Ibiza has long been associated with superclubs, beach days and summer nightlife, but a new guide from Vogue Adria is looking at another side of the island.

Published on September 2, the magazine's new Ibiza City Guide brings together recommendations from local creatives, artists, designers and entrepreneurs, highlighting places to eat, drink, swim, shop and experience Ibiza's art and culture.

Rather than presenting Ibiza only through its famous nightlife, the guide explores the island through the people who live and work here, with recommendations ranging from small northern coves and traditional restaurants to contemporary galleries and creative spaces.

Seeing Ibiza Through Local Eyes

Vogue Adria describes Ibiza as an island whose identity existed long before its reputation for superclubs and DJs.

The guide looks back at the island's history as a place that attracted artists, musicians and people searching for an alternative Mediterranean lifestyle, while also recognising how Ibiza has changed over the decades.

To explore the island today, the magazine asked a selection of local creatives to share their favourite places.

Among them are curator Sarah Succo Torres, ceramic artist Elena Noguera Wilson, ceramicist Charlotte de Lantsheere, Ibiza Interiors founder Jurjen van Hulzen and Archive Closet founder Sabrina Sari.

Their recommendations provide a very different perspective on the island.

Art and Culture Take Centre Stage

One of the strongest themes throughout the guide is Ibiza's creative scene.

Sarah Succo Torres recommends places including MACE, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Eivissa, as well as Fundación Ses12Naus and Teatro Pereyra.

The guide also highlights CAN Art Fair, Espacio Micus, Casa Broner, Galerie Soleille and Estudio Laterna as places where visitors can discover more of Ibiza's artistic and architectural side.

For travellers interested in the island beyond the beach and nightlife, these recommendations offer a different way of experiencing Ibiza.

Local Restaurants and Food

Food is another major part of the guide.

The recommendations range from established restaurants to smaller, more understated places favoured by people living on the island.

Among the suggestions are Can Pau, Can Balafia, La Paloma, Can Guimo, Can Viguet and Cami de Balafia, alongside seaside spots such as Es Fumeral and S'Illot des Rencli.

The recommendations also reveal an appreciation for traditional and relaxed dining rather than simply focusing on Ibiza's high-end restaurant scene.

The North of Ibiza Gets Plenty of Attention

Several of the creatives featured by Vogue Adria point towards the north of the island when asked about their favourite beaches or places to watch the sunset.

Small coves around northern Ibiza are repeatedly described as quieter and more peaceful, while Benirràs is singled out as a favourite sunset location by Sabrina Sari.

The guide also recommends Santa Gertrudis as one of the island's most appealing villages, particularly for its year-round community, restaurants and growing collection of creative spaces.

Coffee, Ceramics and Shopping

The guide goes beyond the usual sightseeing list, with recommendations for everything from morning coffee to ceramics workshops and independent shopping.

Bar Anita, Cappuccino, La Vanda and Chez Bibi von Bakery all feature among the breakfast and coffee recommendations.

For visitors interested in making something themselves, Bonnie's Studio and Caliu Ceramic Studio are highlighted for their ceramics workshops.

For shopping and local crafts, the guide points readers towards places including Del Tempels Jewellery, Dario Bomé, Archive Closet and Annie's Ibiza.

Ibiza Beyond the Summer Season

Another recurring theme is the experience of Ibiza outside the busiest months.

The guide recommends June and September as particularly good times to visit, when the weather remains warm and the island is still active while generally being less crowded than during the height of summer.

It also points towards May and early October for travellers looking for a quieter experience.

For the creatives interviewed, Ibiza's appeal is not limited to the summer season. Their recommendations repeatedly return to the island's local communities, interior villages, creative spaces and quieter northern coastline.

A Different Ibiza Guide

What makes Vogue Adria's guide interesting is the people behind the recommendations.

Instead of simply listing Ibiza's most famous beaches, clubs and restaurants, the article uses the perspectives of people working in the island's creative community to build a picture of contemporary Ibiza.

That means the guide includes famous names, but also smaller places and personal favourites that visitors might otherwise overlook.

It is an Ibiza shaped by artists, designers, restaurateurs, collectors and people who have chosen to make the island their home.

Ibiza Through Local Recommendations

From the old streets of Dalt Vila to the coves of the north, from contemporary galleries to traditional grills, Vogue Adria's guide presents an Ibiza that is considerably broader than its famous nightlife reputation.

For first-time visitors, it offers ideas for exploring the island.

For returning visitors, it may provide a few new places to add to the list.

And for anyone interested in Ibiza's creative community, it offers a useful snapshot of the people and places helping shape the island today.