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A beautiful island with a fantastic history, Ibiza is a place to visit again and again.  There are many sides to the island, not limited to the north-south divide, where the north has more preservation, and the south has more discos.  And it’s not simply the day and night distinction, where daylight sees sunbathers, and night sees still more discos.   There are local communities, tourist cultures, and many variations.  It’s a constantly shifting atmosphere, too, where the influx of visitors always brings in new energies and even ideas.  Ibiza has been occupied by many different civilizations for thousands of years, and grew very adaptable to other customs, traditions, and languages, and it still shifts today with the cultural mix that comes through here.  This is, in fact, one of the most exciting things about Ibiza, and it certainly helps to inspire the local artists to continue to do new work.

There are many options for accommodations here.  If you are looking for informal lodgings, cheap and in the center of the action, there are certainly choices here, but of course cautionary measures should be taken.  If you are looking to see the best of the island, looking for only the height of luxury in Ibiza, town hotel options are probably right for you.  It’s a fantastic vantage point from which to see Ibiza.  This is the perfect place if you want to party like the rich and famous, enjoying sumptuous surroundings wherever you go, and it’s also the perfect place if your desires are to avoid the clubs altogether and get some time away from all the busy tasks that fill up the days.

It’s a great place to get away, no matter what the pretense.  It’s not just a summer place, either.  Ibiza has some spectacular things all year long, whether you’re looking for interesting tours, or solitude, or even a social event.  If your plans happen to coincide with Halloween, well, you’re also in luck.  Chances are, any holiday is a good time to be in Ibiza, but Halloween is particularly lively.  It’s the official end of summer here, and there are parties everywhere to say goodbye to parties.  There are spectacular blow-outs at all the big clubs, and there are also a few places where kids are welcome, so they can also enjoy the spookiest night of the year in Mediterranean style.

Ibiza an island in the Mediterranean Sea is off the coast of Spain near where Valencia sits. The island is about 80 KM off the coast and is the third larges of the Balearic Islands. The Balearic islands are an autonomous community of Spain. Ibiza is a paradise of sun and fun. From your 5 star Ibiza hotels you can enjoy a stroll on the beach, hiking in the hills, exploring the forest, shop along the quaint streets, sip a drink in an out door cafe. For the more active adventurer there are all the activities and sports an island has to offer. Para sailing, water skiing, boating, sailing, water boarding, fishing and more. On Ibiza there are the well known summer cub parties which attract a large number of tourists. The first settlers to Ibiza were the Phoenicians in around 654 BCE founding a settlement in the port. The Romans renamed the island Ebusus but the name given by the Greeks in the Phoenician era sticks to this day. Shrines were established in caves on the island by early settlers and small towns and trading posts established. After the Romans came the Byzantine rule that was briefly preempted by the Vandal rule. The Island was liberated from Byzantine rule by the moors in 1065. In 1235 the island was over run by Aragonese King James the I of Aragon and began the monarch rule of the country until the 1970 when democracy was brought to the island. The known name for these islands is the Pine Islands, the climate is mild in the winter nights in the upper 40′s and day time temps in the 60′s. The summers are warmer with day time highs up to 100. Spring and fall are very pleasant with temperate days.

There are many great restaurants on the Spanish island of Ibiza.  Your dining options are unlimited.  You can enjoy a quiet lunch on the harbor enjoying the view and the activity around you.  Or you can take to the hills and enjoy a rustic meal while enjoying the picturesque views around you.

Traditional meals in Ibiza include lamb, rabbit, lamb, fish and chicken.  It is heavily influenced by Spanish cooking and may be served as a stew or as a lighter more modern meal.

Fresh seafood such as sardines is plentiful while traditional Spanish tapas, paella, and fiduea are popular dishes.  Fish stew straight from the sea is a staple dish.  Local herbs are fresh and add to the taste of many local dishes.  Enjoy your meal in one of the many Ibiza restaurants that are situated around the island, in the towns and villages and in thr countryside.