Pictures of Ibiza
The Spanish island of Ibiza is situated in the Mediterranean Sea, half way between the eastern coast of the Spanish mainland and the northern coast of Tunisia. As part of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza is one of a group of four islands that consist of the larger islands of Menorca and Majorca, and the smaller island of Formentera. With a surface area of 572 square kilometres, everything on the island is easily accessible within an hour’s drive.
Average temperatures in the summer months range from 23C to 26C, with August being the most humid month. The winter months are cooler, ranging from 14C to 19C, making morning swimming something only for the brave and adventurous. Expect rain if you visit during November, December or January, and there are often showers during the months of September, October and April.
The weather is not the only factor that you should consider when booking your holiday to Ibiza. Make sure you give careful consideration to the clubbing season, regardless of whether you intend to indulge in a week of non-stop partying or not. During July and August, resorts such as San Antonio and Ibiza Town tend to become overcrowded with lively youngsters looking for a week of excess, prices of drinks and club entrance fees are raised to their highest and accommodation and taxis can be difficult to find.
If crowded clubs, top DJs, hot weather, and swarming beaches aren’t exactly what you had in mind, avoid the month of August altogether and choose a quieter destination at one of the island’s less populated beaches or visit during the low season where it is almost hard to believe the deserted island has a reputation for such revelry.
Apart from its Balearic Beats, Ibiza’s beautiful coastline is primarily what attracts most visitors, and with over 80 beaches to choose from it’s not difficult to find one that can meet all your requirements. Popular beaches include Cala Bassa in San Antonio; Playa d’en Bossa in Ibiza; Cala s’Arenal Petit in Portinax (ideal for children); Cala Benirras in San Miguel and Cala Jondal in San Jose; as well as the quieter beaches of Cala Carb in San Jose and Cala Xucia in Portinax. Water sports are hugely popular along Ibiza’s shores and include snorkelling, scuba diving, windsurfing and sailing.
Other popular attractions are the old walled city of Ibiza Town, with its impressive cathedral and maze of narrow streets; the beach resort of Cala Llonga, where you can relax on its beautiful white sandy bay overlooked by steep pine-clad hills; the second largest town of San Antonio, offering wild nights in the high season and family entertainment during the less crowded low season; as well as the hippy markets of Punta Arabi and Las Dalias. Also worth a look are the towns of San Jose, whitewashed Santa Eulalia, the bustling resort of Es Canar, the largest resort on the northern coast of the island, Portinax, and the salt flats of Las Salinas.
