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Ibiza is renowned as the night clubbing capital of Europe, it also boasts great scenery and isolated beaches so whether you want to party on or chill out, there will be something to entertain you there. It is invaded every summer by a multinational force of party going sun seekers.
Beachside, discos, clubs and bars ensure the place never stops or sleeps. The clubbing season starts in mid June when the opening parties bring the towns of San Antonio and the island's capital, Ibiza Town, to exuberant life. They continue, all day and all night, through to the closing parties in late September. Unlike many other glittering resort communities, Ibiza Town is actually a living, breathing place with an interesting old quarter with ample interests for families and older visitors. The island effectively closes down through the whole winter, which is when people seeking something more tranquil and picturesque tend to visit. .
It is not a cheap place to holiday, however for Ibizan attractions and services, such as car hire they do get a lot cheaper during the low season but for a holiday spent on the beach and not doing much else, then plan on getting by on $60 - $70. If you want to visit the nightclubs then budget for an extra $40-$60 a day.
It has fine sandy beaches, endless sunshine, good food and wild nightlife. Inland, the landscape is harsh, dry and of a rocky terrain. You will find a pure and simple Mediterranean culture, and the remains of historic populations, which inhabited the island, thousands of years ago, for instance the famous wall paintings of Ses Fontelles
Ibiza town has several museums worth visiting-amongst them, the Archaeological Museum and the museum of the Puig des Molins necropolis. You'll also find plenty of touristy shops and a casino that will gladly to take your hard earned cash. Ibiza offers various culinary delights. The town centres tend to offer cheap food for hungry clubbers but away from the main tourist districts, there are many classy restaurants and cafés serving good food from all over the world, as well as traditional Spanish and Ibizan dishes.
The biggest club in Ibiza is called Privilege and the Guinness Book of Records lists it as the world's largest - and it's also home to the biggest club night in Ibiza, called ‘Manumission’ Manumission is famous for its excess in the late 90s, it achieved notoriety in the tabloid newspapers and it has been the must-do for clubbers for years. It's also been described as the most beautiful club in the world. The club is so big there is even a separate DJ in the toilets
Driving Tips in Ibiza Citizens of EU member countries require a national driving licence to drive cars in Spain. Citizens from non-EU member countries need an International Driving Permit, as well as their national driving licence. You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Spain and have a valid driving licence and car insurance It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts and children under 14 years old are not allowed to travel in front seats. In Spain, cars drive on the right-hand side of the road. Give way to traffic coming from the right at junctions and roundabouts. Beware of what appear to be shortcuts on maps - these often turn out to be unpaved roads or mountain passes. It is an offence not to carry some form of identification, such as passport or driving licence |