My Holidays From Dublin Travel Guide – Ibiza
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Getting There
Ibiza’s International Airport (and only airport) is located about 7kms outside the Capital. The Airport itself is small, as you would expect for a relatively small island, and can get extremely busy during the summer especially at weekends when people from all over the Iberian peninsula and further fly in to experience the legendary nightlife. Although small the airport is well equipped with all the usual modern conveniences. Assuming you havent booked a package holiday that includes transfers, getting from the airport to your hotel is as easy as hopping on one of the many buses that serve the major resorts. A 20 minute taxi journey is also to be considered and car hire is an increasingly popular and affordable option.
Getting Around
The main tourist areas in Ibiza are all within reach of each other, and the towns are small enough to ensure you don’t have to rely heavily on a public transport system. Walking is generally the chosen method of moving around. Transport between the main cities by taxi can cost about €20-30. One thing to be aware of is that Ibiza is notorious when it comes to bad drivers, with many tourists being forced off the road to avoid head on collisions with locals. During the summer months many tourists will drive under the influence of alcohol which adds another layer of danger.
Where to Sleep
When it comes to choosing a place to stay on Ibiza, it all depends on what type of holiday experience you are after. The Island offers everything from the basic hostel-style, un modernised, accommodation to five star mega-bling, such as the Ibiza Grand Hotel in ibiza Town and everything in between.
Alot of people come to Ibiza looking for a week that consisits primarily of drinking and partying and often book an 18-30s type clubbing getaway. If thats the case expect to stay in a basic but clean studio or aparment in San Antonio, many of which will be right in the action so don’t expect much peace and quiet (not that you’ll be after that anyway)
Many seasoned Ibiza veterans choose to stay away from San Antonio when looking for accomidation, choosing the much quieter parts of the Island instead.
If you plan on traveling with a large group, villa rental should definately be considered. These plush properties are available for rental weekly and when you factor in the numbers staying there it often ends up costing no more then the basic accomidation you’d be offered with a package booking.
What to Eat
Like the other Balearic Islands the traditional diet in Ibiza focuses largely on seafood. Unlike the other islands however there isn’t really a traditional Ibizan dish this is perhaps due to many of the Chefs on the island immigrating from the surrounding countries and bringing their own culture and dishes with them. As with Spanish custom most of the restaurants will stay open quite late. Even if you’re a fussy eater you won’t be disappointed in Ibiza, restaurants catering to the western tourist aren’t hard to find. The best restaurants will be found in Ibiza town itself but the other towns will have similar offerings on their beach-fronts.
Where to Drink
When you talk about Ibiza one word springs to mind, Nightlife. Daytime is usually spent at the beach or by the pool in Ibiza and so most bars won’t open until after 7pm. Nearly every bar, has “drink specials” that will be advertised on the street outside the bar or by way of PR reps who will do their utmost to get you inside a venue. These are good options to save some cash in a notoriously expensive destination.
The West End, near San Antonio center, is where most people start a night out. Its a long, wide street packed with bars and revelers. Bars will open untill about 3 or 4am here.
Ibiza is probably best known for its Superclubs like Privilege, Space, Pacha, Eden, Amnesia, and Es Paradis. Most if not all of these will have have hefty entry fees and the drinks will be extremely expensive. Plan on paying €40-€70 for admission (unless you are able to find a special deal or concession from one of the PR reps on the street) and from €10 per drink. Yes we’re taking Las Vegas prices here and somtimes higher…
Every year Ibiza Superclubs will attract the biggest and best DJs in the world who will play a weekly gig or “residency” on a particular night. In high season these gigs will sell out weeks in advance so booking tickets online is highly reccomended
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