My first ever BOG BLOG!
Yes that’s right my fellow San An brethren, good news, we’re getting a brand new public toilet on the Passeig de ses Fonts – right next to the fountains.
Even better? It’s mixed. It’s adapted. It’s self-cleaning (hmmm).
Even, dare we say… futuristic.
But let’s address the elephant in the bathroom:
€96,437….
Yes. Nearly a hundred grand for a bog.
The project, launched by San Antonio council responds to long-standing requests from taxi drivers, their passengers, residents and visitors and to be fair, after plenty of leg crossing, it’s needed. Anyone who’s spent a summer afternoon around the taxi rank knows the struggle is real.
What do you get for €100K?
Not just a porcelain throne.
You’re getting (drum roll please):
• A fully adapted cabin for people with reduced mobility
• 3.80m x 2.35m footprint
• 180cm turning circle (accessibility compliant)
• Self-cleaning lid and floor
• Security systems
• Interior equipment
• Backlit exterior signage
• Card access system
• Automation throughout
This isn’t any old festival portaloo. This is the Tesla of toilets.
Taking the pee… or worth it?
On one hand – nearly six figures for somewhere to answer nature’s call feels eye-watering (pun intended).
On the other – public toilets are one of those things everyone wants but nobody wants to pay for. They need to be durable, accessible, hygienic and vandal-resistant. And in a high-traffic area like the San An fountains, that doesn’t come cheap.
Plus, it’s a public health issue. When facilities don’t exist, people improvise…and nobody wants that headline.
The Real Question
Will it:
A) Stay spotless?
B) Survive one full Ibiza season?
C) Become the most photographed loo in the Balearics?
D) House a DJ set
Time will tell.
For now, hats off to progress and well done to the council for addressing the issue head on….even if it’s the most expensive wee San An has ever funded.
Only in Ibiza could a toilet become a talking point.
And yes… we’re all going to check it out. 🚽
Thoughts👇
MAN IN SAN AN by Martin Makepeace 