If you’re staying close to Santa Inés and feel the calling to explore the nearby coastline, the best nearby beaches include Cala Salada, Cala Saladita, Es Portitxol and the stunning hidden cove of Cala d’Albarca. “Cala d’Albarca is best reached by boat, or by foot for those brave hikers coming in from nearby area San Mateo,” explains Electra of this secluded slice of nirvana. Resting at the bottom of very high cliffs that are popular with rock-climbers (and jumpers!), the water is deep, dolphin sightings are regular and it is an absolute blue-lagoon paradise that remains unknown to many tourists.
Then there is sunset and in the north-west part of the island, a spectacular sunset is almost always guaranteed. Just a short drive from Santa Inés – up another winding country road to the top of a cliff – sits the revered Las Puertas del Cielo. “This rustic restaurant has been operating since the 60s,” Electra explains. “It’s everything that we love about authentic Ibiza – sardines, sea bass, fresh prawns and grilled meats, combined with truly jaw-dropping sunset views. It’s also open all year round.” Almost camouflaged into the forest, the little wooden shack-style restaurant is legendary among locals, who flock here for Ibiza sunsets with a difference. Forget the loud music, forget the crowds – it’s just the sheer force of nature that’s in play up here, and with uninterrupted views of the sun dipping into the Med every night, it’s nothing short of bliss.
If you’d like to arrange a getaway near the beautiful village of Santa Inés, contact us to enquire about some of the luxury villas we have nearby, including Casa San Miguel, Casa Magazen and Villa Marine, or simply talk to us if you’d like to arrange a walking tour, or visit to this charmingly authentic slice of Ibiza paradise.