Quaint little village on the southwest side of the island, boasts some of the greatest beaches we have to enjoy. Plus home to Ibiza´s spiritual and ´magic´rock, Es Vedra, San jose area has become quite popular with travellers and Ibiza lovers for its extensive variety of sights, sounds and flavours. Home to Cala Jondal´s Blue Marlin Ibiza and stretching all the way to Cala Dhort and the mighty force out to sea, San Jose is sure to excite all your senses.

Destino, restaurant in San jose, Ibiza
Located in the heart of San Jose, just off the main road, down a small pedestrian path opposite side of the church, this small tapas bar offers all your favourite dishes plus some fabulous twists. Tortilla española, jamon serrano, but also plenty of courgette, beets and veggie delicacies.

Chiringuito of Es Cavallet, restaurant in San jose, Ibiza
After being taken over a few years back, the Chiringuito of Es Cavallet has been remodelled, revamped and reannouced as a one of the coolest beach restaurants on the island. Menu has loads of traditional classics, Spanish and English.. Gazpacho, fish and chips, lovely pastas, salads and fresh fish of the day. With a wide selection of wines and dishes, spend the afternoon with friends enjoying the scenery and delectable delights.

KM5, restaurant in San jose, Ibiza
On the road to San Jose, you will find tucked beneath the trees, this magnificent garden restaurant, with outdoor dining, in a romantic setting. Colorful morrocan tents round the outer space, with lots of cushy sofas, tables and chairs for prime chill out position. Not only a fabulous cocktail bar and as a pre party destination, the kitchen is opened till 1am and the food is enticing. Their specialty is meat, but also offer plenty of fresh salads, lovely starters and superb wines.

Yemanja, restaurant in San jose, Ibiza
One of Ibiza´s all time favourite beach restaurants, on lovely Cala Jondal. Very popular with locals on Sundays and Spanish Celebs in the summer. Salad portions are gi-normus, paella is to die for, and they run a very tight ship, service is superb in this divine setting. With your feet playing gently in the sand, under some palm brush umbrellas, looking out to sea or along the mountain cliffs, anytime day or night, this place should not be missed.

Es Torrent, restaurant in San jose, Ibiza
By far, the best fresh fish you can have. With new daily catches, you must ring up and pre order the food you will enjoy, as spaces and plates are limited. Tucked all the way down the mountain between Cala Jondal and Porriog, the real local spot. Only one restaurant on this small cove, here you can spend hours chatting with friends, drinking cave sangria and devouring the amazing wonders mother nature has to offer.

This is a guest post by Nathalia Zelter of www.berealibiza.com | Since 2006 Holiday Velvet provides luxury villas in Ibiza to travellers around the world.