This is where the fun begins! Discover the best places to see in Ibiza and all the things to do on your holiday.
On holiday in Ibiza? You couldn't have chosen a better destination! The White Isle is for many people the Mediterranean paradise: good weather, plenty of beaches, lively nightlife, avant-garde gastronomy, incredible natural heritage... In today's article, we are going to give you some tips to make the most of your holidays.
Ibiza has a perfect combination of leisure and relaxation elements. However, there are so many things to do and see here that you may be overwhelmed by so much on offer, especially if you are visiting for the first time. From Blue Ocean Ibiza, we are going to try to do something complicated: to summarize in a single article the best things you can do on your holiday to get to know the real White Isle.
Welcome to paradise!
Sun, beach, nature: a real Mediterranean holiday
The island of Ibiza has no more and no less than 210 kilometers of coastline, and that's saying something! More than 50 coves and beaches are waiting for you to discover them, all with their own unique charm. From the more than popular Ses Salines to the secluded Cala Salada, a holiday in Ibiza will make you enjoy crystal-clear, warm and tremendously beautiful waters.
And there are all kinds of them! Fine white sand, natural stone (or as the locals call them, "còdols"), family beaches, urban, secluded, natural... Whatever your preference for sunbathing during your holidays, in Ibiza you will find a multitude of beaches and coves that you will probably fall in love with.
From Blue Ocean Ibiza we can't fail to recommend some "classics" such as Cala Conta, Cala Bassa, Cala Salada, Benirrás, Es Cavallet or Cala Tarida. But we also encourage you to explore the geography of Ibiza so as not to miss gems such as Cala Xarraca, Sa Pedrera, Es Bol Nou, Cala Codolar or Cala Gracioneta. Variety is the spice of life...
But in Ibiza, your holidays don't have to be (only) sunbathing in the sun to enjoy natural landscapes of great scenic value. Without going any further, in the southern part of the island you will find the Ses Salines Nature Reserve, a place where flamingos pass through, and which has its own interpretation center.
In the northern part of Ibiza you can also explore the more rural side of the island: pine and juniper forests with mountain trails, almond tree plantations that offer marvelous spectacles when they bloom, small farms where local produce and native breeds of livestock are cultivated... A real luxury for those who are looking for a holiday in which they can connect with nature.
Eating in Ibiza (or how to savor the island on your holidays)
For some time now, the island of Ibiza has become a hotspot for gastronomy of the highest level. Proof of this is that chefs of the stature of Ferran Adrià and Dani García have chosen the island to treat food lovers to exclusive restaurants such as Heart Ibiza and BiBo Ibiza. But the fame (and flavour) of Ibiza is not something new, far from it!
Most probably if you know someone who has already been on holiday in Ibiza they will have told you (and very well) about its delicious local dishes and desserts, right? Wonders such as "bullit de peix" (a fresh fish stew accompanied by arroz a banda) can be found in many beach restaurants, as well as the delicious paellas with local produce.
However, where Ibiza probably excels (as far as eating is concerned, of course) is in its simpler, more traditional dishes. The "frita", to give just one example, is a tapa that may seem simple but will delight your palate like never before. It can be made with octopus, squid, pork...
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We recommend that you try it in the inland villages, where you can find traditional places where they preserve the traditional recipe. And speaking of recipes, you should not miss the opportunity to try the typical "sobrasada" (sausage), the "arrós de matances" (especially during patron saint festivals) or desserts such as "flaó" or "greixonera".
In short, whether you are looking for avant-garde gastronomic proposals or if you want to delight yourself with the most purely Mediterranean and local flavors, Ibiza is one of the best destinations you could have chosen for your holidays. Contact us if you would like us to suggest a restaurant for a special occasion (or simply to indulge your taste buds).
The nightlife capital of the world, year after year
We're not going to deny it, for many people a holiday in Ibiza is synonymous with the best nightclubs globally and the liveliest nightlife on the Balearic Islands. You'll hear the best DJs in the world and you'll have the opportunity to enjoy incredible shows with house music at the forefront.
This is not to say that you can't enjoy a relaxing holiday in Ibiza, far from it. But you can't ignore the fact that clubs like Ushuaïa, Hï, Amnesia, Pacha, Destino and Privilege continue to attract thousands of clubbers from all over the world, and rightly so! Ibiza is considered by many to be "the Mecca of electronic music", so get ready to give it your all on the dancefloor...
In addition to the discotheques (clubs, hotels, beach clubs, etc.), in Ibiza you can also enjoy a festive atmosphere in areas such as the Port of Ibiza or the Paseo Marítimo de San Antonio, where as well as seeing one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island you'll find two legendary venues: Café del Mar and Mambo. If you're a fan of electronic music, a holiday in Ibiza will be a gift for your desire to move your skeleton. We guarantee it!
On holiday in a World Heritage City
Nature, gastronomy and leisure: can you ask for more for a perfect holiday? At Blue Ocean Ibiza we think so and, luckily, on our island we have that "something more" to make them truly unforgettable. For starters, the island's capital is home to Dalt Vila, one of the best-preserved medieval walled complexes in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The city itself is also home to the best-preserved necropolis in the Mediterranean (Es Puig des Molins, Ibiza's cemetery throughout antiquity since it was founded by Phoenicians in the late 7th century BC), the Archaeological Museum (created in 1907 with numerous archaeological, anthropological, ethnological and artistic collections) and the Pereira Theatre (inaugurated in 1899).
As you will have seen, there are many things to do in Ibiza during your holidays, and we hope you enjoy them as much as we have enjoyed writing this article!
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