Solo Ibiza
Sant Antoni or San Antonio Tourism Guide
Sant Antoni de Portmany, also known as San Antonio, was a fishing village with a large harbour. Discover its history.
Sant Antoni de Portmany is the point of Ibiza closest to the Spanish mainland. Its wide bay and its natural qualities as a harbour made fishing one of its main sources of income. When tourism arrived, fishing took a back seat, but the seafaring spirit is still there: much of its coastline is dotted with coves lined with fishermen’s boat huts.
With tourism, the town centre filled up with British visitors, and its area of pedestrian streets with bars and pubs became known as the West End. As soon as you leave that area behind, Sant Antoni turns into a quiet, family-friendly place.
In an early division, the municipality of Sant Antoni was organised into the vendes (rural districts) of Cas Ramons, Buscastell, sa Vorera, Forada, Es Pla, es Bessons, es Macias and es Bernats. Today it is divided into parishes: Sant Antoni, Sant Mateu, Santa Agnès and Sant Rafel.
What Sant Antoni is best known for is its spectacular sunsets. Sundown draws hundreds of people to the water’s edge for a truly unique moment.
Culture in Sant Antoni
If you fancy a bit of cultural tourism, Sant Antoni has some unique places to offer. One of the highlights is its church, a former fortress with thick walls. The windmills, essential for keeping the population supplied, are scattered all over Ibiza, and some of the most important ones have been restored and are well worth a visit. Also interesting are the remains of the torres d’en Lluc, thought to have had a military purpose: these towers were built in places with good visibility and, for that very reason, with stunning views.
Caves in Sant Antoni
Natural spots such as the underground chapel of Santa Agnès or the Cova des Vi (also called ses Fontanelles), with the only known cave paintings in the Pityusic Islands, should be on your list.
Water has played a major role in the history of this municipality, which still has wells such as the one at Pla de Corona or the one at Forada and, above all, Buscastell, with its spring.
Sant Antoni, the fortress church
The great bay of Sant Antoni was much visited by traders from the mainland… and by pirates.
Underground chapel of Santa Inés
A cave that has sheltered believers of different religions throughout its history.
Church of Sant Antoni
It stands a few metres from the harbour and you can walk to it along the seafront promenade, at the entrance to the town.
Molino d’en Simó windmill
Windmills were part of the islanders’ daily life, and some have survived in perfect condition.
Places of tourist interest in the municipality of San Antonio
If you have hired a car, you can reach these other towns and villages
San Rafael
Sant Rafel de sa Creu belongs to the municipality of Sant Antoni, but it has close ties with Ibiza Town, just a few kilometres away.
Santa Agnès de Corona
Santa Agnès de Corona is a small farming village in the westernmost part of the island.
Sant Mateu d’Albarca
Sant Mateu is a patchwork of small, tightly packed farm plots, laid out almost in a circle around the church of Sant Mateu d’Albarca.
Some beaches you can visit in San Antonio
Discover all of Ibiza’s beaches in our guide
Es Pouet
The first beach you will come across on the way to the busy resort of Port des Torrent, with a relaxed atmosphere.
Festivals in Sant Antoni
- Sant Antoni de Portmany patron saint festival 17 January
- Sant Bartomeu festival 24 August
- Pou de Forada country festival October
Bus routes to Sant Antoni
Route 1 Sant Antoni – Stella Maris
Sant Antoni – Plaça d´Espanya – Caló des Moro – Hotel Abrat – Hotel Tanit – Stella Maris
Route 2 Sant Antoni – Port des Torrent
Sant Antoni – Hotel Puchet – Racó des Sol – Es Pouet – Hotel Bergantín – Bar Voramar – Hotel Pinet – Hotel Riviera- Port des Torrent
Route 3 Eivissa – Sant Rafel – Sant Antoni
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Route 4 Sant Antoni -Platges de Comte
Sant Antoni – Hotel Arenal – Hotel Puchet – Hotel Bergantín – Hotel Ibiza Pueblo – Es Cucó – Bar Stop – Club Delfín – Platges de Comte
Route 5 Sant Antoni – Cala Tarida
Sant Antoni – Hotel Arenal – Hotel Puchet – Hotel Bergantín – Hotel Ibiza Pueblo – Es Cucó – Cala Corral – Cala Tarida
Route 6 Sant Antoni – Port des Torrent
Sant Antoni – Hotel Arenal – Racó des Sol – Es Pouet – Hotel Bergantín – Bar Voramar – Hotel Pinet – Hotel Riviera – Port des Torrent
Route 7 Sant Antoni – Cala Bassa
Sant Antoni – Hotel Arenal – Hotel Bergantín – Cala de Bou – Es Cucó – Cala Bassa
Route 9 Sant Antoni – Sant Josep – Aeroport
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Route 22 Sant Antoni – Port de Sant Miquel
Sant Antoni – Santa Gertrudis – Port de Sant Miquel – Sant Miquel – Sant Rafel
Route 30 Eivissa – Santa Agnès – Sant Antoni – Santa Agnès
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