Where to stay, eat and visit Ibiza’s famous square

Known locally as Eivissa, the Spanish island of Ibiza has become famous for its elite party scene, attracting Hollywood stars and those looking to experience a luxurious vacation. Part of the Balearic Islands archipelago in eastern Spain, the island welcomes millions of visitors a year and hosts DJ residencies, particularly during the high season, which runs from early spring to late autumn and ends in recent months.

Shakira, Rihanna’s stylist Jalil Weaver, footballers Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and DJ Calvin Harris, who recently bought a 138-acre property on the island, have all visited this season. Over the past two years, Jared Leto, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry, Oprah Winfrey and Chris Hemsworth have also visited. And earlier this year, Loewe threw a party at the Six Senses Ibiza resort to celebrate its collaboration with local boho boutique Paula’s Ibiza.

the resting place

The island is already home to Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay, Oku Ibiza, Six Senses Ibiza and 7Pines Ibiza, which has its own yacht.

Late last year, the family-owned 5-star Ibiza Gran Hotel won the distinction of being the first hotel restaurant on the island to receive a Michelin star. Led by executive chef Óscar Molina, the resort’s nighttime restaurant, Óscar Molina’s La Gaia, highlights locally caught seafood, freshly grown produce and aromatic layers of Ibiza cuisine. Several Ibiza wine pairings can be made under the guidance of sommelier Vasili Abodzic, which can add to the dining experience. The hotel in the Paseo Marítimo district of Ibiza, next to the marina (and close to Talamanca beach), is a haven of peace overlooking the sea, offering 189 suites and villas decorated in a comfortable Mediterranean style. It’s home to the island’s only casino and its open-air spa has a hydrotherapy circuit that includes Finnish saunas, large whirlpools, ice-cold showers, steam baths and more. The resort recently opened two new restaurants, Zuma Ibiza and ASAL, run by award-winning chefs Rainer Becker and Mario Sandoval. Additionally, Island Hospitality recently opened Club Chinois, a retro Shanghai-style jazz club that blends Asian cuisine and the beauty of Chinese culture in entertainment. (Rooms from $950, ibizagranhotel.com)

Ibiza also played host to The Standard in Old Town, where actresses Florence Pugh and Sheila Atim (bruised, a female king) it is gone. (Rooms are about $240 a night; standardhotels.com).

Where should we eat?

An innovative culinary experience awaits you on the multi-level terrace of the Sa Punta restaurant in Talamanca, featuring tempura, sushi, bok choy, fresh local fish, grilled meats and more. The restaurant offers a variety of cuisine along with a satisfying cocktail menu.

What do I have to do

At the southern end of Ibiza, opposite Las Salina beach, there is a studio that welcomes guests by appointment. Ceramist María Seya Balda creates her knickknacks, plates and crafts from clay in her namesake Spanish-style studio, where she spends hours pouring, burning and perfecting the pots. The studio also has some of her early work, which he likes to show visitors. Some pieces are available for purchase, while items can be made to order based on personal needs. The Ibiza Gran Hotel’s La Gaia restaurant uses Balda ceramics to create Michelin-starred dishes.

Two years ago, Porto Marina Ibiza and its shopping area opened its doors just five minutes from the Ibiza Gran Hotel. The hotel’s personal shopper, Anita Moreno, can educate anyone about all the stores along the harbor, including Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Dolce & Gabbana, Loewe, Gucci, Dior, Bulgari and more. The end of the marina includes the seaside restaurant Sa Calma.

In the central city of Ibiza, the Can Rich vineyard is open to discovery. Founded in 1999, Ibiza’s largest winery has also become one of the most sought-after wine producers in the Balearic Islands. With a collection of hand-selected wines, organic winemaking practices organic farming and viticulture as a sustainable practice. Open only from Monday to Friday, the bodega also sells locally sourced extra virgin olive oil and a variety of flavored salt sourced from the natural salt pans of Ibiza. Below the cellar, the fermentation of the grapes takes place and the preparation for bottling. On a recent visit, the family that owns the vineyard prepared a delicious paella in squid ink for their guests.