Dance all night
San Antonio is where the wild things party, but head to the other side of the island, in and around Ibiza town, for a more varied night-time experience. A walk from the the heart of the city, Calle de la Virgen, to the home of the yacht set at Marina Botafoch takes less than half an hour. The marina is home to the glamorous seafront restaurant-bars Sushipoint and El Madrigal, while nearby Bubbles offers top-rank DJs in a relatively intimate environment. A little back inland – and turning 40 this year – is the world-famous Pacha, the club often credited with starting the Ibiza scene. Away from Ibiza town in the opposite direction lies Playa d'en Bossa, two miles of sandy beach that is home to Space, three-time winner of the best global club award, and its famous open-air dancefloor. Its newest competitor for the outdoor clubbing crowd is near neighbour Ushaïa, which doubles as a top-class hotel, while just-out-of-town club DC10 also has a loyal following. Watch all the action from the venerable Bora Bora beachfront bar. Clubbers tempted further afield by the world-famous Amnesia or Privilege – the world's biggest club – face the choice of a 20-minute taxi ride (€20-€30) (£17-£25) or waiting for the disco bus, which runs from midnight.
Making waves
Given that the average sea temperature in summer is about 20C (68F), it's not surprising that Ibiza is big on water sports, with most action around Playa Pinet and Playa d'en Bossa. Since there's rarely much ocean swell in season, kite surfing and windsurfing are more popular than classic surfing, with Cala Martina the best suited for beginners. Experienced sailors can rent catamarans from Las Salinas, while for beginners and adventurers a host of companies offer parasailing and speedboat trips, and tuition on water-skiing, jet skis and even driving a speedboat. Expect to get wet, but never cold.
Don't miss…
Although it throbs with music by night, Ibiza is an astonishingly beautiful island by day, and the best way to appreciate it is to sail around it. The rocky coastline means that many beautiful sandy beaches are inaccessible from land, and the sea around Es Vedrà, a small island off the coast, is a favourite place for swimming. Make a day of it and splash out on chartering a boat. Some offer luxury picnics, water sports options and booze on board, but you'd be wise not to mix your pleasures. A cheaper option is to jump on one of the ferry boats that ply their trade in high season. Look out for the God's Finger rock formation in Benirràs Bay, which is in one of many large areas of the island with Unesco world heritage status.
Book your Ibiza trip at expedia.co.uk. Prices start from £211 per person for three nights.
