The Ultimate Ibiza Weekender Itinerary

You can catch direct flights from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London City and London Stansted to Ibiza Airport and be there in two and a half hours.

If you can duck out of work a little early catch the 14:45 flight from London City Airport and arrive at 18:10, in time for dinner. Alternatively, take the 20:35 from London Gatwick or the 21:45 from London City Airport, arriving at 23:55 or 01:10 respectively. The main beach hotels on Playa d’en Bossa are just a ten-minute transfer away.

Park your wheelie suitcase at Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, on Playa d’en Bossa. This hotel isn’t just near the party – it literally is the party, hosting nightly events. For somewhere a little quieter that’s still moments away from the action, Torre del Mar is the perfect pied-à-terre after a night at the nearby clubs and beach parties.

On Saturday morning, take your breakfast in Ibiza’s old town. The Dalt Vila, as it is known, should top your agenda – it made the UNESCO list after all. Sample flaó, traditional custard pastries, and coffee. Or pick up food from the shady Old Market at Plaça de la Constitucio.

Whilst it’s not the heat of the day, climb further up the winding streets to the solid-looking 16th century church, The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Snows. On your wanderings, cast your eye over some holiday goods – not all stands are made equal, but the old streets are renowned for showcasing local arts and crafts that won’t look silly on your mantelpiece. For older treasures, visit the Museu d’Art Contemporani d’Eivissa, for contemporary Catalan art, then climb to the Bastion Santa Lucia for harbour views.

After all that clambering about the old town, treat yourself to lunch just around the corner from the old town, in Talamanca Bay. Sa Punta restaurant has a terrace so close to the water that it’s practically a swim-up. You’ll spot yachts, romantic couples and everyone wearing an awful lot of white from your trendy perch. After a few glasses of cava sangria, you’ll be ready for one of two things: a siesta, or the beach.

The best beaches on the island depend on your mood. If you’ve got a new white bikini to show off, then head to Playa d’en Bossa, where you can swing by Ushuaïa’s massive pool party (ANTS) from 5.00pm on Saturdays. Ibiza is all about the beach clubs, and the famous Nikki Beach near Santa Eulalia is the chicest option, with live music and dancing around the pool. Alternatively, if that all sounds a little exhausting, there are plenty of quieter coves on the north coast. Try pine-clad Portinatx, a tiny resort on the very northernmost tip of the island.

Sundowners are a big deal in Ibiza. With sunsets this good, who going to complain? The views over the little island of Es Vedra are pretty unbeatable – from the mainland, you can sit and watch its sparse slopes in the changing afternoon light. Es Boldado in Cala D’Hort is a popular restaurant for enjoying the view. For drinks, head to San Antonio bay, where the ever-ready-to-party cocktail bar Kumharas serves sangria with a side of sun.

You’ll be spoilt for choice at dinner time. Ibiza’s restaurants excel at high-end fusion cuisine. Light dishes like sushi are always highly sought after by the island’s health-conscious clientele. Can Bass has cool outdoor décor. For authentic Spanish, there’s Beso Beach, which opened a branch in Ibiza in 2018.

Should you want to dance, you’ll be in glamorous company. Ibiza’s nightlife is always great, occasionally bordering on transcendental. Once the season kicks off, Hï Ibiza puts on enormous club nights nearly every evening of the week. It only opened in 2017, replacing the legendary club Space, but has already risen straight to the top of the scene. Entrance fees and monstrous queues can be off-putting, so buy your tickets before you fly. The atmosphere is lively, the crowd is willing, and the night is young.

How are you feeling? Some clubs will stay open until 8am Sunday. If you’re up early enough, perhaps a spa treatment will familiarise you with the more natural side of the island. A yoga class or a massage session is in order. Try a treatment at Insotel Fenecia’s Prestiga Spa in Santa Eulalia. If it doesn’t realign your chakras it will certainly align with your holiday’s wellness goals. Fresh juices round everything off.

The first Hard Rock Hotel in Europe landed with a splash in 2014 with its own beach club and internationally revered events calendar. Located on the Playa d’en Bossa, it’s right in Ibiza’s clubbing heartlands. What’s more, this trendy five star has a great sky lounge, The Ninth, for sundowners.

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Nobu opened a hotel in 2017 in the chic environs of Talamaca Bay. The rooms look like they belong in a celebrity beach house and the dining, as expected, features intricate sushi. Plus, it’s close enough to Pacha to walk in heels.

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