Hola everybody! As you may know, I’m off on a trip to Ibiza this week. The Isla Blanca is famous for its wild and crazy nightlife (and I’ve got to say, after a thorough test it definitely deserves the reputation). But it’s also got some seriously beautiful natural sights too – like this spectacular sunset at Café del Mar.
Café del Mar is, as you may have guessed from the name if you speak Spanish, a café in front of the sea. But there are tons of those, so why is this one special?
Because of the amazing views of the sunsets you get from the beach in front of it. Oh, and they also pipe relaxing chill-out music out of the café’s windows, just to add an extra touch of Ibiza cool to the scene.
Here’s a taster. To get the full effects, imagine the sun gently pouring over the coast, a salty tinge to the air, and the delicious thought of the wild night ahead that starts as soon as night sets in…and if you’re lucky, lasts until the equally exquisite sunrise.
Ibiza may be world-famous for its parties, but its chill-out culture is actually just as cool. There are quite a few places you can kick back, relax, and enjoy the island, including Café del Mar. Two other great places for chill-out culture are Kumharas (more on that to come in a future blog post) and Tulp – both have awesomely relaxing vibes and are right on the seafront.
The best thing about chill-out music is that you can bring some back home with you. There are tons of mixes on YouTube and Spotify, so it’s easy enough to play some at home as you sit outside.
But of course, nothing beats watching the sun go down over a beautiful island while listening to some relaxing sounds. It doesn’t get much more chill than that.
Besos!
-Jess
Ah, Ibiza. I went while studying abroad and it kicked my culo so hard, that eight years later I’m still afraid to go back! We never went to the Cafe del Mar en sií, but we did parasail over it!
Haha Ibiza is pretty intense!
Parasailing over Café del Mar sounds incredible. Totally jealous 🙂
Ah this makes sense now — when I lived in Singapore one of the posh clubs on the expensive tourist island (the one with the Hard Rock and Universal Studios so you get what I mean) was called Cafe del Mar and they’d always be playing this chilled out music while everyone kind of meandered about and laid out on sunbeds. It was so strange because just feet away were tourists and children running about being loud and un-peaceful-like! But I get the ambience they were going for now….
Ahh yep, that makes sense! That’s cool, I didn’t know there were ones in other countries too. I bet it’s not quite the same effect with noisy children and tourists around…
ah Ibiza… I tried to go with my brother last year to celebrate his 25th bday but by mid-may flights had skyrocketed…and we decided maybe it wasn’t worth it! But hope to check it out some day…
I think mid-May is when the whole island’s party scene ‘officially’ opens, so it gets pretty pricey pretty fast.
Apart from the parties, it’s also one of the most beautiful places I think I’ve been. You should definitely go someday! 🙂
write a post on non party scene of Ibiza. expose the other side that the world does not know off.
Haha unfortunately, last year I only did the party scene! But this time I did go check out the other side of Ibiza, so there’s definitely some non-party stuff coming up. 🙂
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To be honest, I preferred Ibiza’s chill out ambience than the party clubs… I haven’t been to Café del Mar, though… but I really want to go!
That café looks so relaxing! What a beautiful sunset. My wife and I went to Ibiza shortly after we met, and then took our honeymoon there years later. We’re not really club people but we still love Ibiza and the beauty of the island. Glad you had fun and nice blog by the way!
Thanks very much! 🙂 Ibiza has a serious rep for partying, but its natural stuff is just as amazing. Nice place for a honeymoon.
I’ve always enjoyed listening to Cafe del Mar chill-out mixes. I guess there’s a good reason why the music works so well. On the other hand, with your sunset photo above, that’s providing a very good reason to go see and listen for myself. Thanks for your post, Jessica!
Yes, it’s very relaxing music, and it’s even better in person. 🙂
Well, I’m sold! You should get an endorsement deal to further publicize Ibiza. 😉
Sounds good to me! 🙂
Hi Jessica, I’m going to Ibiza in 2 days! Regarding cafe del mar, is there an entrance fee? If so, how much? As I can’t seem to find this info anywhere. Also, for a decent meal how much should I expect to spend? for example, some paella,pasta,pizza…. nothing too fancy. I would really appreciate your help! thanks 🙂
Hey Pamela!
With the Café del Mar, it’s a normal café situated right on the beach. When I went, we didn’t actually go inside the café, we just sat outside on the beach and watched the sunset. Afterwards, we went to have a drink in the bar, but you don’t have to, which makes it a completely free activity if you want.
As far a food goes, I actually didn’t eat out in Ibiza. I lived on sandwiches from the supermarket for a week! I’m not the best person to ask about prices. But I think you should be able to have a decent meal for under €20, though of course lots of places raise their prices in the high season.
Have fun in Ibiza!! Remember, lo que pasa en Ibiza se queda en Ibiza. 🙂