Out on the promenade, sporty types are jogging, walking, rollerblading or working out with their personal trainers – just a few minutes walk from there is the long stretch of Talamanca beach for those who like soft sand running or SUP. If you’re not feeling sporty (that’s totally OK, it’s your holiday after all), Marina Botafoch also boasts the island’s premier day spa – Open Spa at Ibiza Gran Hotel. “Many of our villa clients love a luxurious day out at a spa, and Open Spa is truly world class,” says Electra. “The therapists are highly trained and the products used are among the best in the world. Whether you book in for a facial, a massage, a body ritual, or a full-day of pampering, you also get to experience the relaxing hydra-circuit the hotel is famous for.”
Shopping is yet another pastime that’s popular in Marina Botafoch and in 2019, the retail therapy levels have gone to the next level, with the introduction of a series of new designer pop-up boutiques in Marina Ibiza. A glass-fronted Dior boutique takes centre stage here – even if you thought you’d packed all your summer wardrobe staples, it’s hard not to be tempted by the creations of designer Maria Grazia Chiuri (the red and white striped nautical sweater emblazoned with ‘J’adior IBIZA’ is perfect for breezy nights on the yacht deck) and Kim Jones. “It’s what credit cards were made for!” laughs Electra. In the same area, Hublot, Dolce & Gabbana, Bvlgari and TAG Heuer offer the kinds of holiday souvenirs you didn’t even know you needed (until now) – meanwhile, in Marina Botafoch, a selection of unique mid-range boutiques are curated with classic Ibiza looks, from swimwear, all-white crochet to sequinned party frocks.