Xarraca

Ibiza has no shortage of beautiful villas, but Xarraca is in a league of its own. This legendary home is perched on the island’s north coast, with private beach access and sunsets that put postcards to shame. Tucked away in a garden filled with native plants — cacti, olive trees, bougainvillea — and delightfully retro striped parasols, it’s a place made for truly good times, inside and out.

This grand white building, straight out of a movie set — and even an inspiration for photographer Slim Aarons, who captured Xarraca during a stay in 1978 — boasts nine rooms with maritime and bohemian charm, accommodating up to 18 guests. With cascading gardens, panoramic terraces, a saltwater pool, and a private beach club, it’s a place where luxury, tranquility, and indulgence reign supreme.

Inside, the décor — designed by Carmen Straatsma from Studio C Ibiza — plays with contrasts, all in soft harmony: rounded furniture and curves, sandy-hued lime plaster… The architecture, effortlessly fluid, feels like a grand, stationary boat, with its spiral staircases, portholes, and nautical touches. You settle into one of the nine cozy retreats, each with a sea view, some with private terraces or lounges. Egyptian cotton bedding, silk rugs by Soufiane Zarib, linen throws from Once Milano — every detail is designed to awaken the senses.

In the spacious kitchen, you can channel your inner chef at the La Canche stove, then enjoy breakfast by the pool or dinner at the large table for twenty-four, surrounded by psychedelic chairs and Venetian pendant lights. As for the Ocean Room — part yoga studio, part private nightclub — it transforms to match your mood: sunrise meditation, family movie nights, or cocktails that flow until dawn.