Ibiza

Ibiza or Eivissa (in Catalan and officially) is one of the Balearic Islands.

• Ibiza (city). (or Eivissa, in Catalan, aka Ibiza town) — is the main city on the island
• Sant Antoni de Portmany. (aka San Antonio) — is a nightlife centre of the island
• Santa Eulària des Riu. — is the 3rd town in the island, with less nightlife than two others

Ibiza (city). (or Eivissa, in Catalan, aka Ibiza town) — is the main city on the island

Sant Antoni de Portmany. (aka San Antonio) — is a nightlife centre of the island

Santa Eulària des Riu. — is the 3rd town in the island, with less nightlife than two others

Ibiza is for its biodiversity and culture.

Ibiza and Formentera are also known as the Islas Pitiusas (from the Greek word "pitys" meaning pine tree) because of the abundance of pines that cover their landscapes. There are about 111,200 inhabitants.

These days it is world famous for its intense nightlife and huge clubs, and attracts top DJs from all over the planet.

See also: Catalan phrasebook, Spanish phrasebook

The co-official language of the Balearic Islands, alongside Spanish, is Balearic Catalan, or simply Catalan, as in the Autonomy Statute, and all sign posts etc. are in Catalan. Nevertheless, Spanish (Castilian) is more common as an everyday language on the island. English is also very widely understood throughout the island.

• Es Vedra, the mystical island rock off Ibiza's west coast
• Atlantis, a hidden cove, but only if you can find a local who'll tell you its secret location
• Passeig de ses Fonts in Sant Antoni de Portmany
• Sunset Strip in Sant Antoni de Portmany
• The old centre of the city of Ibiza
• Visit nearby Formentera by boat
• Explore the many beaches all along the coast
• The famous Es Canar Hippy Market (held only on Wednesdays) on the east coast of the island and Las Dalias Hippie Market in San Carlos on Saturdays
• Visit Bar Anita in San Carlos, the historical venue where the artists and writers of the 50s, 60s and 70s used to collect their cheques and stop for a drink
• Visit Cova de Can Marçà in Puerto de San Miguel, the biggest natural caves in Ibiza, a must in Ibiza

Many young people will be seen flocking to pay for daily rentals on beach chairs, and hawkers scan the beach looking for young adults to attend their club of choice.

Es Vedra, the mystical island rock off Ibiza's west coast

Atlantis, a hidden cove, but only if you can find a local who'll tell you its secret location

Passeig de ses Fonts in [[Sant Antoni de Portmany]]

Sunset Strip in [[Sant Antoni de Portmany]]

The old centre of the city of [[Ibiza City|Ibiza]]

Visit nearby [[Formentera]] by boat

The famous Es Canar Hippy Market (held only on Wednesdays) on the east coast of the island and Las Dalias Hippie Market in San Carlos on Saturdays

Visit Bar Anita in San Carlos, the historical venue where the artists and writers of the 50s, 60s and 70s used to collect their cheques and stop for a drink

Visit Cova de Can Marçà in Puerto de San Miguel, the biggest natural caves in Ibiza, a must in Ibiza

• Explore some of the traditional countryside of this beautiful island that few people take the time to enjoy
• Take a boat ride
• Go parasailing
• Learn Spanish in some of the language schools around the island. Some of them specialise in teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Most of them are located in the city of Ibiza, where you also will be able to make use of your knowledge the best way and it also will be easier to stay in hostels near a school
• Explore the wharf side festival. Hundreds of locals flock to the carnival-style stands for fresh foods, enticing smells, and quality made trinkets. In addition to incredible tastes and smells, there is a strong visual aspect to the festivals. A snake charmer is seen leading a small parade through the different stands at the glee and fright of small children everywhere

Don't forget to try two local specialities: ensaimada, a sort of flat, soft pastry coil - what a Danish pastry would be if it was more like a doughnut - and flao, a sweet cheese and mint flan. Most pastelerias and many bars sell ensaimada - flao is a bit more difficult to track down.

Ibiza is famous for its nightlife. During the day most tourists are soaking up rays at one of the gorgeous beaches or sleeping off the past night's drinks. Bars do not get busy in the city of Ibiza or San Antonio until early evening, about 7PM.

Nearly every bar, particularly in the busier summer months, has "drink specials" that will be advertised (more like hawked) on the street outside the bar. These are good options to save some cash in a notoriously expensive destination. Usually this will be a beer and a shot for €5, but the terms vary depending on the area, the time of night, and the bar.

The West End, near San Antonio center, is a long, wide street packed with bars and revelers. The party shuts down at around 3 or 4AM here.

Ibiza is most known for its large clubs. Some famous examples are Privilege, Space, Pacha, Eden, Amnesia, and Es Paradis. Most of these clubs have hefty entry fees and the drinks will be extremely expensive. Plan on paying €30-€80 for admission (unless you are able to find a special deal from one of the hawkers on the street) and from €15 per drink (prepare yourself to pay €10 for a bottle of water).

Ibiza clubs attract some of the best DJs in the world who play a weekly 'residency' at a particular night.

• Jockey Club and "Malibu" (both on Salinas beach) - perfect places to drink and watch the beautiful people lying in the sun while DJs spin deep house and chill out tunes, one of the residents. Nati Holland plays every Saturday afternoon during the summer season
• Pacha. The island's most expensive, and arguably best club - plan on €50 entry and €10 for a beer though! Over recent years, Pacha has increasingly devoted a large proportion of its floorspace to VIP tables at the expense of areas for 'regular' clubgoers. If the VIP experience is your thing, Pacha will be your #1 choice on the island, but expect your credit card to glow red-hot.
• Space nightclub. Attracts people from all over the world and has received many awards, such as Best Global Club. Its opening and closing party weekends are widely regarded as the unofficial start and end of the Ibiza clubbing season.
• Es Paradis. Located in downtown San Antonio, the pyramid shaped club is decorated in a roman theme and is most famous for its water party Fiesta Del Aqua.
• Eden. Eden is also located in San Antonio, next door to Es Paradis. It is one of the newer clubs on the island, having travelled a long way in a short period of time, thanks to hosting nights by UK Radio One DJ's Judge Jules and Pete Tong.
• Amnesia. One of Ibiza's most popular superclubs and home to Cream parties on Thursday nights with residents including Paul Van Dyk and Deadmau5.
• Privilege. The biggest club on the island and according to its promoters the largest dancefloor in the world. Hosts superstar DJ Armin Van Buuren as its headline act.
• DC10Reopened fully in 2010 for the first time in 2 years following various closures and bans. Plays mostly underground dance music and techno.
• Cas Gasi. Fancy restaurant an excellent example of authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Ibiza
• ECO & ACT, Plaza de España 5 (north of the island. Perfect REAL IBIZA lunch brunch snack dinner place!
• Ibiza Rocks, Ibiza Rocks Hotel (C/ Estrella, San Antonio, Ibiza. The prime live music venue on the island. The concerts happen every Wednesday at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Previous headliners have included Arctic Monkeys, The Prodigy, Kasabian, Keane, MGMT, Kaiser Chiefs and Dizzee Rascal

Jockey Club and "Malibu" (both on Salinas beach) - perfect places to drink and watch the beautiful people lying in the sun while DJs spin deep house and chill out tunes, one of the residents. Nati Holland plays every Saturday afternoon during the summer season

Pacha. The island's most expensive, and arguably best club - plan on €50 entry and €10 for a beer though! Over recent years, Pacha has increasingly devoted a large proportion of its floorspace to VIP tables at the expense of areas for 'regular' clubgoers. If the VIP experience is your thing, Pacha will be your #1 choice on the island, but expect your credit card to glow red-hot.

Space nightclub. Attracts people from all over the world and has received many awards, such as Best Global Club. Its opening and closing party weekends are widely regarded as the unofficial start and end of the Ibiza clubbing season.

Es Paradis. Located in downtown [[San Antonio (Ibiza)|San Antonio]], the pyramid shaped club is decorated in a roman theme and is most famous for its water party Fiesta Del Aqua.

Eden. Eden is also located in San Antonio, next door to Es Paradis. It is one of the newer clubs on the island, having travelled a long way in a short period of time, thanks to hosting nights by UK Radio One DJ's Judge Jules and Pete Tong.

Amnesia. One of Ibiza's most popular superclubs and home to Cream parties on Thursday nights with residents including Paul Van Dyk and Deadmau5.

Privilege. The biggest club on the island and according to its promoters the largest dancefloor in the world. Hosts superstar DJ Armin Van Buuren as its headline act.

DC10Reopened fully in 2010 for the first time in 2 years following various closures and bans. Plays mostly underground dance music and techno.

Cas Gasi. Fancy restaurant an excellent example of authentic Mediterranean cuisine in Ibiza

ECO & ACT, Plaza de España 5 (north of the island. Perfect REAL IBIZA lunch brunch snack dinner place!

Ibiza Rocks, Ibiza Rocks Hotel (C/ Estrella, San Antonio, Ibiza. The prime live music venue on the island. The concerts happen every Wednesday at the Ibiza Rocks Hotel. Previous headliners have included Arctic Monkeys, The Prodigy, Kasabian, Keane, MGMT, Kaiser Chiefs and Dizzee Rascal

• Formentera - a neighboring island – more quiet and less spoilt, set in some of the cleanest, most turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. Take a beautiful boat ride to get there.