Chiringuito Cala Xuclar

Cala Xuclar is one of those little coves in the north of Ibiza that you’d love to keep all to yourself. A few fishermen’s huts, pine trees right down to the water’s edge, a narrow pebble beach and, right in the middle of it all, the Chiringuito Cala Xuclar. You don’t need much more than that for a perfect day at the beach. The tables stand beneath a simple thatched roof, your feet in the sand, the sea just a few steps away. On the menu: freshly caught fish straight off the grill, calamari, prawns and a really good paella. Wash it down with a cold glass of white wine and savour that wonderfully relaxed Ibiza moment – the very reason you came to the island in the first place. The atmosphere here is pleasantly informal and unpretentious, with a lovely mix of locals and holidaymakers who know exactly where to go. The bay is somewhat tucked away on the north coast, not far from Portinatx, and can be reached via a small road. It’s particularly lovely for a late lunch, when the sun glitters on the water and, for a few hours, life revolves solely around swimming, eating and another glass of wine.