23 May 2025 |
Gasoline Grill is the cult Copenhagen burger joint making its Mediterranean debut under the Ibiza sun; parked temporarily inside the cool white walls of The Standard. Filthy, fast and indulgent, founder Klaus Wittrup’s now world-famous patties somehow embody the spirit of the white isle – offering a glistening dopamine high as Scandinavia’s aspirational culinary standards converge with the charming indignity of the ultimate post-night out menu item. “It is just perfect food,” says Wittrup. He adds, “It is very simple, and there’s nowhere to hide. Great ingredients, simplicity. It is like the perfect invention.”
To be explored between cheeseburgers, fries and sunset cocktails, Ibiza offers a veritable feast of cultural hotspots, with everything from places to party – such as the pulsating dance floor of DC10 – to must-visit spots for relaxing, shopping and reconnecting with the natural beauty of this multifaceted island.
Ibiza is about coming with no plan and going home with a story. When you’re packing your bags with crumpled receipts, sunburnt memories and a mistakenly grabbed hotel towel, these are the memories you don’t want to leave without.
Swim like a local: at Atlantis (Sa Pedrera)
A rocky cove that feels like the moon but with better water. You hike. You sweat. You swim like you’re in a perfume commercial.
Eat something real: at Juntos House
In the north. Everything’s grown on-site. The crowd is half-fashion, half-Mallorca expat. Order the sourdough.
Watch the sun give up: from Hostal La Torre
Music. Orange wine. Silence. You don’t talk here, you stare. Go before seven. Stay until it’s dark.
Pretend you’re cultural: at Dalt Vila
Ibiza’s old town. Get lost. Wear something linen. Buy ceramics you’ll regret. Sit on a step and pretend you’re in a Pedro Almodóvar film.
Eat a burger in silk: at Gasoline Grill at The Standard
Yes, it’s from Copenhagen. Yes, it’s good. Order two. Eat by the pool. Regret nothing.
Soak in the sounds: at Teatro Pereyra
Ibiza’s original theatre, newly revived. Jazz, flamenco, weird pop performances. Go when you want to remember you have a brain.
Recover and revive: at Croissant Show in Ibiza Town
Post-party pastry. Espresso like a slap in the face. Look bad. Be seen anyway.
Buy something useless and beautiful: at Las Dalias Market
Vintage. Incense. Handmade sunglasses. The crowd is equal parts Berlin, Bali and leftover Burning Man. Don’t bring a tote bag, you’ll buy one there.
Party past sunrise: at DC10
Sleep is for tomorrow.
Relax, reminisce and prepare to do it all over again: at Experimental Beach
Watch the sun melt into the sea. Order the rosé. Make peace with your choices. Then get ready to do it all over again.
