Sant Antoni de Portmany

Welcome to Sant Antoni de Portmany, a town whose identity has been defined for over two thousand years by its magnificent west-facing natural bay. Known to the Romans as 'Portus Magnus' or 'Great Port,' this area is the largest…

At the main entrance to the town, in the center of a large roundabout, stands one of Sant Antoni's most curious landmarks: the Egg of Columbus (Huevo de Colón). This six-meter-high reinforced concrete monument was erected in 1992…

Tucked away from the bustling waterfront is the Church of Sant Antoni, the town’s main church and an architectural gem that dates back to the 14th century. This building is a prime example of the Ibizan 'fortress-church.' During…

The Passeig de ses Fonts is the central square and the social heart of Sant Antoni. This wide, palm-lined promenade was built in the late 20th century on land reclaimed from the sea, and its name refers to the natural freshwater…

Walking north along the waterfront from the harbor, we reach the iconic Sunset Strip (Passeig de Ponent). This stretch of the promenade is globally famous as the premier spot to witness the Ibizan sunset. …

Heading south from the harbor center, we walk along the Passeig de la Platja de l’Arenal, which borders the town's central urban beach, S’Arenal. This beach is situated at the very center of Sant Antoni Bay and stretches toward…

At the southern end of the bay's main promenade lies Sa Punta des Molí, a beautifully preserved cultural site that offers a glimpse into the town's agrarian past. This small peninsula features a restored 19th-century windmill, an…

As we conclude our tour of Sant Antoni de Portmany, we leave with a deeper appreciation for this town of many faces. We have journeyed from the Roman foundations of Portus Magnus to the medieval fortress-church and the global…