The island of Ibiza is internationally known for its party atmosphere, its nightclubs and its leisure offer 24 hours a day. Although they come and go, the Ibicencos, however, enjoy their own fiestas linked to popular tradition. These are special days in which the patron saint of the town or village is celebrated, and where they dance, laugh and, above...
Gourmets have long appreciated the excellence of the Ibicenco potato. We islanders are big fans of the tuber and grow it in large quantities, both for our own use as well as for commercial outlet in markets, hotels and restaurants. Ibiza’s irrigated lands – stunning in their reddish hues that range from ochre to garnet – are rich in iron...
One of the island’s most unique points of interest is found in the port of Ibiza town and it’s shaped like an obelisk. Those who come and read the legend engraved on it are often astonished, as the monument pays homage to Ibizan corsairs. There is no other in the world except the statue dedicated to Sir Francis Drake in...
Ibiza, like other parts of the world with indigenous breeds of livestock, has its own cheese-making tradition, one whose distinctive varieties are different from all others. In days gone by, it was the custom in all houses where animals were raised to make cheese, natural and full of flavorful. It was sometimes eaten fresh and sometimes left to cure until...
One often wonders how an island as small as Ibiza can have a cuisine as broad, varied and elaborate – even intricate – as it does. Some dishes, like salsa de Nadal (Christmas sauce), bullit de peix (stewed fish) or sofrit pagès (mélange of meats) require a labor-intensive preparation quite beyond what daily life would have allowed for. To understand...
In Ibizan cuisine there is no other crustacean more highly valued than the red lobster (Palinurus Elephas) that breeds along our coast. At Es Torrent we prepare it in different ways as its succulent flesh and concentrated flavour admit multiple elaborations: in stew, flambéed, grilled, sautéed with garlic and chili. Some customers even ask us to accompany it with fried...
When one speaks of the Ibizan coast one always refers to the hidden coves, of transparent waters and colors that oscillate between turquoise and emerald over the sandy seabed, to the dark green and deep blue tones of the Posidonia Oceanica sea meadows. In these descriptions, however, a unique and characteristic element of Ibiza usually goes unnoticed, one that forms...
Many of Es Torrent’s customers who order a ‘bullit de peix’ with ‘arroz a banda’ or any other hearty dish from our menu, already know what to expect. Best to come on an empty stomach and indulge in our fresh, flavourful dishes, which we elaborate with the greatest respect. But, as soon as the waiters set on the table the...
All those who know well the island and have visited it in different times of the year agree: Ibiza has two faces. Some even say it has many more, and highlight its chameleonic ability to adapt to the needs, desires and excitement of each person. Whether or not they are right, there is no doubt that wintertime Ibiza is radically different...
We say it clearly on our website: "We love Ibicenco produce above all things, but we are not square-minded and also enjoy a delicious Joselito." By this we mean that at Es Torrent the star produce of our cuisine constitutes the epicenter of our seafood menu, but we don’t renounce the wonders of other places, from Gillardeau oysters and Carril...
