Ibiza Town (Eivissa) is a lively, picturesque and cosmopolitan capital to the Island and a solid base if you are looking to explore the Island. If not, the party is happening in this part of the Island and new bar/club is one of the latest additions and one of the few places where you can still party on the beach. The laws surrounding daytime clubbing have tightened on the Island and the roof added to the Space terrace may have made a difference to noise levels but if you’re looking for a peaceful week here, think again. What used to be the car park next to Bora Bora has sprung a new and visually upmarket hotel complex, including the new Delano Hotel bringing a Miami feel to this part of the island (relationship to it’s Miami namesake is unknown!) A clash of European package tour families getting some sunshine and hedonistic party people either dancing on the tables at Bora Bora beach bar or emptying their wallets at Ibiza super club, Space. Towards Ibiza town, Playa D’en Bossa is ever changing and evolving. If you’re looking for a more chilled end to the day and a great place for dinner in this area, hunt down the legendary KM5 restaurant, on the road between Ibiza town and San Josep. Otherwise the nearby Blue Marlin bar is a great place to observe money and hedonism at the end of a long day and a drive past the infamous club DC10, situated at the end of Ibiza airport, will open your eyes to another side of the Island. If nature rather than naturism is your interest then Es Vedra nature reserve, San Josep is also worth investigating. Don’t let this scare you off this part of the Island, the surrounding salt flats are part of the nature reserve and great for wildlife and watching the sun go down. This area can only be described as colorful – straight/gay/mixed and in places, clothing optional. Restaurant El Chiringuito at neighboring beach, Es Cavallet, offers a fine sea food selection, washed down with sangria or a good cava. If you are looking for lively beaches, the south of the Island offers the ever popular Salinas Beach with The Jockey Club (for the beautiful people) and Sa Trinxa providing food, drinks and music at either end of the beach. Expect some rain in late September but these months are the best for the opening and closing parties of the season. I prefer June and September when the people and the temperature are just right. Like most European holiday destinations, avoid the months of July and August when the island is at its busiest. This is one place where you will always make new friends. Whether you are young, old, straight, gay, traveling alone or with friends/family, get Ibiza right and you’ll have a great time.
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Personally I like to find a balance between the two. Head far away from these places, to Portinax, San Miguel in the North of the Island or to neighboring Formentera, and you have the chance to experience another side to one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.
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The Island is renowned for being the best party destination in the world and if you stay in or around San Antonio, Playa D’en Bossa or Ibiza Town, you would have to be blind or bedridden to miss this. Ibiza offers such a breadth of holiday experience that it's important to know what you want from the magical white isle to ensure that you make the most of your time there. Through Twitter, I met Anton who kindly stepped up to share his vast knowledge of the island with us.