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First time I went to Ibiza, I was quite sceptical: I was expecting the typical Spanish place, full of huge buildings, fake sangria bars and clubs (and I’m not really into big clubs !). The beauty of this island, its contemplative atmosphere really made me change my mind ! Instead of huge buildings (there are some…but not many, thanks god !) small white houses in the middle of green lands. Ibiza was a kind of hippy paradise and probably this is the reason of the renovated “mystical” air you breathe in the island. Everywhere you listen to soft relaxing music, lounge atmospheres, hippy-chic shops, still, you can find nostalgic guys from the seventies, selling their handmade articles, smoking a joint and talking about free love and heart power. Anyway, apart its hippy spirit, Ibiza is the capital of European avant-garde electronic music: some of the world’s biggest clubs have opened in the capital of the island, Eivissa, and some of the latest lounge and chill out music tendencies have born in front of Ibiza’s sunset. The right season to go Ibiza is the right holiday for any season of the year: if you are looking for a relaxed, contemplative holiday, just go before high season begins: May and beginnings of June are the ideal months to enjoy the wonderful beaches without the big mass of tourists. On the contrary, if what you’re looking for is a funny holiday, full of music, dance, bars, alcohol and fiesta, best months are July and August. You might want to try the island also in early spring or autumn, when the Ibiza’s countryside is at the top of its beauty and you will be probably one of the few tourists on the island: you could take the opportunity to know the real Ibiza, outside the tourist circus, get to know the real “people from Ibiza”, who live in the island 365 days per year. Accommodation in Ibiza Although there are many agencies which can help you to find a flat or house for your holiday, If you want to save some money, I really suggest you to rent an accommodation directly from the owner: the price is normally much cheaper. I’m sure you will not have any problem in finding plenty of websites with lost of ads. As for the place to stay, although most of the island is really nice and worth renting there, I suggest you to rent your flat very close to Eivissa, the capital of the Island. Since most probably you will go around the island to discover new places, Eivissa is in a quite central position and will allow you to reach very fast any place in the island. Eivissa at night becomes the heart of the island with its restaurants, bars and clubs: I’m sure you will prefer being close the town and not having to drive for a long distance at night…especially after one of THOSE nights! Beaches of Ibiza Best thing to do in the morning is to find out where the wind is blowing from and go to the other side of the island: this way you will always have a quiet sea and no wind. In general, for your sun-baths it’s better to be in the eastern part during the morning and moving to west in the afternoon. Also, if you prefer avoiding the crowd of the beach, I suggest you going early in the morning (from 8:00 to 11:00) or mid-afternoon (after 17:00). Although you can find some free guides to Ibiza’s beaches in Eivissa (they are published by the “Ayundamiento”, the city hall in order to help tourists), this is my personal selection: S’Aigua Blanca (really nice beach. Mixed environment with some naturists and nudists) Pou des Lleo Cala Mastella (on this beach there’s a small restaurant who cooks fresh fish, but you need to reserve in advance) Western Beaches Ses Salinas (on the breach there’s a great Bar called Jockey Club: nice atmosphere, chill out music). Es Cavallet (gay-friendly beach) Sa Calet Massi is an Italian writer who lives in Barcelons, Spain. He's really interested in travels. He is the founder of Ibiza-Free-Guide.com (http://www.ibiza-free-guide.com) and Barcelona-expats.com (http://www.barcelona-expats.com) where he gives tips and suggestions to travellers and expats in Spain. Read more at: http://www.ArticlePros.com/travel_and_leisure/Europe/article-80204.html. |
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