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Six Senses Ibiza
Camí de Sa Torre, 71, Sant Joan de Labritja
Beyond the perpetual unst-unst of Ibiza's club scene, at the northern tip of Cala Xarraca, there’s a destination for spiritual seekers and wellness lovers: Six Senses Ibiza, a deeply peaceful destination spa with panoramic views and gorgeous suites.
The hotel has an exceptional wellness program, even by Six Senses standards, which guests could explore à la carte—the spa menu is vast, and supplemented by functional medicine at RoseBar, the on-site longevity club helmed by Mark Hyman—or as part of an immersive retreat.
Even if it didn’t offer any of its excellent spa and wellness services, Six Senses Ibiza would be a fabulous resort, and guests should take full advantage of the island: Go cliff jumping, kayaking, or catamaran-ing across crystalline waters. Or, maybe, all-night dancing at the clubs nearby. (Followed by a vivifying after-party detox treatment at the spa.)
Grand Hotel Son Net
Castillo Son Net, Puigpunyent
On a vast country estate 25 minutes outside Palma, among verdant gardens and rolling orchards, you’ll find a 17th-century Mallorcan palace that’s been restored and reopened as Grand Hotel Son Net. The central building is flush with charming details: bright-blue-tiled floors, romantic arches, pretty wallpaper, lush linens. Guests stay in lavish suites (each is unique), settle into cottages, or rent a private two-bedroom house with its own garden and swimming pool.
Guests might venture into Palma or take advantage of the property’s proximity to the Tramuntana mountains, which are excellent for hiking and biking. For days spent ambling around the property, there’s a spa, indoor and outdoor pools, an all-day tapas bar, and the primary restaurant, Mar & Duix, which leans into Mallorcan flavors and farm-to-table vegetables.
La Galeria Elefante
Carr. de San Miquel, Santa Gertrudis de la Frontera
A treasure trove of clothing, accessories, and home design pieces, La Galeria Elefante was opened by Victoria Durrer-Gasse nearly ten years ago. Located in a historic finca just outside Santa Gertrudis, each room reveals something new—colorful racks of vintage dresses mixed with boho basics from Mes Desmoiselles and Victoria, the in-house line. But it’s about more than just fashion. Many of the artisanal items she sells are produced in partnership with international NGOs, with proceeds supporting these organizations. They also have a small yoga studio behind the shop, where some of the island’s most sought-after teachers run weekly classes.
Chiringuito Cala Xuclar
Carretera San Joan Portinatx, Ibiza
There are plenty of high-profile chiringuitos (casual beach shacks) on the island (like Es Xarcu and Es Torrent), but for a true sand-in-your-toes experience, you can’t go wrong with this little family-run restaurant. Make sure you have four-wheel drive to get down the steep and dusty road to the tiny cove, where you’ll be rewarded with a rotating menu of daily fish specials, cooked to perfection with crisp sides of fried potatoes and grilled vegetables.
Wild Beets
Carrer Venda de Can Llàtzer, Santa Gertrudis de la Frontera
Ibiza isn’t short on vegan options, but the most popular (and the tastiest) has to be Wild Beets. Founded by former New Yorker Cliff Grubin, the light-saturated, roomy restaurant is in central Santa Gertrudis. Açaí bowls and chia puddings to start the day are followed by Buddha bowls and other plant-based mains, like shiitake meatballs, Vietnamese pho with zucchini noodles, and an amazing veggie burger.
La Paloma
Avda Pedro Matutes Noguera, Ibiza
La Paloma, one of the island’s most popular restaurants located in the barely there town of San Lorenzo, kind of does it all. There’s the daytime restaurant, La Paloma Café, serving a casual, Middle Eastern–leaning menu with falafel, hummus, and fresh, farm-driven salads. By night, different owners take over and the garden fills up with island visitors eating an Italian-inspired menu. Whatever meal you choose, make sure to book in advance and ask to sit in the garden beneath the lemon and orange trees, twinkling with lights. Atmosphere is not a problem here.
Soulshine Retreats
Upon Request, Ibiza
Ibiza has as many wellness retreats as it does nightclubs. We’ve sifted through the crystals for you and can attest that Soulshine—a company founded by yogi and life coach Soulla Demetriou in 2013—delivers. Soulshine’s weeklong luxury yoga retreats involve meditation, Reiki, Shiatsu, breathwork, and every other healing modality you can think of. (These consistently sell out, so book early.) A restorative (and hopefully sunny) week is fortified with hearty plant-based food and shimmery sea views from Can Shui, a gorgeous private villa in the north of the island
Formentera Verde
57 Carrer de Joan Castelló Guasch, Sant Ferran de Ses Roques
Landing here without your #goodcleangoop moisturizer is a bummer, but it happens. This cheerful shop in Sant Ferran doesn’t have quite the same merch as Brentwood’s goop Lab, but there are still plenty of clean options. Bright green shelves heave with recognizable Euro brands, and the Lanzaloe moisturizers made from 100 percent organic aloe vera grown in the nearby Canary Islands are especially gorgeous.
Blat Picat
Carrer de Joan Castelló Guasch, 30, Sant Ferran de Ses Roques
A perfect pit stop on the way to or from the beach, this hole-in-the-wall street-side café is a great option for a healthy, tasty breakfast. Grab a cafe con (oat or almond milk) leche while you wait for a table and scan the menu of breakfast bowls and all-day tostadas, including ones made with gluten-free bread and vegan ricotta.
Cova d’en Xoroi
Urbanización Cala en Porter, Menorca
No one goes to Menorca without coming home with a snap from this spot, built directly into a cave cantilevered over the waves below,. It’s really more of a bar and disco than a restaurant, but reserve a ticket in advance (it gets crowded) or splurge for the daybed experience. Either way, you will be rewarded with some of the most epic water views from anywhere you perch to sip your cocktail. Trust us: The admission fee is worth it.