San Antonio Bay Holidays

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San Antonio Bay holidays 2021

Sitting across the water from the main resort of San Antonio, San Antonio Bay is a quieter alternative to the buzzing town beyond. Holidays to San Antonio Bay offer a more sedate setting with access to all the best beaches and brilliant bars nearby.

On the western shores of Ibiza, one of the world’s top party destinations, San Antonio Bay has endless appeal for families, couples and groups looking for a wild holiday. The summer months' sizzling sunshine make this an incredibly popular spot for everyone, while the mild winter temperatures offer an opportunity to spend the Northern Hemisphere’s chilliest months somewhere sunnier (do bring a jacket though!). Beaches, bars and a beautiful bucolic interior make San Antonio Bay holidays a joy for all.

Nightlife in San Antonio Bay

It’s unsurprising that on one of the world’s top party islands, excellent nightlife can be found everywhere. In the main town of San Antonio, opposite San Antonio Bay, is the sunset strip, where buzzing bars and clubs see revellers dancing all night long. On the beaches in San Antonio Bay, chiringuitos serve up excellent cocktails and refreshing beers, and at the area’s super clubs – Eden and Es Paradis – international DJs spin tunes to the early hours.

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Why book San Antonio Bay holidays

Discover the best beaches

We love the smaller beaches like Playa S’Estanyol, Playa Xinxo and Es Puet beach

Hit the nightlife & bar scene

Bars, clubs and seafront restaurants a lot more laid-back than in party San Antonio Town

Perfect for watersports

From jet ski, jet boat and scuba diving to boat tours, there’s something for everyone

Fine dining scene

Chilled rosé & fresh seafood at San Antonio Bay’s waterfront restaurants

Romantic spots

Enjoy the sunset at the Sunset Strip in sister resort San Antonio

Stay active

Why not hop on a quad excursion to explore some more of Ibiza?

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Beaches

San Antonio Bay beaches

Sitting on the western coast of Ibiza, San Antonio Bay holidays promise some of the region’s finest stretches of sand.

S'Arenal de San Antonio is the main beachy hub of this resort. The 500-metre-long stretch of sand is well equipped with all the facilities you’ll need.
Lively Caló des Moro sits opposite the buzzing Sunset Strip in San Antonio town, offering easy access to its many beach bars and cafes, as well as dreamy translucent waters for swimming.
Just a 20-minute drive from San Antonio Bay is Ibiza Town’s top beach, Platja de ses Figueretes – a stretch of sand that has it all. Shops, beach bars, resorts and restaurants make this an exciting hive of activity.
For something a little quieter, head to Cala Saladeta where it’s all about picnics and secluded swims in the clear ocean.
Cala Gració is another quiet cove, with just one restaurant serving up snacks and wonderfully shallow waters for swimming.

Family beaches in San Antonio Bay

Families will love holidays to San Antonio Bay, as its waters are clear and calm and it offers access to some great family-friendly beaches.

The nearly 300-metre-long Cala Tarida beach is ideal for families, with good facilities including sunbeds, parasols and a restaurant for refreshments.
Popular Cala Salada is perfect for a day out on the sand with the kids. It’s not as busy as some of San Antonio Bay’s bigger beaches, but still has all the facilities you need.
The views from Cala d’Hort are mesmerising, with bobbing boats and rocky outcrops on the distant ocean. There are sunbeds and parasols, and some good eating options.
Across the island just 30-minutes in the car, Playa Niu Blau is supremely family-friendly. There are shallow blue waters for safe swimming and classic Spanish cuisine for adventurous taste buds. A supermarket nearby means it’s easy to bring your own, too.
Also on the east coast of Ibiza, Santa Eulalia Main Beach has it all. Sunbeds, parasols, showers, toilets and even a surf school mean you can spend days on this stretch of sand.

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Watersports in San Antonio Bay

For those who really love the sea, San Antonio Bay has some spectacular watersports on offer. Get your adrenaline kicks with these activities.

Jet skis for hire abound in San Antonio Bay, so get your life jacket on and speed over the waves on the water. This is a thrilling way to see the area’s top beaches.
If you’ve an adrenaline addiction and want to get wet, book a banana boat experience. Sit atop the inflatable vessel and hold on tight as a speed boat pulls you over waves and around tight bends.
See what lies beneath on a glass-bottomed boat tour. Capitan Nemo leaves San Antonio Bay daily for tours of the surrounding coast, and you’ll see octopus, rays and many colourful fish through its windows.
Jet Boat 360 is the ultimate thrill-seeker’s experience in San Antonio Bay. The vessel does 180- and 360-degree turns at seriously high speeds.
Serious about your watery adventures? Give diving a go and sign up to get your PADI license with one of the schools in San Antonio Bay. You’ll complete your open water certificate while coming face-to-face with Ibiza’s underwater creatures.

Top 5 things to do in San Antonio Bay

If you’re looking for a trip with variety, then book yourself a holiday to San Antonio Bay. From ocean adventures to inland day trips, there’s plenty to keep you entertained.

One of the highlights of holidays in San Antonio Bay is a stroll along the Sunset Strip. Day and night, this stretch of bars and cafes has a buzzy atmosphere and gorgeous views out to the ocean. As its name suggests, it’s particularly lovely at dusk.
Feeling competitive? Challenge a friend or family member to a game of tennis, or take up classes at the Viva Tennis Ibiza school.
Those with a penchant for shopping will love Mercat De Forada, where live music fills the air and stalls sell everything from antiques to hand-crafted jewellery.
Holidays to San Antonio Bay need not be focused around the coast. Hire a Vespa from a local outfitter and ride inland to see the pretty villages and towns of Ibiza’s interior.
Spend a day in historic Ibiza Town. The UNESCO site has 2,500 years of history to see, and an old citadel to visit for views across the ocean.

Food & Drink

Food and drink in San Antonio Bay

A truly international destination, there’s a cuisine and food experience to suit everyone on holidays to San Antonio Bay.

Spain is famous for its wine-making and in Ibiza, creative cultivators are producing some brilliant bottles. Head to Bodegas Can Rich for a lesson on the process and taste of its best wines. Traditional Spanish restaurants abound here, so don’t miss an opportunity to try some tapas or a classic Balearic feast.
With a large British expat community, your home favourites are also on the menu. English breakfasts, sausage and mash and plenty of pies will make hungry, fussy diners happy.
Splash out on something exceptional at Es Tragón – one of Ibiza’s only Michelin-starred restaurants. Expect superb presentation and surprising flavours in its Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Fresh fish and seafood is an essential in San Antonio Bay. Here, everything from calamari and prawns to crab and lobster feature on the menus, and it’s all as fresh as it gets.

Traditional dishes to try in San Antonio Bay

Alongside the international cuisine here, San Antonio Bay has its fair share of traditional eateries. Taste some classic Balearic dishes and Spanish tapas during your San Antonio Bay holiday.

Sobrassada is a must-try when you’re in the Balearics. This moreish sausage is spreadable on bread, and occasionally served on sweet pastry with honey.
Bullit de Peix is a truly classic Ibizan dish. The fish stew uses ingredients only from the surrounding seas and land, and accompanies rice and potatoes as a hearty main meal.
Paellas de marisco is an essential Spanish favourite. Originating on the mainland, this rice dish can be filled with anything, but almost always contains seafood, peppers and onions.
Longosta a la ibicenca – Ibizan-style lobster – is a must try while you’re on holiday in San Antonio Bay. Usually served with fried eggs and potatoes, it’s the best way to try this delicious shellfish.
Fish is the mainstay of menus here, with swordfish, hake and cod all favourites. Try it baked in salt or grilled on the beach.

Holiday types

San Antonio Bay couples holidays

Romance isn’t hard to find in San Antonio Bay, so bring your loved one for a special escape.

Book into one of the many five-star hotels in San Antonio Bay to make your holiday extra special. Get a suite and you could end up with a private pool, sea-view balcony and a bathtub for sensual nights in.
West-facing San Antonio Bay is the best place on the island of Ibiza for sunsets. Stroll along the Sunset Strip, or find a quiet cove to walk along the beach.
Hire your own boat and get out onto the water for a quiet, romantic day exploring some of the island’s best coves and secluded beaches.
Treat yourself to dinner somewhere truly special – Sa Capella is a 16th-century church which was never consecrated. Now it’s one of the most atmospheric dining spots in San Antonio Bay.
Want romance with a view? Take the trails up to Sa Talaiassa, the highest point on the island, where views over the greenery below and yawning ocean beyond are spectacular.

San Antonio Bay family holidays

San Antonio Bay is indeed a party destination, but families will also find their place here thanks to a variety of accommodation and plenty of activities for kids.

Hire a pedalo to get out on the ocean. Many of those available on San Antonio Bay’s beaches have slides for splashing into the water.
Pick up some snorkels and take the kids on an underwater adventure in the shallow seas. Snorkelling here is exciting, with colourful fish and – if you’re lucky – octopus and rays to spot.
Don’t miss the Cap Blanc Aquarium, where sea life and unusual sponges are on display in an underground cave.
Older kids will love horse riding in Ibiza. Head to one of the schools that offer lessons and then let them loose on the trails and tracks on their own horse, guided by an instructor.
San Antonio Bay has plenty of resorts and hotels with family rooms, splash pools and even kids clubs for keeping the little ones busy while parents relax.

San Antonio Bay weather

Jan

14°C

Avg. Dry Days 20

Feb

14°C

Avg. Dry Days 18

Mar

15°C

Avg. Dry Days 22

Apr

17°C

Avg. Dry Days 19

Nov

18°C

Avg. Dry Days 15

Dec

16°C

Avg. Dry Days 21

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