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The Gstaad Guy’s Ibiza Guide 🇪🇸

Ibiza redefined by The Gstaad Guy. With The Gstaad Guy, your Ibiza will be covered in linen and not other people’s sweat. The Gstaad Guy prefers the island’s natural beauty, live music, and intimate sing-alongs over the deep house beats and shaman vibes. It’s not about following the crowd, it’s about savouring the quieter, more refined side of Ibiza.🇪🇸🏝️🎶
By The Gstaad Guy

Hotels

Six Senses 🛏️🧖‍♀️

The Six Senses is the only place that The Gstaad Guy likes to stay in on the island. It’s secluded from the partying and is very zen — a sanctuary for those in the know. 

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Only stay here if you don’t plan on going to the south side of the island a lot. 

Restaurants

Jondal🏖️🦀

  • Mediterranean
  • Lunch
  • Beach
  • Pasta
  • Caviar

Jondal is the only beach to be at in Ibiza.

What to order

  • Starters

    Chili king crab, Red prawn carpaccio, Smoked salmon and caviar bikini, Langoustine tartare, Tuna belly carpaccio, Caviar on grilled toast.
  • Mains

    Jondal signature pasta with caviar, Jondal sole meunière.
  • Desserts

    A selection of ice cream.
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Book Jondal for everyday of your stay.

Es Molí De Sal (Formentera) 🌊🏝️

  • Mediterranean
  • Spanish
  • Paella
  • Group Lunch.

When popping over to Formentera, lunch at Es Molí de Sal is a must. Arrive by boat and enjoy the beauty of Formentera’s crystal clear turquoise waters.

What to order

  • Starters

    For starters, Gambas carpaccio, Tomato tartare, Croquetas.
  • Mains

    Paella of your choice, Lobster pasta, Fried spiny lobster with fried eggs and sobrasada.
  • Desserts

    Soufflé cheesecake. 
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They have a “chill out” section where you can watch the sunset and listen to relaxing beats. 

Casa Maca🇪🇸🥩

  • Mediterranean
  • Grill
  • Dinner
  • BBQ
  • Protein Heavy
  • Group Dinners
  • Date Night

Have you been to Ibiza if you have not been to Casa Maca? The Gstaad Guy doesn’t think so. 

What to order

  • Starters

    Black angus empanadas, Red tuna carpaccio, Grilled artichoke, Grilled cauliflower.
  • Mains

    Ribeye, Japanese wagyu fillet steak, Fish of the day, Rustic mash potatoes.
  • Desserts

    Grilled pineapple.
star It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

Order the Alaskan king crab legs (off menu).

La Paloma🥗🎶

  • Mediterranean
  • Dinner
  • Live Music
  • Farm-To-Table
  • Group Dinners

At La Paloma the menu is constantly changing because it’s a farm-to-table concept — which means you know the produce is always fresh. 

What to order

  • The menu is constantly changing.
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Go for sunset.

Cami de Balafia🇪🇸🥩

  • BBQ
  • Dinner
  • Casual Dinner
  • Protein Heavy
  • BBQ
  • Romantic night

Cami de Balafia is an Ibiza classic, favoured by locals, and one of the few places that has not been overtaken by loud music and overt-the-top modernity. It’s also been serving the same dishes for years.

What to order

  • Starters

    Tomato onion salad.
  • Mains

    A choice of lamb, chicken, rabbit, beef fillet, pork chop, with a side of fries.
star It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)v

Cash only — no credit cards. There are also no vegetarian options, unless you’re happy filling up on tomato and onion salad and fries. 

Omakase by Walt 🍣🌟

  • Omakase
  • Dinner
  • Date Night
  • Omakase
  • Hidden Gem
  • Intimate Dinner

Omakase by Walt is Ibiza’s hidden gem: a speakeasy omakase restaurant that just earned a Michelin star. It’s the perfect spot for an intimate night, offering a unique experience that most Ibiza-goers wouldn’t even know exists. 

What to order

  • It’s omakase, so sit back and leave it up to the chef.
star It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

There are no signs of “Omakase by Walt” at the entrance. It looks like an appliance shop from the outside. 

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Six Senses 🛏️🧖‍♀️

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Jondal🏖️🦀

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Es Molí De Sal (Formentera) 🌊🏝️

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Casa Maca🇪🇸🥩

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La Paloma🥗🎶

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Cami de Balafia🇪🇸🥩

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Omakase by Walt 🍣🌟