San Antonio Bay Holidays

Holidays in San Antonio Bay, on the west coast of Ibiza, are world famous. The white isle is known for its amazing nightlife, great restaurants and gorgeous sandy beaches. On your holidays to San Antonio, enjoy sipping sangria, soaking up the sun on sandy beaches and snorkelling in the clear waters. The bay is quieter than San Antonio Town, which is known as the clubbing capital of Ibiza. It has a stunning waterfront, where you can discover little coves and bars – perfect for panoramic sunsets. On San Antonio Bay holidays why not hire a boat and head out to explore some of the tiny, neighbouring islands. You can also spend time in the old part of town at the hilltop Dalt Villa, home to a castle and beautiful Spanish churches or get a taste of local life at Es Cana’s boho market on your San Antonio Bay holiday.

Beach Hopping in San Antonio Bay

Located south of San Antonio, the idyllic San Antonio Bay is a quiet retreat away from the all the partying. There are many pretty beaches and coves waiting to be explored on holidays in the Balearics. The shallow waters of sandy coves, such as at Playa S’Estanyol and Port d’es Torrent are child-friendly and great for snorkeling. There are at least five beaches within walking distance, each with its own character, including the horseshoe-shaped Cala Gracio to the west, tiny Calo des Moro near Sunset Strip and child-friendly Playa Es Pouet. You can also take a ferry to the beaches of Cala Conta and Cala Bassa. Lounge on sunbeds, go waterskiing or ride a banana boat on your San Antonio Bay holiday. Grab a snack and a drink at the conveniently placed beach bars.

Get Active in San Antonio Bay

It may have a relaxed vibe but San Antonio Bay is home to loads of watersports and activities. Hire a motorboat at Es Pouet beach and drive along the coastline, discovering coves and small islands. Take the kids on a ferry to visit Cap Blanc Aquarium, where you can explore a natural cave that doubles up as an aquarium for brightly coloured fish, octopus and turtles. If you love the outdoors, hire a bike and ride through scenic, pine-scented mountain roads. For the adventurous, add cliff-diving near Cala Bassa or Talamanca beach to your bucket list.

Great Day Trips from San Antonio Bay

There are several day trips you can take from San Antonio Bay. The area is very close to buzzing San Antonio Town, which is a hub for great restaurants and shopping. The cobbled streets of Ibiza Town are also only 20 minutes away. Take a boat trip to the islet of Es Vedra, set on a giant rock, where you can have a family picnic and snorkel in the waters. Or top the holiday off with a cruise to discover the thousand-year-old caves of Can Marça, along with fascinating rock pools, set against a beautiful Mediterranean backdrop.

Sunsets & Seafood

San Antonio Bay is famous for its sunsets, which you can gaze at, cocktail in hand, from hip restaurants that line the waterfront. You can also take a sunset stroll along the Cala Conta beach, waking past the historic watchtower, secluded bays and picturesque cliffs. The sight of the sun reflected on the Mediterranean sea is magical here. And don’t forget to sample the amazing tapas and seafood paella at one of the many superb restaurants here.