The Ibiza Experience

By Author: Bonny Kominek
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If some mentions Ibiza to you there''s probably one thing you immediately think of: clubs. Indeed, the island''s nightlife is justly famous and for devout clubbers the island is a paradise. However, this isn''t the only thing Ibiza has to offer: here is a quick guide to a few of its other delights.

Ibiza is the third largest of Spain''s Balearic Islands and lies in the Mediterranean Sea. The island has its own airport which is the most popular method of getting there and back, there are alternatives however. One is to sail: there are numerous cruises running from mainland Spain to the island, or you can take a cruise of all the Balearic Islands which includes Majorca and Minorca.

Getting around Ibiza itself offers a similarly varied number of travel options. The island has a relatively good train and bus network. However, if you don''t fancy trying to navigate this then another popular option is to rent a hire-car.

Ibiza hotels are what you''d expect from so popular a holiday destination: varied and common. Whatever your budget and preference there''ll be one to suit you. Holiday-goers who are sticking to ...
... a strict budget should check-out somewhere like Hostal Norte or Piscis Park, both hotel complexes with their own pool and cheap accommodation.

If, however, you''re interested in something a little more luxurious Hotel Royal Plaza, Villa Can Maries or Le Torre Del Canoningo are just a few of the options worth considering. Another popular option is to rent a villa for the duration of your stay in Ibiza, this works best if you''re travelling with a large group as they can be expensive.

No guide to Ibiza would be complete without a quick overview of its nightlife. The two best spots to experience its famously riotous club scene are Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni to the west of the island. The clubbing season normally begins at the start of June and finishes on the first weekend of October. If you''re looking for a particularly memorable night its worth trying to go at either the start of the season (which opens with massive club nights like Space and DC10''s opening parties) or for the closing-down parties where everyone goes wild for the last time.

Ibiza''s popularity and fame means many DJs use it as a venue from which they release new material. This means if you choose your club and DJ properly you could be in on a world-exclusive. Some of Ibiza''s most famous clubs are Gala Night, Space, Eden, Es Paradis or Amnesia. Clubs normally run from early evening to sunrise ? if you have the stamina, there are few more memorable events then partying as the sun rises over the Mediterranean.

Ibiza isn''t all clubs though and the island''s tourism industry is trying to promote some of the quieter aspects of island life. Ibiza''s beautiful beaches are famous and, depending where you go, surprisingly quiet for such a popular holiday destination. The Las Salinas Salt Flats offer truly stunning natural scenery, whilst the Can Mar?a Caves offer you entry into a beautiful secret world of golden caves and smuggling hiding holes. Bonny Kominek is a club lover and freelance writer. They recommend Octopus travel for Ibiza hotels.