{"id":224583,"date":"2026-05-08T14:39:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/224583\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T14:39:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T14:39:38","slug":"queen-sofias-3-favorite-ibiza-restaurants-with-sea-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/224583\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Sof\u00eda\u2019s 3 Favorite Ibiza Restaurants with Sea Views"},"content":{"rendered":"

Charitable events and social causes are the constant North Star of Queen Sof\u00eda\u2019s agenda, but the island of Ibiza holds a special place in her heart for another reason: its gastronomy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Whenever her commitments to noble causes bring her to the white isle, there is a specific gourmet route she follows. With her trademark discretion, the Queen Emerita<\/a> consistently returns to three specific Balearic gems to enjoy the perfect blend of traditional flavors and Mediterranean views.<\/p>\n

\"QueenQueen Sofia with Sa Calma restaurant team
\nSeafood Cuisine with Ocean Views<\/p>\n

During a trip to the Pityusic Islands, Sofia did not want to miss the chance to try the island’s delicious gastronomy, based on a pantry with a heavy presence of fish and shellfish. First, she visited the Sa Calma restaurant in the Ibiza Nueva Marina, which offers spectacular views of the sea and the island’s historic center, making it one of the best spots to enjoy Ibiza’s famous sunsets.<\/p>\n

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It is well known that the Queen does not eat red meat; her diet is essentially vegetarian, though she does occasionally eat eggs and fish. At this restaurant, which focuses on Mediterranean essence\u00a0and respect for local traditions and finest ingredients, seafood occupies a prominent place on the menu.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Every day, they receive the freshest fish from the bay and shellfish such as Ibiza shrimp, the typical “frita de pulpo” (fried octopus), or saut\u00e9ed fresh squid. These recommendations were likely among those chosen by Queen Sofia.<\/p>\n

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\nTraditional Gastronomy with Ibizan Touches<\/p>\n

For one of her dinners, she chose another location very close to the previous one: El N\u00e1utico, also located in the Marina. Directed by chef Pau Barba, the kitchen opens from morning for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They define themselves as “a restaurant of honest cuisine using local and seasonal products.”<\/p>\n

The establishment’s offerings nod to Ibizan cuisine, but also to Spanish and international styles. There are various salads, one of the favorite dishes of Princess Leonor<\/a> and Infanta Sofia’s grandmother, including the\u00a0payesa salad, which is very similar to the well-known ensalada campera.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"MostMost wanted grilled seafood at El N\u00e1utico<\/p>\n

Ibiza offers a vast and vibrant gastronomic landscape, from rustic taverns to its five Michelin-starred icons. Yet, amidst this wealth of options, the restaurants chosen by Queen Sof\u00eda remain the ultimate benchmark for those seeking the true essence of the island, proving that even with endless new openings, the Queen\u2019s favorite coastal classics never go out of style.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Charitable events and social causes are the constant North Star of Queen Sof\u00eda\u2019s agenda, but the island of…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":224584,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[1070,9,24,63,46416,122,124,123,4259,15420],"class_list":["post-224583","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-food","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-queen-sofia","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news","tag-royals","tag-spanish-royals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224583","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=224583"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/224583\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/224584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=224583"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=224583"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=224583"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}