To celebrate my 50th blog here’s 50 REASONS WHY IBIZA IS STILL THE BEST PLACE IN THE WORLD. Don’t believe everything you read in the press but do experience it for yourself. Remember though that it’s a game of 2 halves – quiet winters followed by busy summers so choose your dates wisely and find the Ibiza that is right for you.
Special thanks to everyone who contributed to this list via social media – all photos my own.
- LIBERAL ATTITUDE – turning a blind eye is a way of life
- THE PEOPLE – the weird & wonderful are welcomed and accepted with ‘open arms’
- RELAX – you can always find your special place even in the height of summer
- AGELESS – sexegenarians dancing at super clubs is standard
- SUNSET – one of the worlds best (I’m yet to see better)
- DJ’s – the island is their Mecca, from the wannabe’s to the world famous
- FASHION – achingly trendy people of all ages everywhere
- LOCAL DISHES – paella/sofrit pagès/arroz de matanza/bullit de peix to name just a few – local food lovingly created then lovingly scoffed
- SANGRIA DE CAVA – with fresh fruit on a hot day mmmmm
- BENIRRAS DRUMS – experience the true hippy flavour, getting into the rhythm is compulsory
- ES VEDRA – a truly magical place, feel the magnetism as it draws you in
- ATLANTIS – this mythical place actually exists
- NUDISM – walking round naked without a care in the world on one of the islands many nudist beaches
- TAPAS – a couple of euros will buy you tasty delights that will put a smile on your face not a hole in your pocket
- MARKETS – Las Dalias, Sant Jordi, Punta Arabi, Cala Mastella, Forada – dig deep for hidden gems
- VILLAGE SHOPS – usually run by the older generation whose local knowledge knows no bounds
- CHURCHES – breathtaking historical buildings that light up at night
- IBIZA WINTER RESIDENTS – the only Facebook page to follow (Read my IWR Blog)
- MUSIC – It’s a way of life from live vocals to EDM to folkloric flutes, it’s everywhere!
- THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH – Ibiza keeps you young, fact! (ask Wayne Lineker)
- HIERBAS IBICENCAS – the local liqueur that’s good for the heart but not the head
- AUGUST FIREWORKS – San Ciriac in Ibiza Town then San Bartolome in San Antonio, incredible displays watched by thousands
- LOCAL FIESTAS – every town and village has one and the whole population comes out to eat, drink and party
- AMAZING VISTAS – the island is still mainly untouched when you get out of the 3 largest towns
- BEACHES – white sand, blue sea – stay away from peak season and have one all to yourself
- CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS – better than the Caribbean?
- FORMENTERA – the jewel of the Med is only 25 mins away by fast ferry
- SPRITUALITY – more yoga retreats than California, feel the aura….
- SEMANA SANTA – Easter celebrations see the island shut down for 4 days and hooded take over the old town
- SUNSHINE – an average of 300 days per year speaks for itself
- LOCATION – barely 2 hours from most European capitals – quicker to get to the white isle than a few junctions around the M25
- CLUBS – the worlds largest, best and outlandish, all on a small island, equals a Clubbers Paradise
- ANIMAL PASSION – cats and dogs are more cared for than humans (see point 18)
- CAN RICH – local winery on the outskirts of San Antonio
- FLAO AND ENSAIMADAS – local bakeries making tasty treats
- MENU DEL DIA – a delicious 3 course meal with a bottle of wine for less than €10 (who said Ibiza was expensive?)
- WINTER CYCLING – fun races such as the ‘Porquet’ or amazing trails leading to incredible views
- SPORTS – football, cricket, rugby, polo, basketball and much more, sport heaven
- GETTING AROUND – less than 30 mins to anywhere on the island, except August of course
- FEBRUARY CARNIVAL – while the English eat pancakes Ibiza comes alive with floats, fancy dress and dancing
- HIPPY SPIRIT – they came in the 60s and never left, passing on their spirit to future generations
- D’ALT VILA – Ibiza’s stunning old town and world heritage site with it’s fantastic cathedral at the top
- ALMOND BLOSSOM – take a romantic walk through the groves in February
- FOLKLORIC DANCING – history and culture combined with high kicks and athleticism to penny whistles and drums
- WINTER – no VIP just the real Ibiza
- MATANZA – the traditional slaughtering of the pig to keep your winter shelves stocked, a necessity back in poorer days and still a tradition today
- VINO PAYES – potent homemade wine that’s very warming come January (sometimes better with lemonade though)
- BOATING HEAVEN – from superyachts to llauts to pedalos
- GIRLS AND BOYS – quite simply the best looking people in the world
- IBIZA LOVE! – so much love for 1 small island from so many people
"MAN IN SAN AN" by Martin Makepeace 
Yes to most of the above. However, best sunset on the planet is in Cape Town, South Africa
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Yes to most of the above. However, best sunset on the planet can be found in Cape Town, South Africa. 🙂
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Yes to most of the above – however, we need an entrepreneur to build a nice tennis club in the San Carlos or thereabouts area – tennis is not well provided for. And I note that all your sporting photos are of men – females are not so well catered for – yes, a nice tennis club with a bit of a social scene would be lovely for men, ladies and children – why does Majorca have them and not Ibiza ?
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Reblogged this on ibizahomestay and commented:
Amazing – Top man Martin Makepeace. Island legend!
Just one caution. Don’t come to Ibiza expecting to “make money” many have tried and many have failed. Tania is a cruel mistress.
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