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Ibiza has long been luring a cool, cosmopolitan crew, following in the footsteps of Phoenicians, Romans, Moors and Catalans,all drawn to the tranquillity of the rural interior and the natural beauty of its lesser-known coastlines. Of course there are always the world’s best clubs, and the charming narrow streets of Ibiza Town’s old quarter on hand if you feel you’re getting a little too relaxed.
Ibiza sunsets have graced a thousand compilation CD covers. We love Benirràs beach with its impromptu sunset drumming on Sundays, and the secluded cliffs near Portinatx lighthouse.
Tuning into Ibiza Sonica at 95.2FM (www.ibizasonica.com). Let it provide the soundtrack to your holiday – and forever after.
Our round-up of the hippest hideaways and romantic boutique hotels in Ibiza, Balearic Islands
The ambience at Les Terasses is strictly chilled and peaceful – even the resident dog is too blissed out to bark. It's the perfect antidote to Ibiza hedonism.
With privileged views of Ibiza Town from the calming comfort of a Unesco-protected hillside, Mirador De Dalt Vila retains the welcoming warmth of a colonial family home.
This converted century-old farmhouse is a típica Ibiza finca – all-white walls, windows and throw cushions. Atzaró oozes what many folk would label ‘Zen’.
A peaceful boutique retreat in the heart of Ibiza, the private terraces of Can Curreu are fillled with the gentle aromas of pine, rose, fig and lavender.
Planes, trains, automobiles, or maybe even helicopter – we tell you the best way to go.
See in the New Year at Space, DC10 or Pacha. February Carnaval street parties in Ibiza Town lend a flavour of Brazil with samba parades and music. June The clubs come out of hibernation with a bang and set up for another long summer of excess. 24 June The Festival of Fuegos de San Juan sees a fantastic fireworks display over Ibiza Town. Last week of July The five-day Ibiza Jazz Festival is held on the Santa Lucia bulwark in Ibiza Town and attracts international artists. September Clubbing season comes to a fitting climax with closing parties. December During the two weeks before Christmas there’s a festive daily market at Las Dalias near San Carlos.
A beach cafe that caters to a clientele requiring being waited on hand and foot; snacks from the varied, Mediterranean menu are brought to the sunloungers. Playa des Cavallet is a nudist beach.
Playa des Cavallet, Ibiza
This popular Italian café on the hippie-fied Benirràs beach is one of the island's most spectacular spots for watching the sunset.
Benirràs beach, Northern tip of the island, near Port de San Miquel
Located in a grand, colonial-style hotel, this is the perfect spot to sit and watch the world go by.
Paseo Vara de Rey, Ibiza Town
A traditional roadside tapas bar that serves authentic Ibizan dishes and is particularly popular at breakfast and lunchtime.
Nuestra Señora de Jesus
El Bigote ("the moustache") refers to the proprietor of this beach-shack restaurant overlooking a bay with crystal-clear water and first-class snorkelling. You have to make a reservation in person (there is no phone) a day in advance before being allowed to eat the fish you catch, washed down with jugfuls of local wine.
Cala Mastella, north-east coast, near San Carlos
Located in a beautiful bay near Porroig, this restaurant does excellent seafood. Book a week in advance in summer and order your fish the day before.
C/ Porroig, Sant Josep
An informal brasserie on a beautiful beach, popular all year round thanks to its fresh fish, good music and international menu. Bring a yacht – everyone else seems to.
Las Salinas, Sant Josep
For dinner, this place serves local dishes in a gorgeous courtyard garden backing on to the city ramparts; ask for a table amid the fronds of banana plants
Carre Pere Sala 3, Ibiza Town
The atmosphere in this restaurant’s dining room, lounge and terrace garden is a cool Moroccan Arabian Nights-style.
Calle Isidor, Macabich, San Rafael Centre
An elegant dining room with wonderful views of Old Ibiza Town from the terraces and rooftop bar. The French cuisine is as stylish as the crowd this restaurant attracts.
Plaza Inglesia, San Rafael
An exclusive restaurant, much favoured by the Spanish jet set. Upscale Italian cooking, done with some panache. But, outrageously, menus offered to female diners omit prices!
Carretera Eivissa-Sant Antoni 5.4km, 07816 Sant Rafel
At the far end of the Marina in Ibiza Town, this stylish waterfront bar is popular at sunset and has a good reputation for serving delicious seafood and Italian dishes. Booking is essential.
Plaza Sa Riba 10, Ibiza Town
This popular venue is decked out with Bedouin tents and loungers, KM5 is so-called because it’s around 5km out of Ibiza Town on the road to San José. It bills itself as ‘the perfect escape from the craziness of Ibiza’s pounding club culture’.
5km down the road from Ibiza Town to San Jose
Get the lowdown on the best parties over cocktails in this cool, waterside hangout, before boarding the Disco Bus.
Carre Cipriano Garijo 16, Ibiza Town
This enormous, 3,000-capacity club/worldwide brand that is celebrating its 40th anniversary somehow manages to retain a cosy, intimate vibe.
Avda 8 d'Agost, Ibiza town
Another Ibiza super-club, gay night on Wednesdays is one of the best parties on the island, possibly the world.
Ctra. San Antonio, San Rafael
The biggest nightclub in the world with a 25 metre-high ceiling, huge indoor pool and windows offering a view over the island. Most people don’t come here for the views though.
On the main road, halfway between Ibiza Town and San Antonio, on the opposite side from San Rafael.
One of the original Ibiza super-clubs, established in 1989 and the first to open on Sunday nights and in the morning when other clubs had shut. It is located right under the flight path of planes landing at Ibiza Airport.
Playa D'en Bossa, Ibiza
In a former airport hangar, a stone’s throw from the runway of Ibiza Airport. It's a covered terrace with a sideroom that squeezes in 1,500 clubbers for its wild all-day Monday Circo Loco parties. Bring sun cream.
Carretera de las Salinas KM1
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