With a picturesque harbour, a bustling sandy beach and a palm-lined promenade that snakes all the way from the small Caló des Moro beach to the other side of the bay, San Antonio is not only a beautiful resort for holidaymakers, it is also the stepping stone to Ibiza's famous clubbing scene.
While it has garnered a reputation as a party hotspot over the years, San Antonio is also a favourite with locals, who descend in the evenings and at weekends to take advantage of its excellent restaurant scene.
San Antonio is home to an extensive range of bars, clubs and restaurants in the famous West End and the surrounding pedestrianised lanes, along the harbour and on the lovely beach promenade.
Ultimate clubbing can be found in the super-clubs Eden Ibiza and Es Paradis and in the open-air pool party venues O Beach Ibiza and Ibiza Rocks.
Sunset bars
In San An, you will find the Sunset Strip with the famous Sunset bars, undeniably a legendary spot on Ibiza and a rite of passage for anyone visiting the White Isle for the first or even the 15th time. The stunning sunsets are set against the brilliant blue sea and a kaleidoscopic sky, all enhanced by sets from world-class DJs playing in bars that line the promenade.
Following the promenade at the end of the sunset strip, as you make your way further round the bay towards the small beach of Caló des Moro, there is a string of other sunset bars and restaurants. You are not limited on choice when it comes to cocktail spots with perfect vistas.
Bars & beach clubs
The sunset strip isn't the only side of town with a wide selection of places to eat and drink alongside great views. The promenade that leads all the way along the harbour and the main beach is also home to a huge range of bars and restaurants.
At the end of the promenade, you'll find the beautiful beach club O Beach Ibiza
All of the venues and bars in San Antonio have their own unique energy, so whether you are looking to chill out on a hammock or dance on a podium in a swimming pool, there is something for everyone.
Clubs & boat parties
While Eden and Es Paradis are right in the centre of San Antonio, Ibiza's other super-clubs like Amnesia, Pacha, Ushuaïa and Hi Ibiza are all about 15-25 minutes away in a taxi. Alternatively, you can catch the disco bus from the main bus station, from midnight onwards, costing a few euros per journey and running every half an hour.
If daytime clubbing is your thing, dance in or around the pool to tunes played by famous DJs, either in Ibiza Rocks Hotel, unofficial 'home of the pool party', or in O Beach Ibiza, an open-air club with parties around the pool and amazing sky shows at the end of the beach promenade of San Antonio.
Furthermore, make sure you hit one of the many boat parties that depart daily from San Antonio. Most of them sail into the sunset, all of them boast first-rate DJs, and each guarantees a truly unique experience.
Activities
San Antonio is also set up to offer a full programme of sports, excursions and other things to do.
On and in the water you can experience a host of activities like adrenaline-fuelled speedboat tours, scuba-diving and much more. Boat trips take you to the beautiful beaches of the west coast or the sister island of Formentera.
On land, many excursions start in San Antonio; discover the beauty of the island in a really fun way, by jeep, vespa or quad.
In the evening, there is a small fun fair on the ground right next to Es Paradis, with bumper cars, rides and the famous Slingshot, which towers over the city.
Restaurants
San Antonio has a wide choice of restaurants for each budget, offering a variety of cuisines. Dine in a sunset bar whilst watching the sky being bathed in spectacular colours, have a quick bite in the countless snack bars or enjoy a romantic evening with lush food.
Shopping
In San Antonio you can shop till you drop, with many small boutiques offering fashion at reasonable prices. During the summer season, they often open late into the evening.
When the sun goes down, there is a small market along the harbour promenade where you can buy jewellery, paintings and other souvenirs.
Accommodation
San Antonio as a whole is a reasonably priced resort and offers a wide choice of hotels, hostels and apartments.
There are many great-value hostels in the centre of town, as well as many self-catering apartments, budget ones for the money-conscious as well as more upmarket choices. Sophisticated clubbers also find nice hotels which offer more luxury.
If you are coming in a group, we have a special recommendation for you: Treat yourself to your own private holiday villa; the price per person is a really good alternative to a hotel.
San Antonio Bay
The Bay of San Antonio is perfectly suited to those who want to be a little further away from the buzz of the town. A short walk from the centre, the bay has several quieter beaches offering water sports and beachside restaurants with sunset views, where the atmosphere is more laid-back.
How to get there
San Antonio has excellent bus connections to all the major resorts and to the airport, which is 20 km away. The disco bus connects all night to the major clubs, to Ibiza town and the clubbing resort of Playa d'en Bossa.
There are parking areas and public car parks, both free and with charge, read more in our Holiday tips - getting around on Ibiza.
You'll also find several taxi ranks in town; taxi fares on Ibiza are quite reasonable, especially if travelling in a group.
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Read more about the resort and its beaches in our extensive resort guide for San Antonio.
