The Spanish island of Ibiza has two very distinct personalities. One side of Ibiza is the fabled party playground, ripe with all-night dance clubs and bars that stay filled with fun lovers year round.
The other face of the island is a serene and verdant paradise covered with fragrant pine trees, rocky shorelines, and beautiful beaches. Despite its infamous reputation as a place that would make Las Vegas blush, there is more than one way to enjoy and appreciate this beautiful Balearic Island.
Tourism is the bread and butter of Ibiza. Therefore, lodging options on the island are varied and plentiful. The lodging market is dominated by vacation rentals, which offer guests the ability to feel completely at home while visit the island. There are also plenty of hotels and bed and breakfast inns of varying degrees of price and luxury from which to choose.
Given high marks for its bargain rates, Hotel Gran Sol Ibiza also wins high marks for its location – far enough from the raucous club to get a good night’s sleep, but close enough to still have some fun – and excellent accommodations. Clean rooms, excellent buffet breakfast, and great service are among the factors that keep guests coming back each time they visit Ibiza.
Hotel Village is a newly renovated boutique hotel that boasts spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea. The 20 rooms are spacious, clean, and very comfortable, and feature terraces for viewing the gorgeous seascape. Enjoy a pool, tennis courts, bar, and daily buffet breakfast.
Located amid the pine forests of Santa Eulalia del Rio, Catalonia Ses Estaques also features lovely harbour views. A go-to hotel for many repeat visitors to Ibiza, the hotel features close proximity to the town’s shops and restaurants, great onsite food offerings, excellent staff, and beautiful guest rooms and grounds.
Enjoy a wide variety of cuisines available on Ibiza, from British to French to Italian fare. Don’t miss out on trying traditional Spanish tapas and cuisine, along with the light and delicious Mediterranean dishes that dominate the culinary landscape of the island.
Fresh seafood, olives, and locally grown ingredients are readily available and widely used.
Located in a more quiet beach area of Santa Eulalia del Rio, La Fontana is popular for its desirable location, beautiful views, wide and varied menu of Mediterranean and Spanish goodies, and excellent atmosphere.
Specializing in authentic Italian fare, Buena Onda Cafe is known for its excellent breakfast and brunch selections. Panoramic Mediterranean views and attentive service only serve to enhance the flavors and the experience.
Its name in Spanish means “I eat”, and at COMO Restaurant, you will, willingly and with reckless abandon. The large and diverse menu features tapas, Asian, Indian, Thai, and grilled selections. They also cater heavily to the vegetarian crowd. The food is a bargain compared to other restaurants in Santa Eulalia del Rio, and the service is even better.
The nightlife is the main attraction for most visitors to Ibiza. As the birthplace of the rave, clubs in Ibiza know how to throw a party, and you won’t have trouble finding one anywhere on the island. If that’s not your thing, or you want to experience another side of the island, there is plenty to see and do on Ibiza.
Go on a boating excursion and relax while floating on the beautiful Mediterranean waters. Go snorkeling, scuba diving, parasailing, and more on the water.
Get a relaxing massage at a luxury spa. Attend a yoga retreat and rejuvenate your body and spirit.
Explore the many gorgeous beaches, such as Playa Cala Salada, Cala Compte, or Cala Bassa. Take a stroll on the Santa Eulalia River, or hike among the fragrant pine forests.
The summer months are when Ibiza is at its most crowded and chaotic. The weather is hot, and so is the club scene. The rest of the year still sees plenty of action, but the crowds are thinner.
These are the times to visit, if you tend to be claustrophobic. The weather is still warm and sunny, and you will have plenty of room on the beaches. Hotel rates are lower then, too.
