Ibiza Holidays

Spain's White Island has a knack of coming up trumps for holidaymakers, no matter what sort of break they’re after. At the peaceful end of the scale, you’ve got villa-studded villages like Cala Tarida, where the sunsets are eye-poppingly good. Santa Eulalia’s beach-facing hotels tick the family holidays box. And San Antonio’s the party animal of the Balearic Islands, with mammoth clubs that keep crowds hooked until the sun’s gone full circle.

Think of Ibiza’s landscape as a melt-in-the-middle dessert. What you see at first glance are the beaches and bars that cling to the coastline. But when you get to the centre, there’s a surprise in store. Shove the celeb DJs and neon lights out of the way, and the island's natural side makes a play for your attention. Pine-cloaked countryside, hill-framed lakes and an arty version of Stonehenge are all in the offing.

Before the bassy background tones steal you away, there are plenty of ways to fill your days in Ibiza. Head to one of the famous hippy markets for a gander at retro jewellery, colour-splashed clothing and make-your-own souvenir stalls. Es Cana’s a good place to start for beginners. If you’d rather stick to the white-sand fringe, there are beach bars and restaurants by the barrel-load. Families, meanwhile rave in a different fashion about Cala Llonga’s Blue Flag waterfront.