Ibiza Island Harbor

Known as the international jet set island and a place to stop on a crewed yacht charter in the port of Ibiza Town for nights out clubbing and dancing, the island of Ibiza also has a lovely traditional side waiting to be discovered on a crewed yacht charter of the Balearic Islands.  People have flocked to Ibiza for over 2500 years, with remains on the island from the Phoenicians, and much of Ibiza is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.  With the white cubist architecture of Ibiza Town reflecting in the bright sunlight and beautiful blue clear waters, Ibiza has been chosen as the setting for a number of movies and books.  All night clubbing until sunrise (new law requires all clubs to be closed by 6:00am), is one draw of Ibiza, however the beauty of the island and the traditional little villages, beaches, and many anchorages are another draw for a visit on a crewed yacht charter of the Balearic Islands.

Ibiza Town Harbor at Nighttime

The night club scene is a big international draw for visitors to Ibiza, particularly to the main port of Ibiza Town.  The season typically runs from the beginning of June with opening parties to mark the beginning of the season, to the first weekend in October, with closing parties to mark the end of the season.  And clubbing in Ibiza Town is an all night affair, starting with pre parties to watch the sunset, night clubbing and disco dancing, and then sunrise parties.  A popular bar is Café del Mar, and popular night clubs are Privilege, Amnesia, and Space, where disco dancing goes until dawn.  While most night life on Ibiza is centered on Ibiza Town, the smaller town of Sant Antoni also has a night club scene. 

Night Clubbing at Club Amnesia-Ibiza

Outside of Ibiza Town, the rest of the island is gorgeous with high cliffs surrounding little bays with beaches and crystal clear water. This pine covered island has a tremendous amount to offer.  And watching the beautiful sunsets is an activity around the island, and not reserved just for the night club set.  Inland are almond tree plantations, and orange and lemon groves, along with numerous olive trees, and growing wild across the island are rosemary, thyme and heather, with the fragrant oils released by the ever constant winds.  Secluded coves are easy to find for swimming or sunning on the beach.  Hiking, horseback riding and mountain bike riding are popular on this island, as is swimming, scuba diving the caves and wrecks, and sea kayaking in the many coves.

Ibiza Town

On shore, visit La Selinas, the famous salt flats of “white gold” where salt has been collected for over 2000 years.  Visit the Can Marca caves, finding in the center a 30’ waterfall. And in Ibiza Town, visit Dalt Vila, a medieval castle with several gates, complete with a drawbridge.  And before leaving Ibiza wander through one of the infamous Hippy Markets.  Drawn to the island in the 1960’s for the beautiful light, artists, painters and designers and others seeking freedom of expression settled in and as an outlet for their wares, developed the Hippy Markets selling handmade clothing, jewelry, art, and crafts, and now also selling imported goods from around the world in little stalls that are set up in the market areas.  And as with any festive atmosphere, in and around the Hippy Markets, you may see mimes, musicians, stilt walkers and others looking to be supported for their personal talents.

Ibiza Castle

Include Ibiza Island in your crewed yacht charter of the Spanish Balearic Islands, not only for the international jet set night life, but to enjoy the beauty of the island and to pick up a souvenir at the Hippy Markets. 

Ibiza's Famous Sunset

Tucked away in Old Town Palma, behind the large brown doors of a centuries old villa, is the bar Abaco, a must stop visit during a yacht charter of the Spanish Balearic Islands. Visiting Abaco is not a bar stop, it is an experience all encased within the walls of a 16th century traditional Spanish manor house. Decorated in the Baroque style, Abaco is a true taste of historic Palma. You should explore every room while there, and see every over the top flower display. And be sure to be there at 12:00 midnight on Friday night, as at midnight, every Friday night, to a loud crescendo of classical music, rose petals cascade down from the cavernous ceiling over the fireplace for a fresh rose petal carpet on the floor. And where else in the world can you see that?

Guest at the Abaco Bar

Of course, entertainment of this sort does not come cheaply. Drinks start at around Euro 12.00, however they are true drinks. Order a vodka and orange juice and a crystal pitcher of fresh squeezed orange juice arrives with the vodka portion beside to self mix to your own potency choice. Wander out onto the terrace garden, filled with blooming plants with a water feature blending the sound of falling water into the classical music playing in the background. So stop by Abaco in the evening, only after 8:00pm, as the bar is not open during the day, knock on the door, and you will be greeted by a white gloved waiter and introduced to your Abaco experience.

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