It’s that time of the year again when Ibiza starts to wind down for the winter but it’s also an amazing time to visit. Here’s a 5 reasons why you should visit out of season.
1. WEATHER. October in Ibiza is generally good at around 20-25 degrees – pleasant without being painful. The locals might be in coats but compare it to back home and it’s positively tropical. The balmy temperatures mean it’s possible to sunbathe in the day and sleep at night. 300 days of sunshine a year, say no more!
2. MOBILITY. Ibiza is a small island but it can be difficult to get around however in October it becomes much easier. There’s plenty of flights and hotels at reasonable prices (especially if you travel midweek) car hire is cheaper, local transport is cheap and easy to navigate, parking is readily available and the whole place moves at a more leisurely pace. Discover the island at your will, you will be amazed.
3. THE REAL IBIZA. It’s a well used phrase but not to be too unkind, most of the phoneys have gone home, the summer crowd has dispersed and what you are left with is the real Ibiza and it’s a glorious place. Try the local restaurants, discover hidden beaches and coves and take in a gloriously crisp sunset as you fall in the love with the island at your own pace rather than it being in your face.
4. CLOSING PARTIES. Long gone are the days when Ibiza’s clubs closed in the 3rd week of September. Nearly all of Ibiza’s world class clubs now stretch into October but that doesn’t mean they are quieter, they are always packed out with world class artists in an incredible atmosphere. Have you even been to Ibiza unless you’ve walked out into the morning sunshine at the end of a super club closing party?
5. NATURE. This is what defines the White Isle against other wannabe destinations and there’s no better time to enjoy the islands incredible nature than at the end of summer. The crystal clear blue waters and the lush green countryside with amazing views. The weather is still warm but it’s cool in the mornings and evenings making it ideal for those long country hikes or bike rides along deserted lanes and tracks. Ibiza’s all about the clubs right? Wrong!
"MAN IN SAN AN" by Martin Makepeace 