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Away from the throbbing pulse of Ibiza Town and San Antonio, Santa Eulalia is, you might argue, known mostly for its weekly hippie market. Not anymore — so long as Aguas de Ibiza Resort & Spa has anything to do with it. Billed as Ibiza’s most luxurious hotel to date, the family-run boutique property, softly opening Friday, is set right on Santa Eulalia Bay marina and is designed by Juan de los Ríos of the hip Urban hotel in Madrid. Each of the 26 standard rooms, 45 junior suites and 12 corner suites comes with a private terrace and oversized windows. And, in keeping with Ibiza’s love-the-planet spirit, the hotel may well set a new standard in sustainable management if it comes good on its promise to consume 35 percent less energy than other hotels on the island.
Like Na Xamena — our favorite upscale retreat on Ibiza — the Aguas wellness spa (opening October), is centered around thalasso therapy treatments, with climatized saltwater pools. A mandatory chill-out bar graces the rooftop terrace, while an on-site business center (a rarity for the White Island) spans 4,300 square feet and includes a private garden and three events rooms. For a real power-move, however, you may as well check yourself into the Cloud 9 club floor — a hotel-within-a-hotel with its own entrance and 18 luxury suites. Think private outdoor Jacuzzis, spectacular harbor views and Bang & Olufsen home-theaters — because even in the “quieter” pockets of Ibiza, the party never stops.
