Ibiza recommendations: summer 2020

Ibiza recommendations: summer 2020

Like everywhere around the world, summer started late in Ibiza this year and until recently, there have been remarkably fewer visitors than usual. The island known for its party scene won’t reopen its clubs either nor its infamous “party” restaurants like Heart. Having lived there for over six years, I’ve…

10
Jul
Spain: Ibiza
Casa Jondal, Ibiza

Casa Jondal, Ibiza

Casa Jondal, Ibiza

First day of the opening of CASA JONDAL, the new restaurant by one of my favourite chefs in Spain Rafa Zafra known for the exquisite seafood and its minimal preparation. The beach-restaurant is located on the picturesque Cala Jondal and is open daily for lunch.

1
Jul '20
My recommendations for Spain

My recommendations for Spain

My recommendations for Spain

Basque Etxebarri –the ultimate asadorElkano –world’s best turbotAzurmendi –3* fine diningIbai –impressive Basque cooking from best productsCasa Julían –favorite chuletonBar Ganbara –favorite pintxosCasa Urola –pintxosBar Nestor –pintxosLa Viña –best cheesecake Madrid Sacha –Excellent Spanish cooking; Madrid’s institutionLa Tasquita de Enfrente –best ingredients based cooking Andalucia Los Marinos José –temple of…

22
Mar '18
My good places to eat in Ibiza and Formentera

My good places to eat in Ibiza and Formentera

My good places to eat in Ibiza and Formentera

Lunch Cala Bonita❤️ – seriously good cooking and best I’ve had on a beach in Ibiza. Chef Pau Barba cooks at Can Domo agroturismo hotel at nights. Es Xarcu ❤️, Es Torrent, Ses Boques – traditional seafood and fish. Es Xarcu is my favorite, but the view at Es Boldado…

10
Jul '17
Arroz a banda at Sa Nansa

Arroz a banda at Sa Nansa

Arroz a banda at Sa Nansa

Most of the best and the most authentic places in Ibiza are closed in January, except for Sa Nansa (Avenida 8 D’Agost, 27, 07800 Eivissa,tel. +34 971 31 87 50), traditional seafood and rice restaurant, where you can eat all year round. The place is owned by a lovely couple,…

7
Feb '15
Rice with lobster

Rice with lobster

Rice with lobster

Rice with lobster at Ex Xarcu (Cala Porroig, Sant Josep, 07839 Ibiza, Spain; tel. +34971 18 78 67 ). Scraping the burnt and crispy rice from the edges of the pan is an important part of the whole pleasure. Some of the most memorable gastronomic experiences in my life have…

10
Aug '14
Margarita’s Ibiza

Margarita’s Ibiza

Margarita’s Ibiza

I asked my friend Margarita, who is a fashion model, a humanitarian and spends her summers in Ibiza, to share some of her favourite places there. Here is what she has to recommend… The Sunset Ashram (Cala Conta, S/N 07829,Sant Agustí Des Vedra,Ibiza;tel. +34 (0) 661 347 222) is the top “must…

17
Jun '13
Ibiza gems

Ibiza gems

Ibiza gems

Maybe Ibiza is known for its crazy nightclubs and for its afterparties after-parties, but you can also find beautiful, authentic places with charming beaches and delicious food. You might be lost when driving to some of them but these restaurants are definitely worth the trip… Es Xarcu Es Xarcu Ctra.…

4
Aug '12