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The Balearic Islands are one of the Catalan-speaking territories designated by the cultural term of Catalan Countries. Majorca and Minorca are the Balearic Islands proper, while the other islands are included in the appellation as part of the Autonomous Community of the Balearic Islands. The main islands of the autonomous community are Majorca (Mallorca in Catalan), Minorca (Menorca), Eivissa (Eivissa), and Formentera, all of which are popular tourist destinations. Among the minor islands is Cabrera, which is the location of the Parc Nacional de l'Arxipèlag de Cabrera. The islands can be further grouped, with Majorca, Minorca, and Cabrera as the Gymnesian Islands, and Eivissa and Formentera as the Pine Islands.

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Ibiza or Eivissa (the official name) is one of the Balearic Islands. The maximum length of the island by highway is 42 km.

Ibiza and Formentera are also known as the "Islas Pitiusas" (from the Greek word "pitys" meaning pine tree) because of the abundance of pines that cover their landscapes. Ibiza and Formentera are home to about 111,200 inhabitants.

Climate

The climate of Ibiza is Mediterranean and has milder winters but slightly cooler summers than Majorca. The winters are generally mild with temperatures around 15° during the day Celsius (60° Fahrenheit) and 8 at night. The hottest time of the year is July and August with temperatures reaching 30°C (85°F) most afternoons. The lowest recorded temperature in Ibiza is -5, the highest is 37.[5]

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Avg high °C 15.8 16.1 18.2 20.4 23.3 27.6 29.8 30.4 27.7 24.3 19.3 16.6 Avg high °F 60.44 60.98 64.76 68.72 73.94 81.68 85.64 86.72 81.86 75.74 66.74 61.88

Tourism

Ibiza is considered a popular tourist destination, especially due to its legendary and at times riotous nightlife centered around two areas: Ibiza Town, the island's capital on the eastern shore and Sant Antoni to the West.[2] Well-known nightclubs are Privilege (the largest club in the world), Eden (the busiest nightclub in Sant Antoni), Es Paradís (noted for its water parties), Amnesia (known for foam parties), Space (an afterparty club), Pacha, and DC10.[2] These clubs have become the centre of the worldwide electronic music movement. During the summer, well-known DJs perform at the various clubs on weekly schedules, in between touring to other international destinations. Many of these DJs use Ibiza as an outlet for presenting new songs within the house and trance genres of electronic dance music. The season traditionally begins at the start of June with Space and DC10's opening parties and finishes on the first weekend of October with the Closing Parties. A typical schedule for clubbers going to Ibiza includes waking at noon, early evening naps, late night clubbing, and "disco sunrises". Due to Ibiza's notable tolerance toward misbehavior from young adult tourists, it has acquired the sobriquet "Gomorrah of the Med". Also well-known is Café del Mar, a long-standing bar where many tourists traditionally view the sunset made famous by José Padilla. That and other bars close by have become an increasingly popular venue for club pre-parties after sunset, hosting such DJ performers as Roger Sanchez, David Morales, Frankie Knuckles, Judge Jules, Pete Tong, Paul Oakenfold, Paul Van Dyk, Sasha, John Digweed, Erick Morillo and David Guetta.

Though primarily known for its party scene, large portions of the island are registered as U.N. World Heritage Sites, and thus protected from the development and commercialization of the main cities. A notable example includes "God's Finger" in the Benirràs Bay as well as some of the more traditional Ibicenco cultural sites. Because of its rustic beauty, companies and artists alike frequently use the island for photographic and film shoots. A monument ("The Egg") erected in honour of Christopher Columbus can be found in Sant Antoni: Ibiza is one of several places purporting to be his birthplace. The island's government is trying to encourage a more cultured and quieter tourism scene, passing rules including the closing of all nightclubs by 6am at the latest, and requiring all new hotels to be 5-star.[6]

However, any time other than summer, the whole island is empty of tourists and most clubs are not open (only Pacha is open all year round). Tourists who plan to travel to the island prior to June or after September should expect a quieter time with more unsettled weather.

El Vedrà can be seen from all over the island, and some claim it is the third most magnetic point on Earth (after the North Pole and the Bermuda Triangle).[citation needed]

By boat Boats to:

Denia from Ibiza and St. Antoni Alicante (only in summer) Trasmediterranea Barcelona (all year): Trasmediterranea and Balearia Valencia (all year): Trasmediterranea Palma de Mallorca: http://www.trasmediterranea.es Trasmediterranea] and Balearia Formentera (many boat companies, all year round) [edit] Get around Buses - Ibiza Bus Timetables

Rentals - require extra driving care, as the locals are terrible drivers. Many tourists have been run off the road trying to avoid deadly head-on collisions. New road construction has led to the temporary development of detour roads which are poorly marked and dangerous. During the summer months many tourist drivers under the influence of alcohol, pose a potential threat.

Taxis - can be used to get around the island and cost €20-30 to travel between cities.

Walking - the cities are small enough not to require any mechanical locomotion

See Es Vedra, the mystical island rock off Ibiza's west coast. Atlantis, a hidden cove, but only if you can find a local who'll tell you its secret location. Passeig de ses Fonts in San_Antonio. The old part of Ibiza Town. Visit nearby Formentera by boat. Explore the many beaches all along the coast. The famous Es Canar Hippy Market (held only on Wednesdays) on the east coast of the island and Las Dalias Hippie Market in San Carlos on Saturdays. Visit Bar Anita in San Carlos, the historical venue where the artists and writers of the 50s, 60s and 70s used to collect their cheques and stop for a drink. [edit][add listing] Do Ibiza is famous for its nightlife. During the day most tourists are soaking up rays at one of the gorgeous beaches or sleeping off the past night's drinks. Bars do not get busy in Ibiza town or San Antonio until early evening, about 7PM.

Nearly every bar, particularly in the busier summer months, has "drink specials" that will be advertised (more like hawked) on the street outside the bar. These are good options to save some cash in a notoriously expensive destination. Usually this will be a beer and a shot for 5 euros, but the terms vary depending on the area, the time of night, and the bar.

The West End, near San Antonio center, is a long, wide street packed with bars and revelers. The party shuts down at around 3 or 4AM here.

Ibiza is most known for its large clubs. Examples are Privilege, Space, Pacha, Eden, Amnesia, and El Divino. Most of these clubs have hefty entry fees and the drinks will be extremely expensive. Plan on paying 30-50 euro for admission (unless you are able to find a special deal from one of the hawkers on the street) and 10 euro, minimum, per drink. One night out from club to club can easily run in the hundreds of euro.

Explore some of the traditional countryside of this beautiful island that few people take the time to enjoy.

Take a boat or go parasailing.

Eat

El Pirata, the best pizza on the island bar none! Located in the port of Ibiza Town. Basil Thai, one of the best Thai joints around, located close to Ibiza Town in Jesus. La Brasa, the best place for grilled meats, seafood, and other local specialities. The Curry Club, Tucked behind the sunset strip in San Antonio, its beautiful inside, the staff are great and the food - amazing! Don't forget to try two local specialities: ensaimada, a sort of flat, soft pastry coil - what a Danish pastry would be if it was more like a doughnut - and flao, a sweet cheese and mint flan. Most pastelerias and many bars sell ensaimada - flao is a bit more difficult to track down.

Drink

The whole island of Ibiza is known as one of the great club capitals of the world.

Jockey Club and "Malibu" (both on Salinas beach) - perfect places to drink and watch the beautiful people lying in the sun while DJs spin deep house and chill out tunes. Pacha, [1]. The island's most expensive, and arguably best club - plan on €50 entry and €10 for a beer though! Space nightclub, [2]. (Playa d´en Bossa) Attracts people from all over the world and has received many awards, such as Best Global Club. Es Paradis, [3]. Eden, [4]. Amnesia Privilege El Divino DC10

Sleep

When it comes to choosing a place to stay on Ibiza, it really depends on what type of vacation experience you are after. Unless you are from the UK and enjoy surrounding yourself with mainly large groups of rowdy drunk soccer hooligans who rarely leave their comforts in "San An", then avoid San Antonio at all costs except for the occasional sunset viewing at Cafe Mambo for the Pacha pre-parties, or the famous Cafe Del Mar next door. If you just want to relax and chill, and visit nice unspoilt beaches, then it's better to spend a little more on a nice villa.

If you prefer a hotel, you have plenty to choose from.

Fiesta Hotel Group, [5]. Ibiza's largest hotel group, has competitively priced options all over the island. Hotel Sol Ibiza, [6] (Santa Eulalia) Hotel Sol s'Sargamassa, [7] (Santa Eulalia) Sa Talaia, [8]. However, there are more than 300 licensed accommodation possibilities on Ibiza, that cover the entire budget range, from hostels to exclusive and intimate rural hotels, and most are represented with web pages online and in numerous hotel and travel guides, but don't go there in August without a reservation.....you could wind up on the street or on the beach (also illegal).

Get out

Formentera - neighboring tranquil and unspoilt island set in some of the cleanest, most turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, and a beautiful boat ride to get there