Tag: Ibiza

Top Takeaways from Ibiza 2025

NIGHT CLUBS ARE BACK BABY

In truth they’ve never been away however 2025 has solidified Ibiza as the clubbing capital of the world (stop crying your heart out Las Vegas et al).

UNVRS has raised the bar with sheer size and production and other clubs have benefitted on the back of it by offering more old school nights.

For example, Chinois in Ibiza Town has been consistently going about its business and has started to reap the fruits of its labour.

While other destinations spend millions trying to reinvent the EDM genre, decades of unforgettable summers, legendary nights and word-of-mouth stories created a self-reinforcing myth with people coming to Ibiza expecting the best party of their life – and the island consistently delivers.

Ibiza doesn’t just host club nights, it invented the blueprint, perfected it and, as we have seen in 2025, never stops evolving.

BARS ARE HAVING A TOUGH TIME

There are some notable exceptions to the rule but the humble Ibiza bar that had its heyday in 80/90/00s aren’t having a great time in the not so roaring 20s.

Daytime clubs are thriving, and with some strong new additions such as Clap House and Soho Farmhouse the sector is getting busier and attracting a more cross section of people with a plenty of choice.

The Ibiza club scene is ‘best in class’ so perched between day & night is your traditional Ibiza bar which is steadily losing its audience.

Zero spontaneity from the Instagram herd means that if a bar isn’t on the to-do list because of some gimmick then it’s more than likely going to be struggling during peak season, relying only on shoulder months for footfall.

INFRASTRUCTURE IMAGES

The October storms were a wake-up call for the Balearic Government with urgent improvements long overdue.

The Island bounced back quickly but despite the political manoeuvring and blame game plenty of questions remain as the early warning system sounded late, homes and businesses were inundated, tunnels were flooded and many roads were closed.

There’s lots of work to be done and what exactly is the tourist tax for? With a rumoured $400M unspent in the kitty if it’s not for improving the customer and resident experience then what’s the point of continuing to charge our biggest commodity?

PIKES / 528 BREAKOUT

The creators of Manumission and Ibiza Rocks have struck gold again with 528 Ibiza which was arguably the breakout venue of the summer (UNVRS notwithstanding).

The legendary Pikes has been on the circuit for a few summers and has become more mainstream through its sheer popularity and now with the addition of 528 in the San Antonio hills, the shackles have been thrown off and some incredible artists have revelled in the open air amphitheatre.

It’s been a slow burner for a couple of years but it’s now well and truly on the map. The ‘older’ crowd has never had it so good.

GEN Z – THE NEW WEEKEND WARRIORS

Generation Z are setting the Ibiza agenda with 3 nights now the official average stay on the White Isle. It hits the the sweet spot with a pre-planned itinerary that includes a beach club, a big club night, a recovery day and a final blow-out. Anything longer equals rapidly diminishing returns for their money.

Trips are now planned around Specific DJs, beach club and nightclub days/nights and content for their TikTok and Instagram accounts.

Gen Z’s philosophy is that they can capture the Ibiza experience in a long weekend with a high-intensity, fast-paced experience. A short, stacked trip feels more exciting than stretching it out.

So it’s Ibiza Thurs–Sun then another city later in the year. Great for the big venues but not so much for the small family businesses that have relied on mass tourism for decades.

THE CHANGING FACE OF SAN ANTONIO

For years San Antonio has been undervalued compared to Ibiza Town and Santa Eulalia because of image not fundamentals but the biggest long-term gains come from perception change, not perfection.

Ibiza Town is already priced for excellence whereas San Antonio is being re-priced upward.

The local government crackdown on cheap alcohol and bar crawls is a clear message against low-spend mass tourism. The noise has been reduced but the spend per visitor has increased – in other words fewer tourists, more money.

On an island that has been saturated, San An is where the value is especially as Gen Z & younger Millennials fit the new mould perfectly.

Whisper it loudly because the haters won’t believe you but San Antonio isn’t becoming another Ibiza Town it’s repositioning itself as Ibiza’s west-coast lifestyle and music district.

Have a great festive season, thanks to everyone who read my blog posts and listened to my podcasts in 2025.

Ibiza Bounces Back but Serious Questions Remain

Ibiza bounces back after severe flooding but serious questions need to be answered.

In the early hours of Tuesday morning (01 Oct 2025) Ibiza was hit by the remnants of hurricane Gabrielle. While other towns on the island were relatively unscathed, Ibiza Town bore the extreme brunt of Mother Nature.

Word soon spread across the globe as photos and videos were uploaded on to social media laying bare in horrific detail the devastation, it soon became clear that this was one of the most damaging storms in living memory.

Saturated streets, mudslides, rockfalls, collapsed roofs, DC10 under water, UNVRS without power, flights missed, cars submerged, tunnels full of water, the port of Ibiza cascading with water as passengers disembarked up to their knees and the 2 most important hubs of the island – the airport and hospital – both leaking like a sieve. This was a generational event that would be spoken about for years to come.

The following day the water had subsided and the big clean up had started, wellington boots and plastic bags with rubber bands became the required ‘fashion accessory’. Many businesses had been badly affected with water damage, a thick layer of brown mud remained and residents in complete shock.

Amazingly Ibiza once again showed its ability to bounce back. Government agencies did an incredible job to clean up the mess, a special mention must go to ferry operator Balearia which moved quickly to transport 70 vehicles and 140 members of the Military Emergency Unit (UME) from the mainland to reinforce the operations.

Less than 24 hours later and the island was more or less back to full operation which was unthinkable a few hours before but with the calm after the storm some serious questions need to be asked.

The main one is why did the mobile phone alert come through just after midday on Tuesday, hours after the Island had been inundated?

Many had gone to work as usual on Tuesday morning unaware of the chaos they were about to face. Surely the alert should have been sent the previous night, it would have been a shock especially with the harsh ring tone it came with but isn’t that the point, warning the population that Tuesday would be a very different day.

When the alert came through it was all but over and many had driven into the danger areas oblivious of the hazards they were about to face.

Witnesses also say there wasn’t any police presence on major roads warning people or diverting traffic away from the flooded areas which included Can Misses hospital where people were heading for their appointments unaware to what they were about to find.

Also the islands infrastructure needs a serious upgrade, specifically the tunnel on the airport road under the Las Salinas turnoff which inconceivably drains into the normal municipal system and was still closed 3 days after the event. The government have been aware of this since 2007 yet nothing has been done.

The Local Police in Ibiza received over 120 call outs and 1200 homes were left without electricity but thankfully there were no reports of death or serious injury due to the storm.

So many people deserve plaudits for their hard work, in 72 hours they achieved what would normally take 6 weeks but it’s the modus operandi before the event and improvement to existing infrastructure that now needs an urgent and detailed review. 

The Curious Case of ‘Frank the Stagman’

Where do we start with ‘Frank the Stagman’?

You may or may not have heard of him, the eponymous hero of his own story, the clue is in the self titled name. He made his reputation on the notorious stag and hen circuit in Benidorm offering tailor made packages and running his own travel agency and bar, parading around town in his hi-vis supercar, happily posing for photos with whoever wants one.

Frank clearly understands the power of social media and, as many do, he likes to document his life online. A no holds barred blitz of verbal diarrhoea documenting his thoughts, ideas and wishes including, rather bizarrely, details of his partner Jade who performs a live sex show much to his delight. As he says himself he loves ‘watching her get railed’. Each to their own and they are consenting adults so it’s none of anyone else’s business whatever sexual fetish they so choose to partake in. It’s all part of the strange make up of this couple and maybe to some, part of the attraction.

Where the story becomes relevant to this self titled ‘Man in San An’ is Frank’s quest to conquer San Antonio’s West End through his alleged ‘purchase’ of the Lux nightclub formerly known as Play 2, home of a thousand memories for those lucky enough to be in San Antonio during the glory days of the 90’s and 00’s.

Judging from the online comments (and private Whatsapp messages) it’s safe to say that Frank is a marmite figure but he has a loyal following back in Benidorm and plays to his strengths and his adoring crowd. Where this tale becomes slightly more dramatic is his online strategy of pronouncing himself to be the chosen one sent to ‘save’ the West End, the infamous street stretching a couple of hundred metres in the urban centre of San Antonio.

Watching and listening to his online posts was a mixture of high octane energy mixed in with a touch of delusion and a rounded off with some ‘Jackanory’ (look it up kids) but who doesn’t like to spin a tale on social media these days especially when you’re trying to sell something. Some might say he’s another online narcissist hooked on the attention that only social media can shine a light on but I couldn’t possibly comment and maybe people in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones, but these platforms can work both ways and it’s a brave decision to become such a vocal disruptor in an already busy street with plenty of characters, petty jealousies and egos.

San Antonio veterans like myself and my social circle have seen it all before, a bravado performance lacking a little in self awareness and asking for trouble. A high stakes game that can make or break a reputation.

Needless to say Frank’s quest to ‘save the West End’ didn’t end well. I had September in the sweepstake so when he packed up his his bright yellow sports car and legged it back to the mainland before the end of July I was annoyed that I hadn’t been braver with my prediction.

It turns out that the West End doesn’t need ‘saving’ after all. It has its challenges, it needs evolution and new ideas and brave decisions but it doesn’t need those looking for a quick buck who don’t understand the dynamic of an area consistently in the spotlight. After retreating to his safe space Frank finally owned up to his ‘failure’ and unsurprisingly it was everyone’s else’s fault except his own.

What is reassuring about this story is that Ibiza is still an incredibly difficult nut to crack especially when you’re trying to bring a bit of Benidorm into the mix. The island has moved on in so many ways and any business needs investment. Not just money but time, effort and real graft rather than a few social media posts promising the world but ultimately delivering very little.

I don’t know Frank or Jade and hold no ill will for him or his modus operandi and at least they ‘had a go’ even if they did leave with their tails firmly between their legs but Ibiza isn’t Benidorm or anywhere else in the world for that matter. I hope he continues to be successful wherever he chooses to operate but let the Stagman’s tale be a cautionary one for those looking to reinvent the wheel and make some quick euros on the White Isle. As the old saying goes….you don’t choose Ibiza, Ibiza chooses you.

You Reap What You Sow 

Graffiti in Barcelona

Has the penny dropped yet? Activists on Spanish streets shouting anti tourist slogans, graffiti on Barcelona walls saying ‘tourist go home’, keyboard warriors always willing to double down on why ‘tourism’ is such a dirty word. Idealist thinking at its most dangerous.

Empty streets, staff being laid off, restaurants 40% down in Mallorca, Balearic businesses closing. Can you join up the dots here? It’s August and tempers are starting to fray but the current situation has only shined a brighter light on Spain and Ibiza’s issues and many are seeking answers. The Ibiza business model that took 40 years to mould has taken 5 years to destroy.

Social media might tell you that all in the garden is rosy however as any serious user of ‘InstaSnapFace’ knows you should never let the facts get in the way of a good story, like influencers peddling their ‘perfect lives’ until you meet them only to realise they are neurotic basket cases using likes and views as their only currency. 

If I’m not making any sense then let me spell it out with a simple equation. Tourismophobia + high prices + poor service = trouble. 

But this is only half the story on the White Isle. 3 night weekend offenders who pre-book everything and only use the same 10 businesses (that all have a digital marketing army behind them), adult only signs, a small amount of families (who rarely leave their all inclusive hotel), an airport arrival lounge that doubles as a discotheque, fluid hotel pricing to eye watering levels and many other things are marginalising the middle market mass tourism that historically accounted for the majority of Ibiza’s income. 

The world is too small, there are too many other options to think you can pull the wool over the eyes of those valuable tourists. The re-emergence of Greece, the consistent quality of Turkey, the new markets opening up, forever tempting the tourist dollar. As any holiday company boss will tell you, it’s a cut throat business.

Ibiza has world class day and nightclubs, a rich culinary history that has now added top-end restaurants, a UNESCO world heritage site equivalent to any in the Mediterranean, natural beauty beyond compare. All the ingredients are there yet the final recipe is a bitter taste to many.

It’s a new order and many businesses are struggling under the pressure. The complementary offering can’t get a foothold anymore and whereas in previous years many could withstand the odd bad year, now it’s almost impossible.

The big businesses are becoming all powerful, there’s no room for others. The investment is so high that no stone is left unturned in the pursuit of success. Places that previously relied on historic goodwill have their wings clipped so are unable to function like before. Never has the phrase ‘the rich get richer and the poor get poorer’ been so apt. The Ibiza of 2025 is a relentless, ruthless place unforgiving for those who aren’t on the same page or lucky enough to be on the top table.

Ibiza is and always has been an incredible destination but the equilibrium is now so skewed that it’s creating social tension which has spilled over and blamed the one thing it can’t do without, the proverbial shooting yourself in the foot.

And guess what…. it looks like those pesky tourists who come over to Spain and the Balearics, and more specifically Ibiza and Mallorca, with pockets full of credit cards and have the audacity to enjoy themselves have started reading the headlines with placards and graffiti saying ‘tourist go home’. As the old saying goes, you reap what you sow.

It’s Official : Ibiza has Never had it So Good

Cala Bassa 23 April 2023

It’s the final week of April and so far this month has been a real eye opener.

The big question over winter was if the post covid boom of last summer would lead to some form of bust this year however this has been emphatically answered with a ‘no’. In over 3 decades I’ve never known such a busy start to a summer season.

The Ibiza streets are already bustling, the beaches and restaurants are packed and the Island has come alive earlier than ever before. We have been blessed with some unbelievable weather but even so, the numbers don’t lie.

With more daily international flights coming into the Island than ever before the trend is set to continue for the end of April and May which is traditionally the low season. In San Antonio Pikes, O Beach and Mambo have already opened, the International Music Summit starts this week, a full month earlier than when it was originally conceived, and let’s not forget Ushuaia and Hï also have their opening parties this coming weekend. Even Amnesia has jumped onboard with an early party this Friday. Wow!

Not only have we seen an amazing start to the summer season, last week it was reported that Ibiza now has 4 of the 6 most expensive towns to buy a property in the whole of Spain – Full list here. Traditionally it has been Madrid and Barcelona at the top of the list however this has been superseded by Sant Josep at number 1 followed by Santa Eulària in second. Ibiza Town is in fifth place with San Antonio in sixth – who’d have ever thought that!

This is fantastic news if you already own a property on the White Isle but not so good if you looking to get on the ladder. As ever it’s a double edged sword but is another significant signal that Ibiza is at an all time high and since when has surging property prices been a bad sign about the local economy.

The elephant in the room as usual is the phenomenally high rental prices coupled with historically low wages and ongoing staffing issues. Many businesses are desperate for staff but there isn’t the footfall any more and even if there was, there’s nowhere for them to live, not at a reasonable price anyway.

So the conundrum of the White Isle continues to baffle the so-called experts but with world class clubs, a hotel sector that is unrecognisable from a decade ago, a burgeoning culinary reputation, 300 days of sunshine a year and the most incredible nature it doesn’t take a genius to unravel the riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.

The summer season is now well and truly upon us and the signs are very good, the usual issues will no doubt raise their head over the coming months but the view from inside tells us that Ibiza is at the very top of its game, make no mistake about that!

Balearics Must Tackle Other Issues as well as Anti-Social Drinking

The Balearic Government’s new laws designed to crack down on alcohol excess have made front page news around the globe and started off many debates. 

Balearic politicians have decided to target bar crawls, happy hours, ‘balconing’ and party boats in 3 specific geographical areas, namely Magaluf and Arenal in Mallorca and the West End of San Antonio in Ibiza.

It’s no secret that these areas have a reputation for cheap alcohol coupled with a clientele of mainly young British tourists on a limited holiday budget. 

While some will see this as negative press others will see it as an overdue crackdown and many resorts around the world will be watching closely to see whether these new laws could be useful in their own tourist hot spots. 

The frustrating thing from a local perspective is that while the selling of cheap alcohol is undoubtedly an issue there are other problems in these areas such as pickpockets, prostitutes and illegal street selling that seem to be continually overlooked.

Ironically when questioned local politicians say that they are inhibited by existing laws. Double standards? When you live and work in these areas and your teenage kids roam the same summer streets as tourists then you want zero tolerance on the most important issues and excessive alcohol sales isn’t top of the list.

Here in San Antonio bar crawls haven’t been around for years but unscrupulous bar owners offer ridiculously cheap drinks deals to passing youngsters that can only result in one outcome so any new laws against this are welcome in my opinion.

Party boats aren’t a massive issue as most are well controlled after previous unsavoury incidents required them to get their house in order whilst anything that deters youngsters from jumping from one balcony to another can only be a good thing. 

But what will it really mean after the furore has died down? The reality is that laws are only effective if they are implemented with vigour, fairness and stealth and this is where we have previously come unstuck in the Balearics and it’s worth noting that San Antonio already has a shortage of local police officers. 

Ultimately it is local business owners who need to self police to ensure that not only do they protect the reputation of the resort but also the welfare of youngsters, many who are on their first ever holiday abroad.

Getting the balance right is the biggest challenge and anything that focuses on protecting young tourists whilst also trying to change the perception of much maligned resorts should be applauded however the jury is still out as to whether this is a serious initiative or just political rhetoric that will soon be forgotten about.

Written exclusively for the TTG – Read article here

Ibiza & Social Media: The Stats Don’t Lie

Social Media and Ibiza
They say there’s no such thing as bad publicity or as Oscar Wilde once wrote “the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about”.

Social media is a great observatory and a study by the consultancy firm Siblaire (commissioned by Balearic TV station IB3) has revealed that the use of the word ‘Ibiza’ beats all of the other Balearic Islands when it comes to Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

620,000 web messages were analysed between 15 December 2016 and 24 January 2017 revealing which Island is the most talked about online. The results were as follows:

45% Ibiza
42% Mallorca
7.5% Menorca
4.7% Formentera

The different languages used on these web messages also gives a clear indication of the differing dynamics of each of the Balearic Islands.

Mallorca: 37% Spanish 30% English 20% Catalan
Menorca: 47% Sp, 20% Eng 20%, Cat
Ibiza: 63.4% Eng, 26% Sp, 1.6% Cat
Formentera: 55.2% Sp, 25.7% Eng, 4.4% Cat

Unsurprisingly the main topics for Ibiza web chat were tourism, discotheques, music and fun as well as celebrities who come to the island, the events that take place and the best selling song ‘I took a pill in Ibiza’.

Consultants Sibilare explained that even though they thought Ibiza would be prominent it was still a surprise to see the overwhelming results. The firm added that most web chat is spontaneous so it’s a great way of observing what the public are talking about.

Ibiza accounts for 13% of the Balearic population whereas Mallorca accounts for 77%.

Source: Diario de Ibiza


NOTE: This is a localised survey but still an interesting insight into Ibiza’s relationship with social media. 

San Antonio’s West End: “The Situation is Unsustainable”

pic: Daniel Espinosa
Pep Colomar, the President of San Antonio’s West End Association has spent half his life working in one the town’s and Ibiza’s most famous and busiest streets, firstly helping with the family business then taking the reins of the popular Bar Colon.

Now 37 years old, he has witnessed the evolution of San Antonio and remembers a different West End: “For years Germans, Dutch, Scandinavians came … it was very different from now.” Colomar is convinced that the return to that type tourism is possible, “it only takes the will of the people and the town hall to enforce the law”.

Here in an interview with Ibiza daily paper El Periodico he gives his views on the summer season so far.

Q: As we come into the peak season, from your experience, how do you think it’s going?

A: The Season is more or less like last year. This year started earlier and we had a pretty good May and June like last year but unfortunately we still have the same problems as every year: PR’s, illegal street sellers, prostitution, crime and theft.

Q: Last year the change of government occurred during the season but I understand that there are things that haven’t changed?

A: This winter, like every year, we talked with the Town Hall to plan the season. The Illegal PR situation had become a problem, each bar and club were allowed to have a specific number of legal PR’s in certain areas but unfortunately the old rules weren’t followed and the news rules have just aggravated the problem.

Q: How come?

A: The old rules weren’t followed and the numbers were exceeded. The Town Hall said it was difficult to distinguish legal PR’s from illegal PR’s (even though the legal ones wore reflective vests) and said it was difficult to enforce the law. On this basis the Town Hall decided to completely ban ‘dynamic publicity’.  We agreed as long as it was enforced. Now can see that it isn’t being enforced and the unfair competition is brutal. Those who fail to comply with the law have grown and become strong and it has been a huge disadvantage for those who do not have people outside their bars trying to attract customers inside.  Many are falling into despair and desperation because no correct measures are taken or being enforced.

Q: What does the Town Hall say?

A: We have talked with them 3 times since May and their consistent answer is that they are acting to enforce the law but they aren’t doing enough. This failure is causing us many difficulties and problems within the West End Association. There are people who are already saying that they can’t follow the law because their neighbours are ignoring it and they are suffering, it’s a very serious problem. They feel helpless because their neighbours have PR’s, loud music, open doors yet are calm because nothing happens, no police and no formal complaints.

Q: The problem lies in the failure to enforce the law?

A: Yes. If you have a law then you must enforce it. The laws have been passed but it is very difficult to monitor compliance if there are no police officers. We need more police in all areas and is absurd to not have enough. If there are no police on the street it is useless to have a law that penalises bars, the Town Hall should prioritise and tackle the most serious problems first. We have asked that if they can’t enforce the law then at least they should allow dynamic publicity again. Last year we hired private security guards but were told they weren’t allowed to do the work of the police so we asked the Town Hall, as an emergency measure, to let them accompany police officers but they said no.

Q: Is it increasingly urgent to change the San Antonio tourism model?

A: Yes, it’s urgent. The process needs to start so we can fix the things that are wrong. That’s not to say I just want nice families to come to San Antonio and nothing else because you can’t change overnight. If there are still these problems of public order, drugs, prostitution, crime then the model cannot change. First you have to fix all that and then the model will change automatically. It’s absurd to go to a trade fair to sell a San Antonio that does not exist. We must fix the problems first and them the model will change.

Q: How do you make the change?

A: The model change should be encouraged by both sides. The Town Hall enforcing the rules and entrepreneurs working differently, offering a higher quality product. The problem is that if the Town Hall doesn’t do enough then there are many bar owners who out of greed or whatever will continue to work illegally because it’s easier and more profitable but this shouldnt be the case. We are complementary offer. For us, if there is a change in the tourism model them it should be relatively simple to adapt to our business. This year there are 4 bars fully reformed in Calle Santa Agnès. But again, the priority is to end the unfair competition. It all starts with the rules. If you make laws then don’t enforce them you create 2 problems.

Q: So the ball is back in the Town Hall’s court?

A: Aida Alcaraz (Councillor for the Interior) tells us that they are making policing arrangements, but the reality is that the same problems are still here. It’s not enough and the situation has got worse. There is good dialogue with the Town Hall but this in itself is not enough, specific actions are required. I understand that we demand a lot but this is because they do little. Always they argue that their hands are tied by the law but as entrepreneurs we must demand certain things as we pay taxes and they have created rules that have not been met and have in fact had a perverse effect. If you create rules and can’t enforce them then that is making the situation worse as well as committing an injustice. They must be realistic about the strength of the local police, they say there are more agents than ever in San Antonio but the reality is that there are clearly insufficient. In addition agents do jobs that aren’t theirs, they are overwhelmed.

Q: Despite all these obstacles, it is possible to change San Antonio?

A: I think so. Everyone in San Antonio wants better and if everyone pushes in the same direction then the model change is possible. We agree with the rules but when you do not know how to enforce the remedy then it becomes worse than the disease. We understand that the police are overwhelmed but employers also also overwhelmed with a sense of desperation that the rules are not being enforced and some people do exactly what they want. They say complaints for non-compliance will be processed faster but nothing has changed. The situation has reached a point that is unsustainable and changing the tourism model is urgent.

Source: El Periodico

Original interview: in Spanish

‘Geordie Shore’ Filming in San An

Those ‘cheeky’ Geordie Shore reality TV ‘stars’  (and I use the term very loosely) have been spotted in and around San Antonio surreptitiously filming for their new series.

After being refused permission to film in Mallorca it appears the production company have come over to the White Isle (and more specifically San Antonio) in search of some sexy footage to engage their viewers for the new shows that will air on MTV and if rumours are to be believed they are staying on a CAMP SITE in the north of the island! 

Meanwhile on social media Island residents have been almost unanimous in decrying anyone or place that ‘collaborates’ with the series claiming that they highlight the negatives. Some bars have even threatened to sue the producers of Geordie Shore for filming covertly without permission. This has resulted in the filming being very hush hush and mainly on private premises.

San Antonio councillor Aida Alcaraz has had various meetings reminding local establishments that the programme doesn’t have any permission or licence to film in the public domain but admitted they cannot stop it inside private premises. Sra Alcaraz has also reportedly asked the British Consulate to speak to the producers to confirm if they are filming on the streets and if so to stop immediately. 

Even though they say there’s no such thing as bad publicity it’s the latest rejection by island residents and politicians who are tired of TV companies pillaging Ibiza purely for ratings. Last year the Ibiza government banned MTV from filming MTV’s Spanish version called “Ibiza Shore” after a similar outcry.

Ibiza with its beach clubs and vibrant nocturnal scene is gold dust for many reality TV series as it appeals to a similar demographic even though ‘TOWIE’ left the island with their collective tail between their collective legs claiming that they weren’t ‘made to feel welcome’ in Ibiza.

Amnesia Last Minute Schedule Change

The standoff between Amnesia & San Antonio Council has taken another turn with the announcement that the SuperClub has changed its hours for its widely anticipated opening party. 

A statement from the club explains that it has decided to open from 4pm on 28 May and continue until 6am because it has been denied a morning licence and “despite the continuous obstacles and disadvantages….we will fight so that the magic continues in Ibiza and make sure the music never stops” encouraging people to use the hashtag #youwillneverdancealone 

This is part of an ongoing row which has seen the club continually flout the law by closing late and then paying the ensuing fines. Amnesia has had 31 sanctions over the last 2 years paying fines totalling 102,000 euros leading to San Antonio Town Hall’s decision to refuse the extended hours application for its owning party. 

Opening at 4pm is a surprising turn of events but Amnesia was left with no other option under current legislation if it wanted to extend its hours. Mirroring Space’s opening hours model is a risky strategy especially as other opening parties are on the same day however Amnesia has consistently delivered the goods and is rated by many as the best SuperClub opening on the White Isle.