When To Go

As a clubbing island, Ibiza is busy all year round, with particular emphasis on the summer months (usually coming to a head in August). This period is also the hottest, with long sunny days often proving too much to bear. Wintertime is wonderfully balmy (temperatures reaching 14C), so if you’re after a more cultured visit, this may be the answer.

Top 5 Places To Stay

• Insotel Fenicia Prestige Thalasso Spa

  Set on the banks of the Santa Eulalia River, Fenicia is located 15km from historic Ibiza Town. Contemporary guestrooms are finished with soft neutral fabrics, and guests can enjoy thermal baths and beauty treatments at the hotel spa and sun themselves on the terrace by the outdoor pool.

• Palladium Palace Ibiza Resort

  Six-kilometres from Ibiza Town, this modern property is surrounded by lush gardens, and within close proximity to the beach. Guestrooms feature light decor and functional furnishings, and all have satellite television, jetted tubs and refrigerators.

• Bergantin Hotel

  This modern all-inclusive resort hotel is situated in picturesque San Antonio Bay, 100m from the beach and two-kilometres from San Antonio resort centre and nightlife. The 253 air-conditioned guestrooms offer light modern decor with tiled floors. Amenities at this family-friendly hotel include swimming pools, a fitness centre and tennis courts.

• El Hotel Pacha

  A strikingly contemporary hotel, Pacha is just 50 metres from its world-famous nightclub namesake, and 300 metres from the marina. Guests can enjoy international cuisine in the restaurant, relax by the pool, and enjoy drinks in the hotel’s hip bar.

• Hotel Nautico Ebeso

  Overlooking the sea towards Formentera, Nautico Ebeso is roughly 600m from the centre of Ibiza Town. Simply-decorated guestrooms with glass doors extending onto balconies, and all have cable television and air conditioning.

Top 5 Things To Do On Your Visit

• C’an Marca Caves

  Over a hundred thousand years old, the caves are a must-see. In the past, smugglers would hide out in them before bringing their ‘procured’ goods into Spain. They obviously had good taste, as the views of the Med from here are absolutely superb.

• Clubs

  Quite possibly Ibiza’s best claim to fame, the many superclubs on the island are great fun – if all-night (and day) partying is your thing. If it is, then transport to and from the main districts is cheap, reliable and frequent, so you’ve got no excuses!

• C’an Ros Ethnological Museum of Ibiza

  Away from the parties, much of Ibiza is still reliant on old traditions and rural life. This museum, in the village of Santa Eualalia, documents the islanders’ favoured customs and is great if you really want to get a more rustic feel of the place.

• Sant Carles

  Known for its sumptuous beaches and rich architectural history, the village of Sant Carles is perfect if you just want to relax and catch some sun while on the island.

• Es Cana

  Ibiza’s main market place, you can pick up some great locally crafted bargains here, as well as branded clothing and an array of interesting foods. The slightly hippyish flair of old Ibiza is well and truly alive at Es Cana…