Situated on the west coast, ten miles (16km) from the airport
and the capital Ibiza, San Antonio is the largest and liveliest
tourist resort on the island. Known as 'San An' to the thousands of
British clubbers who descend here each summer, the resort's proper
name is Sant Antoni de Portmany. Its long, wide bay is lined with
bars, restaurants and apartment blocks catering mainly for young
British tourists. There are a few small sandy beaches in the
resort, and the spectacular beaches of Cala Conta, Cala Bassa and
Cala Tarida are a short ferry ride away. July and August are the
best months to visit for those looking for buzzing nightlife, while
the months of May and June, and September and October are most
popular with families, couples and older visitors.
