1MoreBrightonR
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Just got back from my third trip with my gf to Ibiza and it was....good but definitely had some real down points.
We stayed in San Antonio for the first time (as opposed to near Ibiza Town) and it was ok...it's not as bad as people say but we were still surrounded by English people which isnt really what i want on holiday and Ibiza Town is so so much nicer. There are nice (and authentic) parts of San Antonio but you have to look for them a lot nore than Ibiza Town. Still, we werent renting a car this year and this meant San An was a lot more practical as we could walk to beaches hence we choose it and our apartment was right next to Cala Gracia and Cala Gracionatta which are fantastic beaches.
Anyway, arrived Thursday and went to Cream Closing party. 10 years ago, if you had told me i could go to any night in the world, i would have chose this. My tastes have definitely moved (a long way )away from trance but i knew i'd still probably be able to enjoy it. The night was pretty good except for the fact that 3 people sold me dud substances in the club including literally buying paracetomal
. I guess we have been lucky in previous years and we did still have a good time but it was a shame that despite our best efforts (and a fair bit of cash), we didnt manage to get messy!
Saturday was all about Amnesia Closing as this was the main reason for going. After going to Space closing last year, i'd read some great comments about Amnesia closing and decided we had to go this year. I have to say, it was a bit of a disaster. We got to Amnesia at half 3 and i have literally never been to a club (or anywhere else) that was so clearly over crowded and capacity. We went way to the back hoping there woul be more space there, stood for about an hour hoping it would quieten down, then tried to move to the main room and getting there was actually a bit scary... it was so so busy and people were pushing and i genuinely was worried about what would happen if someone fell over. we waited another hour at the edge of the main room and at about half 5, finally decided to give up and head home.
It was a real shame but we just couldnt see how we could dance comfortably (or at all) and felt really trapped at times. I go to football games and Notting Hill carnival every year and have been in some pretty tight crowds but this was something else. When we left, there were still about 300 people outside still trying to get in looking pretty unhappy! It's odd that the authorities there are so anal about daytime clubbing and licencing but seem ok with over crowding.
We flew back on Sunday night so it was a bit of an odd trip and odd coming back not having had a messy night out. I love Ibiza and we had an amazing time chilling on beautiful beaches and eating great food. Amnesia is still my favourite club probably anywhere in the world but i'd avoid going on a massive night again...it was just a waste of time. Finally, i'll try harder to not buy over the counter paracetomal in a club in future
We stayed in San Antonio for the first time (as opposed to near Ibiza Town) and it was ok...it's not as bad as people say but we were still surrounded by English people which isnt really what i want on holiday and Ibiza Town is so so much nicer. There are nice (and authentic) parts of San Antonio but you have to look for them a lot nore than Ibiza Town. Still, we werent renting a car this year and this meant San An was a lot more practical as we could walk to beaches hence we choose it and our apartment was right next to Cala Gracia and Cala Gracionatta which are fantastic beaches.
Anyway, arrived Thursday and went to Cream Closing party. 10 years ago, if you had told me i could go to any night in the world, i would have chose this. My tastes have definitely moved (a long way )away from trance but i knew i'd still probably be able to enjoy it. The night was pretty good except for the fact that 3 people sold me dud substances in the club including literally buying paracetomal
. I guess we have been lucky in previous years and we did still have a good time but it was a shame that despite our best efforts (and a fair bit of cash), we didnt manage to get messy!Saturday was all about Amnesia Closing as this was the main reason for going. After going to Space closing last year, i'd read some great comments about Amnesia closing and decided we had to go this year. I have to say, it was a bit of a disaster. We got to Amnesia at half 3 and i have literally never been to a club (or anywhere else) that was so clearly over crowded and capacity. We went way to the back hoping there woul be more space there, stood for about an hour hoping it would quieten down, then tried to move to the main room and getting there was actually a bit scary... it was so so busy and people were pushing and i genuinely was worried about what would happen if someone fell over. we waited another hour at the edge of the main room and at about half 5, finally decided to give up and head home.
It was a real shame but we just couldnt see how we could dance comfortably (or at all) and felt really trapped at times. I go to football games and Notting Hill carnival every year and have been in some pretty tight crowds but this was something else. When we left, there were still about 300 people outside still trying to get in looking pretty unhappy! It's odd that the authorities there are so anal about daytime clubbing and licencing but seem ok with over crowding.
We flew back on Sunday night so it was a bit of an odd trip and odd coming back not having had a messy night out. I love Ibiza and we had an amazing time chilling on beautiful beaches and eating great food. Amnesia is still my favourite club probably anywhere in the world but i'd avoid going on a massive night again...it was just a waste of time. Finally, i'll try harder to not buy over the counter paracetomal in a club in future
