Best Foods To Eat In Ibiza

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With year-round sunshine, round-the-clock entertainment and beautiful beaches, Ibiza is probably one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, and some may even say throughout the whole of the Mediterranean. While Ibiza isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, if you appreciate buzzing nightlife and you enjoy a good party, there’s no better place to be.

It may sound like a cliche, but Ibiza really can cater for guests of all ages and backgrounds, with something to offer all tourists, whether you’re keen to explore the local culture, check out the restaurants, relax at the beach, head to a local waterpark, or perhaps just hit the clubs.

Similarly, Ibiza offers a range of accommodation to suit different kinds of groups and budgets too, from the three-star, all-inclusive Invisa Figueral Resort (ideal for family holidays) to trendy, adult-only resorts like those owned by iconic Ibiza brand, Pacha.

And, while you may not think of Ibiza as being one of Spain’s top foodie destinations, the town certainly has a lot to offer to tempt the hungry tourist. Read on to hear about some of the local dishes you really need to try when visiting Ibiza.

10 foods you need to eat in Ibiza

Allioli

Also known as aioli in Provence, France, where it’s also thought to have originated, this lemon-yellow, garlicky dip comprises garlic cloves blitzed with olive oil and lemon juice.

Many restaurants in Ibiza will serve allioli with fresh bread as a starter or appetiser ahead of a meal, and it’s also added to popular local dishes like bullit de peix and arroz a banda.

Paella

Although authentic Spanish paella actually originates from Valencia, fresh fish and seafood is in abundance in Ibiza, so this is a great place to tuck into paella de mariscos, or seafood paella.

Fideuà 

Love paella? You’ve got to try Fideuà. Popular across Ibiza, this is similar to paella, only the rice is substituted for vermicelli noodles. Many locals prefer it this way!

Bullit de peix (fish stew)

A traditional dish in both Ibiza and Formentera, this hearty fish stew is usually made with vegetables, rice, potatoes, white wine and saffron, although each family and chef tends to put their own unique twist on it.

Sofrit pagés

If fish isn’t your thing, perhaps you’ll prefer this meaty stew instead. This popular Balearic stew is usually prepared using chicken, lamb, and Buttifara and sobrasada sausages, served with vegetables like potatoes, peppers and artichokes.

Tapas

While tapas isn’t exclusive to Ibiza and can be found all over Spain, each region has its own variations on these tasty Spanish small plates, so it’s worth trying Ibiza’s version while you’re there. Examples include bacalao (salt cod), pintxos or pinchos (Basque tapas, served on bread held together with a cocktail stick), patatas bravas, allioli, and Spanish charcuterie.

Greixonera

A much-loved local pastry made using leftover ensaimadas (spiralised sweet pastries), greixonera is similar to a bread pudding, but it has a decadent creme caramel-like topping.

Flaó 

Commonly eaten at Easter time, flaó is a rich cheesecake with a filling of sheep or goat cheese, eggs, sugar, flavoured with mint, anise and Ibizan herbs.

Hierbas ibicencas

Although not so much a food, but a traditional Ibizan liqueur, hierbas Ibicencas is made using locally sourced herbs, with aniseedy tones.

Typically, it would be drunk from a wine glass or by the shot, following lunch or dinner.

Ensalada payesa

Ensalada payesa, or ‘peasant salad‘, is an authentic dish hailing from Ibiza and Formentara, consisting of red and green peppers, tomatoes, onions, boiled eggs, potatoes and olives, finished with a layer of bread crusts or ‘crostes’ and dried cod in oil, known as bacalao.

So, if you’ll be visiting Ibiza this summer, now you know exactly what foods to tuck into while you’re there!

Have you ever been to Ibiza, and did you sample any foods that I’ve missed off my list? Let me know by leaving a comment below.

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