Clubber's guide to San Antonio, Ibiza (Sant Antoni)

For millions of British tourists, San Antonio has been the gateway to the nocturnal delights Ibiza has to offer, this is now changing to include Spaniards, Germans, Italian and many other nationalities - in fact San An is enjoying a real renaissance.

Those who stay in the area have a wide choice of bars and clubs available to them, from the sophisticated and cosmopolitan to the cheap, cheerful and Northern European-oriented.

The most famous of these are on the sunset strip, so named because of the unimpeded view of the end of each day. Cafe del Mar is the most famous of these but Mambo with its massive Radio 1 parties, Coastline, Kanya, Savannah (above) and others have all carved their own reputations now.

Even though viewing the sunset in this part of San An has become more of a social event, there’s still plenty of horizontal tune appreciation going on. The djs are some of Ibiza’s finest and they spend their professional lives searching for the combination of beats and melody that will make your soul soar.

From here it's only a stone's throw to the West End, home to the town's greatest concentration of bars and small discos. It's no longer the puke and booze-soaked Babylon portrayed in the infamous Sky series but is still lively enough.  

Girls Aloud @ Eden

The two biggest clubs are the venerable Es Paradis and the younger upstart Eden. The musical program of both is dominated by UK-based promoters although the former is proud of its world famous twice weekly water parties, in which the dance floor is turned into a pool.

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Sunsets

Cafe Mambo is a pre-party venue for all the Pacha events and has been described by musician/dj Gordon Edge (left) as a "crossroads":

"People are chatting about where they’re going to go tonight, what they’re gonna do, talking to people. It’s like having your ear to the ground. You’ll get a vibe about what the big nights are gonna be and you can work out who the best djs are gonna be on a certain night".

But don't forget the original, Café del Mar.

Beds, prices and Nationalities

San Antonio has numerous bed, catering for all price categories. Due to the competition caused by the concentration of bars in the town centre the prices for drinks are low. San Antonio is an ideal resort for younger clubbers who are unable to hire cars as all the bars and clubs are within walking distance of one another.

Sunset Hotels: one of the most popular places to stay in San An is by Sunset Strip. Make sure you book early in places like the Sol Bahia Apartments, the Gran Sol Hotel and the Blau Park Aparthotel - all of whom enjoy beautiful sunsets only minutes from the sunset cafés.

If you are staying in the Bay area, the Disco Bus is a great and cheap way of getting into the town centre.

The majority of clubbers visiting San Antonio are British. Although the numbers of German, Italian and mainland Spanish clubbers have increased dramatically over the last few years.

Choose from a wide selection of hostels and hotels or self-catering apartments in San Antonio all bookable online in our hotel guide.

Read our insider's guide to San Antonio - with all the local information you'll need to plan your holiday.

Accommodation

map Gran Sol Hotel Family-managed, modestly-priced, only a short walk from San Antonio town centre, beach and 'Sunset-Strip'. Now fully air-conditioned.

map Mitjorn Hotel In the heart of San Antonio port, only a short walk from the sunset cafés and the action. Rooms now fully air-conditioned and re-furbished.

map Sol Bahia Apartments A favourite, very near the sunset cafés and 10 minutes from the centre of town. Lovely pool terrace with great views.

map Marfil Hotel Fully air-conditioned, family run hotel recently upgraded to 3-stars. Spacious rooms with Wi-Fi. Only 5 minutes from the action.

Bars

map Linekers Ibiza Opposite the main clubs in San Antonio Established sports & entertainment bar right on the seafront. Cocktails at sunset, private parties, DJs, theme nights. Come along and spot a celeb!! Tel: +34 971 347 648

Café del Mar The original Ibiza sunset café and pioneers of the chillout-cd with their famous and inspirational Cafe del Mar albums. A beautifully designed café in prime position overlooking the Bay. A must visit on your Ibiza holidays.

map Kanya Sunset Café Beautifully decorated sunset bar up the coast from the main 'Sunset Strip'. Pool, juice bar, mini market, excellent DJs and Paella party on Tuesdays make this a winner.

map Ibiza Rocks Bar Directly on the waterfront Previously the Bar M, pre-party venue for the famous Manumission, the stylish Bar right on the prom near Es Paradis ist now the Ibiza Rocks Bar.

map Itaca Dance music and cocktails Next to Bar M, with a more tropical feel. DJ, cocktails, and beautiful views across the bay.

Soul City Ibiza R&B, Hip-Hop, Garage and more in the town centre Newly refurbished and playing exclusively Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, Drum 'n' Bass, Garage, Soul City is one of San Antonio's premiere venues. Free entrance and central location.

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• Ibiza Town
• Playa d'en Bossa
• San Antonio Bay
• Santa Eulalia
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