A Beginners Guide to Ibiza

In the resortsThe club scene
If you've booked a package holiday to Ibiza mostIf you're reading this there's a good chance the club
likely you'll be staying in one of the main touristscene is your main reason for visiting Ibiza this
resorts on the island- San Antonio, Playa D'en Bossasummer. Ibiza has 6 main superclubs and lots of
or Es Cana. If you're renting a villa, you're more likelysmaller lesser known venues and bar/ clubs. The
to be located in one of the smaller villages which lyemost famous are probably Pacha, Amnesia and
outside the main resorts towns.Privilege. They each play different styles of music
The big resorts are much like you'll find anywhere inevery night of the week so check the club calendars
Europe- big hotels, lots of characterless restaurantsbefore you go to pick the nights you want to visit.
catering for tourists and mediocre beaches. If itsDon't be put off if you don't know the DJ, Ibiza is
your first time in Ibiza make sure you spend at leastthe place to discover something new so step outside
one day of your holiday getting out of the resortyour comfort zone at least one night during your
and exploring some of the great beaches surroundingholiday and you're likely to have a good experience.
the towns. The best thing about Ibiza is its smallMoney, money, money
enough to hop cross the island very easily, either in aIbiza can be an expensive holiday if you're planning on
rental car or using public transport.partying every night as the cost of drinks and club
Eating and drinkingentry is high. Look out for nights with cheaper tickets
Although if you're staying in a resort you'll have noand buy your tickets online in advance for big nights
problem finding reasonable places to eat on youras this usually guarantees you a cheaper price and a
doorstep, Ibiza can offer much better when it comesqueue jump.
to food. Ibiza Town on the East side of the island isBe sensible and look after each other
the place to head for the best collection of eateriesIbiza gets a lot of bad publicity in national
in close proximity. The biggest congregation of barsnewspapers, unfortunately most of it is well
can be found in San Antonio's West End district. Heredeserved and centre's around holidaymakers who
you'll find a street packed with music bars sellinghave accidents during their visits to the island. If its
cheap cocktails and playing commercial dance musicyour first time in Ibiza, or even if it isn't, don't get
until the early hours. Most clubbers head here beforecarried away and hurt yourself- if you're in a group
embarking on a night out in the clubs because its alook out for one another and don't put yourselves in
cheaper place to drink.risky situations.