Ibiza is known for its nightlife, music scene and hedonistic history, but it’s also a hot spot for families to visit in the summer. Kid & Coe founder, Zoie Kingsbery-Coe, lives on the island all year round, so she’s a pro at exploring the island with her 3 children. Here she shares her latest finds from her home village of Santa Gertrudis, as well as recommendations for the best things to do in Ibiza with kids in tow, whether it be places to eat or activities around the island.
Favorite Local Stores in Santa Gertrudis
- Chez Bibi – croissants, fresh bread, sandwiches and coffee prepared daily
- Can Caus – a local butcher with pollo payes and cordero
- Polen – great for organic foods and essentials
- Somm Wines – wine shop
- Picadeli – local deli with readymade, delicious organic foods and wines
- Il Buco – a restaurant and shop
- Musset – a local cafe with vegan options and cocktails
- Yalla – Middle-Eastern fusion restaurant
- Can Mimosa – seasonal menus for lunch or dinner
- Chickeria – yummy rotisserie chickens to go
- Macao – an Italian eatery
- Zeno Pizzeria – our local pizza parlor
- N. 74 Atelier – cute kidswear and lifestyle store
- Bar Costa – traditional bar with outdoor seating
- Zero Gradi – delicious italian ice cream
Best Places to Eat Around in Ibiza With Kids
Breakfast
- Can Muson Farm – a local farm shop with delicious breakfasts
- Terra Masia – a gorgeous organic farm where you can buy fresh veg boxes or eggs and have a light breakfast
- Giri Cafe – a pretty café for lunch or breakfast in San Joan
- Cappuccino Marina – a pretty waterside spot in Talamanca
- Can Guilmo – a local northern healthy/hippy café that’s great for breakfast
- Passion – fresh juices and sea views in Santa Eularia
Lunch
- Fish Shack – a casual must-do: get the lamb chops and jump off the little rock in front of the restaurant
- Xuclar – hidden beach chiringuito and an amazing swim
- La Paloma and Aubergine for lovely farm-to-table lunch vibes (La Paloma is also lovely for dinner)
- Cala Gracioneta – a pretty restaurant and swim, but the little cove gets very crowded
- Pura Vida – shady and usually easier to get a table than others
- Cala Carbo – delicious paella, maybe the best on the island, but it’s a hike past San Jose
- Benirras – our closest beach with lots of food options
- Nudo – a new restaurant in the north recommended by locals
- Cala Bonita – a chic beach lunch with a walk over all the rocks to the end, which is easy enough for kids and ends at the flattest, clearest turquoise bath water
- Es Torrent and Xarcu for classic, perfect fish – highly recommended
- Sa Caleta – for great, classic paella
- Tropicana – good for lunch and has sunbeds to relax afterwards
- Beachhouse – good if you’re looking for that beach club experience on Playa D’en Bossa
- Lydia’s Smokehouse – good for burgers, in the North or in Ibiza Town
Dinner
- Balafia – the best grill restaurant: try the tomato salad and chips – simple but delicious
- A Mi Manera – a twinkly Italian
- La Oliva – up in Dalt Villa in a lovely location, for a fun night out.
- Amalur – a sophisticated Italian
- Casa Sudaca – good meat dishes and located in the marina
- Juntos Ibiza – a trendy new restaurant in San Mateo
- Nagai – a pretty garden sushi restaurant
- Cala llhasa – a casual dinner spot with local produce
- Shu Talamanca – nice for an easy pizza dinner on Talamanca beach
- Il Giardinetto – an Italian in Marina Botafoch for easy, early family dinner
- Bambuddah – Asian and fun for something different (and good for groups)
- La Bodega – fun tapas to eat in town near to Croissant Show, next to the old town ramp with outside seating
- Chidas – a delicious casual Mexican in Ibiza town
- The Maine – chic new restaurant in Las Salinas
- Marea – a new fish restaurant in the Marina Botafoch
Sunset
- Cala Escondida – a cool chiringuito beach bar next to Sunset Ashram
- Leyla – dinner and drinks in a fun spot
- Hostal La Torre – beautiful sunset restaurant and bar
- Boodiou – cocktails and dinner in town
- Experimental – for drinks and sunset in Salinas
- Los Enamorados – in Portinatx, the very north of the island
- The Standard – for drinks in the square and people watching
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More Ibiza Activities For Families
For days out with kids in Ibiza, hire a car to get around the island – everywhere in Ibiza is half an hour away or less.
- San Joan – hippie market on Sundays
- Las Dalias Namaste – Wednesday night hippie market
- Waterpark Sirenis in Port Des Torrent – fun for kids and has a nearby beach for food
- Go Karts – in San Antonio
- Local Horse riding around the island
- Cine Regio – screens movies in English on Tuesdays
- Water Taxi from Marina Botafoch to the old town – fun for the kids
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