Description
Ibiza is the third largest island in the Balearic archipelago, washed by the Mediterranean Sea.
Ibiza is nor incomparable beauty of the coast: stunning beaches of white sand, verdant foothills and meadows covered with flowers, white houses fancy architecture, glittering blue sea and the generous southern sun. Not for nothing holidays in Ibiza attracts celebrities of world cinema, pop music and sports, as well as the most famous musicians, artists, writers and journalists.
Climate and Weather
From April to October, the thermometer never goes below 25 C. From July to October, sea temperature reaches 26 C! The climate is mild in Ibiza, and the warm Mediterranean Sea and the refreshing sea breeze will not let the heat spoil the enjoyment of leisure.
When is it best to go
The usual tourist season in Ibiza starts in May and lasts until late October. At this time, all restaurants and bars are open.
Getting there
Fly to Mallorca, then domestic flight to Ibiza (40 minutes) or 4.5 hours by ferry. Another option – flight to Barcelona and then 9 hours on the ferry (the ferry with cabins, sails at night).
Ibiza City is the island’s capital.
Old town of Ibiza is a remarkable architectural monument of the Middle Ages. Here is the castle of Castel, as well as the Necropolis of Puig das Mulins, a grand complex, which includes more than 4000 tombs of the Punic and Roman periods.
Afternoon in the Old Town you can walk to numerous galleries, avant-garde art. And at night the main attraction here is it’s famous nightlife. According to the Guinness Book of Records there is the biggest club Privilege on Ibiza, a 10-thousand people, with swimming pool and a fabulous show. Other popular clubs are El Divino, Pacha, Es Paradis in San Antonio, Space in Playa D’en Bossa.
One of the most scenic tours – a sea trip on a beautiful green rocky island Es Vedra.
There is about 20 school sailing, windsurfing and 14 diving centers at the Island. Almost everywhere you can rent boats, canoes, pedal boats, windsurfing.
A good way to explore the nature of the island is a horse ride. Ibiza has six centers of riding and two racecourse. Those who rest in Ibiza with children, be sure to get into one of the island’s water parks – Akvamar or Aqualandia.
Cuisine of all the world is widely represented in restaurants of Ibiza. There are many restaurants and they are scattered across the island, many of them differ unusual design and unique atmosphere that is naturally reflected in the price category of institutions.
Ibiza is not the best place for shopping, because everything here is expensive. There are big sales in September. On a pedestrian street La Marina quarter in the capital or on the quays of other cities there are many souvenir shops. The shops and boutiques of Ibiza sells clothing from leading fashion designers of the world, as well as club wear. If you are keen to stock up on clothes, you need to visit the coastal town of Santa Eulalia, where in the town of Punta Arabi weekly passes the famous hippie fair. Here often come unique items handmade. No less interesting crafts can be purchased at the hippie market in the town of Sant Carles.
Additional Information
Maybe Ibiza is not Rio de Janeiro with its carnival, and even relatives and friends of Spain’s famous Fiesta, but, nevertheless, a national feature of all the southern peoples is to arrange lush and colorful festivals frequently, regularly and as much as possible and it’s inherent and resident of Ibiza and Formentera.
Almost in every village with the noise and glitter is celebrated the village patron saint day. Such celebrations always include the ball pages – Balearic folk dances, torradas – a local variety of barbecue meals are prepared with bunyols and orelletes, and, of course, the sea of drinking.
Larger festivals include carnivals, festive processions, fireworks, stage shows. Caught at the right time in the right place, do not miss the opportunity to experience the atmosphere of this Spanish holiday.