Ibiza with youngsters: the perfect seashores, actions and locations to remain

Beyond the throng of nightlife in San Antonio and Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza has a superbly serene and rustic facet. It’s lower than an hour to drive from one finish of the island to the opposite, so excellent territory to get out and discover with youthful ones. Whether you’re in search of a family-friendly style of Ibiza’s music scene, sandy stretches or an journey into the wilds, this Balearic magnificence has all of it in abundance.

Cycling within the countryside

Venture into Ibiza’s rural inside on a leisurely bike journey, recognizing orange bushes and native birds alongside the way in which. Kandani gives two-hour, guided e-bike rides for adults and youngsters, with trailers and seats for little ones if required. The route goes from Santa Eulària to Sant Carles de Peralta within the east of the island.
Top tip: After your pedal, it’s a 15-minute stroll alongside Santa Eulàlia promenade to the seaside, a gentle slip of sand with pretty nonetheless shallows.

Stepping into historical past

There are a number of methods to enter Ibiza’s UNESCO fortified previous city, Dalt Vila, however by way of the drawbridge is probably the most enjoyable. It’s a meandering climb alongside slim roads and cobbles to the cathedral on the prime, with shimmery views of the port. There’s additionally a fort, the place youngsters might be entertained in search of cannons and tunnels. End your go to within the bohemian retailers and cafes on the backside. Reward your self with a complicated ice cream from Vivi’s Creamery, the place you’ll be able to add marshmallows or sprinkles to your cone.
Top tip: The polished cobbles of Dalt Vila might be slippery underfoot so put on footwear with grip, slightly than sandals or flip-flops.

Market wander

Ibiza’s vibrant hippy markets promote every little thing from garments and jewelry to arts and crafts. At Punta Arabí — the island’s oldest, within the north east — discover stalls promoting tie-dye garments, vibrant suncatchers and do-it-yourself lemonade. At Las Dalias, one of many few that’s open year-round, there’s a youngsters’ space with actions and face portray, and loads of meals decisions.
Top tip: While there’s loads of house within the Las Dalias automobile park, pre-booking by way of the web site will make it cheaper.

Kid-friendly seaside membership

For a family-friendly style of Ibiza’s famed music scene, El Chiringuito seaside membership within the Ses Salines Natural Park has double daybeds, ambient DJ mixes and a welcoming youngsters’ membership with crafts. Ses Salines is known as for its salt pans, which make an attention-grabbing detour. There’s additionally nice stroll alongside a roped path that cuts via the dunes to Ses Salines seaside — one other lengthy stretch of sand simply across the headland. There are loads of loungers and wonderful little seaside bars to dive into for a refresher.
Top tip: In late summer season and spring, you’ll be able to take the children on a DIY chook safari to seek out the migratory flamingos that flock to Ses Salines.

Farm life

Open year-round, natural farm Can Muson is the right day trip for youthful youngsters. Entry features a basket of greens to feed the animals, which embody Ibizan goats and sheep, black pigs and Balearic donkeys. There’s a few play areas and paths are lined with herbs and greens, all labelled so kids can find out how meals is grown. In the cafe, the menu makes use of elements from the farm, with recent dishes like avocado, goat’s cheese and tomatoes on gentle do-it-yourself bread.
Top tip: Large areas of the farm are unshaded, so go to early within the morning when the gates open to keep away from the scorching solar.

Coastal kayak

In entrance of the rocky jetty on the seaside at Es Figueral, Kayak-Ibiza rents kayaks and paddleboards from the seaside by the hour or for all-day journeys. Proper explorers ought to go for the kayak and enterprise around the headland, previous the fisherman’s hut to a secret seaside solely accessible by sea. Once again at Es Figueral, arrange on the far-right finish of the seaside the place the shallow waters and gentle waves are improbable for smaller youngsters and it’s quieter.
Top tip: Grab picnic provides within the small grocery store on the prime of the automobile park earlier than making the schlep alongside the seaside.

Where to remain

In the island’s centre, Can Lluc’s 25 rooms and villas sit amongst gardens with a pool, and it additionally has a restaurant with a kids’s menu. From £384 for a one-bedroom villa, B&B. Alternatively, blow the finances at Nobu in Ibiza Bay. From €1,200 (£1,020) for a household suite, B&B.