Ibiza

With a mile of powdery white sand backed by dunes and pine trees, this is an idyllic spot. Families occupy the northern end while the south is the island’s most fashionable place to pose. The landmark bar is Sa Trinxa where DJ Jon gets beach bunnies kicking up some sand. Beyond lies a string of tiny sandy coves.

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5 miles south of Ibiza Town

Visible from all over the south of the island, the hilltop cathedral is one of Ibiza’s most prominent landmarks. Built on the site of the city mosque, the cathedral was constructed after the Catalan conquest in 1235 and is built mostly in a spare and surprisingly uncluttered Gothic style. The museum is currently closed for renovation.

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+34 971 312 773/+34 971 301 290

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10am-1pm Tue-Sun (Sunday mass 10.30am)

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Plaça de la Catedral, Dalt Vila, Ibiza Town

Ibiza’s neighbouring island is the perfect day trip, just a 30-minute hydrofoil ride from Ibiza port. After docking at La Savina hire a moped or bicycle and head to the northern tip, across a 500ft sandbank, to the islet of Espalmador where you can spend an afternoon in the natural mud baths and lounging on white sand dunes.

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Tourist office (ferry port) +34 971 322 057

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The archaeological museum has historical remains from the first settlers to the Catalan conquest in the 12th century, covering a period of more than 3,000 years. Currently set inside the Santa Tecla bulwark of the old city’s fortified walls, the museum will reopen its newly renovated holdings in the Necropolis (Vía Romana 31) in 2007, including recent findings from the nearby Punic cemetery of Puig des Molins.

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+34 971 301 231

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10am-2pm, 6pm-8pm Tue-Sat, 10am-2pm Sun Mar-Oct; 9am-3pm Tue-Sat, 10am-2pm Sun Oct-Mar

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Plaça de la Catedral 3, Dalt Vila, Ibiza Town

These spectacular salt pans stretch across 1,000 acres in the south of the island and are why Ibiza is known as the ‘White Island’. The Phoenicians developed the naturally occurring salt flats in this area and, until the advent of mass tourism, salt production was Ibiza’s primary source of wealth for more than 2,000 years. Still producing salt commercially, the pans are also a natural reserve full of birds and indigenous plant life.

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Natural Reserve Information Office +34 971 30 14 60

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Southern Ibiza, between Platja Codolar and Platja d’Es Cavallet

Here’s where it all started: probably the world’s most successful clubbing brand, and the original Pacha is still king pin on its home ground. Unashamedly expensive and exclusive with a beautiful roof terrace, 15 bars and opulent VIP areas, its weekly nights include ‘Release Yourself on Mondays’ with Roger Sanchez, Tuesday’s excellent ‘Defected in the House’ party and ‘Pure Pacha’ on Fridays with Pete Tong.

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+34 971 191 000/313 600

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Midnight-7am daily, May-Oct; midnight-7am Thur-Sat, Oct-May

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Avinguda 8 de Agost s/n, Ibiza Town

When Space opens for summer, they say the clubbing season has officially begun. This is the ultimate daytime clubbing experience. A new glass roof over the famous terrace means the problems with noise levels are now over and the music is louder than ever. The ‘We Love Space’ parties on Sundays (starting at 8am) are the main event here with resident DJs Danny Tenaglia and David Guetta.

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+34 971 396 793

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8am-6am

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Platja d’en Bossa s/n, Sant Jordi

A new arrival on the club scene, Love Club has totally revamped the old venue of Kiss with a slick and modern new look. With an intimate capacity of 1,000, there are three dance floors and a roof terrace offering plenty of funky house. Fridays are the big night here with rotating residencies including Mark Doyle’s ‘Fierce Angels’ event and ‘Phunkdup’.

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+34 609 616 917

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Midnight-7am, May-Oct

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C/ Alzines 15, Platja d’en Bossa

Set in an idyllic shaded garden, with bright flowers and billowing palms, La Brasa has a romantic feel with comfortable cushioned banquettes and candlelit tables set against the old fortress walls. Mediterranean dishes of roast meats, leafy salads and plenty of fresh fish and seafood dominate the menu. For dessert try Carmen’s exotic cactus fruit pudding.

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+ 34 971 301 202

Opening hours:

1pm-1am Mon-Sat, 8pm-1am Sun May-Oct. Closed Sun Oct-May

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C/ Pere Sala 3, Ibiza Town

Attracting a glamorous and Bohemian crowd, this is one of Ibiza Town’s best and most popular eateries. Set on the terrace of a small but very stylish boutique hotel of the same name, the tables overlook a balmy little square next to the old city walls. The excellent cuisine is a light-handed but suitably fashionable fusion of French and Asian influences, stylishly presented and complemented with a great wine list.

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+ 34 971 303 537/+34 971 390 857

Opening hours:

8pm-1am daily May-Oct

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C/ Sa Carrosa 13, Dalt Vila