Ibiza On A Shoestring

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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Ibiza is an ever-popular tourist destination and, like any tourist trap, it is not without its expensive restaurants, hotels and other traveller facilities. There are plenty of ways to see Ibiza without busting your bank account, however. Read on for a few of the best.

If you are not sold by the prospect of staying in a budget travel youth hostel, sharing a room and a shower with a bunch of strangers, there are ways to get great deals on other forms of accommodation. Check out Last Minute or Octopus Travel websites for further inspiration and information.

Ibiza has a lot of fantastic Spanish food, as well as a few of its own particular specialities, for you to try but eating out in restaurants for a week or two can get pricey. In order to maximise food quality but minimise the bill, try to ask locals for recommendations or simply look to see where they themselves are eating. Tourist traps will compromise on cuisine but jack up the prices.

For a cheap way to see more of the island than beaches and nightclubs, Ritmo cars offer a range of cheap car hire Ibiza solutions. Check out their website for further details.

Travelling ...
... in summer will cost you at least twice as much as an off peak vacation. If you can, travel in winter, late autumn or early spring and you will find both food and accommodation available at more attractive prices.

If you want to souvenir shop head to the market at San Antonio Marino and browse the hippie stalls. Whether you decide to buy or not this is a great place to hang out for an afternoon.

Another favourite, more modern hippy haunt is Casita Verde. This is an ecological centre run by volunteers. Enjoy fresh juice, organic food, make your own musical instruments and sample a range of natural beauty products for the price of peanuts. You will, however, be expected to wash your own plate after your meal.

For a budget night out avoid the clubs and simply take your closest friends down to the beach, armed with a few bottles of local wine. Build a fire, watch the sun set and drink or dance the night away at your own private party. Bonny Kominek experienced budget traveller and freelance writer, was inspired by Ritmo's cheap car hire, Ibiza and Menorca are two of their service destinations.