Activity Reviews in Ibiza

Located right on the edge of Ibiza Town is a scruffy little slice of history that is often missed by people who walk past it completely oblivious.

Located within easy walking distance from the centre of San Antonio, and perched on the very edge of the rocky coastline is the Cap Blanc aquarium; underground caves where you can see a collection of typical Ibizan marine life and if you’re lucky a sea turtle or two.

If you’ve got the time and the inclination to do a little exploring of the island beyond the beaches and the clubs, if you want to see a simpler slice of Ibizan life away from the two main towns then you should take a few hours and go for a wander around pretty and prosperous Sant Josep. 

High in the pine covered hills of Ibiza’s under populated north lies Sant Miquel, the largest settlement at this end of the island. Still not large by any stretch of the imagination, Sant Miquel is a quiet little rustic town in which Ibizan life goes on seemingly oblivious to the hordes of tourists sweeping the rest of the island.

On a quiet Wednesday evening early in the season we decided that it was going to be a peach of a sunset and so heading to Benirras Beach in the north west was a definite on the days agenda.

San Rafael, situated mid way between San Antonio and Ibiza Town, is best known as the location of two of Ibiza’s world renowned super clubs; Amnesia and Privilege. That’s all most people ever see of this rustic little town in the centre of Ibiza but if you fancy exploring a bit further take a little trip into San Rafael for a glimpse of a real, lived in Ibizan village packed with eateries and unique shopping.

I have to admit that I am not a big shopper...unless the items being sold happen to be of a hand crafted, hippy nature...and then I'm all over it!

Deciding to venture further a field along the south coast of Ibiza I made the choice to hire a moped (scooter) for the day, hoping to find it an easier way to travel around than on public transport.

Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera (of the fruits) was, as the name suggests, once famed for its orchards and the fruit produced on the fertile acreage surrounding it. These days although the area is still farmed, the town itself is far more famous for its boutiques and bars than it’s farmyards.

A two hour hike that you can do in either direction or both ways if you’re feeling energetic, it will take you past the stunning beaches of Salada and Gracio as well as the hidden gem Cala Yoga, you can explore the dramatic headland of Punta de ses Galera and stop for a rest at the Hostal La Torre for a coffee with a great view.

This is an easy hike along a rough but not difficult trail; it’ll take you along cliff edges with beautiful coastal views, to one of Ibiza’s lesser-known tourist sights and to hidden beaches much quieter than Conta or Tarida. 

An hour-long circular hike taking in three beaches, an ancient defence tower, and epic coastal views.