Friday, 23 May 2014

European Summer Destinations: Ibiza!

Ibiza is not only one of the most popular beach destinations in Europe, it is also Marie's favorite! 
Our boss is literally in love with this beautiful Mediterranean island and runs away there at every good occasion.
Ibiza means, for many, endless partying in macro-clubs. But it's much more than that: large portions of the island are registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites and are protected from the development and commercialization of the main cities. The unique white sand, clear water
 and beautiful woods will make you feel like never going back home. 


Here's a short list of the island's must-dos:


1. Watch the sunset at Cafe Del Mar.
At the far end of San Antonio Bay lies the world-famous sunset strip and the bar that launched all those chill-out compilations you find in record stores all over the planet – The CafĂ© Del Mar. Get here before sunset and grab a long cool drink in readiness for one of the most memorable sights you will ever witness.
2. Visit the Hippie Market in Es Cana.
Catch a bus, taxi or ferry to the resort of Es Cana on the east side of the island. Just outside of town you’ll find a hillside covered with stalls selling all manner of hippy related goodies. The market has undergone a pinch of commercialization in more recent years, but the spirit lives on or, to paraphrase, the song remains the same!

3. Clubbing – Amnesia , Pacha , Space and Privilege
There is nothing to compare to the super clubs of Ibiza. Frankly, the rest of the world is the runner-up. Privilege alone has a capacity of around 10,000 people, Pacha is the year-round club, and a favorite of the locals as well as the tourists, while Space invented the concept of the day-club, kicking off their parties when the other clubs are kicking you out of the door at sunrise. In Ibiza, you can literally party until you drop from exhaustion. And you wouldn’t be the first!
4. Visit Cala D’Hort to see the famous rock of Es Vedra.
This imposing creation of nature wouldn’t look out of place as the villain’s hideout in a Bond film. Some 400 meters high, Es Vedra simply dominates the view out to sea. It’s an official nature reserve, and lies some 3km off the coast. Visit the area of Cala D’Hort at any time of day and you’ll be impressed, but it is at sunset that the rock truly comes into its own. 
5. Visit Benirras beach for the Sunday drumming party.
Go see the hippies in all their natural glory at Benirras beach (just around the corner from Port de San Miguel). At sunset each Sunday, the drums and bongos begin, and you can dance around the fires until the sun comes up again. Step back in time to the Summer of Love, live and not remotely exclusive.






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