On top of its famous beaches, bars, restaurants and nightlife, San Antonio and its environs, which include the magnificent bay, ideal for water sports, and the surrounding countryside, offer all sorts of activities to make your holiday unforgettable.
Here is our selection of some of the best things to do to create great holiday moments with your family or friends.
On the water
Hiring a jet ski is an ideal way of exploring the coastline around San Antonio and seeing its impressive natural landmarks up close. Es Vedra Charter offers guided tours with experienced, multi-lingual instructors from the port of San Antonio. A more sedate way to navigate local waters is by Stand-Up Paddle or SUP.
San Antonio’s magnificent harbour is also the starting point for a wide range of boat trips and ferries to many of the best beaches on the west coast of Ibiza, as well as the beautiful island of Formentera - with its amazing crystalline waters - and the legendary islet of Es Vedrà.
Glide along Ibiza’s southwest coast in style aboard a glass-bottom catamaran with a Beach hop cruise to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta or Cala Salada. Perfect for all ages, this daytime or sunset cruise includes one-hour stops at each beach for swimming, snorkelling, or beachside dining, aquatic sports equipment and an open bar with snacks.
For trips to the aquarium, Cala Salada and Es Vedrà, then Capitan Nemo and their glass-bottomed boats are your go-to for fun maritime excursions on the west coast. Unique views of the seabed and marine life, sunbathing and swim stops on gorgeous beaches, plus ample holiday photo opportunities, await!
Star Boats Ibiza offers the freedom to explore the island’s stunning west coast at your own pace. Located at Es Pouet Beach in San Antonio, they provide easy-to-drive, license-free motorboats for half- or full-day rentals, with no experience needed. Each boat holds up to six people. This DIY adventure is ideal for those seeking independence and unforgettable moments on the water.
San Antonio is also well known as the starting point for some of the island’s best boat parties, which run throughout the summer and are a great way to meet new people.
Great for kids
If you seek a nice stroll and are curious to learn about the native marine fauna, then head over to Cap Blanc Aquarium, located a kilometre or so to the north of the resort. You can reach it via a pedestrian path from Caló des Moro, or by the boat that leaves from the port of San Antonio.
There you can see brightly coloured fish, octopuses, rays and other marine creatures in their natural underwater habitat. The aquarium has a café with a terrace that serves snacks and drinks, and it’s a great spot to chill out and enjoy the views. Educational and entertaining, it's a fantastic experience for the whole family.
For a truly educational boat trip that all the family will love, check out this excursion that offers an exciting nautical adventure with plenty of activities to discover and learn about marine life.
On land
For those who wish to find out more about the history, culture and urban art of San Antonio, there is no better way than by taking a free guided walking tour. Mixing history with anecdotes and legends, the experienced guides – who offer tours in a range of languages – will enable you to get to know the town while recommending some of its finest bars and restaurants.
Well worth exploring is San Antonio's West End, which is being revitalised as a vibrant, artistic hub. The new, bright and bold boulevard dazzles in rainbow colours, with restaurants and bars dotted along for you to refresh and enjoy the vibrant scenery.
Explore hidden landscapes around San Antonio on a 2.5-hour guided quad, buggy, or e-motorbike tour with Emove Ibiza. Follow expert guides along dramatic coastal cliffs, through rustic inland trails, and discover secret spots such as an abandoned hillside nightclub from the 1980s. Perfect for families (ages 7+) and groups, the experience blends thrilling driving, photo opportunities, and a refreshing Mediterranean swim.
Gyms, spas and yoga
A modern, high-energy fitness centre in the heart of San Antonio, AWOL offers group classes, open gym access, and personalised training all year round. With over ten specialised coaches, it combines premium facilities with a strong focus on community. Beyond the studio, AWOL brings its signature wellness experiences to your holiday villa as well as pop-up classes around the resort.
With all this activity, you may appreciate some pampering. Located in the heart of the port, Terysol Massage offers a wide variety of therapeutic massage techniques at the hands of its highly experienced masseurs. Home and boat service is also available.
Yoga fans will love the early morning sessions offered at Hostal La Torre. With views across the rocks and sea, and a good breakfast afterwards, it's the perfect way to start your day.
Discover Ibiza’s native flora and futuristic biotech at BiBo Park. Home to 30,000 plants, this living laboratory features climate solutions like a CO₂-capturing algae reactor, atmospheric water generators, and the world’s first plant piano. Connect with local nature through salt flats, medicinal gardens, and conservation displays, including efforts to protect the endangered local lizard population (harmless) from snakes. Interactive, educational, and unforgettable for all ages.
The Aloe Vera Museum, just outside San Antonio, is also well worth visiting to learn about the history and uses of this extraordinary plant. Both sites are easily reachable by bus.
Great for kids
Located in Port des Torrent in the bay of San Antonio, Sirenis Aquagames has fantastic facilities for youngsters to spend an ecstatic day splashing about, and if it's a playpark you're looking for, read our lowdown on the indoor and outdoor playgrounds on Ibiza.
Part of San Antonio's iconic skyline, and fun for older teenagers and big kids alike, is the hair-raising Slingshot Ibiza. Daredevil riders are propelled at high speed from wire towers at this seaside location, providing death-defying views across the whole municipality - and such a thrill!
The adjacent funfair also offers waltzers, bumper cars and an array of late-night fast food options in the neon-lit vicinity.
On the outskirts of San Antonio is one of the island's popular Go Kart tracks. With a wide range of karts, from Twins for really small passengers, to top-of-the-range 400cc Racing, there is something for all levels and experience for the whole family to enjoy.
For more ideas about things to do on Ibiza, check out our guide and daily updated event calendar.
For those who want to explore the wonderful beaches and countryside around San Antonio, we can highly recommend the local car hire company Moto Luis. They offer fantastic customer service and have no hidden costs.
