Come on vg, don't apply your aussie geography to us!
15 minutes drive could hardly be described as isolated. I've spent 15 minutes travelling 150 metres in the manchester rush hour in the past. perhaps you were thinking of perth!
a car is a great idea though - you can get where you want when you want - plus if you get lost you'll find some great places you didn't even know were there!
... general idea i get about the best bars in ibiza (from this site) are that they have a dj, expensive drinks, are only open for 3 or 4 months a year, and have imported a gaggle of transvestites who show up at 4am to give us all something to talk about!