Where to eat well in Ibiza: beach grills to markets

Ibiza's food scene is a mix of beach grills, farm kitchens and a serious modern restaurant wave. Here is where the locals eat. ## Beach grills The island's essential experience: fish caught that morning, grilled over coals on the sand. Cala Mastella's Es Bigotes is the legend; Cala d'Hort and Cala Salada are reliable alternatives. Go early and expect to queue. ## The markets Las Dalias (Saturdays in season) and Punta Arabí (Wednesdays) sell crafts and food, but the real markets are the small daily produce stands in Sant Joan and Sant Carles. Buy figs, almonds and local honey. ## Sofrit pagès The island's classic stew of chicken, pork and potatoes with paprika — winter fare at its best. Look for it on menus in Sant Josep and Santa Agnès rather than the resort strips. ## Practical notes - Local fish is priciest in August; eat it in the shoulder seasons - Ask for the "menu del día" at lunch — the best-value meal on the island - The own-brand gascona, a local white vermouth, is the standard aperitif