The town spreads around the Bay of Sant Antoni and is known above all for its clubs and for the sunset strip on the waterfront, where Café del Mar plays chillout music as the sun goes down into the sea. Beyond the town, the municipality takes in coves such as Cala Gració and Cala Salada, the Punic-era paintings of the Ses Fontanelles cave, and quieter inland villages: Sant Rafel de sa Creu, Sant Mateu d'Albarca and Santa Agnès de Corona among its almond trees.
Sant Antoni de Portmany
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Catalan, Spanish; also English
- Power plug
- Type C/F, 230 V
- Visa
- Schengen
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2 (CET/CEST)
- Tap water
- Safe; mineral taste in the south
- Tipping
- Not expected; 5–10% for great service
- Emergency
- 112
Things to do
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When to go
High season
Jun – Sep
Club season: the bay fills, the sunset strip is packed every evening, and the direct airport bus runs.
Shoulder
Oct – Oct
The crowds thin as the season winds down, and the sea still holds its summer warmth for the coves.
Low season
Nov – Apr
The town is quiet and much of the nightlife closes; the inland villages and the almond country around Santa Agnès de Corona suit walking in the mild weather.
Shoulder
May – May
Long days and room on the beaches before the summer crowd arrives.
How long to stay
Two to three days covers the town, an evening on the sunset strip and the coves to the north. Add a day for the inland villages and the walk from Santa Agnès de Corona out to the Las Puertas del Cielo viewpoint above the cliffs.
Getting around
The town is compact enough to cross on foot, and taxis cover the rest. Buses link Sant Antoni with Ibiza Town, where you change for the airport; in peak summer a direct airport bus also runs.
The villages inland — Sant Rafel de sa Creu, Sant Mateu d'Albarca, Santa Agnès de Corona — and the coves up the coast lie outside the town. Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta are difficult to reach, so plan that trip before you set off.
What to see
Destinations in Sant Antoni de Portmany
Frequently asked questions
Is Sant Antoni de Portmany only about clubbing?
The town's name is tied to its clubs, but the municipality also holds the church of Sant Antoni, first built in 1385 as a fortress against pirates, the Ses Fontanelles cave with Punic-era paintings found in 1917, and inland villages such as Santa Agnès de Corona among almond trees.Where is the best place to watch the sunset?
The sunset strip on the waterfront faces west over the bay. Café del Mar is the best known spot, with chillout music as the sun goes down; it is a common start to a night out.Which beaches are near the town?
S'Arenal is the main town beach. To the north lie Cala Gració and Cala Gracioneta, and further on Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, which are difficult to access. Punta Galera, a smooth rock platform, draws cliff divers: the rock is hard and the depth below varies, so check the water before you jump.How do I get to Sant Antoni from Ibiza Airport?
Take a taxi, or the airport bus to Ibiza Town and change there for Sant Antoni. In peak summer a direct bus runs from the airport to the town.Do I need a car in town?
The town itself is small enough to walk, and taxis are available for longer hops.