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| Ibiza has always held the reputation of being THE | | | | converted airport hanger (the club contains giant |
| place for clubbers to descend on in the summer | | | | inflatable aeroplanes in homage to this heritage), |
| seasons. Between the months of May and | | | | which creates an amazing atmosphere with |
| September, Ibiza (the smallest Baelaric island) is | | | | interesting acoustics. And because of its size, the |
| transformed from quiet resort into the | | | | Ibiza club can hold a massive 1500 revelers each night |
| clubber’s paradise the name is synonymous | | | | creating an atmosphere that’s unforgettable |
| with. In recent years, there have been suggestions | | | | – it’s unsurprising the DJs in the poll |
| that the island is losing its reputation as the clubbing | | | | valued it so much. The resident DJs are Jo Mills, |
| ‘Mecca’, but thankfully a recent poll | | | | CLoco Dice and Cirillo. |
| of top DJs really puts this to bed. The | | | | 2. Pacha (3rd in the world) |
| world’s biggest DJs voted on their top 50 | | | | Although Pacha is the name for a chain of nightclubs |
| clubs to perform at and Ibiza clubbing has a far | | | | across Europe, it is the Ibiza club that has become |
| better representation than such a small island should | | | | synonymous with the brand. Opened in 1973, the club |
| have! In terms of quality club density, it would be | | | | is one of the most famous on the island and has a |
| pretty hard to beat the island, with 5 Ibiza clubs in | | | | capacity of 3,500 – which is just as well as |
| the top 50 and with 4 of those featured in the top | | | | the nights like ‘Pure Pacha’ really test |
| 10! | | | | the capacity, with top DJs such as Pete Tong hosting |
| From these results, it should be pretty easy for me | | | | proceedings during the peak summer months. House |
| to list the DJ’s top 5 clubs in Ibiza, so without | | | | music is the type most associated with the famous |
| further ado, here it is in reverse order: | | | | Ibiza club, but it actually has five separate rooms |
| 5. Privilege (36th in the world) | | | | with distinctive musical stylings. One final aspect |
| According to the Guinness Book of Records, Privilege | | | | worth noting is that Pacha is the only club to stays |
| is not just the biggest club in Ibiza, but also the | | | | open during the winter season, which is well worth |
| world. This will come as no surprise to people who | | | | remembering if you’re trying to save some |
| have visited the breathtaking venue. Spectacular light | | | | cash with a cheap holiday to Ibiza in winter. |
| effects are made all the more impressive by the 25 | | | | 1. Space (1st in the world) |
| meter ceiling, and it even houses a huge swimming | | | | It’s hardly surprising that Space is regarded |
| pool. The real beauty of this Ibiza club is that due to | | | | as the world’s best night club. Ibiza’s |
| its size, the venue changes every night – the | | | | favorite has won all kinds of awards – as well |
| décor is different to fit the club night, making | | | | as the accolade voted by the DJs this year, the |
| for a slightly disorienting experience for those with a | | | | nightclub was awarded the ‘best club in the |
| hazy memory of the night before! As with other top | | | | world’ award at the 2001 Dancestar awards, |
| Ibiza clubs, tourists can expect to share a dance floor | | | | and won ‘best global club’ at the |
| with some big names – in the past, Privilege | | | | International Dance Music Awards in 2005 and 2006. |
| has been patronized by Madonna, Jean-Paul Gautier, | | | | Space is most famous for pioneering its “We |
| Puff Daddy and Jade Jagger… | | | | Love Sundays @ Space” events, which really |
| 4. Amnesia (8th in the world) | | | | test the endurance of clubbers. Ibiza’s |
| Founded in 1976, Amnesia is viewed as legendary by | | | | revelers will find the doors opening at 8am on Sunday |
| the Ibiza clubbing scene. Although it is no longer open | | | | morning, and closing again at 6am on Monday! The |
| air, the venue has made the loss acceptable by | | | | atmosphere is what makes the club great, and that |
| replacing the freedom with volume! If Privelege was | | | | in turn attracts top name DJs throughout the |
| all about the building itself, Amnesia is all about the | | | | summer. The venue allows clubbing Ibiza tourists and |
| sound system and the effect it has. Cocoon’s | | | | residents to rave until the sun comes up on the |
| techno Mondays provide sonic innovation aplenty, | | | | outdoor terrace – which was moved (stone |
| while Cream’s Ibiza music is legendary. | | | | by stone) to the other side of the club to stop |
| Residency is provided by the aforementioned Cream, | | | | upsetting the neighbors! |
| Made in Italy and Armin Van Buuren. | | | | With plenty of smaller, lesser known venues dotted |
| 3. DC10 (7th in the world) | | | | around Ibiza, clubbing is set to be the focus of |
| In terms of décor, this is striking if not | | | | tourism to the island for some time to come. |