The Gardens of Babylon · Ibiza 2026

Our favourite spots, hidden corners, and things to do between shows

The Shows

Between Worlds
Brunch Elektronic x
The Gardens of Babylon

Four dates at 528 Ibiza this summer. Day into night, open air. Garden Stage and Forest Stage, plus opening ceremony, sound healing, spiritual workshops and the Market of Curiosities.

Sunset Spots

Where to watch the sky go gold

Ibiza sunsets are their own religion. Here are our favourite spots to watch the light change. Each one different, all of them worth it.

Es Vedrà sunset Ibiza
Iconic

Es Vedrà

Southwest Coast

One of Ibiza’s most iconic natural landmarks. Best reached by car or scooter followed by a short walk to the viewpoint. Watch the sun disappear behind the rocky islet as the whole bay turns amber. One of those views that doesn’t need any words.

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Benirràs Beach drum circles Ibiza
Something Special

Benirràs Beach

North Coast

Located in the north, famous for golden sunsets, pine-covered hills, and a relaxed bohemian atmosphere. On some evenings it becomes especially iconic for its live spontaneous drum circles, a ritual that’s been happening here for decades. Part sunset, part music, part something harder to name.

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Time and Space sculpture Ibiza
Our Favourite

Time and Space

Cala Llentia, Southwest

A monumental art installation referred to as Ibiza’s “Stonehenge”, inspired by ancient megalithic structures. Perched above one of the most beautiful coves on the island. The perfect place to sit as the light shifts. Arrive with time to find your spot among the stones.

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Formentera aerial view turquoise water
Explore

Formentera

30-40 min ferry from Ibiza Town or Playa d’en Bossa

A small island easily reached by ferry. Known for crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and an untouched atmosphere. Rent a scooter or bike to explore hidden coves and long coastal stretches. A perfect day out, and a genuinely different world from the one you left behind.

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Eat & Drink

Where to eat well

Ibiza has some extraordinary food if you know where to look. These are our favourite tables. From slow mornings on the farm to the kind of dinner you talk about for months.

Breakfast & Brunch
Nude Café Ibiza breakfast bowl
Fav Brunch & Coffee Spot

Nude Café Ibiza

10 min walk from Dalt Vila

Healthy, simple and homemade food, topped up by a specialty coffee. All dishes are prepared with organic flour, nuts and seeds provided by a local company. The kind of place you end up spending longer than planned because the coffee is good and the vibe is right.

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Juntos Farm Ibiza food
★ Family Favourite · Regenerative Farm & Food Hub

Juntos Farm

Santa Gertrudis, Heart of the Island

Where nature, food, and community come together. Dine in the courtyard, explore the farm shop, or take part in immersive community experiences such as farm tours, family harvests, and field days. The Tasting Room offers a true farm-to-table dining experience. The menu changes daily, shaped entirely by the farm’s organic harvest. Perfect for families and children too.

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Lunch & Dinner
El Bigotes Cala Mastella Ibiza
Hard to Get a Table · Worth Every Effort

El Bigotes

Cala Mastella, East Coast

A legendary little restaurant on the rocks at Cala Mastella. No menu, no website, cash only, same fisherman running it for decades. They serve bullit de peix and arroz a banda. You don’t choose what you eat. In summer it’s nearly impossible to get a table without a local contact. But if you get in, it’s one of the best meals you’ll have anywhere.

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Nudo Restaurant Es Figueral Ibiza
Fav Restaurant Spot

Nudo

Es Figueral, Northeast Coast

A beachfront restaurant focused on seasonal Mediterranean cooking and natural wines. Working closely with local organic farmers and small-scale fishermen, dishes are simple and produce-driven, inspired by the island and the Mediterranean. One of the most quietly impressive spots on the island.

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Lu-um restaurant San Carlos Ibiza
Restaurant

Lu-um

San Carlos, Rural East

Seriously good food and perfectly crafted cocktails in a beautiful setting out in the San Carlos countryside. One of those restaurants where everything just lands right. Far enough from the tourist trail to feel like a genuine find, and exactly the kind of place the Family gravitates toward.

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San Carlos Bar Restaurante Ibiza
Uruguayan Restaurant

San Carlos Bar Restaurante

San Carlos Village

A proper Uruguayan restaurant in the heart of San Carlos village, and one of those places you end up going back to every time. The food is perfection, the staff are genuinely wonderful, and the whole atmosphere just feels right. One of the most loved spots on the east side of the island.

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Activities

Things to do

The island rewards the curious. Beyond the beach and the music there’s a whole other Ibiza to discover.

Freediving Ibiza underwater
The Silent Side

Freediving Ibiza

By Anna Thüring

When the music stops, Ibiza has another side. Freediving Ibiza offers immersive breath-hold sessions in the island’s crystal-clear waters. A chance to turn off the noise and dive deeper than you thought possible. Sessions unfolds like a moving meditation, through relaxation, presence and flow, you’ll connect with the sea and uncover a new side of yourself. All levels welcome, including complete beginners.

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Ibiza Hike Station BioHiking coastal cave
Holistic Biohiking

Ibiza Hike Station

Island-wide, by Manuel Ehrensperger

Transformative hiking experiences that reveal a quieter, wilder side of Ibiza. Discover ancient farmers’ and fishermen’s trails, combining movement, conscious breathing, moments of silence, and immersion in nature. Founded by Manuel Ehrensperger, the Hike Station blends guided hiking, wellbeing and personal reconnection through its BioHiking™ method. Disconnect from stress, reconnect with yourself, and discover hidden landscapes beyond the island’s usual image.

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Boat rental Ibiza
On the Water

Rent a Boat

Ibiza, Various Marinas

Ibiza by boat is a completely different island. Hidden coves you can only reach from the water, anchor spots off empty beaches, the freedom to go wherever the morning takes you. Anna from Freediving Ibiza has a partnership with a boat charter company and has arranged preferential pricing for the Babylon Family. Reach out to request a PDF with available boats and prices. Tell them you’re with The Gardens of Babylon.

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Formentera day trip
Day Trip

Formentera by Boat or Ferry

30-40 min from Ibiza

Crystal-clear turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and an untouched atmosphere. Rent a scooter or bike on arrival to explore the hidden coves and long coastal stretches. Best done as a full day. Leave early, come back late. One of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean.

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Shop & Work

A few other favourites

The Velvet Caravane Ibiza vintage boutique
Shopping

The Velvet Caravane

Ibiza

A boutique with the kind of edit that takes genuine taste. Clothing, accessories and beautiful things that feel right for the island. One of our favourite places to browse when you’re not in a hurry. The kind of shop where you find something you didn’t know you needed.

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theHUB Ibiza coworking space
Creative Workspace

theHUB Ibiza

Centre of the Island, Tropical Garden

A tropical garden at the centre of the island. What makes theHub Ibiza work is the community inside it: global leaders and emerging talent, designed with intent. Coworking, 3 music studios, private offices, meeting rooms, lifestyle, hospitality and events. A proper creative workspace for when the beach can wait a few hours.

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Mercadillo de Sant Jordi flea market Ibiza
Flea Market · Every Saturday

Mercadillo de Sant Jordi

Sant Jordi de ses Salines

One of Ibiza’s oldest and most loved flea markets, running every Saturday morning in the village of Sant Jordi. Vintage clothing, handmade jewellery, antiques, second-hand curiosities and local crafts spread across a dusty outdoor market that feels unchanged by time. The kind of place you wander for an hour and leave with something you’ll keep for years. Go early, take cash.

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Las Dalias Hippy Market Ibiza
Market · Sant Carles de Peralta

Las Dalias Hippy Market

Sant Carles de Peralta

One of Ibiza’s most iconic markets, set in the gardens of the legendary Las Dalias. Over a hundred stalls of handmade jewellery, bohemian fashion, ceramics and one-of-a-kind finds. The atmosphere is as much the point as the shopping.. Saturdays from 10am to 8pm. Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 7pm to 11:30pm (night market).

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Quick Tips

Good to know

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Getting Around
Rent a car early, they disappear in July. The best spots are hard to reach without wheels. Taxis in town are easy; everywhere else, plan ahead.
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Book Ahead
July is the height of summer. El Bigotes, Juntos Farm, Formentera ferries, boat charters: book as early as possible. Leaving it to the day rarely works.
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The North
North Ibiza (San Carlos, Benirràs, Santa Gertrudis) feels like a completely different island to the south. More rural, quieter, more local.
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Cash
Some of the best places (El Bigotes) are cash only. Have euros on you. Use ATMs from banks only. Avoid the blue and yellow tourist ATMs, they charge very high fees.
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Sunset Timing
In July, sunset is around 21:15. For Es Vedrà and Cala Llentia (Time and Space), arrive by 20:30 to find your spot. Benirràs drum circles typically gather from 20:00.
Island Rhythm
Ibiza moves slowly in the mornings and accelerates toward evening. Lean into it. The best days here start with a slow breakfast and tend to end very late.
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