sweet potato with pear, goat cheese and champagne sauce, and pumpkin soup with chestnuts and wild mushroom. Mains include Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise sauce, sumac and local Wagyu ham or spinach; Balearic Wagyu roast beef served with winter vegetables; braised acorn pork cheeks with olives, apricot sauce and topinambur, and creamy seafood rice made with prawns, artichoke and celeriac among other delectable dishes. Be sure to save room for dessert from the beautiful Christmas cake display while relishing the fact there’s no washing up to be done. The Six Senses Ibiza magic elves take care of everything for you.
12pm – Sunday December 25, 2023
Set in a beautifully restored ancient finca on the iconic San Juan ‘restaurant road’, A Mi Manera is a magical place to spend the most wonderful time of the year. Surrounded by farmland that supports the restaurant’s farm-to-table ethos, the charming venue continues its Christmas celebrations on Sunday afternoon with a four-course set Mediterranean lunch menu with an Italian family influence for 120€ per person including a selection of wines, water and coffee. The festive feast begins with hot and cold seasonal starters, followed by a first course of white lasagne with artichoke, monkfish and tomato cream or beetroot and Champagne risotto with parmesan mousse. Tuck into a delectable slow-cooked pluma Iberica with sweet potato mash for mains and be sure to save room for dessert including cheese and Panettone. Reservations highly recommended.
12pm – Sunday December 25, 2022
Stylish Cala Tarida restaurant Cotton Beach Club has reopened its doors for the holiday season and there couldn’t be a better place to enjoy Christmas by the sea. Enjoy a decadent Christmas Day lunch on the sunny Grand Terrace with spectacular views out over the Mediterranean, a fabulous soundtrack by DJsDalibor Dadoff and Mr Doris and of course, fine food courtesy of head chef Federico Garcia and his team. The emphasis here is on high quality ingredients and international flavours, with the Rawbar & Sushi menu also a favourite with Cotton Beach Club aficionados. After dining, enjoy a cocktail from the privileged position of the Amphi Lounge and watch the iconic Ibiza sunset. Open daily from 12pm to 6pm until January 8, 2023 – reservations highly recommended.
12.30pm – Sunday December 25, 2022
It’s officially Holiday Week at Juntos House, the gorgeous restaurant situated in the sleepy north-west hamlet of San Mateo. The clubhouse-style eatery exudes warmth and good vibes – the perfect destination for a Christmas Day lunch. Open from 12.30pm until 5pm, the newly evolved winter menu is full of fresh seasonal wonders and all produce comes directly from Juntos Farm, just minutes from the restaurant. Afterwards, settle in by the fire and play board games and be sure to sample a Christmassy cocktail or a fragrant mulled wine from the new upstairs bar. And those seeking a very-last-minute gift should peruse the rails and shelves of the sustainably themed boutique, where gifts and sustainable treasures can be found, and gift wrapped on the spot too!
From 1pm – Sunday December 25, 2022
Amalur is a stylish and sophisticated setting in which to gather your nearest and dearest, dress up in your finest and celebrate the festive season, especially now the iconic blue finca is decked in gorgeous garlands, glistening baubles and thousands of flickering fairy lights – inside and out. Just a few minutes from Santa Gertrudis, 10 minutes from the north and Ibiza town and 15 minutes from the south, the location couldn’t be more convenient for Christmas Day feasting, with uninterrupted service from 1pm until midnight. Order your favourite Italian fine dining dishes from the à la carte menu – plates that taste as every bit as exquisite as they look – and enjoy a long lazy lunch or a decadent dinner with cocktails – including festive-themed elixirs designed just for the holidays – plus fine wines and Champagne in one of the most refined settings in Ibiza.
1pm – Sunday December 25, 2022
Cas Gasi Restaurant at Christmas is truly something special. Gather your loved ones and head to the heart of the Santa Gertrudis countryside to be welcomed as if you were family, before being seated in the beautifully decorated dining room to enjoy a specially designed menu for 140€ per person (excluding drinks). The menu begins with Guillemaud oysters and kimchi croquettes, followed by starters of salmon tartar, and Christmas consommé. Main courses are a choice of wild turbot with a seasonal mushroom bouquet or traditional Christmas turkey with parmentiere and garden-fresh veggies. Save room for dessert, plus Christmas sweets and chocolate – a festive meal here is the epitome of the most wonderful time of the year.
From 1pm – Sunday December 25, 2022
Don’t want to host Christmas at home this year? The team at La Torre Ibiza are here to help! Start your Christmas Day with a long seaside lunch, followed by an iconic Ibiza sunset – or perhaps start with the sunset then get cosy by the fire and enjoy dinner afterwards. Set on the cliffside of Cap Negret, the venue exudes authentic Ibiza vibes, a seasonally inspired à la carte menu and an atmospheric Balearic soundtrack. An island twist on the traditional Christmas Day festivities, and the perfect place to enjoy the holidays with friends and family.
8pm – Sunday December 25, 2022
Forget slaving over a hot stove or spending hours washing up after Christmas dinner is over this year – there’s a warm and cosy hangout in the heart of Ibiza town that takes all the fuss and stress out of holiday hosting. The three-course Spanish-inspired set menu in Jara at The Standard, Ibiza is 85€ per person including a selection of drinks, and includes starters such as sobrasada and prawn croquettes, char-grilled aubergines and jamón Ibérico. Next up are sharing-style mains of charcoal-grilled octopus with Ibizan potatoes, mushroom and ricotta ravioli in sage butter and truffle, and slow-cooked suckling pig with fresh tomato salad. Complemented with a live show by Marianna Nasa and friends, it’s the perfect excuse to get yourself onto Santa’s naughty list!
11am – Monday December 26, 2022
On Boxing Day, the experienced Sanctum team lead a group of Six Senses Ibiza hotel guests and community members on a Sanctum Sequence Hike that’s all about accepting nature, tapping into your individual potential and experiencing mindful euphoria. On the picturesque cliffside and rolling hills of Cala Xarraca, there’s no finer place to immerse yourself in the beauty of the island and connect with your inner self. The holistic moving sequence aligns your physical body with the mind and spirit – ideal for a healthy post-Christmas experience that encourages radical self discovery along the way.
1pm – Monday December 26, 2022
Just like in most households, when Boxing Day rolls around at Six Senses Ibizathere’s still plenty of amazing food to be devoured – except instead of eating leftovers, you’ll be treated to a flavour-filled feast at The Beach Caves with Cuban Nights performing live. As you overlook the beautiful Cala Xarraca coastline, snack on aji amarillo grisini wrapped in wild fennel, with lime salsa and Mexican pickled vegetables, before sitting down to share Peruvian arancini with duck breast, scallop tiradito and smoked octopus causa, followed by Galician beef tostada with marrow and smoky mojo picon, and sweet potato with ocopa and nopal. Your main course is a delicious roasted wild seabream, served with tortilla, orange pibil sauce, two-colour mole and truffled tamales. The grand finale is a Cocoa Aztecan Ceremony – a quintessential Ibiza way to wrap up the holiday weekend.
1.30pm – Monday December 26, 2022
Just because the official holiday is over, doesn’t mean the feasting has to stop! Cassady, Ben and the team at Casa Lhasa return to the restaurant on Boxing Day after a well-deserved one-day break from cooking, hosting and clearing up. The San Lorenzo countryside is the perfect place to host a hangover lunch with friends and catch up on all the festive gossip you may have missed from the big day. It’s also the perfect place to dine on a menu brimming with seasonal farm-to table cuisine, tuck into the island’s finest selection of hand-picked natural wines and enjoy smooth beats from resident DJs in front of a roaring fire. Open from 1.30pm to 5pm, reservations are recommended.
1pm – Tuesday December 27, 2022
When Christmas is over and you’ve recovered from Boxing Day, but New Year still feels out of reach, what else is there to do but eat tacos? The team at Chidas Bar and Cantina have devised a very special menu for the entire holiday season (not just for Christmas!) with a big dash of Mexican Christmas spirit – or spirits, as the case may be and in this case it’s agave! The set menu is just 30€ per person (excluding drinks) and includes an array of tacos including cochinita pibil and gobernador, abuela’s tamales with seabass and nopales (cactus), plus arancherra marinated with with morita adobo and served with caramelised peanuts, jalapeño pineapple and cream of potato. Last but never least are Torrijas for dessert, with avocado and dark chocolate ganache. If you can’t make it at Christmas, no pasa nada – the menu is available daily until New Year’s Eve.
The night before Christmas in Ibiza – 2022 edition
12pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
Stylish Cala Tarida restaurant Cotton Beach Club has reopened its doors for the holiday season and there couldn’t be a better place to enjoy Christmas by the sea. Enjoy a decadent Christmas Eve lunch on the sunny Grand Terrace with spectacular views out over the Mediterranean, a fabulous soundtrack by DJs Dalibor Dadoff and Mr Doris and of course, fine food courtesy of head chef Federico Garcia and his team. The emphasis here is on high quality ingredients and international flavours, with the Rawbar & Sushi menu also a favourite with Cotton Beach Club aficionados. After dining, enjoy a cocktail from the privileged position of the Amphi Lounge and watch the iconic Ibiza sunset. Open daily from 12pm to 6pm until January 8, 2023 – reservations highly recommended.
12.30pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
It’s officially Holiday Week at Juntos House, the gorgeous restaurant situated in the sleepy north-west hamlet of San Mateo. The clubhouse-style eatery exudes warmth and good vibes – the perfect destination for a festive Christmas Eve lunch. Open from 12.30pm, the newly evolved winter menu is full of fresh seasonal wonders and all produce comes directly from Juntos Farm, just minutes from the restaurant. Be sure to sample a Christmassy cocktail or a fragrant mulled wine from the new upstairs bar and peruse the rails of the sustainably themed boutique, where the perfect last minute conscious gifts and sustainable treasures can be found, and gift wrapped too!
From 1pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
Amalur is the ideal setting in which to gather your nearest and dearest, dress up in your finest and celebrate the festive season, especially now the iconic blue finca is decked in gorgeous garlands, glistening baubles and thousands of flickering fairy lights – inside and out. Just a few minutes from Santa Gertrudis,10 minutes from the north and Ibiza town and 15 minutes from the south, the location couldn’t be more convenient for Christmas Eve feasting, with uninterrupted service from 1pm until midnight. Order your favourite Italian fine dining dishes from the à la carte menu – plates that taste as every bit as exquisite as they look – or sample the seasonal specials, including festive-themed elixirs, complemented with fine wines and Champagne in one of the most refined and elegant settings in Ibiza.
1.30pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
Start your yuletide celebrations early this year, with a festive lunch in the sun-drenched garden (or cosy interior if the weather is a little chilly) of Casa Lhasa, the natural wine bar and innovative restaurant in the heart of the tiny countryside village of San Lorenzo. Dine on à la carte delights such as grilled lamb sweetbreads with labneh, pickled chilli and za’atar, roasted pig heart with salsa verde or other simple but delicious dishes like radishes with anchovy butter, barbecued courgette and pesto, and Ibizan red prawns sizzled in brown butter, plus daily specials based on seasonality and availability at the daily market. As always, all washed down with impeccable selections of hand-picked, holistic wine sourced from across the globe.
1pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
There is a motto that the team at Chidas Bar and Cantina live by that perfectly sums up the dining experience here: every taste tells a story. It’s an idea that’s intertwined in everything they do, from tacos and salsas to cocktails and tequila, and this holiday season night sees it interpreted with a big dash of Mexican Christmas spirit – or spirits, as the case may be and in this case it’s agave! The set Xmas Menu is just 30€ per person (excluding drinks) and includes an array of tacos including cochinita pibil and gobernador, abuela’s tamales with seabass and nopales (cactus), arancherra marinated with with morita adobo and served with caramelised peanuts, jalapeño pineapple and cream of potato. Last but never least are Torrijas for dessert, with avocado and dark chocolate ganache. If you can’t make it at Christmastime, no stress! The menu will be served daily daily until New Year’s Eve.
From 5pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and La Torre Ibiza want you to feel right at home throughout the holidays. Start your Christmas weekend with an iconic Ibiza sunset experience, getting cosy by the fire as you watch the sun melt into the sea. Set on the cliffside of Cap Negret, the venue exudes old school Ibiza vibes thanks to its rustic chic décor, laid-back vibes, breathtaking views and an exceptional DJ line-up. Take a seat on the heated terrace and enjoy the seasonally inspired à la carte menu, sip on sparkling Champagne or fantastic cocktails and let the DJ take you on a journey through an emotive soundtrack that is highly likely to bring a tear to the eyes as the blazing red sun melts into the sea.
7pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
Christmas comes early at Six Senses Ibiza this year, with a Family Christmas Eve Dinner in The Farmers’ Market starting at 7pm. The seasonal set menu (with vegetarian options available) is 120€ per person, and brimming with fresh Mediterranean flavours, including an olive and vermouth bombon with butternut pumpkin muffins and festive kombucha, alongside a succulent red prawn aromatic salad with Hierbas Ibicencas, a traditional buillit fish stew with wild chard and pickled sea fennel, plus a decadent local Wagyu beef ravioli with potato foam, carob and black truffle. Leave room for dessert, as the Christmas-inspired chestnut cake and ice cream will be hard to beat. Open to hotel guests, islanders and visitors alike – reservations are essential.
7pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
Santa Gertrudis has long been a hub for health-aware foodies but VIVO Bistrot, located on a quaint corner of the busy, pretty village, has raised that reputation one step higher. Consciousness lies at the heart of this stylish eatery, where every element of the dining experience is thoughtfully considered. Likeminded guests will feel at home in the community-focused setting on Christmas Eve, dining on a special plant-based festive menu created by Kiki Sunshine using Mother Nature’s abundant gifts. The menu is 70€ per person including a selection of organic wines, and there’s also a live indoor set by Inorganica Sound – all the more reason to get into the holiday spirit!
8pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
Set in a beautifully restored ancient finca on the iconic San Juan ‘restaurant road’, A Mi Manera is a magical place to spend the most wonderful time of the year. Surrounded by farmland that supports the restaurant’s farm-to-table ethos, the charming venue begins its Christmas celebrations on Saturday evening with a four-course set Mediterranean menu with an Italian family influence for 120€ per person including a selection of wines, water and coffee. The decadent dinner begins with hot and cold seasonal starters, followed by a festive first course of white lasagne with artichoke, monkfish and tomato cream or beetroot and Champagne risotto with parmesan mousse. Tuck into a delectable slow-cooked pluma Iberica with sweet potato mash for mains and be sure to save room for dessert including cheese and Panettone. Reservations highly recommended.
8pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
There’s a tradition all around the world that folks returning home for the holidays gather in their local to catch up with old friends before spending Christmas with family. In Ibiza, that tradition takes place in Jara at The Standard, Ibiza – and whether you’re a local coming home or a holidaymaker spending the festive season on the white isle, all are welcome in this hip hangout. Take a seat at the bar or book a table for drinks and dinner – the three-course Spanish-inspired set menu is 85€ per person including a selection of drinks, and includes starters such as sobrasada and prawn croquettes, char-grilled aubergines and jamón Ibérico, followed by sharing-style mains of charcoal-grilled octopus with Ibizan potatoes, musroom and ricotta ravioli in sage butter and truffle, and slow-cooked suckling pig with fresh tomato salad. Complemented by live music by Paul Powell and DJ Mr Doris, it’s the perfect excuse to get yourself onto Santa’s naughty list!
9pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
Ibiza’s favourite drinking den, Paradise Lost, invites one and all to their cosy little corner in Sa Penya as you wait for Santa to come tumbling down the chimney on Christmas Eve. Take a seat on the terrace or get cosy on the snug sofas indoors and settle in for a night of fine cocktails, great music and plenty of good banter from 9pm until 3am, as DJ daZZla spins his last set on the island before heading down under until springtime. Order a mug of Captain Jimmy’s Hot Winter Grog to get yourself into the festive spirit – quite literally – and see whether it leads you on the path to Santa’s Naughty or Nice List.
11pm – Saturday December 24, 2022
Lío Ibiza is officially in Christmas mode, and for those who are looking for somewhere to dance off some calories before they tuck into their turkey on the big day, it’s the perfect place to be. On Saturday night, local event Pandorareturns to the Marina Ibiza venue from 11pm until 5am for a special Christmas edition, with the much-loved DJ Oliver behind the decks alongside some special guests. With a view across the port to the iconic skyline of Dalt Vila, there’s no better place for partying in Ibiza in the winter and with events lined up every Friday and Saturday night until New Year’s Eve, there’s no better excuse to frock up in your finest and hit the town!
Christmas Eve LunchIt’s officially Holiday Week at Juntos House, the gorgeous restaurant situated in the sleepy north-west hamlet of San Mateo. The clubhouse-style eatery exudes warmth and good vibes – the perfect destination for a festive Christmas Eve lunch.
Open from 12.30pm, the newly evolved winter menu is full of fresh seasonal wonders and all produce comes directly from Juntos Farm, just minutes from the restaurant. Be sure to sample a Christmassy cocktail or a fragrant mulled wine from the new upstairs bar and peruse the rails of the sustainably themed boutique, where the perfect last minute conscious gifts and sustainable treasures can be found, and gift wrapped too!
