Girls trip to Ibiza

It was a girl’s weekend away to Ibiza, originally planned for 2020, but due to Pandemic had been cancelled twice, first world problems I know! The silver lining was that 2 of my friends also had their landmark birthday’s whilst we waited so it turned into a triple celebration!

Ibiza, or Eivissa as it’s known in Catalan, had been on my travel radar for some 20+ years, being so close to the UK it always got put off as far flung destinations seemed preferable. I can safely say it was well worth the wait!

Obviously, a large reason to travel to Ibiza is to party, there are a plethora of nightclubs. bars and restaurants to choose from so you could easily indulge and catch up with sleep in the day (or when you get home as there are all day parties too) . I argue there is SO much more to the White Island than party party party. If you travel before May and after September it will be quieter as the clubs close and party goers then leave the island.

We stayed on Playa D’en Bossa beach, a lovely stretch of white sand just south of Ibiza town. Our home was the 4 star Torre Del Mar, a great hotel which had recently had a refurb. The rooms, restaurant, staff, spa, and pool were all brilliant and ticked all our boxes. We chose to go B&B as there were so many local restaurants we wanted to try out, (although the Paella at the hotel was hard to beat) like ‘Locals Only’ in Ibiza town, as the name suggests it isn't only for locals and welcomes all, the food was typically Spanish and not a chip in sight!

This is what we did;

Took a 14km hike along beaches and through the pine forests, stopping off to cool down (and drink the Sangria) at little beach bars on the way. Seeing the famous defence towers that are located along the coast (Pirate watch towers).

We shopped until we dropped in Ibiza Town and walked the walls of Dalt Vila, the fortified old town, the views are incredible!

We watched the sunset from the terrace at Café Del La Mar. It was an almost spiritual experience where everyone just sat and watched the sun sink into the sea on the horizon with the backdrop of chilled out music.

We partied at the legendary Pikes, for their Saturday night House party- we had a fantastic time! This is where Wham filmed their ‘Club Tropicana’ video, if the walls could talk they could tell you some stories! It all went on here in the 1980’s and 1990’s. The service, food, drinks and atmosphere and entertainment were brilliant.

We hired a speedboat which took us out to the beautiful beach at Cala Bassa, we had a brilliant few hours, diving into the turquoise sea and working on the tan whilst drinking wine.

There was just about time on our last day to enjoy the hotel pool and time to plan our next trip out!

Next time it’s to the North of the island and over to Formentera, a small island located to the south, the beaches are supposed to be amazing! And go on maybe an all night party next time!

If you want me to arrange your girls/boys/mixed/your weekend away then please get in touch!