Stéphane Durand
Ibiza insider: the address book of Grégoire Laboureur, Montesol Experimental
Ibiza may be famous for its never-ending parties, but the island is also packed with historic sites, artisanal boutiques and charming restaurants. Grégoire Laboureur, the hotel's manager, shares his best addresses.
Room Service cocktail bar
"They're incredible in terms of mixology. They've managed to create a cosy, well-decorated place in this tiny street in Dalt Vila, the historic center. Once you walk through the doors, you're not sure whether you're in Paris, London or New York. People come from all over the world to sample the cocktails. It's a real meeting place."
Room Service Ibiza
Carrer del Passadís, 8, 07800 Eivissa.
S'Escalinita restaurant
"The view from the terrace over the old town is superb. They usually place cushions on the steps of the stone staircase that borders the establishment so that you can settle down for a drink, be it a coffee, juice or Aperol Spritz, and enjoy tapas."
S'Escalinita restaurant
Carrer Portal Nou, 10, 07800 Eivissa.
The Om Ibiza boutique
"It's a somewhat confidential store that sells several brands of clothing, both men's and women's. Another boutique not far away, True Style, also has a very interesting selection of pieces."
The Om Ibiza boutique
Calle Guillem de Montgrí, 6, 07800 Eivissa.
Experimental Beach, a paradise in the middle of the salt flats
"This beach club is located a fifteen-minute drive from the hotel in the Salines nature reserve. Just the road to get there is a little journey in itself, passing through salt mountains and pink flamingos. The sunset is incredible. There's a kind of microclimate that means that even if the weather isn't great on the rest of the island, there's a 90% chance of beautiful weather there."
The Experimental Beach club
Cap des Falco, Las Salinas, 07818 Ibiza.
Es Boldado, an iconic restaurant with a unique view
"It's a pretty iconic place located in the north of the island. It has an incredible panoramic view of Es Vedrà, the Sugar Loaf, which is Ibiza's highest point. It is said to have magical and energizing properties. Es Boldado serves traditional cuisine, and the food is very good, all with an incredible view."
Es Boldado restaurant
Playa Cala d'Hort, 07830 Sant Josep de Sa Talaia.
