Ibiza is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, covering just 225 square miles (585 square km), but in recent times it has become the best known of the archipelago and a hugely popular destination for young travellers, middle-class European package tourists, and gay travellers, whose collective character imbue the island with a chic and trendy atmosphere that is at its most colourful in the frenetic nightlife. Ibiza has plenty to offer besides night clubs – its jagged coastline contains dozens of dreamy white sandy beaches, hidden coves and bays, villages of white-washed houses tumbling down cliffsides, and a green, hilly interior landscape decorated with fig and olive trees.
The island's main town is the port of Ciudad de Ibiza – known as Eivissa to the locals and Ibiza Town to the Brits. Located in the south, it is the centre of the island’s nightclub scene and has a lively marina and quaint old quarter with some great restaurants. It lies close to the beautiful beaches of Figueretes, Es Cavallet and Ses Salines. San Antonio is the main resort town of the island and is blighted with high-rise hotels and apartment blocks though it is making efforts to clean up its tarnished image. The main attraction for many British holidaymakers are the two clubs of Es Paradis and Eden but there are also some beautiful coves nearby with glorious beaches. Its best to get there early, before the revellers have awoken, to reserve a spot.
Just three miles (5km) offshore is the ‘satellite’ island of Formentera, a little haven reached by ferry, with less crowded stretches even in the height of the sweltering summer season.
There are plenty of tourism and tourist information offices situated in the towns of Ibiza and these provide up-to-date information about Ibiza tourist attractions, museums, events, Ibiza festivals, travel tips, sightseeing and general Ibiza tourism and tourist information.
Hotels on the island range from convenient Ibiza budget lodging to luxury accommodation in Ibiza, both on the seafront and inland. Finding accommodation can be difficult, especially during the peak tourist season (July to August) and therefore booking your Ibiza hotel reservation in advance is advisable and virtually compulsory in high season and Ibiza hotel discounts may be available for advance bookings.
During the 1990s tourism in Ibiza grew dramatically and the island was recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the 'entertainment island of the world'. Many thousands of visitors of all ages fill the resorts on Ibiza and the big-name nightclubs are legendary. Away from the clubs, other highlights of Ibiza include olive, almond and fig groves, salt lakes, pine forests and many historic buildings and attractions. More information on Ibiza tourist attractions...
Ibiza town is one of the best preserved medieval towns in the whole of Europe and is the largest and most beautiful town on the island, including a stunning cathedral and many fabulous restaurants and chic bars. Nearby there are also many old stone cottages on the island's hilly countryside and walking in this area is popular.
The beautiful island of Ibiza boasts an average of 300 days of sunshine each year. Ibiza is blessed by a hot Mediterranean sun that is complemented by cool, refreshing sea breezes and the winters are quite mild. This, combined with numerous excellent beaches, with fine golden sand, clear blue seas and exceptional nightlife means that Ibiza is understandably a popular destination for tourists. The pace of life for locals on Ibiza still remains relaxed and moves at a gentle pace, embracing the tourism trade. Ibiza offers so much for the visiting tourist, both young and old. |
