Once a small fishing village for almost 2000 years, San Antonio (Sant Antoni in Catalan) in Ibiza is now a top holiday destination, loved for its relaxed and easy-going feel. You can listen to the world's best DJs, stop and take in a dazzling glowing sunset or take to the water in a huge variety of ways.
San Antonio, located on the west coast of Ibiza, is one of the hottest tourist destinations on the island, drawing in young party enthusiasts from the UK and other parts of Europe like a strong magnet, every single year.
San Antonio’s popularity is due to many reasons, primarily being its jaw-dropping location. It’s located in San Antonio Bay, one of the most gorgeous natural harbours in the world. The beautiful sunsets you can witness at the all-famous Sunset Strip are unlike any other place.
Another reason why it’s so popular amongst young party-seekers is because of its affordability. San Antonio is a much cheaper location as compared to other areas on the island. The super-clubs you can visit here for the best possible clubbing experience are – Eden and Es Paradis. However, there are uncountable bars with spacious dance floors where you can drink and dance all your worries away.
It is set in one of the largest and most beautiful natural harbours in Europe, San Antonio Bay, an open expanse of calm waters. Add to this big blue skies and rolling hills and you get a stunning and graceful backdrop for a very lively and fun-filled resort.
The promenade and the port
Running through the main part of town and approaching the marina and port is the elegant central palm-tree-lined promenade filled with plants and flowers and large fountains that light up at night. You will find a big selection of pavement-side restaurants and cafés that lead right past the harbour.
Beaches
In the other direction, the promenade follows the line of the main beach of San Antonio, S'Arenal, a long strip of soft sand with safe, shallow waters. You can play about in the water with ease amongst a largely young crowd from dawn till dusk in the summer.
Further along the bay, following the promenade away from the town centre, is the cute and quieter beach of Es Puet, also great for water sports.
In the other direction from the central promenade and past the Sunset Strip, you will come to a small stretch of sandy beach called Caló des Moro that has a nice wooden platform to enjoy the sun. Just a 15-minute walk from here, going west, is the lovely beach of Cala Gracio and its charming neighbour Cala Gracioneta.
If you want to explore more beaches, the west of the island is blessed with many beautiful bays such as Cala Conta, Cala Bassa and Cala Salada. All of these beaches can be easily reached by car or bus from San Antonio or by taking one of the small beach ferries, which is by far the nicest way to reach these little gems.
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