Ibiza Experiences

Often called the "White Isle", Ibiza is widely regarded as the most beautiful of the Balearic Islands. It boasts spectacular cliffs, sandy coves, pine forests, ancient villages, and an almost perfect climate. Ibiza is of course famous for its pulsating nightlife, parties and clubs which act like a huge magnet for the young and care free. This year may be the time to visit as it can be enjoyed without flashing too much cash and is only a short flight from Britain.

I took the time late last summer to hunt the bargains and although Ibiza is believed to be the haunt of the rich and famous celeb set, it is quite possible to enjoy this fantastic island to the full without breaking the bank. The best way to go about planning your cheap holiday is to travel before or after the peak summer months when the crowds descend and to book yourself on an all inclusive deal. Not only do you pay about half the cost of accommodation by doing this, you also have a flight thrown in for the bargain. I personally searched for cheap travel online and came up with an amazing deal, £169 per person for 7 nights in a 3star hotel, flight and food included. In many ways if you are happy to use the hotel as a base from which to explore this stunning island then you really can't go wrong.

I travelled with my partner to the resort of Es Cana, very much a friendly resort popular with families and couples alike with its crescent shaped beach and fishing harbour. Our week started with a spot of sight seeing, some of the ancient walls of the old part of Ibiza Town were quite something. A stroll around the Ibiza Old Town is a must, as is taking in a coffee or an ice cream in one of the small traditional cafes. The harbour area of Ibiza town is also worth a visit, we spent a couple amusing hours sipping sangria in a bar late one afternoon watching the promenading Drag Queens!

Shopping is great in Ibiza town, with lots of market stalls and a good selection of trendy little boutiques. A lazy afternoon on the beach was next on the menu, so we headed for Talamanca beach. This beach is long and sandy with a wooden boardwalk running the entire length of the beach offering good restaurants. The beach is popular and is only a 15 mins stroll from the town past the marina, alternatively you can reach it by bus or ferry from the marina. Later in the week we discovered favourite beach was Las Salinas on the southern most tip of Ibiza. It is named after the salt lakes and is the "in" beach to hang out and watch the party animals unwind whilst dipping in the crystal clear waters. This particular beach is famed for great for celeb spotting, especially footballers.

You don't visit Ibiza without sampling some nightlife, and the best for us were Space and Pacha, although Privilege was pretty memorable too. The clubs charge high entrance fees, so it is worth having a few drinks before entering, and just having soft drinks inside. We felt that we had experienced a little bit of everything. By booking a cheap holiday offer you can use the hotel as a base and still enjoy the authentic villages, picturesque coves, simple bars, traditional restaurants and electric nightlife without spending huge amounts of money. It would be a shame to depart from this enchanting island without sampling all it has to offer.