Ibiza is well known as the clubbing capital of Europe, it boasts great scenery and isolated beaches so whether you want to party on or chill out, there will be something to attract you there. It is invaded every summer by a multinational force of party going sun seekers.
Beachside, discos, clubs and bars ensure the place never sleeps. The clubbing season starts in mid June when the opening parties bring the towns of San Antonio and the island's capital, Ibiza Town, to life.
They continue, all day and all night, through to the closing parties in late September. Unlike many other glittering resort communities, Ibiza Town is actually a living, breathing place with an interesting old quarter with ample interests for families and older visitors. The island effectively closes down through the winter, which is when people seeking something more tranquil and picturesque tend to visit.
It is not a cheap place to holiday, however for Ibizan attractions and services, such as car hire they do get a lot cheaper during the low season but for a holiday spent on the beach and not doing much else then plan on getting by on $60 - $70. If you want to visit the nightclubs then budget for an extra $40-$60 a day.
It has fine beaches, endless sunshine, good food and wild nightlife. Inland, the landscape is harsh, dry and rocky. You will find a pure and simple Mediterranean culture, and remains of populations, which inhabited the island, thousands of years ago, as for instance the famous wall paintings of Ses Fontelles
Ibiza town has several museums worth visiting-among them, the Archaeological Museum and the museum of the Puig des Molins necropolis. You'll also find plenty of tourist shops and a casino that will gladly to take your hard earned cash.
Ibiza offers various culinary delights. The town centres tend to offer cheap food for hungry clubbers but away from the main tourist districts, there are restaurants and caf้s serving good food from all over the world, as well as traditional Spanish and Ibizan dishes.
The biggest club in Ibiza is called Privilege and the Guinness Book of Records lists it as the world's largest - and it's home to the biggest club night in Ibiza, called 'Manumission'.
Famous for it's excess in the late 90s, culminating in a live sex show featuring some of the Manumission owners, it achieved notoriety in the tabloid newspapers and it has been must-do for clubbers for years. It's also been described as the most beautiful club in the world, though the recent. The club is so big there is even a separate DJ in the toilets.
All around the island and away from the main tourist centres are the secluded beaches and coves. The best way of discovering them is to hire a car or a moped and spend a day exploring, though you'll also get a view of them from the sea if you take one of the many boat trips, which operate, from most of the major coastal spots. Perfect for relaxing and preparing yourself for the night ahead.
The Cova de can Marca is also well worth exploring. It is a cave system, located above San Miguel bay and is over a hundred thousand years old and was once used by tobacco and liquor smugglers. It's home to an impressive collection of stalactites and stalagmites
The saltpans of Las Salinas are one of the island's most popular tourist attractions. Every year around 2500 cubic metres of seawater floods through a network of manmade channels, where the water is then allowed to evaporate under the relentless summer sun, transforming into a pinky-white salt crust that glistens as the sun sets over it every evening. The result is truly spectacular.
The town of Santa Eulalia is also worth a visit as it is a very beautiful area with a long promenade and beach. It is also one of the best gastronomic and cultural centres on the island and has an exclusive Yacht marina and Art gallery, definitely the non-clubbers paradise.
Travel by Taxis
Taxis in Ibiza are a useful way to travel around the towns and visit nearby sights and attractions. The taxi meters starts at a basic fare, but additional charges are usually made for luggage, night time driving and travel on public holidays in Ibiza.
Driving Tips
Citizens of EU member countries require a national driving licence to drive cars in Spain
Citizens from non-EU member countries need an International Driving Permit, as well as their national driving licence. You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Spain and have a valid driving licence and car insurance.
It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts and children under 14 years old are not allowed to travel in front seats. In Spain, cars drive on the right-hand side of the road. Give way to traffic coming from the right at junctions and roundabouts
Beware of what appear to be shortcuts on maps - these often turn out to be unpaved roads or mountain passes.It is an offence not to carry some form of identification, such as passport or driving licence
Ibiza, Spain Travel Car / Car Rental
Driving in the centre of large towns and popular resorts are best avoided, as many of the streets and narrow, with one-way traffic. Cars parked alongside the pavements can also making driving conditions difficult. However, a car in Ibiza provides a useful way to travel around the island and a current map of Ibiza's roads is essential. There are many winding roads around the island that offer some truly spectacular views.