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The Softer Side of Ibiza

A Slow Guide to Santa Eulalia & Beyond 🏝

Welcome to the eastern shores of Ibiza, where the energy softens, the pace slows, and the whitewashed walls of Santa Eulalia invite you to exhale.

This is a place for the barefoot wanderer, the mindful remote worker, the slow-food seeker. Less about the clubs, more about connection — with nature, flavors, and yourself.

If you’re here to explore the island like a local, sip wine at sunset, work from cafés, and dip into turquoise coves between long lunches, this guide is for you.

🍽 Where to Eat (and Eat Well)

Santa Eulalia is full of culinary gems tucked into side streets and seaside corners. Here’s where I return to again and again.

Restaurants We Love

  • Can Cosmi

    Rustic, relaxed, and full of flavor. A classic spot for honest, heartfelt Ibicenco food.

  • San Martino (Italian)

    Cozy courtyard vibes and pasta that hits the soul just right.

  • Chiang Mai (Thai)

    Fresh, zingy, and surprisingly authentic — a welcome change if you’re craving spice.

  • Le 27 Restaurante (French)

    Elegant without being fussy. Great wine, lovely terrace, and that perfect French flair.

  • Taj Mahal (Indian)

    A favorite for flavor-packed curries and warming comfort after a salty beach day.

🍹 For Drinks (Before or After the Sunset)

  • Buah

    Tropical drinks, smooth tunes, and perfect for people-watching or early evening hangs.

  • Bar Click (Asian Lounge)

    Come for the cocktails, stay for the vibe — and say hi to Alan, the Belgian owner, from me 💋

👩🏽‍💻 Cowork & Chill

Whether you’re answering emails or just journaling between swims, these are the best places to work (or pretend to).

Coworking Space

Coworking Santa Eulalia

A modern, creative space for digital nomads — light-filled and easygoing.

Coffee to Go or Stay

The Monk

This is the place to fuel up with specialty brews or sit in the shade with your laptop.

🏖 Beaches & Nature Escapes

Sometimes the best plan is no plan. Just go where the light takes you…

  • Playa Niu Blau – Your go-to for a peaceful swim or quiet sunbathing.

  • Soulgood – Lunch & Beach Club. Great spot to spend an entire lazy day with loungers, food, and friends.

🌅 Things to Do (When You’re Not at the Beach)

Sunset & Soul

  • Benirrás

    Sunday sunset drum circles. Bring a sarong, some cava, and let the beat take over.
  • Es Vedra

    Whether you sail around it or view from land, this magnetic rock has a mythic pull.

    (Contact Pat for boat: +32 468 41 73 74)
  • Cala Bassa Beach Club

    Lounge, sip, shop — and say hi to Maria at her boutique. Tell her Julie & Diego sent you 💫
  • Quad Ride Adventure

    Rent a quad and ride from town to the Ashram, then down to Playa Escondida’s beach bar. Breathe it all in.

Forest & Magic

Ibiza has trails you won’t find on tourist maps — old paths between fig trees and stone walls.

Download AllTrails and search for forest walks and hidden markets. Don’t be afraid to get lost a little. That’s where the magic lives.

đź’¨ Extras

If you’re looking for the greener side of life:

đź’­ Ibiza Is More Than a Party

It’s a feeling. A frequency.

And Santa Eulalia is where that frequency gets soft and soulful.

It’s the sound of your own breath in a pine forest.

The scent of salt on sun-warmed skin.

The rhythm of a life lived slower, truer, deeper.

Come for a week, stay for a season — but don’t be surprised if you never really leave.

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