Where To Stay, Eat & Party In Ibiza
WHERE TO STAY
Hostal La Torre (£)
Considered one of Ibiza’s best sunset spots – and affordable properties – Hostal La Torre is a hidden gem in San Antonio. On a clifftop overlooking Cala Gracio beach, the hostel was made for meeting like-minded travellers on the terrace bar, exploring the beaches along the west coast and soaking up the chilled vibes reminiscent of the island’s 90s heyday. Guests can stay in one of 17 whitewashed rooms, complete with wooden furniture and nautical accessories, and dine at destination restaurant La Torre, which serves seafood and tapas. There isn’t a pool, but you can sit in the hostel’s lush gardens or enjoy Cala Gracio’s calm waters nearby.
From £75 per night.
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Hyde Ibiza (£)
Ennismore’s second Ibizan outpost is the oceanfront Hyde Ibiza in Cala Llonga, overlooking one of the island’s most beautiful – and quiet – beaches. Right next to the newly opened Mondrian, this hotel offers the best of both worlds for guests who want to enjoy poolside DJ sets during the day, then relax in one of its 401 rooms at night. There are five restaurants and bars, each with a different concept – from a traditional Spanish restaurant overlooking the beach, to modern Japanese restaurant Niko. There's also a generous buffet breakast each morning – imagine coffee and pastries overlooking the sparkling sea.
Rooms from £125 per night.
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Cubanito (£)
A top choice during high season, you’ll probably recognise Cubanito’s Insta-worthy Havana-inspired interiors. It’s right in the middle of San Antonio, with some of the island’s best nightlife and restaurants on its doorstep. Rooms are bright and spacious with quirky retro furniture and outdoor terraces, while the rest of the hotel has art-deco interiors reminiscent of fun Cuban paladars. There’s a slick rooftop bar where guests can enjoy an array of mojitos, listen to DJ sets and take salsa lessons, as well as Little Havana, which serves Cuban food at the restaurant and pool. Non-residents can buy a day pass to use the facilities and take part in activities throughout the day.
Rooms from £90 per night.
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OKU (££)
With a relaxed, rustic vibe, OKU’S Ibiza hotel has the feel of a Six Senses property – just at a more accessible price. Offering understated five-star luxury in a beautiful location, it’s a few minutes’ walk from beautiful Cala Gració bay. Accommodation includes rooftop suites with sea views, rooms with swim-up pools and a private four-bedroom villa – perfect for anyone heading to the island with friends. The group offers an alternative way to experience island life, encouraging guests to disconnect and focus on themselves. Healing rituals include gong baths, reiki sessions and crystal healings. Best of all, the hotel has a selection of wellness breaks hosted by some of the best-known names in the fitness and wellness world.
Rooms from £230 per night.
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Montesol Experimental (££)
This boutique hotel originally opened in 1933. Now it’s been taken over by Experimental Group, which already owns the island’s ever-popular Experimental Beach Ibiza at Playa des Codolar Salinas. The team has spent the last few years renovating the hotel’s 33 bedrooms and its restaurant and rooftop bar Cafe Montesol, which serves tapas dishes by chef Alex Larrea alongside Experimental cocktails. Following the transformation by French designer Dorothée Meilichzon, the restaurant has spaces inside, on a large terrace and on a striking rooftop overlooking Ibiza Old Town and the port.
Rooms from £270 per night.
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Mondrian Ibiza (££)
Hospitality group Ennismore opened two properties last summer. First was Mondrian Ibiza on the island’s east coast. Taking inspiration from its buzzy sister property in Shoreditch, this hotel has more of a laidback feel with minimalist interiors that blend into the island backdrop. Guests can stay in one of 154 rooms (most have sea views), lounge in two pools and choose from three restaurants, including a Japanese bar that serves excellent and varying dishes.
Rooms from £190 per night.
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Hotel Riomar (££)
Easily one of the top hotels in Santa Eulalia, on the quieter side of the island, Hotel Riomar attracts guests who want to lounge on the beach, eat excellent seafood and soak up the relaxed atmosphere of Ibiza’s eastern coast. With fresh interiors (the team who designed Nobu in Shoreditch were behind the 2021 refurbishment), mid-century style is mixed with neutral colours for a modern look. Guests can take part in complimentary activities like yoga in the morning, before tucking into generous breakfasts on the terrace. The food is particularly good – expect calamari, truffle pasta and king prawns served with cocktails – and spicy palomas and margaritas with beats from the DJ at Tribe.
Rooms from £180 per night.
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Atzaró (££)
A longstanding favourite of those in the know, Atzaró lets you dip in and out of the party scene thanks to its secluded location in Santa Eulalia, surrounded by orange groves in the Mediterranean garden. The hotel has 24 light and bright suites, with further rooms in the works. There are also nine pools, a private beach with daybeds, and a spa tucked away in the orange groves. Atzaró’s destination restaurant La Veranda serves Mediterranean dishes made with healthy and natural ingredients grown in the estate’s vegetable garden, while Aubergine By Atzaró – its farm-to-table concept – is just ten minutes down the road.
Rooms from £250 per night.
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El Hotel Pacha (££)
Pacha’s hotel has been closed for the last few years, but it recently reopened following an extensive renovation. The property is across the street from the brand’s iconic nightclub (guests get free entry) and a ten-minute walk from Ibiza Town. The interiors celebrate the best of Spanish design with earthy tones, neutral textures and a modern Balearic aesthetic – all 56 rooms have terraces and spacious marble en-suites. A bakery, La Boulangerie, serves fresh pastries day and night, and hosts bread-making workshops.
Rooms from £190 per night.
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Can Sastre (££)
If you’re going to Ibiza to explore the hiking routes and more laidback side of the island, Can Sastre is a small boutique hotel in the rural village of San Rafael, a 20-minute drive from Old Town. Here, it’s all about relaxing and connecting with nature through outdoor yoga classes, bike rides and snorkelling. There are three rooms and two villas spread across white-washed buildings which feel more like a private holiday home – the deluxe suite is ideal for couples while the villa suite sleeps four across two bedrooms. Guests can enjoy brunch poolside, though you’ll need to make reservations for lunch and dinner.
Rooms from £220 per night.
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Grand Paradiso (££)
A deluxe, suites-only addition to the Paradiso Art Hotel, Grand Paradiso is set to open in August. In San Antonio Bay, the selling point is its faithfully recreated 1950s Americana style. A first for the island, the theme incorporates art-deco touches, jukeboxes in the lobby, a 50s-style cinema and a jacuzzi inside a Cadillac Eldorado (the ‘Caduzzi’). Film is a huge inspiration here – suites are called ‘Almódovar’, ‘David Lynch’ and ‘Wes Anderson’ – and there will be an art gallery celebrating works by audio-visual artists. In the pool area, look out for a DJ booth in the shape of a classic Miami beach hut, complete with backstage VIP space for 20 guests.
Rooms from £210 per night.
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W Ibiza (££)
For round-the-clock partying, W Ibiza offers a high-octane experience. Set right beside Santa Eulalia Bay, there are six restaurants and bars, each with a different vibe. The rooftop bar is ideal for pre-drinks with the girls, Yellow Fish serves sangria and seafood, and new restaurant SEU Pizza @STEPS is the perfect spot for a slice and sundowners. There’s also Below, its basement nightclub which hosts international DJs every night of the week, while the main atrium hosts big-name musicians like The Martinez Brothers. Ideal for a fun girls’ trip, rooms are modern and spacious, and the infinity pool has Insta-worthy in-water loungers.
Rooms from £280 per night.
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Petunia (££)
Hotel group Beaumier, which owns numerous properties across France and beyond, has opened an outpost on the picturesque west side of the island, looking out towards nearby Es Vedrà. The hotel has 42 rooms and suites, all with minimalist interiors and fun pops of green, and either a balcony or private terrace. There are also three restaurants with different vibes, including La Mesa d’es Vedrà for all-day Mediterranean dining, and Los Olivios where you can enjoy pizzas and cocktails by the pool.
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Nativo Hotel Ibiza (££)
Four-star Nativo Hotel Ibiza opened a couple of years ago and is perfect if you’re looking for something fun, relaxed and a little bit boho. It’s in Siesta, a tranquil residential area of Santa Eulalia del Río, on the northern coast of Ibiza. Close to the beach, there are also three pool areas – we like the adults-only one, which is on the rooftop next to a restaurant and cocktail bar. The two ground-floor pools are enclosed by natural sand zones so guests can walk barefoot, alongside palm trees, sunbeds and hammocks.
Rooms from £285 per night.
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The Standard (£££)
Fronting the Vara de Rey plaza in Old Town, this hotel is set in a stark white building that forms the backdrop for the bright, eclectic décor and landscaping throughout the property. The design celebrates the 1960s energy that originally attracted so many to Ibiza. A street-level restaurant spills onto the plaza during the day, before transforming into a nightlife hub after hours. The Standard also has a separate building – Casa Privada – available for groups. With its own private pool, bar, gym, lounge and 14 bedrooms, the hideaway is just a block away from all the amenities of the hotel, but with the privacy of a villa, including two suites with outdoor terraces and tubs.
Rooms from £285 per night.
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Six Senses (£££)
There was a lot of buzz when Six Senses opened its doors a few years ago. With excellent service and all the facilities you’d expect, it’s perched over beautiful Xarraca Bay. The hotel has already received a string of awards for its eco-friendly design (think solar panels, renewable energy and geothermal cooling systems in the infinity pool). There’s a variety of rooms on offer, a spa with an extensive treatment list, and bars and restaurants for various occasions, including North headed up by Israeli chef Eyal Shani, and the Beach Caves inspired by Latin America. A top choice for a blow-the-budget trip.
Rooms from £455 per night.
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Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay (£££)
For total luxury, Nobu is set on the shore of Talamanca Bay – one of the quieter beaches on the island. Rooms and suites are sleek and have been designed to blend in with the scenic settings – think rattan furniture, natural colours and light wooden furniture – and some have private pools overlooking the beach. There are two outdoor pools (waiters will bring jugs of sangria to your sun lounger) plus a spa for indulgent treatments, but the main draw is the food. Diners can eat at Nobu’s destination Japanese restaurant or BiBo by Michelin-starred Dani Garcia for Mediterranean dishes.
Rooms from £490 per night.
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WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
El Chiringuito
For Long Lunches
El Chiringuito has a loyal clientele of diners who return each season to enjoy relaxed lunches on Es Cavallet beach. The menu changes regularly so there’s always something new to try – either from a daybed on the sand or in the shaded boho-inspired restaurant. Mediterranean dishes are designed to be shared, from seafood platters and whole grilled fish served at the table to tapas-style starters like smoked aubergine, calamari and tuna tartare. Expect excellent cocktails and a fun atmosphere.
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La Paloma
For Family Dining
This relaxed restaurant in the small village of Sant Llorenç has long dinner tables surrounded by lemon groves – ideal for family meals in the sunshine. The family run restaurant serves simple Sicilian food and the menu rotates weekly – there’s always a new risotto, pasta, seafood and steak on offer. Most of the produce comes from the family’s garden, and there’s different fresh bread every day.
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Jul’s
For Greek Food
Jul’s only opened a few years ago but has already established itself as one of Ibiza’s best fine dining restaurants. Choose from modern Greek dishes made with local and seasonal ingredients, like truffle risotto with lobster claws, grilled octopus and vegetables, smoked seafood with squid ink linguine, and lamb with herby potatoes.
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Zuma
For Failsafe Glamour
Co-founded and created by Rainer Becker in London, Zuma brings its award-winning contemporary Japanese cuisine to the Balearics. After a successful pop-up, the permanent restaurant has a sushi bar and open kitchen that takes centre stage, with chefs cooking up signature dishes such as spicy beef tenderloin with sesame; black cod marinated in miso; tiger prawns with yuzu; and grilled seabass with chilli and ginger.
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The Maine
For Party Vibes
Ibiza welcomed a string of top restaurants last year, and there are more newcomers to add to your list this summer. One of our favourite newer spots is The Maine which opened an outpost next close to the salt flats of Salinas, just a short drive from Ibiza Town. Dine in the two-level al fresco restaurant within a restored 18th-century finca, then grab drinks at the bar which will have an array of tequilas and mezcals. Enjoy Mediterranean platters while DJs and live performers set the vibe.
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Hämbre
For Something Different
Over in the centre of Santa Eulalia, Hämbre is a small restaurant worth the trip. Championing local and sustainable produce, it has 70s-inspired interiors, and the 12-plate menu changes every three days. Expect to try dishes like bonito crudo with padron peppers, fried razor clams with kohlrabi, and toasted cabbage with caesar dressing.
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UM Beach House
For Long Lunches
The same group behind UM Beach House Mallorca has opened a new outpost in Santa Eulalia. This boho spot has seriously cool décor with wooden furniture, earthy colours and soft furnishings that blend into the background. Open for lunch and dinner, guests can choose from Mediterranean dishes while DJs play chilled house music, before the tempo picks up in the evening with drums and other acoustic instruments. Choose from grilled seafood platters, paella and tapas dishes alongside buddha bowls and generous salads.
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The View at 7Pines
For Chef Residencies
7Pines hotel is built into the cliffs on the island’s Es Vedrà-facing edge. Its restaurant The View offers a suitably panoramic outlook onto the Med and regularly hosts celebrity chefs for kitchen takeovers. This summer, chef Óscar Salazar has created a special menu with Mediterranean and French influences - expect dishes like Fresh homemade ravioli with spinach, truffle and hazelnut; roasted mullet with marinated aubergine; and asparagus with dill, black garlic and seaweed. Later in the summer, expect menus from other top chefs, plus the return of the hotel’s Mexican food truck.
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El Silencio
For Something Under-The-Radar
El Silencio overlooks the secluded cove of Cala Moli, a hidden gem on the island. This year, guests can eat at the new restaurant by three-Michelin starred chef Mauro Colagreco, take part in wellness workshops, shop at pop-ups, and party on the beach. Mauro’s menu is inspired by his Argentinean heritage – imagine dishes like shrimp aguachile with lime and chilli, baked beetroots with manchego cheese, and grilled crayfish with gremolacha sauce. El Silencio has also opened a second pop-up restaurant for a series of rotating chefs who will each host a week-long residency – confirmed chefs include Yannick Alleno and Thibault Sombardier. Guest can also see an immersive art installation by Brazilian artist Samuel de Saboia, as well as a collaborative pop-up with Nanushka where you can shop its summer collections, take part in wellness activities and book special dinners.
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Amante Table
For Romance
Set in a Balinese hut on its own stretch of beach in Santa Eulalia, Amante Table is one of the most romantic spots on the island. Eat at the main restaurant or book the couple’s table under a pergola for a private dining experience by candlelight. Couples will be treated to a five-course Mediterranean menu showcasing the best produce of the day, paired with Bollinger champagne. Expect dishes like monkfish and prawn croquettes, squid ink risotto, and pork loin with potatoes and sautéed green beans.
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Experimental Beach Ibiza
For Sunset Cocktails
In Ses Salines salt reserve, Experimental Beach Ibiza is the perfect spot for sundowner drinks and champagne with friends. Be wowed by the beautiful sunsets over the Med while soft house music and jazz plays in the background. The restaurant serves classic Spanish fare like tapas and simple seafood dishes, while the cocktail menu is, of course, more experimental.
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Beso Beach Formentera
For A Day Trip
Formentera is a 30-minute ferry or boat ride from Ibiza, making it an ideal spot for a day trip. If you don’t make it to Beso Beach Ibiza, head to its sister site on Formentera. The beach club is in Ses Salines natural park, a biological reserve surrounded by crystal-clear waters and a pristine beach. You can eat Catalan dishes in the restaurant until 6pm, then try Yango Urban Foods (a popular Spanish takeaway) on the beach.
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Finca La Plaza
For Group Dinners
The same team behind Mayfair's Park Chinois recently opened a restaurant on the White Isle. Tucked away in the main square of the picturesque village of Santa Gertrudis, Finca La Plaza serves traditional Mediterranean cuisine at its al fresco dining area which is surrounded by a herb garden, tropical plants and whitewashed walls. Perfect for a sunset dinner with friends, menu highlights include smoked pork rib ‘hot-dogs’, grilled octopus, whole seabass cooked over charcoal and served with seasonal veg, and yuzu-filled rum baba.
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Yalla
For Middle Eastern Dishes
Last year, Passion Café in Ibiza Town opened a Middle Eastern restaurant in Santa Gertrudis. Each plate showcases the variety of produce found on and around the island – the ‘salatim’ menu has a selection of salads and mezze boards featuring falafel, zaatar halloumi and chargrilled aubergine, all drizzled with tahini. Meanwhile, seabass, lamb koftas, chicken shish tawooks and other meat and fish options are cooked over the grill. Don’t leave without a Turkish coffee and slice of baklava.
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El Restaurante
For Dinner & DJs
Pacha has a restaurant next door to its famous nightclub. El Restaurante serves modern Mediterranean dishes like lobster tempura, marinated scallops with basil, courgette carpaccio with parmigiano, and Iberian pork sautéed with capers. Diners can listen to Balearic beats until the early hours as DJs play in a booth illuminated by Pacha’s iconic neon cherries. Cocktail-wise, house signatures are tequila and mezcal-based, including margaritas and a ‘Tiki Punch’ made with Casamigos Mezcal, Aperol, pineapple juice and banana syrup. For a minimum spend you can skip the queue and head straight into the club after dinner.
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La Cava
For Tapas
La Cava is part of Ibiza’s Mambo Group (Café Mambo, Sunset Strip) in Ibiza Town’s historic square. Inside, there are rattan lampshades and an open bar where you can watch the chefs at work, while the outdoor terrace is surrounded by cacti pots and has a cool boho vibe. Expect classic tapas dishes like patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Spanish omelettes, plus more experimental plates such as mini oxtail burgers and home-smoked salmon with burrata.
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El Olivo Mio
For Dinner In Old Town
Ibiza’s Old Town is lined with family run restaurants and cafés, but El Olivo Mio serves some of the best Mediterranean food. In true Spanish fashion, dinner is served late, but it’s worth getting there early to secure a colourful table outside on the cobbled street. Current menu highlights include burratina with tomatoes and homemade fig jam; seabass ceviche with mango and avocado; grilled scallops and fennel salad; and tagliatelle with clams. Don’t forget to order carafes of sangria for the table.
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Beachouse
For Long Lunches by the Beach
A favourite of the SL team, you could easily spend a whole day at Beachouse relaxing on day beds by the water, listening to the DJs, and trying dishes at its Mediterranean restaurant. Lunch could start with guacamole and corn 'ribs' while waiters serve sangria or spicy palomas. Other menu highlights include octopus with kalamata olives and coriander, creamy lobster rice, and charcoal-grilled crab with yuzu butter sauce. This summer, guests can take part in daily morning yoga on the beach, and look forward to the dinner series later in the year. There’s also a great kids’ club where little ones will be entertained with arts and crafts, yoga, face painting and games.
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Cotton Beach
For Lunch With A View
Cotton Beach overlooks Cala Tarida on Ibiza's southwest coast, which is renowned for its sunsets. All the fabric is made from cotton – hence the name – and the restaurant has striking white interiors that reflect against the sea. A fusion of Mediterranean and Japanese food, diners can choose from sushi and sashimi, as well as dishes like scallops with apple and coconut, fried rice with lobster, and beef sirloin with a miso glaze.
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PARTY
Pikes
Best Old-School Institution
A favourite of the fashion set and mega-celebs over the decades (picture Kate Moss, Freddie Mercury and George Michael) Pikes is one of the oldest and most famous Ibizan institutions. While the hotel offers wellness retreats for those seeking some R&R, its party side continues to draw in the crowds. There’s a small nightclub with connecting rooms which hosts international DJs, plus a spacious outdoor terrace for dancing and drinks. This summer, big-name acts taking to the stage include Faithless, Fatboy Slim and Goldie.
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Hï Ibiza
Best Immersive Nightclub
Ushuaïa’s sister property Hï Ibiza takes immersive clubbing to the next level with world-class light shows and installations. Set along Playa d’en Bossa’s strip, there are two main spaces: the Club Room for late-night residencies and The Theatre for big productions. As well as house, techno and dance music, Hï Ibiza showcases talent from reggaeton and tribal house. This summer, David Guetta, Arielle Free, the Martinez Brothers and Glitterbox will all take to the decks.
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Ushuaïa
Best For Big-Name DJs
Want to dance day and night to tunes spun by world-class DJs? Head for outdoor club Ushuaïa, one of the most successful openings over the past decade. David Guetta and Calvin Harris both have summer residencies this year, while Hannah Wants, Frankie Wah, Disclosure and Gorgon City are due to perform over the coming months. There’s also ANTS, the regular Saturday night slot, with its high-octane playlist.
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DC10
Best Underground Club
Once an underground nightclub, DC10 has earned a reputation for being a place for hardcore partygoers. Close to Ses Salines salt flats and Ibiza airport, it’s now split into three spaces: a garden for day parties, the main room for late-night sets, and the terrace. It doesn’t advertise events publicly, but it regularly attracts big DJs like Honey Dijon, Carl Cox and Dennis Cruz.
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Destino at Pacha
Best For All Nighters
Destino at Pacha is perched on a cliff in the stylish Cap Martinet area. Parties take place around the pool surrounded by day beds and palm trees, then move to its underground nightclub Tox Prive Club at midnight. Tickets are already selling quickly, so move fast if you want to party there this summer.
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Amnesia
Best For Rotating Parties
Amnesia first opened its doors back in the 1970s and is still one of the island’s best clubs. The main room plays techno all night, while the room next door has a cool atrium window so you can see the daylight seeping in at 6am. Previous names to play at the venue have included Sonny Fodera, Steve Aoki and Gorgon City, while the weekend slots are filled by Amnesia’s regular nights Elrow and Pyramid.
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Club Chinois
Best Newcomer
Island Hospitality – the team behind Mayfair’s Park Chinois and Beachouse, Mikasa and Finca La Plaza in Ibiza – opened a new club last year. Housed in the former Heart Ibiza site and inspired by Shanghai’s 1930s jazz clubs, Club Chinois has bold and lavish interiors with plush velvet seating, dark drapery and a huge DJ booth.
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