IBIZA FOR FAMILIES 08/15/15 — 08/22/15
Schedule
Saturday 08/15 Ibiza
Notes: You likely landed on a red-eye today, so check into your house or hotel and chill. If you arrive prior to check-in, we've included a mellow restaurant and beach to spend the afternoon.
AFTERNOON Sa Caleta Sa Caleta
Small beach surrounded by red rock cliffs with shallow and calm surf for kiddos.
Restaurant Sa Caleta Platja d'es Bol Nou, 07830 Sant Josep, Ibiza, Islas Baleares, Spain Locals spot on a small beach by the same name.
Sunday 08/16 Ibiza
Notes: Spend your first beach day at the calm Cala d'Hort, then chill at your house pool in the afternoon before heading out for dinner.
MORNING Cala D'Hort Restaurante Cala D'hort, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
Sandy beach with dead-on views of Es Vedra and beach chair rentals.
AFTERNOON Restaurante de Carmen Cala d'Hort, Balearic Islands, Spain
Old school spot on Cala d’Hort for paella and tapas with views of Es Vedra.
EVENING Restaurante Cicale Carrer Eivissa, 12, 07810 Sant Joan de Labritja, Illes Balears, Spain http://www.cicaleibiza.com/
Delicious Italian in a countryside setting with a playground for children.
Monday 08/17 Ibiza
Notes: Today is for checking out a swanky beach club, albeit one with a children's play area. Dinner at home to relax.
MORNING El Chiringuito Es Cavallet Playa Es Cavallet, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain http://www.elchiringuitoibiza.com/ Stylish beach club and restaurant with a children’s area for arts and crafts. Reserve a day bed ahead of time for lounging in style.
AFTERNOON El Chiringuito Es Cavallet Playa Es Cavallet, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain http://www.elchiringuitoibiza.com/
Stylish beach club and restaurant with a children’s area for arts and crafts. Reserve a day bed ahead of time for lounging in style.
Tuesday 08/18 Ibiza
Notes: Culture anyone? Hit the historic part of Ibiza town early before the heat sets in then go for grilled fish at Fish Shack and an afternoon by your pool. Dinner at an F+F favorite, Balafia.
MORNING Dalt Vila Catedral de Santa María, Ibiza, Spain
Explore Ibiza’s Old Town and its narrow pedestrian-only streets that wind upwards towards the old fortress and cathedral. Great views.
Gelato Ibiza Passeig de Vara de Rey, 12, 07800 Ibiza, Illes Balears, Spain https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr
Sweet stop after a hot climb around the Old Town walls.
AFTERNOON Fish Shack Talamanca, Illes Balears, Spain
No phone number, no address, just a casual spot for fresh fish on a rocky point across the bay from Ibiza town. Better without tiny kids that could slip on the rocks.
EVENING Sant Joan de Labritja, Illes Balears, Spain Grilled meats, salads and the best garlicky aioli in a garden setting near Sant Llorenc; cash only.
Wednesday 08/19 Ibiza
Notes: Day trip to Formentera and dinner at home.
MORNING Formentera Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain
A must-do day trip, either by public ferry (30 minutes) or private boat charter.
AFTERNOON Juan y Andrea Playa Illetes, s/n, 07860, Illes Balears, Spain http://www.juanyandrea.com/
Stylish restaurant on Formentera for long lunches with toes in the sand; spend the day on the beach here or be a baller and arrive by boat.
Thursday 08/20 Ibiza
Notes: Treat the kids to horseback riding lessons, a water park or the small Cap Blanc aquarium in the morning then head for lunch and swimming at Es Torrent. Pizzas and playgrounds for dinner.
MORNING Aguamar Water Park Space Ibiza, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain
When you need water slides and tube rides and don’t mind trading the cool factor for very happy kids (next to Space in case some of the adults want to go clubbing after). Aquarium Cap Blanc Aquarium Cap Blanc S.L., Sant Antoni de Portmany, Spain
Tiny aquarium built into caves in San Antonio, good if you need a break from the sun.
Can Mayans Can Mayans S C P, Sant Llorenc de Balafia, Spain
Horseback riding lessons near Santa Gertrudis.
AFTERNOON Restaurant Es Torrent Carretera Sant Josep- Eivissa, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.estorrent.net/
The beach is rocky but the food is perfect (if pricey) and the crowd sophisticated but kid-friendly.
EVENING Macao Café Carrer Venda des Poble, 8, 07814 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Illes Balears, Spain
Pizzas and a playground in Santa Gertrudis.
Friday 08/21 Ibiza
Notes: Stop at La Paloma for breakfast on your way to tiny Cala Xuclar, which has a pint-sized restaurant for lunch. Afternoon checking out another beach or shopping. Book a sitter for a grown-up date night.
MORNING Restaurante La Paloma C/ Can Pou, 4, 07812 Sant Joan de Labritja (Eivissa), Spain http://www.palomaibiza.com/
Cute cafe and bakery in a garden near San Lorenzo, fantastic for late breakfast or easy lunches and with plenty of room for children to play. Cala Xuclar Cala Xuclà
A quiet cove on the northern coast, less than perfect sand but an ideal hideaway from crowds.
AFTERNOON Cala San Vincente Cala de Sant Vicent, Spain
This beach can get busier, but it’s so wide that even in high season you can find space.
La Galeria Elefante Can Cabrit, Spain
Concept shop run by two stylish Brits, featuring their finds from global travels.
EVENING Experimental Beach Club Experimental Beach at Cap Des Falco, Balearic Islands, Spain
Great for a date night or sunset cocktails (no beach but beautiful views from the cliffs).
El Olivo Plaça de la Vila, 9, 07800 Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.elolivoibiza.org/
Date-night spot within the walls of the Old Town.
Ushuaia Ibiza La Plage de l'Elephant, Balearic Islands, Spain
Parent-friendly clubbing: hit the famous Ushuaia day party, where DJs start at 5 pm.
Saturday 08/22 Ibiza Notes: Another day, another beach. Jockey is busier but kids will find the fruit vendors and club parades entertaining, and the water is calm and shallow. Including a more relaxed option as well.
AFTERNOON Jockey Club Salinas Playa Salinas, s/n, 07818 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.jockeyclubibiza.com/
Our favorite spot on busy Salinas beach, good food, beach beds and amazing people watching.
Atzaro Beach Club Cala Nova Beach, Es Canar, 07849 Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.atzaro.com/the-beach/the-chiringuito/
A hip santuary on a busier beach; the food, a mix of salads, sandwiches and lighter entrees, are a nice change from traditional tapas.
All Activities
Food & Drink Fish Shack Talamanca, Illes Balears, Spain More Information »
No phone number, no address, just a casual spot for fresh fish on a rocky point across the bay from Ibiza town. Better without tiny kids that could slip on the rocks.
Cami de Balafia Sant Joan de Labritja, Illes Balears, Spain More Information »
Grilled meats, salads and the best garlicky aioli in a garden setting near Sant Llorenc; cash only.
Restaurante de Carmen Cala d'Hort, Balearic Islands, Spain More Information »
Old school spot on Cala d’Hort for paella and tapas with views of Es Vedra.
Juan y Andrea Playa Illetes, s/n, 07860, Illes Balears, Spain http://www.juanyandrea.com/ More Information »
Stylish restaurant on Formentera for long lunches with toes in the sand; spend the day on the beach here or be a baller and arrive by boat.
Restaurant Es Torrent Carretera Sant Josep- Eivissa, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.estorrent.net/ More Information »
The beach is rocky but the food is perfect (if pricey) and the crowd sophisticated but kid-friendly.
Restaurante Cicale Carrer Eivissa, 12, 07810 Sant Joan de Labritja, Illes Balears, Spain http://www.cicaleibiza.com/ More Information »
Delicious Italian in a countryside setting with a playground for children.
Restaurante Can Vincente Cala Carbó More Information »
Laid-back restaurant on the family-friendly Cala Carbo. El Chiringuito Es Cavallet Playa Es Cavallet, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain http://www.elchiringuitoibiza.com/ More Information »
Stylish beach club and restaurant with a children’s area for arts and crafts. Reserve a day bed ahead of time for lounging in style.
Jockey Club Salinas Playa Salinas, s/n, 07818 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.jockeyclubibiza.com/ More Information »
Our favorite spot on busy Salinas beach, good food, beach beds and amazing people watching.
Atzaro Beach Club Cala Nova Beach, Es Canar, 07849 Santa Eulària des Riu, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.atzaro.com/the-beach/the-chiringuito/ More Information »
A hip santuary on a busier beach; the food, a mix of salads, sandwiches and lighter entrees, are a nice change from traditional tapas.
Restaurante La Paloma C/ Can Pou, 4, 07812 Sant Joan de Labritja (Eivissa), Spain http://www.palomaibiza.com/ More Information »
Cute cafe and bakery in a garden near San Lorenzo, fantastic for late breakfast or easy lunches and with plenty of room for children to play.
El Olivo Plaça de la Vila, 9, 07800 Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.elolivoibiza.org/ More Information »
Date-night spot within the walls of the Old Town. Macao Café Carrer Venda des Poble, 8, 07814 Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Illes Balears, Spain More Information »
Pizzas and a playground in Santa Gertrudis.
Raco Verd Plaza de la Iglesia, s/n, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Palma de Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain http://www.racoverdibiza.es/ More Information »
A juice bar and cafe in San Jose, also with live music on certain evenings.
Restaurant Sa Caleta Platja d'es Bol Nou, 07830 Sant Josep, Ibiza, Islas Baleares, Spain More Information »
Locals spot on a small beach by the same name.
Tropicana Beach Club Cala Jundal, s/n, 07830 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.tropicanaibiza.com/ More Information »
On the same beach as Blue Marlin but far more relaxed and kid-friendly.
Gelato Ibiza Passeig de Vara de Rey, 12, 07800 Ibiza, Illes Balears, Spain https://m.facebook.com/?_rdr More Information »
Sweet stop after a hot climb around the Old Town walls.
Experimental Beach Club Experimental Beach at Cap Des Falco, Balearic Islands, Spain More Information »
Great for a date night or sunset cocktails (no beach but beautiful views from the cliffs).
Experiences Cala D'Hort Restaurante Cala D'hort, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain More Information »
Sandy beach with dead-on views of Es Vedra and beach chair rentals.
Cala Xuclar Cala Xuclà More Information »
A quiet cove on the northern coast, less than perfect sand but an ideal hideaway from crowds.
Cala Carbó Cala Carbó
No-fuss family-focused beach with beach beds for rent and a traditional chiringuito for lunch.
Sa Caleta Sa Caleta More Information »
Small beach surrounded by red rock cliffs with shallow and calm surf for kiddos.
Dalt Vila Catedral de Santa María, Ibiza, Spain More Information »
Explore Ibiza’s Old Town and its narrow pedestrian-only streets that wind upwards towards the old fortress and cathedral. Great views.
Formentera Formentera, Balearic Islands, Spain More Information »
A must-do day trip, either by public ferry (30 minutes) or private boat charter.
Aquarium Cap Blanc Aquarium Cap Blanc S.L., Sant Antoni de Portmany, Spain More Information »
Tiny aquarium built into caves in San Antonio, good if you need a break from the sun.
Cala Tarida Cala Tarida More Information »
Family favorite beach near San Josep with shallow water and a sandy bottom.
Cala Nova Cala Nova More Information »
Popular with families and home to the Atzaro Beach restaurant, but be prepared for crowds.
Cala San Vincente Cala de Sant Vicent, Spain More Information »
This beach can get busier, but it’s so wide that even in high season you can find space.
Niu Blau Niu Blau, Spain More Information » One of our favorite beaches, small and sweet and in an area that’s good for hiking.
Can Mayans Can Mayans S C P, Sant Llorenc de Balafia, Spain More Information »
Horseback riding lessons near Santa Gertrudis.
Minibiza Ibiza Club de Campo, Aeroport d'Eivissa, Spain More Information »
If you haven’t booked a babysitter and need some adult time, call Minibiza, a beautiful open-air space in San Josep with activities for toddlers and young children.
Aguamar Water Park Space Ibiza, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain More Information »
When you need water slides and tube rides and don’t mind trading the cool factor for very happy kids (next to Space in case some of the adults want to go clubbing after).
Hippy Market Avenida Punta Arabí, s/n, 07840 Santa Eulalia del Río, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain http://www.hippymarket.info/ More Information »
Ibiza’s famous Hippy Market is crowded and full of cheap souvenirs mixed with a few authentic finds.
Shopping La Galeria Elefante Can Cabrit, Spain More Information » Concept shop run by two stylish Brits, featuring their finds from global travels.
Nightlife Ushuaia Ibiza La Plage de l'Elephant, Balearic Islands, Spain More Information »
Parent-friendly clubbing: hit the famous Ushuaia day party, where DJs start at 5 pm.