Glass-bottom boat to the Cap Blanc natural aquarium
Glass-bottom catamaran leaving Sant Antoni to see the seabed at Cap Blanc, with a swim, snorkelling and a snack on board.
Ibiza and Formentera · Sant Antoni de Portmany
Sant Antoni de Portmany
Also known as San Antonio Abad
A town facing west, wrapped around the Bay of Portmany, the Romans’ “great port”.
- Things to do
- 27 in town · 7 nearby
- Best time
- 24 August
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Things to do in Sant Antoni de Portmany
Its name comes from the Latin portus magnus, the “great port”. The church, founded in 1385 and finished around 1640, doubled as a fortress against pirates: it has no windows, its doors were iron and its tower carried cannon aimed at sa Conillera. Today it is one of the island’s main tourist centres, 15 km from the capital.
Cap Blanc and Cala Salada by glass-bottom boat (day trip)
A day boat trip from Sant Antoni combining the Cap Blanc aquarium with beach time at Cala Salada and a mid-afternoon return.
Es Vedrà by catamaran with a swim stop (morning)
Four hours along the west coast to circle Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell, with a swim stop in a cove and finger food on board.
Es Vedrà at sunset by catamaran
Four-hour trip from Sant Antoni to see Es Vedrà in the late-afternoon light, with a swim stop and finger food on board.
Beach cruise around the bay of Sant Antoni (6 hours)
Six-hour outing around the coves of Sant Antoni bay, either by day or leaving mid-afternoon to return at dusk.
Catamaran beach hopping with snorkelling, paddle boarding and lunch (6 hours)
Six hours by catamaran from Sant Antoni along the west-coast coves, with snorkelling, paddle boarding and lunch on board.
Catamaran to Cala Salada with snorkelling (7 hours)
Seven hours by catamaran from Sant Antoni to Cala Salada, with snorkelling and swim time in one of the west's best-known coves.
Private full-day catamaran to Cala Bassa and the Café del Mar area
Eight-hour private charter from Sant Antoni along the west coves, with Cala Bassa and the Café del Mar area as highlights.
Sunset boat trip along the coves and caves of Sant Antoni's coast
A boat ride of about two and a half hours from Sant Antoni at dusk, following the coast's coves and caves.
Private sunset boat along the Ibiza coast from Sant Antoni
Private version of the sunset outing: about two and a half hours aboard with your group from Sant Antoni.
Full-day trip to Es Vedrà and Formentera with paella and sunset (12 hours)
A day of about twelve hours from Sant Antoni past Es Vedrà and on to Formentera, with paella and a sunset return.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
4-hour sailing trip with paddle boards, snorkelling and open bar
Four hours on a shared sailboat from Sant Antoni, with a stop for paddle boarding and snorkelling and open bar on board.
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Private full-day sailboat with open bar, paddle boards and snorkelling
A full eight-hour day on a private sailboat from Sant Antoni, with open bar, paddle boards and snorkelling.
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Boat trip with paddle boarding, snorkelling and BBQ (7 hours)
Seven hours by boat from Sant Antoni with paddle boarding, snorkelling and a barbecue on board.
Skippered boat hire for up to 7 people from Sant Antoni
A skippered boat from Sant Antoni for up to 7 people for about 8 hours, at your own pace along the west coast.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Luxury skippered boat hire for up to 12 people from Sant Antoni
A larger skippered boat from Sant Antoni for up to 12 people, with outings of 4 to 8 hours.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Beach yoga in Sant Antoni, morning and sunset
One-hour beach class with meditation, a flow adapted to each level and a singing-bowl close, mats included.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Yoga on Sant Antoni bay with Jennuine Fitness
Beach yoga sessions on the bay, morning and sunset, in groups of up to ten.
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Cap Blanc Aquarium (sea cave)
Aquarium inside a sea cave near Cala Gració, with about 50 local species and recovering turtles.
Guided visit and tasting at Bodegas Can Rich
About two hours through organic vineyards and winery, with a white, rosé and red tasting plus an Ibizan herb liqueur.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Full experience at Can Rich with local snack
The visit and tasting extended with cold cuts, cheese, pan payés bread and the estate's organic olive oil.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
BiBo Park (Ibiza Botánico Biotecnológico)
BiBo Park: botanical garden, biotech and planetarium
Science and nature park in Sant Rafel with a guided tour, planetarium and astronomy sessions.
Closed on Mondays and Sundays according to Google
BiBo Park (Ibiza Botánico Biotecnológico)
Astro-tourism nights at BiBo Park
Night observing with telescopes and Orion Astronomy astronomers on selected dates.
Closed on Mondays and Sundays according to Google
Go-karting in Sant Antoni
8-minute kart sessions for adults and children (from age 5), also at night in summer.
Closed on Wednesdays according to Google
Guided road and mountain bike tours
Guided road or mountain bike outings for all levels, with three types of tour.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Visit and tasting at Bodegas Can Maymó
Visit to a winery in the Albarca valley near Sant Mateu, with tasting and an animal park on the same estate.
According to Google, open only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Sunset hike from Santa Agnès
Friday evening outing to a coastal viewpoint on rotating routes, with a swim where possible.
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Sant Antoni de Portmany on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Sant Antoni de Portmany
- Glass-bottom boat to the Cap Blanc natural aquarium0.3 km
- Cap Blanc and Cala Salada by glass-bottom boat (day trip)0.3 km
- Es Vedrà by catamaran with a swim stop (morning)0.3 km
- Es Vedrà at sunset by catamaran0.3 km
- Beach cruise around the bay of Sant Antoni (6 hours)0.3 km
- Catamaran beach hopping with snorkelling, paddle boarding and lunch (6 hours)0.3 km
- Catamaran to Cala Salada with snorkelling (7 hours)0.3 km
- Private full-day catamaran to Cala Bassa and the Café del Mar area0.3 km
Around
- Sirenis Aquagames water park1.4 km
- Guided jet ski tour from Cala Bassa to Atlantis7.1 km
- Kayaking to the sea caves of Cala Codolar with snorkelling7.1 km
- Introductory scuba dive on the west coast with Orcasub7.7 km
- Dives in the Es Vedrà reserves and surroundings7.7 km
- Yoga classes at Natural Presence Yoga Studio9.8 km
When to visit Sant Antoni de Portmany, and tips
- 01
When to go
On 24 August, Sant Bartomeu, the town’s patron saint: Mass, procession, traditional Ibizan dance and fireworks; the festivities last for weeks (9 August to 13 September in 2026).
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A local tip
Cala Salada, with pebbles and very clear water, is about 5 km away on the road towards Santa Agnès de Corona.
Quick facts
- Festivals
- Sant Antoni Abad (17 January) · Sant Bartomeu (24 August)
- Church
- Founded 1385, finished around 1640
- Distance to Eivissa
- 15 km
Festivals in Sant Antoni de Portmany
Where to stay in Sant Antoni de Portmany
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Near Sant Antoni de Portmany
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
Sirenis Aquagames water park
Water park of about 4,500 m² at Port des Torrent, open May to October to guests and the public.
Guided jet ski tour from Cala Bassa to Atlantis
An hour and a half by jet ski with a guide from Cala Bassa, with a route towards Sant Antoni and the Atlantis area.
Kayaking to the sea caves of Cala Codolar with snorkelling
Two and a half hours by kayak from Cala Codolar to visit two sea caves, with snorkel stops and a beach break at Cala Conta.
Introductory scuba dive on the west coast with Orcasub
A first dive with an instructor on Ibiza's west coast, from the Cala Tarida dive centre.
Dives in the Es Vedrà reserves and surroundings
Dives for certified divers in the Es Vedrà nature reserve and its surroundings, from Cala Tarida.
Yoga classes at Natural Presence Yoga Studio
Santa Gertrudis studio with three daily classes in vinyasa, hatha, yin yang, meditation and breathwork, for all levels.
In the rankings
- BiBo Park: botanical garden, biotech and planetarium: no. 1 in “Rainy day”
- Cap Blanc Aquarium (sea cave): no. 2 in “Cheap or free”
- BiBo Park: botanical garden, biotech and planetarium: no. 2 in “With kids”
- Catamaran to Cala Salada with snorkelling (7 hours): no. 3 in “Cheap or free”
- Private sunset boat along the Ibiza coast from Sant Antoni: no. 3 in “At sunset”
- Boat trip with paddle boarding, snorkelling and BBQ (7 hours): no. 3 in “Boat trips”
- Boat trip with paddle boarding, snorkelling and BBQ (7 hours): no. 3 in “With kids”
- Private sunset boat along the Ibiza coast from Sant Antoni: no. 4 in “Boat trips”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Sant Antoni de Portmany
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Nearby towns
- Sant Agustí des Vedrà4.5 km
- Sant Josep de sa Talaia6.6 km
- Santa Agnès de Corona7.1 km
- Sant Rafel de sa Creu8.8 km
- Es Cubells11 km
- Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera11 km
In the same municipality: Sant Rafel de sa Creu, Santa Agnès de Corona
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What is there to see and do in Sant Antoni de Portmany?
Its name comes from the Latin portus magnus, the “great port”. The church, founded in 1385 and finished around 1640, doubled as a fortress against pirates: it has no windows, its doors were iron and its tower carried cannon aimed at sa Conillera. Today it is one of the island’s main tourist centres, 15 km from the capital. Atlas de Ibiza lists 27 experiences in town and 7 nearby: Glass-bottom boat to the Cap Blanc natural aquarium, Cap Blanc and Cala Salada by glass-bottom boat (day trip), Es Vedrà by catamaran with a swim stop (morning), Es Vedrà at sunset by catamaran, Beach cruise around the bay of Sant Antoni (6 hours), Catamaran beach hopping with snorkelling, paddle boarding and lunch (6 hours).
When is the best time to visit Sant Antoni de Portmany?
On 24 August, Sant Bartomeu, the town’s patron saint: Mass, procession, traditional Ibizan dance and fireworks; the festivities last for weeks (9 August to 13 September in 2026).
Any practical tips for visiting Sant Antoni de Portmany?
Cala Salada, with pebbles and very clear water, is about 5 km away on the road towards Santa Agnès de Corona.
Sources
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-25. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.