It has been a year since it was inaugurated, by the promoter and architect Jonathan Leitersdorf, the Six Senses Ibizaa resort located in the delicious Xaraca Bay. Their hallmark is sustainability, which is taken very seriously here; to the point that they have managed to be the first hotel complex in Balearics in getting the BREEAM certification, which evaluates and certifies the sustainability of constructions. Environmentally friendly materials, improved insulation, energy self-sufficiency, proper waste and water management, zero tolerance for single-use plastics and local ingredients are the characteristics of this enclave by the sea.
There are countless travelers who already demand a type of luxury that is responsible with the planet and who appreciate the commitment of the place where they are going to spend their vacations. He feeds on them six senses. Everything that happens here, from the gastronomic offer led by the Israeli chef eyal shani (HaSalon, The Orchard and The Farmers Market) to the store Agora —whose content is chosen by fashion gurus Daniela Agnelli and Tiffanie Darke— or the treatments of her spais inspired by the traditions and values of this eclectic island, as bohemian as it is spiritual, as festive as it is connected with nature.
With that philosophy in mind, the Six Senses Ibiza recently celebrated the Alma Festival, focused on spirituality, well-being and connection, with an extensive program of events, live music, performances and culinary experiences. It also included talks with personalities such as Dave Asprey, the father of the biohacking; wellness workshops with the wellness expert Jasmine Hemsleyand training with the founder of the class, Taryn Toomey. In addition, it had two of the pioneers who successfully brought meditation and other personal growth tools to the digital sphere: the executive director of the educational platform mindvalleyVishen Lakhiani, and Michael Smith, co-founder of calmthe number one sleep, meditation and relaxation app on the market.
The first part of the project was inaugurated in July 2021, and last May a second phase was opened designed for fun and recreation not only for guests, but also for the public of Ibiza in general, with the idea of creating a nourished environment by an interesting mix of tourists with locals. This is The Beach Caves, with an annual program of events that include art, live music and gastronomy through conferences, exhibitions or concerts. It is a concept devised by Ben Pundole, who has acted as creative director of this adventure. Pundole, author of the influential platform on-line At Hotel Life, he has known the island since he was a child and has drawn on his own experience to bring the Ibizan festive spirit, mixing it with his attachment to craftsmanship and integration into the landscape to achieve a relaxed atmosphere.
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Of The Beach Caves there are also six suites facing the sea that can be rented. One of them is the Royal Suite, with a secret door that communicates with a small but exquisite recording studio, just in case, you know, inspiration strikes and you need to record it. There is also a cocktail bar and a restaurant with a splendid terrace, decorated with a colorful mural with a folkloric air full of birds and flowers —called the assembly of free spirits, and painted by the artist Carlito Dalceggio. The Beach Caves restaurant operates on a zero waste philosophy and guests are encouraged to offset their carbon footprint through Carbonfund.org. The other great attraction is what is called The Xarraca Room, a place for nightlife with an interior design that revolves around the idea of a secret garden created by the Fabré | Fauquié in collaboration with the designer Lydia Delgado.
Clearly, this is a place where nothing has been left to chance. Every detail is designed to contribute to that feeling of community and respect for the environment that is in Ibiza’s DNA and, contrary to other cases in which this concept remains aspirational, here it is perfectly integrated and fully achieved.
The Ibizan essentials of Ben Pundole, an entrepreneur in love with the island
- Earth Iris: a community project on a farm that offers incredible vegetable-based dinners, as well as musical events and sound meditations.
- ChAI ShOP: a concept store in the home of designers Alexeja Pozzoni and Diego Alonso (from diego & alexeja studio) that focuses on local Ibizan artists and artisans.
- The Green Beauty: catamaran rides using solar energy. Beautiful sustainable day trips to magical places with an amazing team.
- Restaurants: Knot, Lhasa House Y Hunger; as local and seasonal as possible. Daily market menus and natural, organic wines.
- Special objects stores: Pollen, in Santa Gertrudis, and Bio Express, in Santa Eulalia, both excellent for a healthy, organic and local home. To them Ben Pundole adds, of course, Agora, the store located in Six Senses.
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