Luxury Villasin Ibiza

Beyond its famous nightlife, Ibiza is an island of whitewashed villages, pine-fringed coves and farmhouse restaurants. From the UNESCO-listed old town of Dalt Vila to the quiet north and the sunsets over Es Vedrà, it offers a refined, relaxed Mediterranean life, with Formentera a short boat ride away.

Ibiza has two faces, and the one many visitors never see is its most seductive. Away from the clubs of Sant Antoni and Platja d'en Bossa, the island is a landscape of terraced almond and olive groves, white churches with fortified walls, and dirt tracks leading to coves of startling clarity. Its waters owe their colour to vast meadows of Posidonia seagrass, protected together with the island's heritage as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

Ibiza Town is the island's elegant heart. Within the Renaissance walls of Dalt Vila, cobbled lanes climb to the cathedral and to views across the harbour towards Formentera, while the marinas below fill with yachts each summer. To the north and east, the villages of Santa Eulària, Sant Carles and Sant Joan keep a gentle rhythm of weekly markets, farm-to-table restaurants and long lunches in the shade; to the west, the coast around Sant Josep turns wild and cliff-lined, culminating in the rocky islet of Es Vedrà.

A stay here can be as social or as private as you wish. Days might begin with yoga on a terrace, continue aboard a yacht anchored off Formentera's turquoise shallows, and end with dinner beneath the pines and a sunset that seems to hold the whole island still for a moment. In late spring and early autumn, Ibiza is at its most beautiful: warm, green and quietly sophisticated.

Our properties

• Can Ponent: A 1960s Ibiza house with a new 23-metre saltwater pool, five minutes from Cala Bassa and Cala Comte
• Villa Rosemary: Front-line sea views from Es Cubells, where every bedroom has its own terrace over the water
• Villa Perla: Facing Formentera from Es Cubells, with private sea access and mooring for large yachts
• Villa Gaudi: A sea-facing pool, a club room with DJ booth and Mediterranean panoramas in Ibiza
• Villa White: A hilltop estate on 15,000 m² of grounds, looking across the sea to Formentera

Areas

• Ibiza Town & Dalt Vila: The island's cultured capital, with the walled old town, boutiques, galleries, yacht marinas and many of the island's finest restaurants within a few minutes of one another.
• Santa Eulària & Sant Carles: The north-east, with a graceful seafront promenade, family-friendly beaches, the Las Dalias market and green countryside dotted with old farmhouses.
• Sant Josep & the west coast: Wilder cliffs, secluded coves and the famous sunsets over Es Vedrà, along with some of the island's most beautiful seaside restaurants.
• Sant Joan & the north: The most rural and tranquil part of the island, with pine forests, terraced fields and quiet bays far from the summer crowds.

Getting there

Ibiza Airport lies just south-west of Ibiza Town, around 15 minutes from the old town and the marinas, 20 to 30 minutes from Santa Eulària and the west coast, and 30 to 40 minutes from the villages of the north. It is served by direct flights from most European capitals between spring and autumn, with year-round connections via Barcelona, Madrid and Palma, and receives private jets throughout the year.

By sea, ferries link Ibiza with Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia on the mainland, as well as with Palma de Mallorca. Fast ferries cross to Formentera from Ibiza Town's port in about 30 minutes, although a private boat is far more flexible and lets you anchor directly off the beaches of Ses Illetes.

The island is compact, but its roads can be busy in July and August and many of the most beautiful spots lie down unpaved tracks. A chauffeur, or a carefully chosen hire car delivered to your door, makes exploring easy, and helicopter transfers can be arranged for guests arriving from the mainland or the other Balearic Islands.

Good to know

The main season runs from May to October, when the large clubs hold their opening and closing parties and beach restaurants are in full swing; July and August are the busiest and warmest months, while May, June and September offer warm seas with more space. Many restaurants and beach clubs close between November and Easter, though Ibiza Town and Santa Eulària stay lively year-round. Place names appear in both Catalan and Spanish, so Sant Antoni is also San Antonio and Santa Eulària is Santa Eulalia. Anchoring on Posidonia seagrass is prohibited to protect the meadows, so skippers use sandy patches or designated buoys. Popular restaurants and sunbeds at well-known beaches should be reserved several days ahead in high summer, and the hippy markets of Las Dalias and Punta Arabí are best visited early.

Frequently asked questions

How do airport transfers work in Ibiza?

We arrange private chauffeured transfers from Ibiza Airport, between 15 and 40 minutes from most of the island, and welcome private jet arrivals. Helicopter transfers from the mainland or the neighbouring islands can also be organised.

What can the concierge arrange during our stay?

Our concierge can reserve restaurants and beach clubs, charter yachts, organise private chefs, yoga or wellness sessions at your villa, childcare and car hire, and handle any special request, from a birthday celebration to a private boat at sunset.

Can you organise exclusive experiences on the island?

Yes. We can arrange a crewed yacht to Formentera, a sunset dinner in a secluded setting, a private guided walk through Dalt Vila or a tasting at one of the island's wineries, each designed around your plans.

How is our privacy protected?

Discretion is central to how we work. Your details are shared only with those directly involved in your stay, arrivals and services are arranged discreetly, and our team is accustomed to welcoming guests who value confidentiality.

How early should we book for July and August?

Summer in Ibiza is in high demand, particularly for larger villas. We recommend enquiring nine to twelve months ahead for July and August, and as early as possible for the weeks around the opening and closing parties.

Is Ibiza suitable for a quiet family holiday?

Very much so. The north and east of the island, around Santa Eulària, Sant Carles and Sant Joan, are calm and rural, with shallow beaches, markets and relaxed restaurants far removed from the nightlife of the south and west.

Can we visit Formentera during our stay?

Easily. Fast ferries cross from Ibiza Town in around 30 minutes, but a private boat allows you to anchor off Ses Illetes, swim and lunch at your own pace. We can arrange a skipper and reserve your table on the island.