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TRAVELIbiza GUIDE www.oliverstravels.com It may be renowned as the clubbing capital of the world, but after-dark adventures are just part of Ibiza’s charm. While certain UV-lit corners of the island are devoted to nightlife, the majority of the White Isle is far more low-key and laid-back; an antidote to the excesses of the strip. Unfrequented coves and pine-carpeted hills explain its heady hippie-era allure, while its medieval citadel and rural one-horse hamlets recall its rich Mediterranean history. IBIZA 101 CURRENCY EURO TIME ZONE GMT +1 ELECTRICAL TWO PIN ROUND HIGHEST TEMP. 26 ° C LANGUAGE SPANISH LOWEST TEMP. 12 ° C EMERGENCY PEAK SEASON 112 JUN- SEP www.oliverstravels.com TRANSPORT TALK BY WHEELS BY BIKE BY TAXI If you want the freedom to Ibiza is only around 40 Taxis are a common sight go where you want when kilometres (25 miles) from in the larger towns and you want, and visit some of top to bottom – an ideal resort areas and you won’t Ibiza’s famous hidden size for two-wheel travel. have a hard time flagging beaches, you’ll need some Biking will allow you to one down. A green light wheels. Companies reach beaches, coves and indicates that the taxi is on- like Europcar, Hertz and isolated villages that simply duty and free. The price Avis all provide services aren’t accessible by other will be determined by a direct from the airport. means.. meter. BY WATER BY AIR BY BUS OR TRAIN The port of Ibiza links Spain Flights to Ibiza arrive at Ibiza does have a regular with numerous other Ibiza Airport, located bus service, but it only runs Balearic Islands. There are southwest of Ibiza Town. between the major resort ferries to Formentera as The airport serves both centres, so taxis, bikes or a well as crossings to Ibiza and Formentera. The hire car are essential if you Mallorca and the Spanish airport has excellent want to root out those coastal ports of Barcelona connections to other deserted coves and rustic and Valencia. regions around Spain and rural restaurants. Europe. www.oliverstravels.com HIDDEN GEMS Cala Saladeta Cala Benirras beach Get in on the good vibes at To access this extraordinarily the Sunday sunset drumming beautiful beach, you have two ritual at Benirras beach. Arrive options: either scramble across early to stake out a spot. the rocks or swim over from Come evening, bongo players neighbouring Cala Salada. assemble on the sand and the samba starts! Sant Antoni de Portmany Es Canar Ibiza Town Espalmador Just a short ferry ride away from Ibiza lies the island of Espalmador, one of Europe’s last true hideaways. Beaches fringe the edges and mud baths cover the centre. Formentera Sant Agustí des Vedrà The village of Sant Agustí des Vedrà wins hearts with its storybook stone buildings and the soothing simplicity of life. This is a lovely spot to spend an afternoon wandering. Hidden Gems Picks for Kids Best Activities Foodie Delights TOP PICKS FOR KIDS Ride a Wave Cruise the Seas Stretch those Legs Get to grips with your With Mamboats you can If you think walking tours hang-tens at this fun reach Ibiza’s secret aren’t for kids, you just artificial surf school. With beaches and coves with haven’t found the right one! an easy and constant flow, ease on their glass- Walking Ibiza takes a the Surf Lounge Ibiza is bottomed boats. Children family-oriented approach ideal for little ones to find will be absolutely to keep kids engaged their surf legs in a safe fascinated by a new during the walk with a environment. perspective on the nature-focused treasure underwater world, hunt Splash Around Enroll your Kids Get Pedalling Ocean Mania is an Workshops are a fantastic Cycling is one of the best inflatable obstacle course way to keep small hands ways to explore Ibiza. So that floats atop the busy and young minds book your family tour with Mediterranean. Kids get engaged. Minibiza host Bicicletas Kandani and set their kicks swinging on workshops in art, cookery, off around the island. If kids ropes, crossing bridges, gardening and even yoga, aren’t quite old enough to careening down slides and allowing children to let cycle just strap them into a bouncing on trampolines. their creative energies seat so they can enjoy the loose. ride. www.oliverstravels.com MAP IT OUT: WHERE TO FIND THE BEST FOR KIDS Stretch those Legs Es Canar Sant Antoni de Portmany Cruise the Seas Get Pedalling Splash Around Ride a Wave Ibiza Town Enroll your Kids Formentera CROWD-PLEASERS: BEST ACTIVITIES Paddle Up Head to Formentera Get a Rub Stand-up paddle boarding With Mamboats, you can Here’s one your friends will (SUP), has been gaining a cruise up the Ibizan enjoy. After a long day - steady following over the coastline, pausing to dunk some members of your past decade or so. Round yourself into the warm group may be feeling tired up your group and give ocean, before arriving at and tender, which is why Sup Boat Ibiza a go, which the island of Formentera – you should have Ibiza includes a boat cruise, a best known for its baby Angels work their massage basic SUP course and fresh soft sands and luminous magic. mojitos. waters. Go Cliff Diving Explore by Vespa Find your Zen Want to prove just how The coolest way to travel Group holidays often mean tough you are? This cliff- around the island? By indulgent dinners, free- diving tour will separate Vespa, surely. Legends flowing drinks and late the courageous from the Classic Motorcycles nights, which can leave you cowardly. Book your have a fleet of collectible a bit sluggish. Reenergize complete outdoor retro rides that would fit and relax with a group excursion in Ibiza with right in on the streets of yoga class at PureOm Rockid. Rome in the 1960s and Yoga. ‘70s. www.oliverstravels.com MAP IT OUT: WHERE TO FIND THE BEST FOR GROUPS Es Canar Head to Formentera Sant Antoni de Portmany Find your Zen Paddle Up Explore by Vespa Get a rub Ibiza Town Go Cliff Diving Formentera BEST FOODIE DELIGHTS La Mukkeria Sa Punta Casita Ibiza If you feel like treating Ice cream is the perfect Found in the vibrant streets yourself to something a bit cure for a mid-afternoon of San Antonio, Casita Ibiza fancy, Sa Punta takes on slump and a sure-fire is different from other traditional island dishes as remedy for sunburnt eateries you’ll find around well as a few meticulously- children. La Mukkeria, the area. Cooking quality crafted foodie classics. The may be just what you need food from around the restaurant also provides after a long hot day on world, the eclectic menu kid-friendly amenities. Formentera Island. has lots on offer at a reasonable price. El Chiringuito Passion Dishes to try Few things are better than Sofrit Pagès is one heck of This health-conscious dining at the beach with El a meal, especially if you’re chain has several locations Chiringuito. The scene is hungry. It’s a hearty mixture around Ibiza , which chic and sophisticated, with of spiced pork, lamb and means you’ll never be far an impressive array of sausages. Ensaïmadas are from an energising seafood on offer, and you definitely something you’ll smoothie or a nutritious can eat with the sand want to tuck into after your plate of food. Passion between your toes. meal; a form of Ibizan is a much-loved hangover croissant made with lard. buster. www.oliverstravels.com MAP IT OUT: WHERE TO FIND THE BEST FOR FOODIES Es Canar Sant Antoni de Portmany Casita Ibiza Sa Punta Ibiza Town Passion El Chiringuito La Mukkeria Formentera We’d like to think we know travel pretty well. Since we first hatched Oliver’s Travels in 2003 it’s been essentially all we’ve talked about. 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