Ibiza – The Party Capital of the World

Would you like to do some really serious partying?  Would you love to hang out with the “beautiful people”?   Then on your next vacation you should consider booking reservations for the Spanish island of Ibiza.    Its joyous crowds, pulsating energy, rapturous music and state-of-the-art clubs make Ibiza the party capital of the world.  If you’re there at the right time of the year you’ll also get to party with celebrities and world renowned DJs.

The best time of the year to party in Ibiza is from June until September.  During the rest of the year Ibiza reverts to being a tropical paradise, which certainly is not so bad at all.

If you are there during the party season, after you’ve spent the day kicking back at one the beach bars, watched the setting sun, had dinner and hit town to meet people and have some drinks it will be time to dance at some of the best dance clubs in the world.  If you have the tickets then bar hopping is a must because most of the popular bars aren’t too far apart.

There are 7 major clubs on Ibiza: Space, Privilege, Pacha, Es Paradis, Eden, DC10 and Amnesia.  You’ll want to book your tickets online well in advance, especially at the more popular clubs, because some of them are pretty hard to come by. If you have trouble booking tickets at these clubs you’ll be happy to know that there are a lot of terrific smaller clubs that are a lot easier to get into.   Some of the more popular smaller clubs are KMS, Martina, Grial, Blu, Boho and Bora Bora.

Most of the clubs don’t open their doors before midnight and it’s never fashionable to be one of the first to arrive.  You’ll probably want to try to time it so that you take your first steps into the clubs sometime after 1 AM.  But keep in mind that there are often very long lines waiting to get into the most popular clubs.  However, although there are no guarantees, you might be able to avoid waiting in line if you have your tickets in your hand.

Although there aren’t strictly enforced dress codes at most of the clubs, if you want to go to one of the VIP lounges or if you have the desire to rub shoulders with the rich and famous you’ll want to dress up.  You certainly won’t have any chance of gaining entrance to the inner circle wearing shorts or a sloppy dress.

Now, if you don’t want to hit the clubs you’ll still be able to party ‘til the sun rises because there are also a lot of impromptu street parties on the island.  You’re almost guaranteed to find some place to mingle and have a good time, especially if it’s between June and September.

If your goal is to party, there are several things that you’ll need to know before making your reservations.  In order to get into the clubs you will have to be at least eighteen years old, which is also the minimum age for buying alcohol.  You’ll also have to finish your drinks while you’re inside the clubs because you aren’t allowed to drink alcohol on the streets, even if you’re just going to the club next door.

Also, whatever you do, don’t pass out on the beach.  The Ibiza gendarmes aren’t exactly known for their grace and hospitality.  They are especially unkind to backpackers who try to get some sleep on one of the sandy beaches.

Hotels and apartments range in price from budget to luxury and all of them are clubber friendly.  It would be a good idea to figure out your itinerary before you leave home and then make arrangements to rent a hotel room or an apartment that’s close to the clubs that you want to check out.  So, make your plans, book your reservations, pack your bags, and get ready to have the time of your life in Ibiza – the party capital of the world.

Steve Schulman loves to travel around the world and write about some of the gems that he’s found.  Born in New York he’s spent time in some of the most exotic and exciting places on earth.  Recently he’s started a quest to learn how to learn Spanish and other languages.