Eivissa or Ibiza (official name in Catalan: Eivissa IPA: [əjˈvisə]) is an island in the Mediterranean Sea 79 km off the coast of the city of Valencia in Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous community of Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands or Pityuses. Its largest cities are Ibiza Town (Catalan:Vila d'Eivissa or simply Vila), Santa Eulària des Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany. Its highest point, called Sa Talaiassa or Sa Talaia, is 475 m/1,558 ft above sea level.
The island is well-known for its summer club parties which attract large numbers of tourists,Noted clubs include Space, Pacha, Privilege (ex Ku), Amnesia, DC10, Eden,and Es Paradis. Probably the most famous bar on the island is Café del Mar. This bar is significantly connected with the music genre of chill-out music. The other notable player in the entertainment world in recent years has been Ibiza Rocks who are credited with bringing Live Music back to the island. The brand now runs the most famous youth hotel on the island, Ibiza Rocks Hotel.Ibiza is also home to the legendary "port" in the district of Ibiza, a popular stop for many tourists and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Ibiza is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due to its legendary and at times riotous nightlife centered around two areas:pito Ibiza Town, the island's capital on the southern shore and Sant Antoni to the West. Well-known nightclubs are Privilege, Eden, Es Paradís, Amnesia, Space, Pacha, Underground, Gala Night and DC10.During the summer, the top producers and DJs in dance come to the island and play at the various clubs, in between touring to other international destinations.
IBIZA GIRLS
Though primarily known for its party scene, large portions of the island are registered as U.N. World Heritage Sites, and thus protected from the development and commercialization of the main cities. A notable example includes "God's Finger" in the Benirràs Bay as well as some of the more traditional Ibicenco cultural sites. Because of its rustic beauty, companies and artists alike frequently use the island for photographic and film shoots. A monument ("The Egg") erected in honour of Christopher Columbus can be found in Sant Antoni: Ibiza is one of several places purporting to be his birthplace.
Sight Seeing in Ibiza
What to do in Ibiza
What to eat in Ibiza
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The island is well-known for its summer club parties which attract large numbers of tourists,Noted clubs include Space, Pacha, Privilege (ex Ku), Amnesia, DC10, Eden,and Es Paradis. Probably the most famous bar on the island is Café del Mar. This bar is significantly connected with the music genre of chill-out music. The other notable player in the entertainment world in recent years has been Ibiza Rocks who are credited with bringing Live Music back to the island. The brand now runs the most famous youth hotel on the island, Ibiza Rocks Hotel.Ibiza is also home to the legendary "port" in the district of Ibiza, a popular stop for many tourists and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
| Climate data for Eivissa | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average high °C (°F) | 15.5 (59.9) | 16.0 (60.8) | 17.2 (63) | 19.0 (66.2) | 22.2 (72) | 26.1 (79) | 29.3 (84.7) | 30.0 (86) | 27.6 (81.7) | 23.4 (74.1) | 19.3 (66.7) | 16.7 (62.1) | 21.9 (71.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 11.8 (53.2) | 12.2 (54) | 13.2 (55.8) | 15.0 (59) | 18.2 (64.8) | 22.0 (71.6) | 25.0 (77) | 25.9 (78.6) | 23.6 (74.5) | 19.6 (67.3) | 15.6 (60.1) | 13.1 (55.6) | 17.9 (64.2) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 8.1 (46.6) | 8.4 (47.1) | 9.3 (48.7) | 10.9 (51.6) | 14.2 (57.6) | 17.8 (64) | 20.7 (69.3) | 21.8 (71.2) | 19.5 (67.1) | 15.9 (60.6) | 12.0 (53.6) | 9.6 (49.3) | 14.0 (57.2) |
| Precipitation mm (inches) | 38 (1.5) | 33 (1.3) | 36 (1.42) | 33 (1.3) | 26 (1.02) | 14 (0.55) | 6 (0.24) | 19 (0.75) | 48 (1.89) | 69 (2.72) | 51 (2.01) | 54 (2.13) | 439 (17.28) |
| Avg. precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 46 |
| Sunshine hours | 161 | 167 | 207 | 243 | 277 | 297 | 335 | 302 | 237 | 198 | 164 | 148 | 2,732 |
Ibiza is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due to its legendary and at times riotous nightlife centered around two areas:pito Ibiza Town, the island's capital on the southern shore and Sant Antoni to the West. Well-known nightclubs are Privilege, Eden, Es Paradís, Amnesia, Space, Pacha, Underground, Gala Night and DC10.During the summer, the top producers and DJs in dance come to the island and play at the various clubs, in between touring to other international destinations.
IBIZA GIRLS
Though primarily known for its party scene, large portions of the island are registered as U.N. World Heritage Sites, and thus protected from the development and commercialization of the main cities. A notable example includes "God's Finger" in the Benirràs Bay as well as some of the more traditional Ibicenco cultural sites. Because of its rustic beauty, companies and artists alike frequently use the island for photographic and film shoots. A monument ("The Egg") erected in honour of Christopher Columbus can be found in Sant Antoni: Ibiza is one of several places purporting to be his birthplace.
Sight Seeing in Ibiza
- Es Vedra, the mystical island rock off Ibiza's west coast.
- Atlantis, a hidden cove, but only if you can find a local who'll tell you its secret location.
- Passeig de ses Fonts in San_Antonio.
- The old part of Ibiza Town.
- Visit nearby Formentera by boat.
- Explore the many beaches all along the coast.
- The famous Es Canar Hippy Market (held only on Wednesdays) on the east coast of the island and Las Dalias Hippie Market in San Carlos on Saturdays.
- Visit Bar Anita in San Carlos, the historical venue where the artists and writers of the 50s, 60s and 70s used to collect their cheques and stop for a drink.
- Visit Cova de Can Marçà in Puerto de San Miguel, the biggest natural caves in Ibiza. A must in Ibiza.
What to do in Ibiza
Explore some of the traditional countryside of this beautiful island that few people take the time to enjoy.
Take a boat or go parasailing.
Learn Spanish in some of the language schools around the island. Some of them are specialised on teaching Spanish as a foreign language. Most of them are located in Ibiza town, where you also will be able to make use of your knowledge the best way and it also will be easier to stay in hostals near a school.
Take part in your own Professional Photoshoot.
Drinking in Ibiza
Ibiza is famous for its nightlife. During the day most tourists are soaking up rays at one of the gorgeous beaches or sleeping off the past night's drinks. Bars do not get busy in Ibiza town or San Antonio until early evening, about 7PM.
Nearly every bar, particularly in the busier summer months, has "drink specials" that will be advertised (more like hawked) on the street outside the bar. These are good options to save some cash in a notoriously expensive destination. Usually this will be a beer and a shot for €5, but the terms vary depending on the area, the time of night, and the bar.
The West End, near San Antonio center, is a long, wide street packed with bars and revelers. The party shuts down at around 3 or 4AM here.
Ibiza is most known for its large clubs. Examples are Privilege, Space, Pacha, Eden, Amnesia, and Es Paradis. Most of these clubs have hefty entry fees and the drinks will be extremely expensive. Plan on paying €30-€50 for admission (unless you are able to find a special deal from one of the hawkers on the street) and from €7 per drink.
What to eat in Ibiza
- El Pirata, the best pizza on the island bar none! Located in the port of Ibiza Town.
- Basil Thai, one of the best Thai joints around, located close to Ibiza Town in Jesus.
- La Brasa, the best place for grilled meats, seafood, and other local specialities.
- The Curry Club, Tucked behind the sunset strip in San Antonio, its beautiful inside, the staff are great and the food - amazing!
Don't forget to try two local specialities: ensaimada, a sort of flat, soft pastry coil - what a Danish pastry would be if it was more like a doughnut - and flao, a sweet cheese and mint flan. Most pastelerias and many bars sell ensaimada - flao is a bit more difficult to track down.
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Tickets to this festival must be so expensive. Doubt most students can afford it.
ReplyDeleteSaying that, the best way to have a low cost holiday, I think is to get a job in the place where you want to go.
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