Category Archive: Events

1. New Restaurants & Beach Clubs – Ibiza 2016

   August 8, 2016 11:54 am Leave a Comment

   Ok, so you might be thinking a ‘new for 2016’ blog post is a bit slow off the mark in the heady days of August. Well you’re not wrong, but there’s been a string of fairly late openings as licences and building works take longer than any nervous restaurant owner might expect…and we’ve been a little busy reviewing! Anyway, here are five brand new restaurants that (might) be worth checking out on your holidays this August;   Cala Bonita   The enchanting bay of S’estanyol has always been one of Ibiza’s coolest and not-so-well-known spots. There is just a single beach restaurant there and it’s been a favourite amongst locals for private parties and skinny dips for years. The restaurant has just been taken over by a new team, headed up by Australian TV celebrity chef Karen Martini. She has a string of awards and credits to her name from ‘down under’ and the menu at Cala Bonita looks great with the focus on Mediterranean flavours using local organic produce. We haven’t eaten here ourselves yet but we will be driving down S’estanyol’s bumpy track very soon. The reports are of mouth watering food at eye watering prices. Service levels tbc. > visit website Can Bass   Opening a restaurant next to a main road can be a recipe for disaster but perhaps not so in Ibiza. Can Bass opened up in June at km7 on the Ibiza /San Jose road. With the help of a fair few containers of teak furniture from Bali , a good effort has been made at making some intimate areas creating a nice atmosphere. It’s a surprisingly big place. When we ate here the menu was interesting but not complicated. It has a Spanish Mediterranean theme with a lot of variety. The food was decent, the service willing and the prices surprisingly good (year one strategy perhaps). Some kid friendly options on the menu too. It’s probably not worth driving across the island to, but if you are in this area for dinner then we thoroughly recommend it. It might be the next km5. Best of luck to the Basque owners. > visit website Coricancha   The Blue Marlin Group have just opened up their latest venture on the road across the salt lakes to Salinas. It’s a Japanese Peruvian Nikkei restaurant. They have worked very hard to deliver the theme from menu to decor. It’s a pretty spot and you really can see the flamingoes in the salt lakes (if you have good eyesight). The service was excellent and staff were evangelical about the ingredients and the dishes. But this can be a double edged sword. The bar of expectation is set very high when you are briefed on the food so professionally. It was tasty but not everything hits expectation . Great Ceviche, great desserts , main courses disappointing. We will be returning once they have settled in a bit more > visit website IT in Cala Moli   On the back of the success of IT in Marina Botafoch (a fantastic modern Italian restaurant which we love ) , IT have taken over the beach club at Cala Moli. It’s the only restaurant in this pretty west coast bay and it even has a swimming pool. So, the fundamental ingredients were there for something special and it was only a matter of time before someone grabbed one of the last great beach club opportunities on the island. The new owners have done a great job and the place oozes style. We haven’t eaten there yet but if the food is on a par with it’s Marina Botafoch sister it will complete a very special location on the island. > visit website The Cotton Beach Club Lounge (Figueretes)   Yet another brand extension. This time from the owners of the Cotton Beach Club / Fay sushi restaurant in Cala Tarida . This is a different offering. More of a cafe restaurant. It is a great place for breakfast but it doesn’t sit alongside it’s west coast partner in quality for lunch or dinner. Stunning sea views but in somewhat ordinary surroundings. Figueretes is up and coming but still needs to come up a fair bit to support high restaurant prices. But with a new 5 star hotel opening set for 2017 around the corner and the possible redevelopment of the paseo maritimo (board walk) maybe they have seen the light before anyone else. Let’s see.  > visit website For our full island restaurant guide just click here. Happy eating! Un saludo cordial, Mi Casa Tu Casa Ibiza

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2. Ibiza’s Best Dinner Restaurants in 2015

   August 15, 2015 7:45 pm Leave a Comment

   Happy eating!   We´ve tried our very hardest to visit the best restaurants that Ibiza has to offer in 2015 – an exhausting experience as you can imagine! Here’s our top choices for dinner in 2015;

   Fay at Cotton Beach Club   Cala Tarida Fay, a sushi and Asian restaurant, opened in May 2015 on the roof terrace of The Cotton Club. We have given Fay it´s own listing as it is something a bit special. The setting is unparalleled with westward sea views as far as mainland Spain, 70km away at dusk. The food is mouth-watering and the service good. Overall it´s a great experience that should not be missed if you do not have too far to travel. It gets windy up there so the ladies should bring wraps. Tel  971 80 61 80  / website;  www.cottonbeachclub.com   It Ibiza  Marina Botafoch It Ibiza is a new arrival in Ibiza opening its doors in June 2015. It is in pride of place in Marina Botafoch (where the restaurant Madrigal used to be) with great views across the bay and marina to the beautiful old town. The food is modern Italian and the chef has two Michelin stars to his name back in his native Italy. The menu de degustacion is delicious. Excellent food in jet set surroundings. Tel 971 311 107 / website: www.it-ibiza.com   Heart Ibiza  Paseo Maritimo, near Marina Nueva Ibiza The Gran Hotel, Paseo Maritimo, near Marina Nueva. Ferran and Albert Adrià , the famous owners of El Bulli , have teamed up with Guy Laliberte, owner of Cirque du soleil, to open ‘Heart’ at the Ibiza Gran Hotel. The concept is a world-leading restaurant with living art performances. It is a formidable partnership and is proving to be a spectacular dining experience. It opened in June 2015. Make your reservation well in advance as it is proving a big success. Tel 971933777  / website www.heartibiza.com   Ginger/Patchwork  Talamanca Sa Punta restaurante has been around for a few years serving up nice Mediterranean food with lovely views back across Talamanca bay to Dált Vila in Ibiza old town. In 2014 ‘Patchwork’ , a Lebanese restaurant and cocktail bar, opened on the roof  and in 2015 ‘Ginger’, with a sushi and Asian menu has also opened. So, there are now three restaurants in one offering a global array of delicious treats in lovely surroundings.   Tel +34 971 193 424. / website; www.sapuntaibiza.com   La Belle Ibiza  San Rafael A dinner restaurant offering  high quality modern French cuisine in the stylish and intimate surroundings of the old El Ayoun restaurant in the centre of San Rafael. It has a much fresher feel to it than the old establishment and early reviews rate the food highly. Well worth a visit if you are not too far away.   Tel 971 198 335 / website www.labelleibiza.com   El Destino  San Jose village The best tapas on the island in a small bustling spot opposite the church. Well priced and excellent guidance on the food by Claudio the young energetic owner. A must visit spot if you are staying nearby. Tel  971 800 341   Bar 1805  Ibiza old town Carrer Santa Lucia, hidden in ta tiny plaza in the old town. If you can find it and you are in for a more alternative night then this is a great place. 1805 celebrates the founding of Absynthe and all the craziness that goes with this intoxicating spirit. Charles the French owner is a character to say the least. What they do they do well, very well. Great steaks and Moules Mariniere. Don´t get stressed about the service, it´s awful at times. Just relax and get eating and drinking and watching the club parades walking past in thongs and not much else. This is a fun slice of Ibiza and a warm up to something else. Tel 651 62 59 72  / website www.bar1805ibiza.com  And if you want to stay in one of our delicious villas please get in touch. We have a extremely tasty portfolio of private villas up in the hills above some of these lovely restaurants. What better way to explore them? Bon profit!

    

3. There are many Hippy Markets on the island now, some older than others.

   June 19, 2015 3:00 pm Comments Off on There are many Hippy Markets on the island now, some older than others.

   There are many Hippy Markets on the island now, some older than others. When walking around soaking up the magical atmosphere, your senses are on overdrive from the array of colours filling the stalls where handmade goods are sold.

    

   The aromatic smells of homemade food and the sounds of bongos fill the air.

    

4. Get to into the hippy roots of Ibiza and head to Benirras beach.This romantic,…

   May 29, 2015 2:12 pm Comments Off on Get to into the hippy roots of Ibiza and head to Benirras beach.This romantic,…

   Get to into the hippy roots of Ibiza and head to Benirras beach.

   This romantic, breathtaking, cove inspires local people to come to together to create a ritual concert. Artists and musicians dance and play bongos to the last rays of light, celebrating the natural beauty of the island as the sun goes down.

   

5. Fancy heading off Ibiza's beaten track? Cap des Falco is a small stone beach, ne…

   May 28, 2015 4:48 pm Comments Off on Fancy heading off Ibiza's beaten track? Cap des Falco is a small stone beach, ne…

   Fancy heading off Ibiza's beaten track? Cap des Falco is a small stone beach, nestled behind the enchanting salt flats. Once you have made your way down the long bumpy road, you immediately know it was worth the trip.

   

6. By far the most famous beach club on Cala Jondal, Blue Marlin Ibiza is the place…

   May 23, 2015 4:00 pm Comments Off on By far the most famous beach club on Cala Jondal, Blue Marlin Ibiza is the place…

   By far the most famous beach club on Cala Jondal, Blue Marlin Ibiza is the place to be seen

   Blue Marlin Ibiza, a world of choices from cool daytime lounging to upbeat evening glamour. Simply the place to be. Blue Marlin Ibiza, WE MAKE IT, YOU LIVE I…

7. We're off ! Ibiza 2015 opening parties start tonight – IMS at D'alt villa. How m…

   May 21, 2015 8:55 pm Comments Off on We're off ! Ibiza 2015 opening parties start tonight – IMS at D'alt villa. How m…

   We're off ! Ibiza 2015 opening parties start tonight – IMS at D'alt villa. How many festivals do you know that are in World Heritage Sites . Luciano , Damian Lazarus and many more filling the ancient city with sweet tunes. Vamos ibiza !

   

8. From casual chiringuitos to trendy beach bars, the beautiful bay of Cala Jondal…

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   From casual chiringuitos to trendy beach bars, the beautiful bay of Cala Jondal here in Ibiza has something for everyone.