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From 12pm – Sunday January 01, 2023
Taking the plunge into the chilly sea at Las Salinas on the first day of the new year has long been an Ibiza tradition. Ten years ago, the Hamersma family – the brains behind the popular Vino & Co store in San José – began to host the day as an official event to raise money for charity. Bring your swimsuit and your courage and Vino & Co will look after the rest, with plenty of wine served in biodegradable cups for those who brave the (ever-so-mild) waves. Stop by the Vino & Co store or visit them online in the lead up to the event to buy an event t-shirt, with 50% donated to Proyecto Juntos – an Ibiza based NGO that provides support to hospitalised children and their families. The first swim kicks off at midday followed by further dips at 1pm and 2pm. Participants should bring a plate to share at the communal picnic table and stay behind for a ‘leave no trace’ beach clean. Bring your kids, you grandparents, your dog and your hungover friends for the freshest way to start the new year.
12pm – Sunday January 01, 2023
Brunch is the cure to almost any ailment and especially good for clearing the mind and body on New Year’s Day. Let the crew at The Standard, Ibiza nurse you back to optimum power on January 1, 2023with their delectable Vila Brunch served in hotel’s jungle themed ground floor resto, Jara located in the centre of Ibiza town. Kicking off at the respectable hour of midday, revive your danced out bones with bottomless cocktails, free-flowing cava and delicious brunch bites to satisfy any craving, all accompanied by some of the island’s finest artists and musicians providing a soundtrack designed to ease you gently into the New Year.
12pm – Sunday January 01, 2023
Stylish Cala Tarida restaurant Cotton Beach Club has reopened its doors for the holiday season and there’s just a little over a week left to enjoy sunny lunches the sea. Enjoy a decadent New Year’s Day 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 – Sunday January 01, 2023
The holiday vibe keeps going at Juntos House with their final event for the festive period taking place on New Year’s Day. The sleepy hamlet of San Mateo is the perfect place to nurse a hangover or to bask smugly in sober beauty on the first day of the year. Its picturesque surrounds – if you’re feeling active you could combine lunch with a hike along one of the local trails – provides the ideal backdrop to ease into 2023. The team in the new upstairs bar craft farm-to-glass cocktails and other delicious libations (mulled wine is still on the menu!) while the kitchen serves up dishes created from produce harvested from the restaurant’s farm between 12.30pm until 5pm. Stay on for après-lunch drinks and even though gift-giving season may be over, you can still stop by the boutique to treat yourself to a New Year gift.
1pm – Sunday January 01, 2023
For those who don’t fancy getting up early for brunch on New Year’s Day, the good people at Six Senses Ibiza have your culinary needs covered. Beginning at 1pm in true Ibiza style, you can start the new year with a breath of fresh Mediterranean air at The Farmers’ Market for the New Year’s Day Brunch for 100€ per person. Start with homemade bread, take your pick from the Detox and Retox Station – with freshly squeezed juices, wellness shots, Bellinis and Bloody Marys – then head to the New Year Culinary Stations for oysters, salads, seafood paella and seasonal farm veggies among others. The main course selections cover all tastes and dietary requirements, from eggs Benedict and quinoa salad to Galician beef tartare, roast suckling pig, creamy mushroom risotto, black truffle caccio peppe and so much more. Another feast to remember, and if you’re feeling truly brave you could even follow it with a bracing dip in the Cala Xarraca sea. Open to hotel guests and visitors alike – reservations essential.
1pm – Sunday January 01, 2023
Spend the first day of the New Year in the beautiful sunshine in the Ibiza countryside, at beautiful farm-to-table dining oasis A Mi Manera, on the San Juan ‘restaurant road’. Open daily throughout the holiday season (until January 08, 2023), it’s the perfect place to make the most of the glorious Ibiza winter weather and indulge in a long lunch, complemented by live music by local musician Paul Powell. In addition to the à la carte menu, there’s also a very special Alba White Truffle Tasting Menu available for the festive season (pre-ordering is essential), showcasing the famous truffles that grow wild in Piedmont through a four-course degustation menu for 250€ per person (excluding drinks). Reservations recommended.
8pm – Sunday January 01, 2023
Start the year as you mean to go on, which is obviously a message from the universe to outsource dinner on the first day of the year and avoid washing up! Gather your gang and take them to Ibiza town to indulge in the specially designed set menu in Jara at The Standard, Ibiza. The 85€ set menu awakens the taste buds with delectable bites such as charcoal-grilled aubergine with grain mustard and carob syrup followed by mains like slow-cooked suckling pig with fresh tomato salad or mushroom and ricotta ravioli doused in sage butter and truffle. A selection of desserts is designed to share and wine, beer, water and soft drinks are included in the price. Just add tunes from the island’s hottest resident DJs and begin your year The Standard, Ibiza way.
10am – Monday January 02, 2023
If you’re up and at ‘em and ready to start the new year with a fresh and positive experience, book yourself mat space at Six Senses Ibiza on January 2, 2023 to take part in the world-famous workout The Class with founder and celebrity trainer Taryn Toomey. You’ll work up a sweat while channeling spiritual practices, enjoying a beautifully curated soundtrack and calibrating the mind, body and soul. Described as a journey, The Class is designed to take participants out of their comfort zones and lead them to place of self-growth, using the physical body to facilitate gentle emotional release. Dynamic, energising, rigorous, uplifting and challenging, The Class is the perfect way to transform your wellbeing as you enter the new year.
2pm – Monday January 02, 2023
For many of us (if we’re not partying at DC-10 or Amnesia), New Year’s Day is a washout fit only for bacon butties and all-day TV binges but come January 2, real nourishment is required. Head to the north of the island and book a table at Casa Lhasa for what has been dubbed an ‘epic after party recovery lunch’ by those in the know. From 2pm through to 8pm, the kitchen will be serving up roast dinners and other delights while the bar will be popping corks with a dedication not seen since New Year’s Eve. Nurse your residual hangover and debate the usefulness of resolutions over excellent food and exquisite natural wines at this cosy San Lorenzo bolthole.
5pm – Monday January 02, 2023
The annual festive fun fair – for kids and grown-ups alike – lights up the fairgrounds on the cusp of Ibiza town and Can Misses with its plethora of rides, games, food stalls and more. Take a ride on the Crazy Worm, challenge your friends on the dodgem cars, scale new heights in jail (‘El Carcel’), jump aboard the Viking Boat, relax on the classic merry-go-round, bounce on the trampolines and try your luck in one of the many game booths – you never know what you’ll win! In between your adrenaline-pumping adventures, fuel up on hot dogs, cotton candy hot chocolate and churros, roasted chestnuts and barbecued goodness. Fun for families and friends of all ages, it’s open from 5pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am on Sundays and fiestas until January 15, 2023.
Ibiza New Year Party Guide – 2022/2023
7pm – Friday December 30, 2022
For those looking to start the New Year’s Eve celebrations early – and let’s face it, what else is there to do on the Friday night before the main event? – global superclub Amnesia Ibiza throws open its doors at 7pm for a very special edition of Pyramid Ibiza, dubbed – quite appropriately – The Last One. The community-focused party’s concept is to appreciate the past, live in the present and dance into the future and there couldn’t be a better time than right now to get involved. On the Terraza, Caal, Cuartero, Enzo Siragusa, Mar-T, Sidney Charles and 2Vilas will keep you dancing until the early hours while in the Main Room, it’s over to Andres Campo, Deborah De Luca, Luca Donzelli and Stella Bossi. Tickets and VIP tables are still available, and you can also purchase combo tickets that include entry to Elrow on New Year’s Day but be quick!
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
This New Year’s Eve, Lío Ibiza throws a one-night-only cabaret event to ring in the new year on the Marina. The glitz and glamour of the dancers and performers, the high-end cuisine, the sparkle, the surprises – it’s Lío Ibiza, just as you know and love it in the summer months. After the dinner and show, the countdown to midnight will be done Spanish style with 12 lucky grapes and then the dance floor opens to one and all, with global brand Toy Room – along with its famous life-sized teddy mascot Frank and DJ Jon Rocca – taking over from midnight. With a view across the port to the iconic skyline of Dalt Vila, there’s no better dancefloor for watching the fireworks!
9pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
We can’t think of a more apt way to say adios to the old year and hola to the new one than at Ibiza’s favourite drinking den, Paradise Lost. On New Year’s Eve, the Sa Penya hotspot opens its doors from 9pm and invites you and your pals to grab a cosy Chesterfield or an alfresco table as you’re treated to an end-of-year Hotmanay party. No, that’s not a typo – it’s Hogmanay with a twist, thanks to Ibiza’s hottest DJs Camilo Miranda and DJ Dribbler, who’ll be serving up your soundtrack until very, very late indeed. Order a mug of Captain Jimmy’s Hot Winter Grog to get yourself into the festive spirit and settle in for a night of fine cocktails, great music and plenty of good banter – plus, there’s a free glass of bubbles for everyone at midnight!
11pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
The Beach Caves at Six Senses Ibiza are undoubtedly one of the shiniest jewels in the crown of this incredible resort and since it opened just a few months ago, it’s firmly cemented its reputation as a place for creatives, modern bohemians and luxury-seekers to gather, celebrate, relax and feel free. New Year’s Eve will be no different, as The Beach Caves host a Cosmic Celebration, designed to awaken the senses and start the new year with a bang! Dance your way into 2023 to the live sounds of Janax Pacha, Jaime Fiorito, Diego Ben (Medusa) and DJ Lulilu, with immersive entertainment from 11pm onwards. Tickets are 90€ per person, and if you really want to go all out with your frocks and finery, book in with the resort’s Agora Boutique for the Cinderella Experience where you can rent the perfect look for the occasion.
11.59pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
Things are looking up for 2023, but this New Year’s Eve at hip new hotel, The Standard, Ibiza, everyone is going Down. Secretive and seductive, Down is the hotel’s intimate speakeasy – found at the bottom of a subterranean staircase, where the last night of the year turns into the best night of the year, from the minute the clock strikes 12. Behind the decks for the occasion are Balearic music connoisseurs Andy Wilson and Dicky Trisco, keeping you dancing until the very early hours of 2023 – 5am to be precise. Stumble out onto Vara de Rey before the sun comes up or book a room for the night and keep the party going until you’ve got to call and ask for a late check-out!
11.59pm – Saturday January 31, 2022
While its spiritual home of Pikes Ibiza is closed for winter hibernation, the year isn’t over for legendary island party starters Rock Nights without one last hurrah. Enter NUI Ibiza, one of the island’s best-kept underground clubbing secrets on the outskirts of Ibiza town, formerly known as B12 Gallery. If you haven’t been privy to a party under its new moniker and management yet, NYE is the time! The team from Rock Nights are bringing the whole shebang – visual shows, live tattooing and of course, the best rock music from resident DJs Simøne, Lola Von Dage, Fat Gordon, Giorgio Bonetti, Mr. Cardona and head honcho Diego Calvo, to bring the new year in with a rocking bang!
11.59pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
After finally reopening and unveiling its most recent makeover this season, Pacha Ibiza remains a hub for free spirits and hedonists, combined with a hefty dose of VIP clients, A-listers and locals. This New Year’s Eve sees one of the club’s reigning resident DJ kings, Marco Carola, host a very special edition of his Music On party – see in the new year, techno style, as Carola is joined by Andrea Oliva behind the decks. Regular tickets have already sold out but there will be some tickets available on the door, plus VIP tables are still available. This is one of the most in-demand events on the island this party season however, so they won’t last long.
12.30am – Sunday January 01, 2023
Ibiza’s oldest nightclub has quickly become this winter’s number one nightlife destination and New Year’s Eve looks set to be a roadblock (although technically it’s New Year’s Day as doors open at 12.30am on January 1, 2023). Akasha Ibiza is the historical and community-based club space at Las Dalias in the north of the island and to celebrate the start of 2023, special guest HOSH joins island resident DJs Oriol Calvo and Sena to keep you dancing until dawn. Pre-sale tickets are 25€ online, or 30€ on the door until the club reaches capacity – which is likely to be early, as soon as everyone’s finished their celebratory dinners, they’ll head to the club where the real party’s at!
5pm – Sunday January 01, 2023
For the first time in Ibiza history, there’s a new contender when it comes to major league after parties on New Year’s Day. In 2023, much-loved club brand Elrow bring their sequins, sparkles, feathers, flotation devices, crazy costumes, wacky performers, balloons, flags and glow-sticks to Amnesia Ibiza for a day-to-night extravaganza that will ensure you start the new year on a fun and fabulous note. The 12-hour dance marathon begins at 5pm and the theme of the event is Nowmads, with a festival style line-up that includes Adam Beyer, Eats Everything b2b Marco Faraone, Francisco Allendes, Ilario Alicante, Matthias Tanzmann and many, many more. Early bird tickets have sold out but last-minute tickets and VIP tables are still available.
6pm – Sunday January 01, 2023
The island’s most notorious club opens up its doors once again on January 01, 2023 for its traditional New Year’s Day Circoloco extravaganza at DC-10 – always the islanders’ choice when it comes to NYD fiestas. The line-up for the first party of 2023 includes Archie Hamilton, Cassy, Chris Avantgarde, Demi Riquismo, Dennis Cruz, Jennifer Cardini, Konstantin, Map.ache, Patrick Mason, Reznick, Sossa, Sweely, the long-standing queen of Circoloco, Tania Vulcano and Wolfram, with more surprises instore. Open from 6pm to 5am, it’s guaranteed to be a roadblock so book tickets early to avoid disappointment.
4pm – Monday January 02, 2023
Just when you thought the party was over, you realised this is Ibiza, and there’s always another party if you just know where to look! The island’s number one after party crew, Keep On Dancing, head back to the golden sands of Bora Bora (yes, the very same Bora Bora that threw a ‘final dance’ party at the end of the season – c’est la vie!) on the beach at Playa d’en Bossa for the next instalment in their famed Día Dos parties on Monday January 02, 2023. From 4pm until the very early hours of the next day (día tres!), you can dance the day and night away with music courtesy of Andrea Fiorito, Johnny Rock, Maayan Nidam, Richy Ahmed, Tania Vulcano, Tobi Neumann, Tuccillo and more. Definitely a party for those with stamina or anyone who took the time to sneak in a little disco nap between New Year parties! Limited capacity, so arrive early.
New Year’s Eve in Ibiza – 2022/2023 Edition
1pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
There are few spots as romantic as Amalur and at this time of year, the enchanting fine dining restaurant takes its magic to the next level. Decked out in thousands of fairy lights, and draped top-to-bottom in fresh garlands and glistening baubles, a New Year’s Eve spent here will be truly unforgettable. Open from 1pm through until just after midnight, with non-stop service, it’s the kind of place you can settle in for a very, very long lunch or simply a beautiful dinner. 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 bespoke elixirs, complemented with fine wines and Champagne, while live music and a roaring fire add further to the festive feel.
7pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve treat with a spicy twist, there’s a special little corner of Ibiza town that has the perfect menu on offer. Chidas Bar and Cantina have designed a one-off NYE menu where each course follows the restaurant’s philosophy that every taste must tell a story. Start with mince pie ponche, followed by porcini mushroom on blue corn tortilla with sweet truffle cheese and salsa tomatillo; delight in soft shell crab huaraches with salsa Americana plus mussels, prawns and preserved lemons; tuck into tasty stuffed plantains with sweet potato and black turtle beans; savour the fresh lemon fish with chickpea puree; devour the venison with pickled shallots and aji Amarillo mayonnaise and pancakes, and finally, dessert is bunuelos of caramel, fig and honey ice-cream plus local sweets, all washed down with the island’s finest selection of Mexican agave spirits – reservations essential.
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
Set in a beautifully restored ancient finca on the iconic San Juan ‘restaurant road’, A Mi Manera is a magical place to see in the new year. The charming venue begins its NYE celebrations on Saturday evening with a four-course set Mediterranean menu with an Italian family influence for 150€ per person (excluding drinks). The decadent dinner begins with an impressive selection of seasonal starters – think mini-Wagyu tartare with quail egg, smoked artichoke carpaccio and pumpkin flan among others – followed by festive first courses such as fusilloni with monkfish, or Champagne risotto with caviar and truffles. Tuck into a delectable slow-cooked Angus fillet on truffle parmentier for your main course and be sure to save room for dessert including textured cheesecake with salted caramel sauce and the chef’s own Panettone. Reservations highly recommended.
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
Cas Gasi Restaurant is truly something special throughout the festive season. Gather your loved ones and head to the heart of the Santa Gertrudiscountryside for New Year’s Eve, where you’ll be welcomed as if you were family, before being seated in the beautifully decorated dining room to enjoy a specially designed menu for 180€ per person (excluding drinks). You’ll be welcomed with Guillemaud oysters and kimchi croquettes, then sit down to a selection of hot and cold starters including foie mi-cuit with green apple, goat cheese and homemade quince; Iberian ham with crispy bread, or seafood bisque with a touch of Pernod among others. Main courses are a choice of wild seabass on a bed of green leaves with Zuke sauce or free-range beef cheek with broccoli and pumpkin parmentier. Be sure to save room for dessert – Tart Tatin Maison or creamy 70% chocolate cake – plus festive sweets and chocolate. A beautiful way to ring in the new year.
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
Stylish countryside restaurant Casa Lhasa – in the heart of the tiny village of San Lorenzo – is renowned for an eclectic, ever-changing menu and its New Year’s Eve à la carte selection is guaranteed to be a memorable one. Think 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. Daily specials are based on seasonality and availability at the local market. Dinner kicks off from 8pm – either in the garden or by the toasty fire inside – complemented with natural bubbles and vinos all night long, plus disco tunes from Carl Fure and Lil Blankiee until the clock strikes 12 and we welcome 2023 with a bang! Bookings advised.
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
Set just off the beautiful main square of Santa Gertrudis, Finca La Plaza is like a secret just waiting to be discovered; a winter haven for island foodies seeking high-end gastronomy in chic and relaxed surroundings. Chef Sergio Cardeñosa delivers a masterpiece of a New Year’s Eve set menu, with five courses for 120€ per person, starting with a glass of Champagne and followed by bold and innovative dishes in the lead up to the midnight hour. Music is provided courtesy of DJ Bruz, who’ll assist in the countdown to the New Year, with another complimentary glass of Champagne served at midnight. Please note this event is now completely booked out, so only those with existing reservation confirmations will be permitted to enter.
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
Say adios to the old year and bring in the new at Ibiza town’s hottest hub – Jarain The Standard, Ibiza. Savour a spectacular set menu from 8pm featuring appropriately indulgent delights such as Queen scallops with beurre blanc and caviar; duck and mushroom cannelloni in truffled sauce, and grilled red prawns to start. Mains are served sharing style and include charcoal-grilled red snapper alongside local potatoes or roasted leg of lamb with vanilla demi-glace, truffle parmentier and creamy spinach and much more. The set menu is 155€ per person and includes wine and desserts, plus an impressive soundtrack by the island’s finest musical talents, Nightmares on Wax, The Brothers Grim and Willie Graff. The traditional 12 grapes and party favours are provided at midnight to ensure a prosperous New Year, and don’t forget to check out the after party in Down, the venue’s intimate underground speakeasy.
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
With parties popping up all over town, Vara de Rey looks like the place to be to kick off the 2023 New Year celebrations and the team at La Cava have devised a very special set menu for the occasion that’s 100€ excluding drinks or 125€ with a selection of wines, beer and soft drinks until midnight. Start with an innovative appetiser that fuses croquettes with Spanish calçots in romescu sauce, followed by your choice of Thai scallop salad, baby veggies cooked in the Josper oven or duck cannelloni with foie, mushrooms and pear. For mains, choose between the veal terrine with potato puff pastry, the Galician turbot in albariño sauce or the mushroom risotto with pumpkin cream, and for dessert, the creamy white chocolate and with red fruit micro-sponge cake with a crunchy pistachio base is the perfect sweet treat. At midnight, diners will be given 12 lucky grapes to coincide with the clock striking midnight and the dawn of a new year!
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, La Torre Ibiza invites you to spend the evening on their heated terrace, starting with the iconic Ibiza sunset and then indulging in a festive set menu created for the occasion. Start with aperitivos such as of shellfish soup with basil oil and a ‘liquid croqueta’ of jamón bellota and panko followed by entrees like grilled leek with citrus and crispy kimchi or langoustine gratin with smoked aioli. Main courses are a choice of veal cheek with warm parmesan foam and fried rocket or sea bass with spinach carbonara and Basque sofrito. Finally, dessert is a sweet futomaki filled with rice pudding, dulce de leche and vanilla ice cream. Priced at 135€ per person, the menu (with a vegetarian option available) includes wine and 12 lucky grapes at midnight, ready to pop with each chime of the clock as it hits 12, as is tradition. Don’t forget to make a wish, or a reservation, as spaces are limited.
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
At this time of year all focus turns to the new year: setting new intentions, celebrating and making even more magical memories, and Six Senses Ibiza is hosting a laid-back New Year’s Eve Dinner at The Farmers’ Market to mark the occasion. Tickets are 280€ per person (including sommelier selected wines) and starts with Pata Negra acorn-fed ham and Melanosprum truffle, plus Guillardeau No2 oysters in vintage cava and red fruits. Next up is Mediterranean Blue Lobster with coral bisque, then glazed 28-hour slow-cooked lamb with white truffle jus and smoked farm pumpkin, finishing with persimmon textures with vanilla and almond cream and saffron ice cream for dessert. Expect lots of laughter, live music by Annie Bea and access to the Six Senses Ibiza NYE party.
8pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
The team at VIVO Bistrot have quickly become been known for their conscious menu and community vibe since opening earlier this year. This Santa Gertrudis favourite is keeping the festivities going through to New Year’s Eve with an evening specially designed to honour the universality of new beginnings. Their unique event – The Sacred Fire of New Year – features an Asian set menu journeying into the flavours of the sea (with vegan options available), with dishes such as fried rice nigiri with flambé salmon, red prawn carpaccio, lobster Pad Thai and more. Music is an essential element in the VIVO Bistro realm and a DJ set from DJ Etna and Rebecca Sadr from Giardino Dei Visionari completes the experience. The fire ceremony takes place at midnight, leading us into day 1 of 365 new blessings – reservations recommended.
9pm – Saturday December 31, 2022
If you’re looking to take the style stakes up a notch on New Year’s Eve, make a beeline for the adults-only (18+) New Year’s Eve Cosmic Feast in The Beach Caves at Six Senses Ibiza, where you’ll be treated to a taste of Ibiza’s future via all the senses while overlooking the sea at Cala Xarraca. Begin with cream of Formentera spiny lobster, followed by snacks to share including oysters Guillardeau No2, stuffed beets with ‘pate payes’ and white truffle, plus more. Starters are served sharing style, with parihuela of Galician shellfish and scorpion fish, roasted wild turbot with yellow chili pil-pil and sweet potato ocopawith agave sauce. For ‘El Principal’, you’ll be treated to Balearic Wagyu short ribs with truffle and baked apple, while for dessert, enjoy almond milk rice with burnt lemon sorbet and tapioca as you count down to midnight. The sommelier’s wine selection is included and places are 290€ per person, with live music by Janax Pacha, plus access to the Six Senses Ibiza NYE party.
Winter wonderland, Ibiza style – Cotton Beach ClubIt’s beginning to look a lot like a southern hemisphere Christmas in Ibiza this year, with temps rising up to 20 degrees and festive decorations popping up all over the island. For the duration of the holiday season, the forecast is nothing but glorious sunshine, bright blue skies and dazzling winter sunsets, and there’s no better place to take it all in than Cotton Beach Club. The ever-popular Cala Tarida restaurant is now open daily for lunch and sunset cocktails until January 08, 2023 – just what the doctor ordered if you’re seeking an escape from the cold reality of other parts of the world.
Presiding proudly over one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, the Cotton Beach Club version of a winter wonderland is a far cry from what you see in Christmas movies, but to an Ibiza lover, it’s arguably much more appealing. Elegant decorations and earthy soft furnishings accentuate the venue’s iconic all-white aesthetic, and the addition of bright red poinsettia blooms pop like floral Christmas gifts. The table configurations on the open-air Grand Terrace have been maximised to capture natural light, and there’s a roaring fireplace (both in the Indoor Lounge and on the exterior terrace) for those who want to channel a little traditional Christmas cheer.
Cotton Beach Club is the Mediterranean version of a winter wonderland with uninterrupted views of bright blue skies, crystal clear sea and the glistening golden sand on the beach below.
Whether you’re getting together with island friends, hosting an end-of-year celebration with colleagues, joining visiting friends and family or are on a romantic date, Cotton Beach Club makes it all possible. The extensive à la carte menu has been devised with dedication and passion by head chef Federico Garcia and his team, with delectable options for all appetites and dietary requirements – perfect for varied groups. Get into the festive mood with a selection of Cotton Caviar (Ossetra 00 or Baerii Impreial – ‘tis the season, after all) or the freshest oysters, served pure or with caviar.
The Rawbar & Sushi section of the menu evokes the feeling of Christmas in Australia, Brazil or Japan. Only the highest quality fresh fish is sourced – hand-picked, in fact – and prepared by the Cotton Beach Club chefs to order. From classic Hamachi tiradito with truffle ponzu sauce, spicy Peruvian ceviche and Norwegian salmon ceviche with orange-lime ponzu sauce to sushi-grade tuna or king crab tartare, each plate sings with freshness, colour, flavour and flair.
As an alternative to a traditional Christmas dinner, silky sashimi is expertly sliced and diced, served alongside nigiri and premium sushi rolls – favourites include the Cotton Roll with torched Norwegian salmon and the spicy Hot Tuna Roll. Ask for the Chef’s Plate (25 or 50 pieces) to make ordering easy, or trust the Cotton Beach Club sushi masters with omakase – their personal choices combined with the day’s specials (70 or 100 pieces).
For those who prefer a classic Medterranean menu, Cotton Beach Club never fails to impress. Start with a Spanish Navidad essential, 36-month cured Iberian Bellota ham, or share a selection of salads – Burrata, a luxe lobster salad or the Cotton Zakynthos Greek Salad, inspired by its sister venue near the Ionian Sea. There’s also creamy saffron mussels, scallops in tangerine sauce, cauliflower roased with miso and peanut sauce and more.
It would be remiss not to mention the extensive hand-picked wine menu – showcasing some of the world’s best whites, reds, rosés and bubbles – and the selection of top-shelf spirits, aperitifs, digestifs. The signature Cotton cocktails, spritzers, martinis, margaritas and sangria, plus alcohol-free concoctions are the very definition of Christmas spirit. Whether you’re spending Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Three King’s Dayor any of the blissful days in between at Cotton Beach Club, the objective is always to eat, drink and be merry.
On the main menu, meat lovers will be thrilled with premium beef sirloin, country chicken with zesty Thai flavours and a classic steak tartare with an option to add caviar. Seafood fans will adore the salt-baked sea bass (for two) with Ibizan herbs and steamed veggies, the oven-roasted catch of the day or a rich lobster risotto with morel mushrooms and black truffle among other tasty selections. Cotton Beach Club offers a feast of festive proportions indeed.
Two roaring fireplaces – one inside and one on the terrace – plus cosy throws, plush seating and the new Cotton Andermatt themed table evoke feelings of Christmas holidays elsewhere in Europe, with a unique Balearic twist.
While you’re dining, the views across the deep blue sea are mesmerising. You’re guaranteed to see sun worshippers, you’ll marvel at cold-water swimmers and as the day slowly turns to dusk, you’ll be amazed by the kaleidoscopic colours as the sun begins to set. Take your time to peruse the dessert menu, linger over coffee (or a round of espresso martinis), sip on fine whiskey or cognac and tap your feet to the smooth grooves of Cotton Beach Club resident DJs Dalibor Dadoff and Mr Doris before heading for a sunset walk on the beach, back to the comfort of your own home, or onto a celebration around the island – this is Ibiza, and it is the ‘other’ party season after all.
It truly is a gift to be able to spend the holidays with the ones you love in a first-class dining destination, with no stress, no fuss and no need to rush (and no need to wash up!). Locals will tell you winter is the most wonderful time of the year in Ibiza, but if you are among those wishing for some miraculous snow, Cotton Beach Club can help indulge the fantasy. Book the special Andermatt table for your festive dining experience, and you’ll get a first-hand taste of the upcoming Cotton Andermatt project. This new, upmarket day-to-night destination in the Swiss Alps (as seen in James Bond’s Goldfinger) opens in December 2023 – put a trip there on your Christmas wish list next year! Until then, may your days be merry and bright on the golden sands of Cala Tarida…
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!
Feast, share, love – AmalurFamily in Ibiza can be made up of many constellations – the one you were born into, a menagerie of friends collected over many years or those BFFs you met just last week. Whatever your chosen family looks like, the holidays are the time to gather your loved ones to celebrate and there’s no place that epitomises the season of comfort and joy in Ibiza like Amalur. In the countryside near Santa Gertrudis, the iconic Balearic blue finca is open seven days a week with non-stop service from 1pm until midnight and invites islanders into its warm, winter wonderland embrace to indulge in festive feasting at its finest.
While Amalur is a year-round beacon of elegance and good taste, this winter, the restaurant has been imbued with seasonal charm courtesy of a stunning Christmas makeover. Decked from top-to-bottom with fresh garlands, glistening baubles and twinkling fairy lights, the building’s transformation evokes the feeling of big city icons like Annabel’s in London or The Churchill Arms in Kensington. This is the very first time a venue in Ibiza has gone all out with such an extraordinary Christmas display and the results are nothing short of magical.
The beloved fine dining destination’s transformation into a winter wonderland is the first of its kind in Ibiza, further cementing its iconic status.
Inside the restaurant, sophisticated seasonal vignettes keep the Christmas theme flowing seamlessly. Glimmering lamps cast soft golden light across tables cloaked in white linen, the fireplace roars with a heartening blaze, and the white grand piano shimmers in flickering shadows of candle light. With its allusions to Italy’s artistic heritage now embellished with exquisite decorations, the celebrated restaurateur behind Amalur, Francesco Manzoli, has ensured his guests are surrounded by beauty at every turn. High romance, haute cuisine and skilful service are at the heart of Amalur’s year-round ethos, further cementing its reputation as the darling of Ibiza’s culinary scene.
Whether you’re passing by for a spot of lunch between Christmas shopping hotspots, celebrating the end-of-year with work colleagues, enjoying a decadent date night or organising a full-scale family Christmas or New Year’s Eve meal, Amalur welcomes one and all. Escape the kitchen and the stress of holiday hosting, and simply relax as the experienced Amalur team – both front of house and in the kitchen – give you the peace of mind to relax and do what you’ve always wished for at Christmastime: to truly connect with those you love. Dine on your favourite à la carte dishes plus special holiday additions on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve, all complemented with music, cocktails and festive vibes.
The Ara Starck-designed bar at Amalur serves up its own unique twist on Christmas cheer. Not only is the bar a beautiful piece of interior architecture, it’s also home to skilled mixologists, including the legendary Roberto Rossi, who has created a cocktail menu (metaphorically) overflowing with liquid brilliance. Time-honoured tipples such as a negroni or a margarita are always an excellent way to start a celebration, however Amalur’s signature creations take joyful precedence at Christmas. The Perfum Payes was inspired by the flavours of Ibiza with a mix of gin, aloe vera, lemon, rosemary and green tea, while the Vetiver Martini is a classic with a dash of difference, and a special surprise elixir has been created for the three official holiday meals.
Christmas and New Year at Amalur is centred around the concept of sharing – a meal, a moment, a memory and more – and the graceful handwritten menu is brimming with the finest Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. Created with much love by Michelin-trained chefs Massimo Larosa and Antonio Boriello, the commitment to quality at Amalur is exemplary. Absolutely everything is made in-house, from silky hand-spun pasta to flavour-filled ice-creams, and ingredients are sourced locally where possible, or brought in from around the world when only the very best will do. Speaking of which, why not start with a glass of Italian Prosecco, some Siberian caviar and a round of French oysters? It is time to celebrate, after all.
Feast, share, love is the motto behind the Amalur holiday season experience, with seasonal special dishes and cocktails created especially for the occasion.
Next up on the menu at Amalur are a range of classic Italian dishes, including vitello tonnato, yellowtail carpaccio and knife-cut steak tartare, served alongside unique options such as the restaurant’s emblematic sea bass toast with caviar, the delectable chef’s own artichoke, and cuttlefish with bottarga and edible flowers. For the second course, it’s hard to bypass the Gragnano spaghetti (the only pasta sourced externally) with chef Massimo Larosa’s famous homemade red and yellow tomato sauce – perfection on a plate. Other homemade pasta dishes include the heavenly smoked tagliolini with prawn tartare and caviar, the hearty pappardelle with redfish and taggiasca olives, or the delicate plin stuffed with chicken and porcini.
Second courses come from the wood-fired grill, with standout options like sliced beef with rocket, tomato and rich parmesan fondue or melt-in-the-mouth Iberian pork cheeks. If you prefer your Christmas dish to come from the sea, it’s a difficult choice between stuffed squid, Ibizan fish soup and the classic fish of the day baked in salt, Mediterranean style. The chefs at Amalur are in the process of finessing an additional selection of seasonal specials for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve, all designed to highlight the best ingredients Ibiza has to offer and perfect for sharing amongst friends and family.
Finally, no feast is complete without sweet treats, and at Amalur this comes via an ever-changing dessert cart, plus four flavours of house-made ice cream – choose between (or combine) salted pistachio, macadamia, 70% chocolate or classic vanilla. Later on – there’s no rush here – order a hand-picked selection of cheese to go with those deep après-dinner conversations that last long into the night, paired with freshly brewed coffee or a digestif, perhaps an Espresso Martini (or two!) or a dram of sweet Pedro Ximénez – Christmas in a glass. And when the last cocktails have been finished, the festivities have subsided, and it’s time to bid your nearest and dearest good night, you can go home with the knowledge you’ll cherish the memories of this experience forever. Feast, share, love – Christmas and New Year, the Amalur way.
There are very few spots on the island that still feel like a secret. Other than uninhabited coves you need to hike or boat to, it seems that all corners of Ibiza have been discovered, designed and filled with a roster of DJs. But, there is still one destination that remains a little slice of how Ibiza used to be, back in the day. Yep, the good old days. Raco Ibiza is one-part restaurant, one-part bar and one-part private members club, and a little slice of paradise in the heart of the island. Hidden in the wilds of San Rafael, just moments away from the village but a million miles away from the frenzied vibes happening elsewhere, it is a true haven for those seeking to be far from the madding crowds.
At first, driving through a rural area, past a horse racing hippodrome and along a winding country road, you feel like you may be getting lost until suddenly, a large boulder painted with glittering gold letters spelling out Raco Ibiza looms large out of the foliage. Above it is a metal globe sculpture surrounded by flags of the world – a testament to the ethos that all are welcome here. An arched entrance opens to a grown-up playground that could be straight out of the pages of Alice in Wonderland. There is croquet and petanque, plus table tennis, billiards and darts laid out over quirky nooks and lush lawns. Rustic wooden cabanas house a juice bar, a coffee bar and, of course, a regular bar where the cocktails are sublime and always served with a smile.
There’s a feeling of eco-chic around the grounds of Raco Ibiza. Days spent lazing by the pool over breakfast accompanied with a freshly squeezed juice is the epitome of laid-back island life. Just a few hours later, the lunch menu consists of Mediterranean classics and global favourites. Hunker down with a friend and enjoy the seafood frito mixto with tartare sauce and a three-dip plate with guacamole, pea hummus and babaganhoush with a side of edamame. Then slipping into cocktail hour is a natural phenomenon and likely to induce intense feelings of euphoria.
Other culinary delights on the Raco Ibiza menu include a trio del mar featuring ceviche, octopus with olive sauce, and garlic prawns. A classic Caesar Salad is a go-to classic lunch choice but it is also hard to resist the fresh Burrata with three kinds of tomatoes drizzled in pesto – so why not order both? The Bali-style sea bass comes with rice, pak choi and pico de gallo while the Raco Ibiza version of a club sandwich and chips delivers a naughty-but-tasty punch. Bowls include a salmon poke and a bibimbap – an Korean cornucopia of rice, vegetables grilled steak and kimchi topped with a poached egg. Hearty, healthy and delicious.
There may not be a sea view at Raco Ibiza but the all the inner tranquilly of Ibiza is felt dancing over the breeze as it glides through the surrounding forest and over the treetops. It has become the perfect post or pre-work stop-off point for locals, island-wide in summer – a place they can catch up and connect without any chaos. Raco Ibiza is beloved by residents for its inclusive vibe and hidden location, but absolutely everyone is welcome. It really is the place for those in the know, attracting the fresh-faced young guns wishing to fly under the radar and leave the VIP behind. This place is all about being comfortable; judgement is left firmly at the door.
Raco Ibiza is ideal for catching up with friends, hanging out with your lover or just some solo time to yourself, letting all your stress and worries slip away on the breeze. You can be guaranteed a peaceful ambience thanks to a no kids policy and the gentle soundtrack means recharging your energies is a cinch. Grab a buddy or grab a book, and nab a sunbed, hammock or table beneath the shade for the ultimate in Ibiza style relaxation. As the sun descends, allow your body and soul to melt away into bliss.
Events are somewhat of a speciality at Raco Ibiza, with all or parts of the property available for private gatherings. Low-key birthday celebrations, anniversary cocktails, pre or post-wedding barbecues – whatever your occasion, Raco Ibiza has the right combination of venue, food and drinks. True to its nature, things are kept simple yet stylish, relaxed and cool, and the warm and welcoming team are on hand to assist in creating an unforgettable experience.
Completely unique to the island scene, Raco Ibiza delivers a sensibility rarely found on in Ibiza these days. Tranquil, easy-going and unpretentious, the atmosphere harks back to an earlier era where island life was about connecting with friends, rejoicing in simple pleasures and staying in the present. This secret oasis is the ideal location to step out of the rat race and into pure relaxation – but shh! Let’s keep that our little secret.
Your favourite beach restaurant has been packed away, and those famous dining destinations you visit every summer have shut up shop for six months, so where on earth does a hungry island visitor – or resident for that matter – go to eat in the off-season? The truth is, the winter is really the time that many of Ibiza’s best restaurants really come into their own. It’s the perfect time to explore the island’s inland villages and sample the many menu del días (traditional set lunch menus) on offer.
You’ll discover secret little spots in the hills for a romantic evening, snuggled up with your loved one next to a cosy fire, or the best fun and festive places to plan a big reunion dinner out with friends you haven’t seen since May. There are some wonderful places to eat in winter, whatever the occasion, and some great offers too if you know where to look. Our team of year-round island experts have done all the hard work for you – trying, testing and most importantly tasting their way around Ibiza to bring you this list of winter restaurants.
For a leisurely weekend lunch or indulgent romantic dinner, the charming and intimate A Mi Manera – found on the famous San Juan restaurant road in the island’s north – is an ideal spot. The quaint and cosy interior works equally well for a group of friends celebrating, as for a couple looking for a secluded supper, thanks to the traditional farmhouse layout of the restaurant. The Mediterranean menu has a strong Italian family influence, with authentic homemade pasta and fresh garden produce from the restaurant’s own backyard farm featured in many dishes. The charcoal grill uses prime cuts of Wagyu, Kobe, and Black Angus beef, alongside mouth-watering local pluma Iberica. Open for lunch and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays, and for long lunches on Sundays complete with live music in the sun-drenched garden. Keep your eye on their social media for other special events including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve feasts.
The undisputed king of the San Juan restaurant road, Bambuddha has been known as an iconic summer dining destination for the past 20 years, but this winter, to the island resident’s immense pleasure, the legendary MediterrAsian temple continues serving up its signature cuisine until the end of the year. Open weekly from Wednesdays till Sundays from 7pm, island residents receive a 20% discount once you’ve sign up for their Resident Members card. On Wednesdays, it’s all about the six-course Chef’s Special for just 45€ per person, whilst Sundays play host to The Infamous Bambuddha Buffet, an all-you-can-eat feast featuring all the restaurant’s classic dishes plus some new favourites for only 35€ per person. On other nights of the week, the à la carte menu covers all your dining desires, drawing on only the finest ingredients and a healthy amount of local produce. Bambuddha is also open on Christmas and New Year’s Eve – reservations highly recommended so you can celebrate in style.
For fad-free raw, plant-based and vegan cuisine, botanical eatery Wild Beets, in the centre of Santa Gertrudis village, covers all the bases. A popular destination for healthy eaters in the north of the island, it’s often said that you can tell when winter has arrived in Ibiza because the stylish floating fireplace is re-installed to replace the fans in the light-filled restaurant interior. The extensive menu features carefully calibrated dishes combining fresh, local and seasonal produce with nature’s healthiest ingredients, so whether popping in for a quick juice and a tofu scramble, a coffee and raw Beetroot ravioli, or settling in for a long leisurely lunch over a quinoa and hempseed Protein bowl, there is something tasty for every occasion. The regularly returning local crowd makes for a friendly vibe whatever the time of day, and children are catered for too, making this a handy pit stop after the school run or a run-around in the village playground.
For mouth-watering Italian influenced cuisine served in a cosy deli-style restaurant, head for hip rustic eatery, Bottega Il Buco in the chic village of Santa Gertrudis. The first international outpost of the acclaimed NYC restaurant brand by Donna Lennard, the Bottega Il Buco team host buzzing aperitivo sessions from Monday to Saturday throughout the winter from 5pm until 7pm, giving guests the chance to sample some of their signature ancient grain focaccia with its endless variety of toppings, along with delicious wines and bespoke cocktails. On sunny winter days, the terrace is a gorgeous spot to linger, whilst in the evenings the snug interior makes a great place to meet friends, or settle in for an early supper. The menu is inspired by local produce and ingredients, along with some hard-to-find Italian delights, which can also be bought from the store itself should you wish to recreate the Bottega Il Buco magic at home. The restaurant is also hosting a special Christmas lunch, with limited seating so reservations are essential.
For a winter lunchtime destination with wow factor, famed island restaurant La Escollera on the rugged and deserted Es Cavallet beach is hard to beat. Often crowded with tourists in summer, as soon as October hits, this stunning unspoiled beach in the heart of the Las Salinas nature reserve is transformed into a natural paradise, enticing island residents out of their winter hibernation. The sunny and expansive La Escollera terraces boast views across the waves to Formentera and the iconic Dalt Vila, making it a stunning spot for lunch. Don’t be surprised to find the alfresco spaces full if you turn up on a sunny day without a reservation, but there’s also a huge interior, boasting those same views – also ideal for days where it’s a little chilly outside. The traditional Mediterranean menu has been passed down through generations of the owners’ family, but in recent year’s it’s also been tweaked to include some creative vegan options. Must-tries are the classic paella recipe, Black Angus sirloin and salt-baked dorada, while sushi lovers will also be impressed with the extensive options on offer. Open 365 days a year, with a friendly and fun atmosphere, La Escollera is a treat to return to again and again – no matter what the weather.
If the thought of spit-roasted chicken or ribs makes your mouth water this winter, then look no further than La Chickeria in Santa Gertrudis – open all year round from 12.30pm until midnight. Recently opened this summer – you’ll find it next to the Spar supermarket on the main road through the village – this is the fifth eatery, from the Dutch Van’t Spit group, who have a chain of these family-friendly concept restaurants in Holland. Focusing on antibiotic-free chooks grown naturally and free-range, the 100% plant-fed chicken is then expertly roasted by ‘Spitmaster’ chefs on Spanish charcoal, using custom-made grills for that perfect smoky yet juicy barbecue flavour complete with crispy skin (everyone’s favourite part). Homemade sides of chips, corn, salads and sauces complement the package, and the whole shebang is also available for takeaway if you don’t mind the wait. With a buzzing front terrace, a cosy interior and a secret garden in the back, there’s always space for your get-togethers, catch-ups or date nights. Live music takes place in the garden on weekends, so be sure to check out La Chickeria’s social media for line-ups special events.
When looking for a winter dining spot to settle down for a while, to catch up on some remote work, to host a meeting or just to go over the dally gossip with a friend, make a beeline for the all-new Ve Café, adjacent to W Hotel on frontline of the southern end of the promenade in Santa Eulalia. The bright and colourful seafront terrace is ideal for basking in the winter sun or keeping an eye on the kids playing on the beach, and the stylish interior features free high speed WiFi and handy power sockets for your laptop or phone – ideal for travellers and corporate nomads alike. The 100% plant-based kitchen menu offers tasty winter warmers, like sweet potato soup or roasted vegetables with tahini and lemon, alongside the restaurant’s signature staples of Buddha bowls and hummus bowls, all made with locally sourced produce and organic ingredients. Of course with so much good healthy stuff in the main courses, it’d be a sin not to linger for dessert – these indulgent delights are definitely worth saving room for. Open daily from 9am for breakfast, and until 5pm for lunch.
Healthy eating isn’t just for summer, so if you find yourself craving some serious goodness and food that sustains, make Passion Café your year-round restaurant of choice. Two of the brand’s six locations, Passion Marina and Passion Santa Eulalia remain all winter, from 9am until 5pm daily, with a fresh and hearty winter menu perfect for filling breakfasts, brunches or warming lunches. From Buddha bowls, black bean burritos and Beyond Burgers, to avocado fries and delicious dahls, the vegan and vegetarian options are second to none, although there’s also something on the menu to satisfy the carnivores in your group too. Chicken, salmon, hearty curries, deluxe burgers, steaming hot soups, keto-friendly dishes – the options are almost endless. With the island’s most extensive and creative drinks menu (from ‘trendy’ lattes and health-boosting shots to smoothies, juices and more), plus desserts that are the icing on the cake (pardon the pun), it would be easy to spend the entire day here. Both restaurants are blessed with enormous sunny terraces, so even if you might be a wearing a scarf, it’s still possible to pretend it’s summer as you sip your super greens!
When it comes to the art of a really great burger, beef, chicken, vegan or otherwise, Project Social in Santa Eulalia has pretty much reached perfection. The extensive range of toppings and fillings may take a while to sample (all the more reason to visit!), but once you’ve found your favourite, you’ll be back, like so many others in this part of the island. In winter, the friendly vibe and regular faces makes this a vibey destination whatever the time of day, and the many special offers keep Project Social affordable for locals too. From Monday to Friday, the Breakfast Club includes a coffee and a juice for 10€, with a menu packed full of everyone’s favourite morning dishes (think pancakes, avo toasts, acai bowls, full English and veggie brekkies), while the 11€ Lunch Menu features burgers, ribs or hearty salads with a choice of drinks. Everyone’s favourite Fish & Chip Fridays, and traditional Sunday Roasts with all the trimmings on the weekend give you even more reasons to spend time here, and did we mention Backgammon Club, Tequila Thursday and the nightly Hours of Happiness?
A good lunch in Spain always involves a menu del día, and tucked away on an unassuming side street in the village of Santa Gertrudis, you’ll find one of the island’s best at Can Mimosa. The 200-year-old converted farmhouse has a lovely sunny courtyard perfect for whiling away the lunchtime hours, and the weekly changing menu makes the most of locally sourced seasonal produce, including ingredients plucked straight from the restaurant’s own vegetable allotment right outside the kitchen door. A choice of three courses costs just 17.50€ and includes plenty of vegetarian or vegan options. Time-honoured dishes like chickpea broth and endive salads are served with baked dorada or vegetable cous-cous, with classic such as apple crumble or crema Catalana for desserts. Sundays in the garden are all about traditional Sunday Roasts (reportedly the very best on the island), served with Bloody Marys and a side of live music for a truly sociable way to enjoy the weekend. A New Year’s Eve feast is also in the works – the perfect place to fuel up before heading out to party.
The heart of Ibiza’s culinary futureThe Sabina Clubhouse opens to a curvaceous bar suffused by sunrays streaming down from an enormous light well. To the left is a lounge area lined with pale bookshelves, to the right a lush courtyard and outdoor lounge. Behind the agate green bar stools stretches a glistening swimming pool, surrounded by open corridors covered in pergolas heavy with greenery. Within this space, Sabina’s signature restaurant feels like stepping back into an era that never really existed, or perhaps into a dream of the future.
Either way, it’s the most exciting culinary experience to hit the island in decades. The refined casualness that imbues the space pinpoints exactly what Ibiza was missing. It’s graceful and lavish yet with an understated ambience that immediately transmits comfort and ease. Despite the cultured style, there’s not a single ounce of conceit. Amit Segev and Mouji Longhi – of La Paloma fame – bring their signature sense of elegant cool to Sabina via the skilled hands of their friend and chef Shahar Tamir, whose food reflects this philosophy by playing with flavours and combinations, stirring the palate but never overpowering the senses.
Israeli-born Shahar entered culinary school in Tel Aviv at the tender age of 14. “I loved it straight away,” he says. “I knew that’s what I wanted to do and what I would always do.” After nearly a decade of travelling the world and working in far-flung places such as Australia, India and Asia, Tamir was convinced by a colleague to come and work in Ibiza in 2014. “I thought to myself ‘Ibiza? What would I want to go there for?’ And then, I arrived.” He quickly realised the island offered a plethora of flavourful adventures, in addition to the tranquil life he’d been seeking. During breaks from his job as a sous chef, Shahar would spend time in the relaxed environs of La Paloma where he became friends with Amit and Mouji. “He’s very awake,” Amit says of Shahar. “He’s very bright and passionate. We did some pop-ups together but we had to wait for the right time for the path to manifest.”
The path turned out to be Sabina’s restaurant. And manifest it did. Anton Bilton, Sabina’s developer and visionary, is a long-time friend of Amit and Mouji. Slowly the pieces started to come together. “When Amit told me about Sabina, it was a big step for me,” says Shahar. “But I was more than ready.” With a highly tuned palate and a complex culinary imagination, Shahar has captured the essence of the Sabina vision. “I love his ability to take the classic and give it a twist, and then take the twist and give it some class,” enthuses Amit. “With this project, we can support his potential and he can take it in so many different directions.”
Stints at Noma in Copenhagen introduced Shahar to techniques, ideas and methodologies that inform his culinary philosophy. “After a lot of research, I discovered local Ibiza recipes that go back thousands of years,” he says “I want to respect the ancient food traditions here and match them with other traditions.” Time spent in the Fermentation Lab at Noma ignited a passion for preserves and ferments, which were once a regular part of the local diet. The Sabina restaurant kitchen makes all its own vinegars, several types of kombucha, as well as soy and miso made from local grains.
Shahar sees infinite flavour combinations within the abundance and quality of homegrown produce, and fully intends to explore the endless possibilities presented to him. The menu at Sabina is guided by the seasons, changing up to five times over the course of a year. Lunch is scattered with the DNA of La Paloma. The fresh, casual and utterly delicious dishes range from homemade sourdough pizzas dressed with seasonal toppings or luscious salad bowls overflowing with local produce to more substantial options. This is where Shahar will incorporate the flavours from his travels, his original homeland and his adopted homeland of Ibiza, with a trace of the inventive such as freshly baked breads made with jau flour and distilled seawater from Formentera.
Dinner is where the Sabina restaurant style recedes from the breezy daytime vibe to a gentle sophistication. Adhering faithfully to the season, dishes may include delights such as truffle focaccia topped with local white figs and delicate lavender fronds or a remarkable take on tabbouleh, replacing the standard bulgur with grains of purple cauliflower, grapefruit, hazelnut, local yoghurt and at least three types of oregano. It’s a surprise on the palate – tangy with undertones of sweetness and the peppery aroma of the oregano all tempered by the creaminess of the yoghurt. The Thousand-Year Potato is an extrapolation of an ancient dish Shahar discovered in his research. The prized Ibiza potato is cured in local seaweed for three months and layered with thin slices of cured wild sea bass. Sitting in a bath of buttermilk, wild herbs and seaweed oil, it’s inconceivably sublime.
Mains appear like works of art in bright colours with flavours to match. Line-caught sea bass is gently grilled and veiled with pumpkin and poppy seed leather alongside mushrooms and a semi-sweet pumpkin pureé. When Shahar first tasted the local plums, he knew he would be combining them in a multitude of dishes. Slow-cooked local lamb neck is rolled with porcini mushrooms and pistachio before being soused in a homemade umeboshi and plum reduction, and served with a perfectly salted pile of toasted kale. Sweet, sour, tender and crispy, the combination is heavenly and the dish is no doubt set to become a Sabina staple.
Beyond the kitchen magic, Sabina is dedicated to using local produce, working directly with farmers and also foragers, often taking off into the Ibiza countryside themselves to seek out the abundance of wild food. Sustainability is a key foundation for the whole development and Shahar directs his suppliers to forgo plastics at every opportunity. “We work with as little plastic as possible,” he explains. “Everything in the kitchen has a by-product. All of our waste oil is turned into biofuels and we separate our compost into four components to make it more effective. We really want to do good for the island and this is one of the ways we can contribute.” And this is certainly not the only way Sabina Restaurant will contribute to island culture – through their innovative menus and eclectic events, this beautiful space will soon become the island’s beating heart.
