No I’m not talking about the Isle of Sheppey (although they do have similar weird & wonderful attributes)
I’m talking about Ibiza, official name Eivissa. It should be pronounced 'Ee-bee-tha' but many Brits like to pronounce it Eye-Beef-Ah. Under no circumstances should it be pronounced as if it rhymes with 'eat pizza' (unless you are in the 90s pop group)
An island in the Mediterranean Sea, 79 km off the coast of Valencia, Spain. It attracts thousands of tourists every year... old & young for many different reasons.
Take my parents for example. Both nearing 50 and still make it to the infamous island every year. There’s a charm about the place; the beautiful sunsets, the clear sea, the trendy people. It’s all very relaxing, exactly as you would expect for one of the most popular holiday destinations.
That’s not to say the island doesn’t have a rebellious side. I’ve recently come back from Ibiza and to say it was a relaxing holiday would be... well ... inaccurate. The nightclubs draw you in the minute you step off the plane. Girls sporting bikini’s thrusting the latest flyer at your family as you pass through with your suitcase. I found myself pulling faces at them as though my Nan would have, had this been 8am at Gatwick.
So we got to our villa which was absolutely stunning. Very modern and chic. So modern in fact, it was brand-new and no local taxi’s knew how the hell to get there! Our lacking knowledge of the Spanish language meant most of our nights out, ended with a 15 minute hike up the rocks. Two days into the holiday and my boyfriend had a face full – (not just alcohol) which left 
him with lip, elbow and knee scabs. Hence his newly acquired nickname as ‘Ibiza Rocks’.
The average amount of precipitation days in September out in Ibiza is 4 – we managed to find two of them in our week’s stay. Nevertheless, the Balearic Island still has lots to offer on a rainy day. We did some shopping & went to a bar in the evening. The 15 minute rock climb to the bar felt like an hour with 6 of us huddled under a sun parasol. Seemingly getting more drenched than if we had saved us the extra weight and ran without it!
We took a trip to Ibiza Town, and this is when I realised why the older crowds flock here in summer. It’s more upmarket than San Antonio and is coated in character. Lots of expensive restaurants and pretty stalls line the cobbled streets. It makes you wonder how us Brits haven’t managed to ruin it yet. Even here it seemed you couldn’t escape the festival vibe, come midnight and the drag queens are out in their circus attire. I managed to get a photo with one of them however he/she was very reluctant. Anyone wouldve thought I was asking the queen to kiss my feet!
On to the nightclubs... Amnesia grabbed our attention the most. One of the biggest clubs in Ibiza brought into the public spotlight with its feature in the Kevin & Perry Go Large movie in 2000. It had promised a night of the best DJ’s so for £45 entry, it seemed quite reasonable. They put on a free bus to and from the Ibiza Rocks bar which was a big tick in my box. The club is amazing with 2 huge rooms, a terrace and VIP area. All was going well until we reached the bar... £13 for a bottle of beer and £16 pound for a Vodka mix! Wallet-brain kicks in and thinks ‘water’ but you’re looking at £9 for a bottle of Still.
You can see why the 18-30’s love the clubs in Ibiza; They are on another level compared to any Kent nightspot. Saying that, for £5 entry and £3 a drink... I’ll be sticking to Maidstone for the rest of the year!
Just a few notes for anyone planning a trip to Ibiza:.jpg)
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Spain will never beat a proper English breakfast.
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Definitely try the traditional Paella and small octopus.
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Visit a Sunset Bar such as the Cafe del Mar to watch the sun go down.
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Go to the Hippy Market which is between Santa Eulalia and Escana (on every Wednesday)
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If you are hitting the clubs, take lots of money... and enjoy yourself!
I’d just like to make a special mention to a local girl named Francesca Foulkes, aged 21 who was tragically killed by a hit and run in Ibiza this summer. Rest In Peace xx
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