Holiday in San Antonio
City in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸
Country
Spain
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October, club season June to September, Sunset Strip active from May
Budget/day
100-180 € (hotel, sunset bar, club)
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Ibiza about 2.5 hours, transfer to San Antonio about 20 minutes, disco bus at night
About San Antonio
San Antonio de Portmany is Ibiza's vibrant sunset capital on the west coast and a place that stands like no other for the island's legendary nightlife. What was once a sleepy fishing village has transformed into one of the world's most famous party and sunset destinations. The Sunset Strip, a series of bars and cafés along the bay, offers a natural spectacle every evening that magically attracts thousands of visitors. The Sunset Strip is the heart of San Antonio. Here, legendary bars like Café del Mar and Café Mambo line up, having co-invented the chillout culture since the 1990s. As the sun sets over the Mediterranean, DJs play their sets, cocktails flow, and an electrifying energy engulfs the entire bay. These sunset sessions are free and are a must-do on every Ibiza visit. However, San Antonio has changed significantly in recent years. Alongside the party mile at the West End, a renovated beach promenade, new boutique hotels, and a flourishing culinary scene have emerged, impressing even discerning visitors. The city beach has been upgraded, and the bay of San Antonio offers the Passeig de ses Fonts, an elegant promenade with fountains, sculptures, and palm trees. The club scene around San Antonio is legendary. The famous Eden and Es Paradís have been institutions for decades, and during the summer, the biggest DJs from the electronic music scene perform here. The pre-party bars at the West End heat up the atmosphere after midnight before the clubs continue the party until the early morning hours. But San Antonio is also worth visiting during the day: boat tours to the turquoise bays of Cala Bassa and Cala Conta depart from the harbor, and the cave Ses Fontanelles with prehistoric rock paintings is just a few minutes away. From Germany, it takes about 2.5 hours to fly to Ibiza, and San Antonio is reached in 20 minutes from the airport.
Top 4 highlights in San Antonio
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Sunset Strip
Legendary bar mile along the bay with Café del Mar and Café Mambo - Ibiza's most famous sunsets
Club scene Eden and Es Paradís
Two of Ibiza's most legendary clubs with world-renowned DJ line-ups every summer
Cala Bassa and Cala Conta
Turquoise bays accessible by boat from the harbor, among the most beautiful beaches on the island
Passeig de ses Fonts
Renovated beach promenade with fountains, sculptures, and palm trees along the bay
Hotels in San Antonio
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for San Antonio
Recommended travel time
May to October, club season June to September, Sunset Strip active from May
Summer
Hot and dry, 28-34°C, water temperature 24-27°C, almost no rain
Winter
Mild, 12-16°C, many clubs and bars closed, quiet off-season
How much does a holiday in San Antonio cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55-85 € (hostel, street food, pre-party)
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-180 € (hotel, sunset bar, club)
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200-400 € (boutique hotel, VIP table, boat tour)
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Secure a spot at the Sunset Strip at least 1 hour before sunset - the best places go quickly
Café del Mar and Café Mambo are next to each other - try both and find your favorite spot
Book a boat tour to Cala Conta for sunset - even more spectacular than from the Sunset Strip
Buy club tickets online in advance - much more expensive at the door and long lines
Visit the cave Ses Fontanelles during the day - prehistoric rock paintings, very few tourists
Food & drink in San Antonio
These specialties you must try!
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