Ibiza, of course, is the party island. But as well as a clubber's paradise, the island is increasingly becoming a cool family option. With over 300 sunny days a year, the time to go is the May half term, June or early July, before the lasses descend.
The south-western part of the island, with easy access from the airport, is home to crystalline white sandy beaches. Salinas and Es Cavallet (near Ibiza Town) are as beautiful as you will find anywhere and Cala Jondal is recommended for families. To avoid the August crowd, head north, to golden sands and wilder shores. Aguas Blancas has pool rocks and turquoise waters that are shallow for swimming. It is east-facing however with high cliffs. Cala Conte is the beach to go to see a sunset, it is perhaps the most beautiful spot on the island. And Benirras is fun on Sunday evenings when drummers pay on the beach as the sun goes down and people of all ages dance on the sand. Inland, pay a visit to San Carlos, the original 70s' hippy town. It still has a cool vibe, its market Las Dalias should not be missed. Also inland is Santa Gertrudis, known as the heart of the island.
Ibiza Town is the oldest settlement in Europe and dates from BC 960. Salt has been produced here for millennia and is still everywhere to be seen. Medieval ramparts and narrow winding steep cobbled streets of the Dalt Vila are not to be missed.
Ibiza, Eivissa in the local dialect, is the third largest of Spain's Balearic Island's, with 300 days of sunshine a year.
This is an island where lush green pines spread out as far as the eye can see.Picturesque whitewashed villas dot the hilly horizon and riots of exotic flowers, in fuschia pinks and sunset oranges, grow from the fertile red earth. This is an island where, despite an invasion from thousands of tourists every summer, you can still find some of the cleanest beaches in Europe with crystal-clear water. This is an island with centuries of history, where Romans flank Europe's most ancient fortress city Dalt Vila or Upper Town, and its Renaissance walls stand strong and proud. This is Ibiza
From the airport
Bus: buses to Ibiza leave hourly from 7am-1.50pm and the journry takes 30 minutes.
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The south-western part of the island, with easy access from the airport, is home to crystalline white sandy beaches. Salinas and Es Cavallet (near Ibiza Town) are as beautiful as you will find anywhere and Cala Jondal is recommended for families. To avoid the August crowd, head north, to golden sands and wilder shores. Aguas Blancas has pool rocks and turquoise waters that are shallow for swimming. It is east-facing however with high cliffs. Cala Conte is the beach to go to see a sunset, it is perhaps the most beautiful spot on the island. And Benirras is fun on Sunday evenings when drummers pay on the beach as the sun goes down and people of all ages dance on the sand. Inland, pay a visit to San Carlos, the original 70s' hippy town. It still has a cool vibe, its market Las Dalias should not be missed. Also inland is Santa Gertrudis, known as the heart of the island.
Ibiza Town is the oldest settlement in Europe and dates from BC 960. Salt has been produced here for millennia and is still everywhere to be seen. Medieval ramparts and narrow winding steep cobbled streets of the Dalt Vila are not to be missed.
Ibiza, Eivissa in the local dialect, is the third largest of Spain's Balearic Island's, with 300 days of sunshine a year.
This is an island where lush green pines spread out as far as the eye can see.Picturesque whitewashed villas dot the hilly horizon and riots of exotic flowers, in fuschia pinks and sunset oranges, grow from the fertile red earth. This is an island where, despite an invasion from thousands of tourists every summer, you can still find some of the cleanest beaches in Europe with crystal-clear water. This is an island with centuries of history, where Romans flank Europe's most ancient fortress city Dalt Vila or Upper Town, and its Renaissance walls stand strong and proud. This is Ibiza
From the airport
Bus: buses to Ibiza leave hourly from 7am-1.50pm and the journry takes 30 minutes.
Shop
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Egoista, in Marina Botafoch, is the perfect place to find your outfit for a night out on the ton, with a fabulous array of accessories.
Egoista, in Marina Botafoch, is the perfect place to find your outfit for a night out on the ton, with a fabulous array of accessories.
Bacchus is one of the best restaurants on the island.
Escape the hoards, experience a typical Ibicencan municipality and get a true sense of the Mediterranean landscape. Sant Juan, in the north-west of the island, is an unspoilt area with woodland, beautiful coastal cliffs and spectacular beaches.
Escape the hoards, experience a typical Ibicencan municipality and get a true sense of the Mediterranean landscape. Sant Juan, in the north-west of the island, is an unspoilt area with woodland, beautiful coastal cliffs and spectacular beaches.
February sees the colourful Festival of Santa Eularia. This area comes alive with a street festival, dancing, live music and more.
If you are after garanteed sunshine and want to party every night, Ibiza is still the hottest destination around. Playa de Las Salinas is by far the coolest beach on the Balearic isle and the best place to sip a sundowner while listening to top DJs and eyeing up the tanned totty.
If you are after garanteed sunshine and want to party every night, Ibiza is still the hottest destination around. Playa de Las Salinas is by far the coolest beach on the Balearic isle and the best place to sip a sundowner while listening to top DJs and eyeing up the tanned totty.
Day trip
Sant Josep. There are some wonderful beaches in Sant Josep. Begin your journey at Cala Vedella, then continue towards Cala Moli and Cala Tarida up to Platges de Compte which has many islets in front on it.
Sant Mateo. Visit the beautiful vineyards of Sant Mateo for the day. The island has produced wine for more than 2000 years, so why not enjoy a wine-tasting session in the hands of experienced masters? Try the cellar of Juan Bonet Riera.
Sant Mateo. Visit the beautiful vineyards of Sant Mateo for the day. The island has produced wine for more than 2000 years, so why not enjoy a wine-tasting session in the hands of experienced masters? Try the cellar of Juan Bonet Riera.
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