Bar Leon is a delightful little bar on the busy Calle de la Virgen (the street sign uses the Catalan name Carrer de le Mare de Deu) in Sa Penya, Ibiza Town. You're guaranteed a warm welcome from Erwin and his dog Jimmy, when you sit down outside the bar and watch the world go by. By day this street is dead, but at about 10pm lots of bars like this spring up with tables outside and lots of atmosphere. If you buy a bottle of water, give the bottle to Jimmy once you've finished with it - water bottles are his favourite toys! By far the most charming bar on Ibiza.

Calle de la Virgen (Carrer de la Mare de Deu) 62, 07800 Ibiza. www.bar-leon.de

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A quiet resort on the island with the added advantage that it has loads of good eateries. You're bound to find something on Calle San Jaime and Calle San Vicente, where cafes and restaurants line the promenade.

Accessible by bus or ferry, but only 15km north of Ibiza Town so you can easily get a taxi.

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If you want to get away from the crowds and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the island, then head north to San Carles and Cala San Vincente. It's a world away from the tackiness of San Antonio. Rent a villa in a pine forest overlooking the bay (San Vincente). The air smells of oranges and you won't hear any pumping house. San Carles is a buzzing village full of locals and (rich) hippies. The life of the village centers around Bar Anita. You can hang around here talking to the locals and watching the world go by all day. Best meat restaurant in Ibiza is there - Can Pages - on the road from Santa Eulalia to San Carles. If food, wine, slow days and a rustic kind of romance is what you're after, then this is where you'll find it!

North/north west of the island. Nearest large town is Santa Eulalia;
www.ibizaholidays.com/cala_san_vicente/default.asp

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Salinas beach is at the very bottom of Ibiza, lined with some classy restaurants and bars. The views are beautiful and make it all the better to sit down and relax in with some sangria – the perfect way to relax after a night on the town.

Hire a car, catch a taxi or hop on a bus from Ibiza Town;
www.ibiza-spotlight.com/beach/las_salinas_i.htm

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Restaurant and bar in the hills about 5 miles from Ibiza Town. It’s a huge garden covered in Arabic style tents, cushions, candles - the most chilled place in Ibiza. The perfect escape after a couple of crazy nights.

Ctra. San Jose - km 5,6 (On the road to San Jose about 5 miles from Ibiza Town);
tel: 971 396 349
www.km5-lounge.com

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If you're stuck in Ibiza Town, I recommend getting the ferry to Formentera for quiet, white sand beaches. You can get a taxi from the Formentera ferry port to the beach but do arrange a pick up time with your driver to get back.

Tourist Office: Port de la Savina, (La Savina) 07870;
tel: 971 322 057
Ferries leave regularly from Ibiza Town;
Tourist Office:
Port de la Savina, (La Savina) - 07870
La Savina
(Formentera)
www.directferries.co.uk/formentera_guide.htm

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One of the most chilled places I used to visit when I lived on the island. This restaurant is located above a beautiful cove with crystal clear, aquamarine waters. It's worth going for the views alone. Great food and chilled music complete the experience.

971 196 176;
www.ibiza-restaurants.com/soldenserra/index.html

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Whereas Ibiza town used to be on the edge, Sabina town still is. A great selection of bars and cafes on the beach just past the harbour and some unspoilt dunes. Very laid back, very cool and only 40 minutes ferry ride from the main island.

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Charter a boat out of Santa Eulalia for a day and visit the island of Tagomago for the best scuba and shallow diving. Tagomago also has some nice little beaches for the nudists among you.

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Don't eat here if you expect speedy service. Instead, while the time away with excellent 'ali oli' and a bottle of house red. The food is cooked to order in full view - fresh fish and grills. A superb Ibizan ambience and friendly staff. You'll know you've wound down sufficiently when you appreciate it. Closed Mondays.

Between Santa Eulalia and Es Cana

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