San Augustin will impress with its picture-postcard prettiness and tranquillity. The traditional houses leading to the church are lovely with unusual chimneys and immaculately trimmed hedges. The local restaurant has a small gallery, and there is a small grocery store. The annual festival is in August when there is a procession to the church, traditional Ibiza folk dancing and a live concert.
The lovely San Jose, in the foothills of Sa Talaia, the highest mountain on the island, hosts a colourful and buzzy ecological food and craft market on Saturday mornings from mid-June to mid-October. Around 20 stalls offer local and organic fruit and vegetable produce, home-made bread and pastries, artwork and handicrafts. There are some excellent restaurants, shops and bars in the town. The focus of the main street is the impressive church where you can rest under the shade of the courtyard trees. San Jose is very traditional with the church bells chiming at 8.00 am every morning and elderly men drinking their daily brandy in the cafes.
Port d’es Torrent is one of Ibiza’s hidden gems, blessed with calm turquoise waters and perfect fine sands. It is no surprise that the stunning, sheltered bay with its 150m sweep of fine silvery sand has Blue Flag status.
Cala Bassa is one of the most attractive coves on the island, surrounded by ancient, gnarled Sabina woodland. It offers watersports including pedalos, banana boats and jet skis and a good range of cafes and restaurants. The popular Cala Bassa Beach Club has four restaurants and DJ’s playing a mix of lounge, chill-out and house music.
Cala Conta boasts stunning views across to the little islands that are dotted near the coastline. There are two stretches of sand, one backed by a Jurassic rocky coastline and the other by sand dunes. If you want to escape the crowds, you should arrive early or late. On a low tide day, you could try swimming to the island of S’illa d’es Bosc though it is further than it looks. Cala Conta is famous for its glorious sunsets.