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Ibiza for explorers: routes, activities and the best gastronomic closure
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This other side of Ibiza can’t be found in tourist brochures or viral social media videos. It’s discovered by walking, talking to locals, following a stone path down to an empty cove, or taking an unnamed detour into the island’s interior. Here, time flows differently.
The trick is to wake up early or wait for sunset. Avoid places crowded with tour buses and let your curiosity lead the way. Bring water, comfortable shoes, and a desire to stop, look around, and breathe. That’s all you need.
From Cala d’en Serra to the surroundings of Es Portitxol, the northern coast offers paths where time seems to stand still. Reddish cliffs, pine trees bent by the wind, and stone steps that lead to small coves with no services, no signal… but filled with breathtaking beauty.
Sant Mateu, Santa Agnès, and Es Cubells are great starting points to discover another Ibiza: one of almond groves, dry-stone walls, and whitewashed churches. Walking through these areas means experiencing landscapes that smell of earth, aromatic herbs, and rural history.
There are several apps that help you follow marked routes, but nothing beats asking someone who lives there. Locals often recommend quiet trails, hidden springs, or viewpoints that don’t appear on Google. And they’re almost always spot-on.
Seeing the coast from the sea changes everything. Kayaking lets you reach sea caves and spots inaccessible by foot. Snorkeling reveals an underwater world of colorful fish, seagrass meadows, and life-filled rocks. And sunrise yoga, by the sea or in a pine clearing, is the perfect way to start the day deeply connected to the island.
Besides nature, Ibiza offers slower-paced activities rooted in tradition. There are pottery workshops, herbal courses, visits to organic farms, and local cooking sessions. All with a simple, respectful approach where the focus isn’t on perfection but on enjoying the process.
Using an electric bike, carpooling, or choosing local providers are small choices that add up. Often, those who enjoy the island the most are the ones who care for it most. And it shows.
After walking through junipers or a kayaking trip, your body craves more than a salad. Ibicencan cuisine offers comforting dishes like *bullit de peix*, artisan *sobrasada*, or crusty bread with alioli and tomato. Flavors that aren’t flashy, but stay in your memory.
The best part is that many places have learned to blend tradition with a modern twist. Kitchens that honor local ingredients, respect the rhythm of the land, and experiment without losing their essence. Eating well in Ibiza is easy… if you know where to go.
At Social Point Ibiza, food isn’t just the end of an excursion—it’s part of the experience. It’s a place to eat slowly, surrounded by people who value authenticity, nature, and well-made things. The kind of place you recommend without hesitation—because when you arrive, you feel at home, even if you’ve come from far away.