Café del Mar

Bars and Cafes | Sant Antoni de Portmany

Café del Mar opened its doors for the first time on June 20th in 1980 on the Balearic island of Ibiza. Locating just a few meters from the Mediterranean facing the spectacular sunsets of the Sa Conillera island. The concept was simple, to put music for the sunsets. In the early days Café del Mar was a prominent meeting point among the locals and an origin of inspiration for artists and authors. By 1990´s it had become the most popular destinations in Ibiza, while being held as a venue for events hosted by BBC Radio 1, Channel 4 and MTV. Around the world Café del Mar is possibly the most renown by its annual chillout compilations. The first official Café del Mar compilation was released in 1994 after an overwhelming demand by the fans. It was a global success and resulted in much respected chillout music series that as of today has been sold in millions. The global success has turned a modest beach bar in Ibiza into a global brand with several franchises all over the world.