Park up, walk straight ahead, soak in those incredible vistas – to the right, to the left and across to Formentera – and take a big breath of fresh Mediterranean air. Forget wherever you were before you arrived; forget wherever you’re going afterwards. Time seems to stand still in Es Cubells – it’s all about living in the moment. “Es Cubells is one of the smallest villages on the island,” says Dynamic Ibiza Concierge Manager Ed Graham. “But it’s a place you can go back to again and again. In all the years I’ve been visiting, it’s never lost its magic.” Make no mistake – this tiny town has everything to whet your appetite. The offerings in Es Cubells are simple and traditional but let’s be honest – isn’t that what you want when you’re visiting a village that is exactly that? And when it comes food brimming with traditional simplicity, there’s no question the Ibicencos do it best.
Run by brothers Pepe and Toni, Bar Llumbi is the most noticeable restaurant in Es Cubells, presiding over the cliff edge (don’t worry parents – there’s a small road and safety fence in between) and serving up three solid family-frendly meals a day. A pre-beach breakfast overlooking the Med is hard to beat – think tostadas con tomate (toasted baguette with a homemade crushed tomato, sea salt and olive oil topping) or the famous homemade tortilla (Spanish omelette). Lunch and dinner are a Mediterranean affair – mama’s famous pork chops, the freshest dorada you can find and gambas al ajillo (garlic prawns) have become local legends. The portions are plentiful and the impeccable service comes with smiles all round. An insider’s tip: if it’s not on the menu, just ask (nicely, with a por favor, of course) and generally you will receive.