Atzaró, Ibiza
There’s no way I can be called a stranger to Ibiza — I’ve been visiting the island for almost 20 years. In that time, it’s undergone many changes: clubs have come and gone, new hotels have sprung up. Even the once- derided San Antonio has found a new lease of life.
But one thing has remained constant on the island, from its hippy roots through its more- recent decadent decades, and that is an ethereal connection to its nature and its environment.
At Atzaró, that connection to
Mother Earth begins in the orange groves across its 13 hectares, and continues through its vast vegetable garden, sprawling flowerbeds and many trees that wind their way across the property. Accommodation is split between rooms located in the traditional finca- style building on the main grounds and, across the road, in the newer village of apartment- style rooms overlooking swimming pools and ponds, the latter populated by frogs whose croaking adds to the charm of a hotel that prides itself on being one of Ibiza’s most- loved Agroturismo and luxury hotels.
The spacious rooms offer privacy and peace, whether you are with a special someone or just enjoying a weekend away with your bestie.
The 43m- long, fresh water pool divides the serene resort grounds in half, with pockets of hideaways to sunbathe in among the orange trees, where you can pick the fruits off the branches, peel the rind back and refresh yourself as the sun beats down.
Meanwhile, a 15- minute drive from the hotel is the Atzaró Beach Club and Restaurant, on Cala Nova, offering a peaceful seaside spot to top up the tan on those days when you don’t fancy the maddening throngs of the over- crowded beaches to the south of the island.
By night, we hop in the car and head to Aubergine, an intimate restaurant whose farm- to- table concept is renowned in Ibiza.
Owned by the Atzaró group, and just 20 minutes away by car, located between the towns of Santa Gertrudis and San Miguel, the chef uses homegrown ingredients — picked that very day from the company’s farm and garden — and only the freshest fish and meats. You can taste the sunripened richness of every crisp veggie in each mouthful. It’s all divine.
For the more- seasoned visitor, seeking the night- time thrills that the island is famous for, but also keen to indulge in the serenity of the island’s holistic history, Atzaró offers the perfect respite from the island’s devilish side. After a late night out under the disco ball, and with Ibiza town close by, Atzaró brings you back down to Earth with a gentle hug.