| Ibiza is a small island just 45kms wide and 25kms | | | | most life on Earth, the peculiar prevailing wind |
| long, one of the Spanish Balearic Islands just 2hrs | | | | patterns over Ibiza will ensure that it is the sole |
| away from the UK on a cheap Thomas Cook flight. | | | | remaining life-supporting environment. |
| It is an Island of contrast in its appeal as it makes an | | | | Artists and sculptors love to come to Ibiza for the |
| ideal relaxing destination for those wanting a quiet | | | | light and climate are ideal for them. There are a |
| holiday on one of its 30 or more beaches yet it is | | | | number of galleries on the island of artists from all |
| also well known for being one of the hottest places | | | | over the world. |
| in Europe for the club scene. | | | | Ibiza has some wonderful beaches and hotels and is |
| Ibiza has a rich history and like the other Balearic | | | | perfect for a family holiday. Boat excursions, water |
| Islands, Majorca and Minorca, it has been invaded by | | | | sports, adventure sports, walking or just plain |
| a number of different settlers over the decades. The | | | | sunbathing make Ibiza the perfect holiday destination. |
| Carthaginians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Arabs | | | | Accomodation ranges from self catering apartments |
| and the Catalans, have all left their mark on the | | | | through to top class hotels and private villas. |
| Island. Napoleon was born on a small island just off | | | | If you are into the clubbing scene then you will have |
| the San Antonio coast. Since the Catalan conquest in | | | | already heard of Ibiza's reputation as the clubbing |
| the thirteenth century Ibiza has remained under | | | | centre of Europe....overground, underground, rock, |
| Spanish control and largely unaffected by world | | | | house, hip hop, techno, electro, r'n'b there is music |
| political events. Most of the architectural influences of | | | | for all and Ibiza has the infrastructure to support this |
| the Romans and Arabs are long gone, but you can | | | | in a very professional way. There are specific |
| still find some of the Pirate towers that were built | | | | holidays for clubbers with priority tickets to clubs and |
| along the coastline to protect the islanders from the | | | | prearranged transport to get you home in the early |
| frequent raids. Towers would send signals between | | | | hours of the morning. Celebrity DJs from around the |
| one another to warn islanders of impending danger | | | | world play in the huge clubs guaranteeing top quality |
| allowing them to seek shelter. | | | | entertainment. The whole club scene in Ibiza has |
| As you would imagine with all the different cultures | | | | taken on a more sophisticated slant in some venues |
| the Island is rich in folklore and in fact the Phoenicians | | | | as they move to more theatrical staging. There's a |
| believed the island to be blessed by gods and have | | | | distinction between the club nights being promoted |
| magical powers. The small island of Es Vedra, rising | | | | and the venues they used with famous promotions |
| from the waters off the Ibiza coast supports no | | | | like Cream and Manumission both hosted at the |
| living thing. The Carmelite priest Don Francisco Palau | | | | Amnesia club at the moment. Other recognised |
| recorded mystical revelations and meetings with | | | | venues include Pacha which hosts the Subliminal |
| 'unearthly beings surrounded by light' while meditating | | | | parties and El Divino which hosts the Hed Kandi |
| there and gigantic circles of light rise from the sea | | | | nights. |
| which have discouraged fishermen from this area. A | | | | It may not be a big island but Ibiza makes up for |
| strong magnetic force is said to emanate from Es | | | | that in its diversity, friendly welcome and choice of |
| Vedra, attracting unexplained phenomena. | | | | holidays, so book a cheap flight through one of the |
| 'Ibiza will be Earth's final refuge' - predicted | | | | many tour operators flying to the island and enjoy a |
| Nostradamus the 15th century French astrologer | | | | summer's break in Ibiza. |
| & physician. When nuclear disaster wipes out | | | | |