Ibiza's Sunset Strip is renowned worldwide. Trailing from the San Antonio's port area until the northern tip of the beach of Caló d'es Moro, it covers a lot of sunset spotting steps. Although you may be familiar with its reputation, you might not know every venue that holds a coveted spot on this famous walkway.
So, starting from top to bottom, we've compiled this guide of all the different bars and restaurants that line this iconic stretch of San Antonio coastline. Each one offers a slightly different ambience, so take a look and find your perfect sunset spot.
Starting off
Walking along the promenade that leads from the port of San Antonio, the first establishment of prominence is Space Eat & Dance. Risen from the ashes of legendary nightclub Space Ibiza, it is the latest business venture from hospitality entrepreneur Pepe Roselló.
One of Ibiza's most notable figures, the former Space general manager, has always had an affinity with San Antonio and chose to resurrect the brand in this new incarnation in a spot where you can drink and dine, while marvelling at views of the entire bay and sunset.
Where it all started
Hard to believe now, but Café del Mar was the Sunset Strip back in the day. Synonymous with the concept of chill-out music, it was the island's go-to twilight spot for decades. Although still beloved by Ibiza purists and the curious, it is now largely eclipsed by newer iterations.
Daddy Mambo
Moving along is Café Mambo. Without a doubt, this star attraction is where you go to see the biggest DJs on the planet. As a result, you can expect the venue to be incredibly popular. In high season, it opens at 10:00 for breakfast and goes all the way through until late.
The music here gets progressively heavier as the sun disappears, making Café Mambo the liveliest bar on the Sunset Strip. It's a mecca for a young, clubby crowd. There's a reason why so many boat charters choose to stop here. You'll even see parasailers circling at sundown.
Mambo hosts pre-parties for many of the island's most popular parties and boasts one of the finest DJ alumni of just about anywhere on the island.
You will regularly find the proprietor's sons Alan and Christian Anadon, AKA, the Mambo Brothers, mingling and chatting with guests.
Next door to Café Mambo is sister venue Mint by Mambo. Fresh, modern and altogether more chilled-out, as its name suggests, its forte are its famed Mojitos. Being the final venue on this stretch of the Strip, it also arguably offers the best view of the spectacular sunset.
Mint can often be seen as an extension of its more famous sibling. In fact, during peak season when Café Mambo is at its most heaving, latecomers will be directed next door.
A lively first ending
If you want to escape the hectic promenade, then the wooden benches below on the rocks offer a retreat. You can still order drinks from here, but please be aware you'll soon be asked to move on if you intend on bringing your own, and littering will result in a fine, so please be responsible.
After nightfall, street performers light up the rock with dazzling displays of fire-breathing and juggling. Quite a spectacle and great for capturing that holiday moment!
Further along
If you thought the Sunset Strip ended at Mint, think again. There's a seafront stretch, and then we are on to more venues.
We begin with the relatively recent Al Ayoun. This Moroccan-inspired sunset spot serves cooling cocktails and a selection of Middle-Eastern snack foods, including hummus, olives and other meze dishes. Just next door, the SunSeaBar offers traditional Spanish cuisine and fresh fish in a family-friendly environment. There's even a pool if you need to cool off before dining.
Monkey Ibiza is the next venue along. Sitting on the site of a former Ibiza workers' institution, Kanya, the venue has since gone a little more upmarket. The pool area might just be one of the best-positioned on the whole island. Bathing in the pool with a cocktail in hand as the sun disappears below the horizon is heavenly. The food is some of the best you'll find on the Sunset Strip, and there are frequent shows in the venue's upstairs club.
Next door, the long-standing restaurant Kasbah sits with an elevated viewpoint. If you arrive early enough, you can get generous discounts on cocktails for happy hour before you dine. During the day, you're likely to find a more mature clientele enjoying a coffee and watching the world go by on the raised terrace.
Back on the promenade walkway, Bamboo Bar is the place to go for craft beer fans and cocktail lovers. Colourful and vibrant, it's a super cute setting to watch the sunset, and the crowds meander past. Its next-door neighbour, Milù, is little more than a serving hatch in the wall, but its ice creams are something else. It's the perfect pitstop to grab a refreshing treat. After all that walking, it would be well deserved.
For a sit-down dinner in style, Ample32 - part of Blau Parc Hotel - serves up tasty Mediterranean food using locally sourced ingredients, with an added creative touch. Its high-rise terrace is the perfect platform to catch the beauty of the tiny bay.
The end-game
Almost at the finish line, we reach Golden Buddha at Caló d'es Moro. A firm favourite amongst Ibiza veterans who seek a little more solace than the noise and bustle at the other end of the strip. Here, things are altogether quieter and prices are a little friendlier on your wallet. You won't find anybody clapping at the sunset, just people-watching and appreciating the moment.
The grand finale Wi-Ki-Woo, and its candy-coloured crescendo is almost pretty enough to steal the sunset show. The front terrace dazzles, and its flower-trimmed mint and pink pastel interior radiates a buzzy vibe every night.
Divine cocktails, sharing platters, and DJ sets make this the perfect end to Ibiza's famed sunset story.
You are certain to find somewhere to suit you on the Sunset Strip, so make your way there, find your perfect place, enjoy the great atmosphere, and, of course, that magical sunset.
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Read our Ibiza Virgins' Guide: Sunsets for more sunset spots to be discovered on the island.
