A peaceful, central setting ideal for exploring the island. The hotel is the ideal place to enjoy the best of the island. Its location, on Santa Eulalia’s peaceful promenade and the natural surroundings make Aguas de Ibiza a charming hotel from which to explore the beautiful beaches the island has to offer.
Ibizan Christmas cuisine: flavors that unite generations
Christmas in Ibiza isn’t just about lights and carols; it’s also about a table laden with traditional dishes that reflect the island’s soul. From time-honored recipes to unique sweets, Ibiza’s Christmas cuisine is a sensory journey that unites families and visitors through flavor and memories.
Sofrit Pagès: The Heart of Winter Cuisine
This hearty stew is the star of many Ibizan tables at Christmas. Made with chicken, lamb, sobrasada, botifarró, potatoes, and almonds, it’s seasoned with spices like cinnamon, cloves, and saffron, creating a symphony of flavors that warms both body and soul. Its rural origins make it a symbol of tradition and resourcefulness.
Bullit de Peix and Arroz a Banda
Bullit de peix is another Christmas classic, prepared with fish such as grouper, John Dory, or scorpionfish, cooked with potatoes and served with aioli. The resulting broth is used to prepare a delicious arroz a banda, which completes this seafood experience with local flavor.
Salsa de Nadal: The Most Iconic Dessert
This Ibizan sweet treat is a true culinary gem. It’s made with ground almonds, eggs, sugar, honey, meat broth, saffron, and cinnamon, and served with the traditional bescuit, a light and aromatic sponge cake. Each family has its own recipe, passed down through generations, making Salsa de Nadal a symbol of identity and celebration.
Flaó and Greixonera: Sweets with a Story
Flaó is a cheesecake made with goat’s or sheep’s milk cheese and flavored with mint, which adds freshness and character.
Greixonera, on the other hand, is a pudding made with leftover ensaimada pastries, milk, eggs, and cinnamon—a perfect example of using up leftover ingredients.
Ibizan Herbs: The Final Toast
No Christmas dinner is complete without a glass of Ibizan Herbs, an aromatic liqueur made with anise and local herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and fennel. Each family usually has its own recipe, adding a personal touch to every toast.