The spring season is the most beautiful time of year to enjoy Ibiza. In April and May the island emerges from hibernation, and the first golden touches of spring sunshine reveal lush green slopes, lemon groves and sandy coves. This is a much quieter, low key Ibiza - the Ibiza best known by its locals. Fancy an off-season trip to the Sunny isle? Here are some of the best restaurants to enjoy off the usual tourist’s radar. Ibiza’s white sands are home to many culinary jewels where you’ll find the year-round residents of the island enjoying authentic Mediterranean food. After 20 years of eating on the island, we’ve crafted a list of the very best off-the-beaten-path restaurants in Ibiza where you can enjoy delicious food in the spring sunshine.
La Escollera at Es Cavallet
Located right on the edge of the gorgeous shoreline in Es Cavallet, this is an unassuming little establishment in the perfect place to taste authentic Spanish cooking and modern delicacies. The restaurant uses fresh produce which, during the spring months includes: fish; seafood and, in particular, divinely fresh asparagus. The paella here is also exquisite.
Aiyanna at Cala Nova
North of the island, this sparkling new gem of a beach restaurant is from the team behind Amante Ibiza. It’s well-established and modern but cosy decor overlooking the turquoise Ibizan shoreline. Known as a fine purveyor of fresh, seasonal and healthy cuisine, this dreamy place is not too busy during April and May, so you can enjoy a quiet and relaxing seaside meal.
Es Xarcu at Cala es Xarco
Es Xarcu has an abundance of delicious fresh fish that is cooked to perfection in traditional Mediterranean dishes. The owner has a special relationship with a local fisherman, so the restaurant is able to serve some of the most delicious fish and seafood on the island.
Cala Martina close to Es Cana
There’s nothing like the soft freshness of fish that has been caught that very same day. Cala Martina is a fabulous place to experience the Ibiza cuisine at its most fresh and flavourful. The menu changes daily to feature the catch of the day arranged in delicious Spanish dishes.
The Fish Shack at Talamanca
This rustic oasis is perched on the rocks at Talamanca and serves some of the best fish on the island, as well as other select dishes featuring fresh Mediterranean produce.
CBBC Restaurant
The Cala Bassa Beach Club restaurant is positioned to get lots of late sun in April and May and is one of the loveliest places to eat during spring time in Ibiza. Open all season, the staff are friendly, and you can feast on a variety of pastas, meats, salads and seafood dishes created using local Ibizan products.
La Paloma
Well and truly off the beaten track, La Paloma is an inland paradise where you can enjoy the quiet warmth of spring on the island over delicacies along with the locals. Experience spring time perfection in the lush green gardens alive with buzzing insects and tuck into fresh pastas, fragrant salads and local produce - their creamy mozzarella is to die for and is organic and locally sourced.
Take a moment to explore the relaxed, bohemian side of Ibiza and you’ll unearth a rich and vibrant culinary scene to enjoy with gusto this spring.
