Few places have generated so much magic and liturgy around them. host land for hippies and techno lovers for decades, Ibiza has also become that formula of escapism that allows you to get away from the routine of the Peninsula for a few days, even adopting a new character in one of the remote places of its territory. The Pitiusan island has as many faces as there are tourists who frequent it (last year it broke a historical record with more than 3,700,000 visitors) and an endless number of new developments in the hotel scene where you can disconnect, have a good time or simply let yourself go.
That light that so much literature and films have left in its wake has a unique place to see it in Cala Llonga, on the eastern side of the island. Among its pine hills with views of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea sits Mondrian Ibiza, a new refuge for those fleeing the tourist bustle but with the cities of Ibiza and Santa Eulalia just a few minutes away by car. With art as a common thread, the London gallery Gone Rogue supplies the hotel with works by international artists both in the rooms and in the lobby. The apparent simplicity that dominates the decoration with nods to local furniture—such as the boathouses where fishermen kept their boats and utensils by the sea—contrasts with the gastronomic proposal spearheaded by its Niko restaurant: a sushi bar in constant fusion with the Mediterranean heritage. . It is closely followed by Sonrojo, its beach bar where you can enjoy a paella without rushing and with your hair still wet, as the Ibizan tradition dictates.
Without leaving the crystalline waters of this bay, one can change course with the first stop in Europe of the Hyde hotel chain, which emerged from the Los Angeles club scene during the 2000s. Having the Pacha and Ushuaïa nightclubs just a few minutes away will not It is a coincidence, nor is it having a lobby designed by Cuarto Interior with wrap-around sofas where you can have your first drink before leaving. But it will also be the bohemian hideaway to rest after the end of the party, in its outdoor pools with live music, with a guided excursion or in its health center. wellness.
A little more than 10 kilometers to the south awaits the walled citadel of Dalt Vila. Considered a world heritage site by UNESCO since 1999, its privileged location on a hill facing the sea provides unprecedented views of the city of Ibiza. Between the Renaissance walls and encompassing three emblematic buildings in one – the former Jesuit convent that is Casa Puget, the 10th century tower and the Corsario, a refuge for pirates and now the restaurant run by the Cuban Liván Valdés – stands La Torre del Canónigo . This boutique hotel with the avant-garde seal of interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán will be a favorite destination for those who want to spend the night in luxury among the golden anecdotes of the Balearic island, since the Corsario served as a meeting point between intellectuals and artists in the seventies. like Salvador Dalí or Pink Floyd.
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The British band also stayed at the Montesol, another mythical place a few meters along the Vara del Rey promenade, which saw celebrities such as Orson Welles and Carolina de Monaco parade between the 1950s and 1980s. After its recent renovation by Dorothée Meilichzon, and as a member of the Experimental Group luxury chain, it once again shines with the same fervor of the psychedelic era, where cosmic elements stand out in its decoration such as carved moons and brass suns. The Spanish prevails in its coffee, run by chef Alex Larrea, with delicacies from Tudela and León to share, after a morning of disconnection, a walk through its boutique with brands such as Malababa, or before saying goodbye to the afternoon with a cocktail at its roof terrace overlooking the historic port.
On the way up to the east, one of the most talked-about openings of this summer awaits: the Meliá Ibiza. This adults-only accommodation is the Spanish chain’s big bet in Ibizan territory along with the 15th anniversary of Me Ibiza, both in Santa Eulalia. Surrounded by some of the most famous beaches on the island, this will be the location for those looking to rest without having to travel, a kind of mini-city that ranges from the first outdoor water circuit in the area to four restaurants (watch out for the Llum bar, specialized on embers) or a Thai-inspired spa. But if the getaway seems zen to us and we take the vacation as a reset of body and mind, Six Senses Ibiza has inaugurated the season with a holistic set-up for its guests; of sessions mindfulness to retreats, which include yoga classes and alternative therapies based on cold or hyperbaric oxygen. And since self-care also involves stimulating the senses, it will hold a musical program at dusk and a Chef’s Table meeting between June 26 and 30 based on organic products from the hotel’s farm.
If what we are looking for is to immerse ourselves in avant-garde design, the destination has a flower name: Petunia Ibiza. The latest addition to the Beaumier group, owned by hotelier Éric Dardé, maintains its rustic style to embrace in this latest renovation a pop odyssey inspired by the seventies with collector’s pieces such as the Anfi bio sofa, by Alessandro Becchi. Located on top of a cliff overlooking the islet of Es Vedrà, everything indicates that it will be a gastronomic destination for its spots culinary dishes that cover Japanese cuisine, kilometer zero Mediterranean specialties, signature cocktails and the now famous Petunia pizzas. And if we have a creative stomach, about 15 minutes by car we can sink our teeth into Izakaya Urusai, the newest addition to El Silencio, the most select Ibizan beach bar. In a space with a brutalist aesthetic, the result of the union with the Parisian restaurant Onii-San led by Arthur Cohen, this Tokyo-style tapas bar sublimates Balearic products under modern creations, such as toro and caviar temari sushi.
In a futuristic house
But the hotel agenda does not end here. The Concept Hotel group, authors of the taste of retro which accompanies the island with addresses such as Cubanito or Paradiso, adds with Los Felices a new stop to the bay of San José. Palm Springs, the Californian city that Frank Sinatra fell in love with, is the backdrop of its villas dominated by mid-century aesthetics, along with fashion stores and DJ nights for an eternal summer. The icing on the cake is the Futuro House Stage, a UFO-house inspired by the creations of the Finnish architect Matti Suuronen that will be the backstage of concerts and fashion shows.
And since there is almost no Pitiusan getaway without a trip to Formentera, there is also a premiere here this summer with the reopening of Paraíso de los Pinos. A stop that will seduce ecotourism lovers through the junipers, farm fields and Roman roads that surround this complex of luxury suites and villas. A natural enclave to hide from the madding crowd among its pools and tents, participate in a guided tour on an electronic meharis or savor a creamy rice with octopus and shrimp at the Es Mal Pas restaurant. Everything is possible when the weather and the sun are good.
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