Sant Josep, Cala Jondal & Es Cubells
Pine-covered hills, cliff-top villas and the views to Es Vedrà and Formentera.
Chapter I · Introduction
The municipality of Sant Josep covers most of the island's south-west: the hills around Es Cubells, the beaches of Cala Jondal and Cala d'Hort, and the view of Es Vedrà that ends up in so many wedding albums.
Many of the island's large private villas are here. Sant Josep's noise ordinance is strict and its council actively fines unlicensed villa parties, so check with any villa how the evening is planned before you book. Our guide to the rules explains what to ask.
Featured in The south
Chapter II · Where to celebrate
Beach club
Blue Marlin is a beach club and restaurant on Cala Jondal in the south-west, known mainly for daytime DJ parties, with a lounge terrace under pine trees and an indoor club room. It does not advertise weddings; it takes private events and group bookings of 40 or more guests through its events team. Outdoor music stops at 23:00 and continues indoors until about 02:00.
Restaurant
An Italian restaurant in a restored finca on the Ibiza–Sant Josep road, about ten minutes from the airport, with garden terraces under a century-old olive tree and fruit trees looking over a valley. Weddings use the gardens for the ceremony and dinner, and the party moves inside the finca after midnight. The restaurant does the catering and has an in-house planner; there are no guest rooms.
Restaurant
Cana Sofía is a long-running seafood restaurant right on the beach at Cala Vadella on the south-west coast, open all year. Ceremonies are held on the sand at sunset, then drinks are served on the seafront terrace and dinner in one of three sea-view rooms. Parties move to the upstairs room, which can stay open until 05:30.
Beach club
Coco Beach is a beach club and restaurant on Platja d'en Bossa, with a covered terrace of white-clothed tables directly above the sand and rows of sunbeds in front. Its events team takes weddings, birthdays and company events, offering a beach setting, a tailored menu and entertainment. The kitchen serves seafood, steaks and tapas, and the pastry team makes celebration cakes.
Restaurant
Es Boldado is a family seafood and paella restaurant on the cliff above Cala d'Hort in the south-west, with a direct view of the islet of Es Vedrà. It has a glazed dining room and a shaded terrace looking over the bay, reached by a dirt track. It publishes no wedding or events offer, so it suits a small group lunch or a rehearsal dinner booked directly.
Beach club
Experimental Beach is a beach club and restaurant at Cap des Falcó, on the edge of the Ses Salines salt flats in the south, facing west for sunsets. The whole site can be privately hired for up to 180 seated or 250 standing guests, or the restaurant (120) and bar (30) can be booked separately. Event menus run from tapas and cocktails to formal dinners, with drinks lists from the Experimental Cocktail Club team.
Cliff-top
A private dry-hire venue in the hills above Cala Vadella on the south-west coast, with palm-shaded gravel terraces, white buildings, a bar area and sea views, a few minutes from Es Vedrà. The whole venue is hired exclusively for one event, and couples bring their own caterers, drinks and styling. Full weddings take up to 100 guests, with elopements and small ceremonies for up to 30.
Restaurant
La Escollera is a family-run Mediterranean restaurant on the rocks at the northern end of Es Cavallet beach, inside the Ses Salines natural park, open all year. It hosts weddings from a seafront ceremony through to dinner and party, using its terraces by the water. Its own team coordinates the day and the restaurant does the catering.
Hotel
A 42-room hotel on the hillside above Cala Carbó on the south-west coast, run by the Beaumier group, looking straight across to Es Vedrà. Ceremonies and dinners are held in its Mediterranean gardens, with a separate smaller garden terrace, a rooftop restaurant for sunset drinks and an indoor lounge as back-up. The whole hotel can be privatised so guests stay on site, and menus come from the hotel's own kitchens.
Wedding villa
A minimalist six-bedroom villa of about 405 m2 in the municipality of Sant Josep in south-west Ibiza, rented through Le Collectionist for up to 12 guests. It has a private pool set in Mediterranean gardens.
