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Located on the north coast of Ibiza, protected by a dense pine forest, the cove of Cala Salada is one of our favourite Ibiza beach. Cala Salada has everything to please: crystal-clear, shallow waters with silvery reflections, fine sand and cliffs shaped like natural diving boards. You can reach it by a zigzagging path through the pine forest, or by boat, and drop anchor in this small azure-blue bay.
In the summer, tourists and locals alike flock to the blond sand. The regulars know that you have to come early, before lunch, to drop your towel at the water's edge. During your luxury holiday in Spain, take advantage of the quiet morning to explore the rocks and caves that line the cove. And if the salty wind has whetted your appetite, opt for one of the best restaurants around Cala Salada in Ibiza.
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RESTAURANTE CALA SALADA
Cravings by the water
The impatient and the seafood lovers with their feet in the sand meet at the restaurant in Cala Salada, Ibiza. Embedded in the cliffs, devoured by the pine forest, it is one with the landscape. The locals will tell you that it has always been there. And indeed, it is an institution. Here you can eat Spanish food and, above all, you can share the dishes. A plate of Iberian ham, squid and lobster a la plancha, fried fish... all washed down with a pitcher of fresh Sangria. No frills here, the cuisine is authentic and the setting is idyllic.
Must try :
- Paella is available in traditional, seafood or mixed varieties.
- Roasted clams
- The selection of wines, from their cellar in Sant Antoni de Portmany
Why we come back :
- Typical Ibizan seafood cuisine and Mediterranean atmosphere
- The view of the turquoise Mediterranean
How to get there :
Cala Salada Beach, 07820 SANT ANTONI DE PORTMANY, Ibiza
+34 971 342 867
https://www.restaurantecalasalada.com/
Es Tragon*
Gourmet bites
Lovers of fine cuisine will prefer to get away from the sea for a while and head for Cap Negret. Less than 10 minutes from Cala Salada by car, or an hour's walk through the pine forest for the more adventurous, lies the luxury restaurant Es Tragon. The chef Álvaro Sanz Clavijo, who is used to exceptional cuisine, has taken up residence in the island's countryside, creating a true oasis of scents and flavours overlooking the Mediterranean. He offers an explosive and original cuisine, prepared with fresh products. Opt for the Tragon Menu: a parade of gastronomic bites, all more tasty than the previous one.
Must try :
- The "picnic under the fig tree": a regressive assortment of home-made aioli bread, pickles and dried meat and fish.
- Fire-roasted potatoes and their anchovy cream
- The "Sésame Coulant", recipe of the chef Michel Bras
Why we come back :
- The culinary journey, discovering new flavours
- The peaceful and authentic decor, in the image of the white island
How to get there :
Carretera Cap Negret s/n, 07820 Sant Antoni De Portmany, Ibiza
+34 971 34 64 54
https://estragonibiza.com/
Yenuina, Laboratorio de Pasta
From one end of the Mediterranean to the other
A good Italian restaurant near Cala Salada, in Ibiza? The bet is daring... and successful by Yenuina, Laboratorio de Pasta. This temple of fresh pasta unveils a tasty Italian cuisine, prepared with local products. Start with the unmissable burrata, served with fried bread, nduja cream (a small Calabrian pepper sausage) and olive tapenade. Then continue with a recipe for home-made pasta or gnocchi, garnished with sun-drenched vegetables or freshly caught fish... All in an elegant and refined atmosphere, like an allegory of your luxury holiday on the White Island.
Must try :
- Swordfish taglioni, flavoured with lemon, sultanas and thyme
- Ravioli in dry ink, served with fresh tomatoes, olives, capers and peach of the day.
- Ibiza potato gnocchi, flavoured with Tallegio and speck
Why we come back :
- The "dolce vita" ambiance of this family restaurant
- The cosy kitchen
How to get there :
Carrer de la Soledat, 62, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza
+34 971803247
https://yenuina.com/
Sa Capella
Face to face with angels
Swap out your swimming costume for a more elegant outfit and book a table at this Ibiza restaurant, Sa Capella. Just 5 minutes from the sands of Cala Salada, this ancient church hides a sumptuous restaurant within its walls. Dine indoors, under the cathedral vault, or prefer the outdoor patio for warm summer evenings. Here, no sea view, but a breathtaking panorama of the mountains illuminated by the setting sun. On the plate: traditional cuisine, made of meat grilled over a wood fire and fishing of the day, accompanied by the best wine on the island.
Must try :
- Salt-crusted sea bream
- Semi-cooked foie gras, balsamic reduction
- Strawberry-pepper soup and balsamic chocolate cake
Why we come back :
- The grandiose decor
- The meat cooked on the wood fire, right in front of your eyes
How to get there :
Carrer Capella, 26, 07820 Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza
+34 971 34 00 57
https://welcometoibiza.com/restaurantes/restaurante-sa-capella/
You can also get away from Cala Salada and explore the roads of the White Island. You can also find the best seafood restaurants in Ibiza, or opt for dinner at one of our favourite restaurants in Ibiza's Old Town. Whichever you choose, your Ibiza holiday will be full of culinary surprises. To be savoured before returning to your luxury Ibiza villa rental, by Le Collectionist, of course.
