PAOLITA takes you back to Ibiza..

Although there is no sand here (‘punta galera’ meaning ‘flat rocks’), islanders consider it to be one of the greatest beaches in Ibiza due to its mystic ambiance, and breathtaking sunset views. At dusk, the towering cliffs glow a golden ochre, offering ideal platforms for observing the multicoloured sky. Sun salutations at dusk are also a common occurrence, so bring your yoga mat!

This northern stretch of beach is an ideal spot for zen-seekers. Crowds convene on Sundays for the magical sunset and a tribal drumming session, during which fires are lit and spirits are awakened. For a different kind of therapy, the more secular might benefit from a visit to the neighbouring boho-chic market.

Jul’s, which opened in 2018, is still a hotspot, serving great, contemporary Greek food in a stunning setting. Pendant lights hang from the ceiling, there’s a sparkling bar with plenty of al fresco seating. From the homemade flatbreads, houmous, and baba ganoush to a Bloody Mary served on a slice of wood with fresh tomatoes, sea salt, chilli flakes, and lemons, everything on the menu is made from organic and local produce.

Embedded in the beetle-dry pine forest in the hills way above San Antonio, La Granja offers ‘the best farm-to-table experience on Ibiza’. Created in 2016 by Design Hotels founder Claus Sendlinger, La Granja means the farm. It is set in a 300-year-old rough-stone house. There’s no menu to choose from but everything is biodynamic, fresh and delicious. Go at sunset and sit outside. This is out-of-earshot, gone-to-ground Ibiza; the perfect setting for a reset and reconnecting with nature and self.

Sabina is an ambitious yet ecologically aware project (with hi-tech water preservation and geothermal heating) that will eventually comprise 50 villas created by 12 leading architects. With an ‘Excellent’ pre-qualification for BREEAM®, Sabina will become the first residential development in Spain to attain this distinction and one of the first in Europe. The credits include British minimalist hero John Pawson, Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan, and Rick Joy, whose low-slung, lateral creation at Sabina is redolent of his finest achievement, Utah’s Amangiri, making this an unmissable destination to visit if not stay.