Tell us how it was - Ibiza 2025
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Snowy
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Dates you were there: 13-21. April, which was Easter.
Where you stayed: 2 nights at Hotel Vibra District, 2 nights at Es Mitjorn and 4 nights at Hotel Abrat. I had hoped to stay the entire time at Abrat, but it only opened halfway into my holiday.
Club nights visited: Sven at Las Dalias/Akhasa on Thursday. I had plans to get a couple of hours both at Es Paradis and Eden later in the week. But I was too tired both evenings, and fell asleep well before midnight.
Best night: Sven at Las Dalias. Everything was perfect.
Worst night: None. Actually no bad experiences.
Best bar: I don't usually do bars for the bar itself, but I really like the vibe at Flaherty's in San An. The staff are older, well experienced, and know exactly what the customer needs. There's no nonsense. I appreciate this more as the years go by. The tables that are almost on the pavement is my favourite spot for the first beer in Ibiza.
Best place to eat: I haven't found this place yet. I'm a massive meat eater on a low carb diet. I also don't eat french fries, which is now called anything from chips to potatoes. Waiters act weird when I want the chips/fries replaced with real potatoes or veggies. It's also almost impossible to find places that serve large enough portions of red meat, and have the right vibe. The place with the perfect vibe in San An is Rita's Cantina. Sadly they don't have any real meat dishes. The dish with seemingly most meat is tasty, but only has a few scrapings of actual meat.
Best beach and/or beach club: I prefer beaches with no music. Any beach without a beach bar playing music is my favourite.
Money spent: Je ne regrette rien.
Biggest regret: Ibiza is best experienced on a road bike. The hills both south and north of San An are wonderful for cycling at an intermediate level. In a car the landscape just passes quickly by. On a road bike you're immersed in both the landscape, the heat, the wind, the sounds and smells. You have to earn each hill and view, and in Ibiza you are very much rewarded. My biggest regret is spending the winter weight lifting and running, not also doing some cardio on a bike. I am so totally out of cycling shape that renting a road bike made no sense this year.
Going back?: Yes, but probably not before Easter next year. I will have done lots of cycling before then. During my next visit I will only go to day/evening events, and get up ealy to go cycling or hiking. Let's hope Las Dalias is still going strong.
Top tip: You will regret the 3AM tattoo.
Observations and/or conclusion: It was a nice trip. I needed to get away from work, and do nothing. Ibiza is a civilized and safe destination.
Where you stayed: 2 nights at Hotel Vibra District, 2 nights at Es Mitjorn and 4 nights at Hotel Abrat. I had hoped to stay the entire time at Abrat, but it only opened halfway into my holiday.
Club nights visited: Sven at Las Dalias/Akhasa on Thursday. I had plans to get a couple of hours both at Es Paradis and Eden later in the week. But I was too tired both evenings, and fell asleep well before midnight.
Best night: Sven at Las Dalias. Everything was perfect.
Worst night: None. Actually no bad experiences.
Best bar: I don't usually do bars for the bar itself, but I really like the vibe at Flaherty's in San An. The staff are older, well experienced, and know exactly what the customer needs. There's no nonsense. I appreciate this more as the years go by. The tables that are almost on the pavement is my favourite spot for the first beer in Ibiza.
Best place to eat: I haven't found this place yet. I'm a massive meat eater on a low carb diet. I also don't eat french fries, which is now called anything from chips to potatoes. Waiters act weird when I want the chips/fries replaced with real potatoes or veggies. It's also almost impossible to find places that serve large enough portions of red meat, and have the right vibe. The place with the perfect vibe in San An is Rita's Cantina. Sadly they don't have any real meat dishes. The dish with seemingly most meat is tasty, but only has a few scrapings of actual meat.
Best beach and/or beach club: I prefer beaches with no music. Any beach without a beach bar playing music is my favourite.
Money spent: Je ne regrette rien.
Biggest regret: Ibiza is best experienced on a road bike. The hills both south and north of San An are wonderful for cycling at an intermediate level. In a car the landscape just passes quickly by. On a road bike you're immersed in both the landscape, the heat, the wind, the sounds and smells. You have to earn each hill and view, and in Ibiza you are very much rewarded. My biggest regret is spending the winter weight lifting and running, not also doing some cardio on a bike. I am so totally out of cycling shape that renting a road bike made no sense this year.
Going back?: Yes, but probably not before Easter next year. I will have done lots of cycling before then. During my next visit I will only go to day/evening events, and get up ealy to go cycling or hiking. Let's hope Las Dalias is still going strong.
Top tip: You will regret the 3AM tattoo.
Observations and/or conclusion: It was a nice trip. I needed to get away from work, and do nothing. Ibiza is a civilized and safe destination.
Paul_the_Pigeon
Active Member
Dates you were there:
25-29/4
Where you stayed:
2 nights Ses Figures, Talamanca & 2 days Villa Florimar, Talamanca.
Club nights visited:
Fri - IMS, Melon Bomb @ Pikes, Solomun @ Pacha
Saturday - Pikes house party
Sunday - Beat Hotel, Las Dalias / Akasha.
Best night:
Very tough to call but for the music and crowd overall it was the Beat Hotel event. Hardly seen a single phone in the air either
Worst night:
Had lots of fun Friday at Pikes but wasn’t the usual crowd andnthe music was great but there were a fair few young idiots in there looking like they’d come straight from O beach. Just had a bit of attitude making a lot of people uncomfortable. Saturday, normal service had resumed with a perfect Pikes crowd.
Best bar:
Just the usuals - Paradise Lost, Tira palla (Ibiza town)
Best place to eat:
Had a lovely last meal in La Oliva last night in the old town. Bahia in Talamanca was good tapas too. Fish Shack still not open btw.
Best beach and/or beach club:
Sa Trinxa again. Went later this time due staying at Solomum till 8am (anyone know what time it finished btw? Was still rammed at 8am) so we didn’t get down to Sa Trinxa till late afternoon so had a different experience with everyone dancing
Money spent:
Roughly a grand between 2 of us. Plus accommodation
Biggest regret:
Naaaah
Going back?:
Yup! The new girlfriend fell in love with the island instantly so will back but will be more exploring with a car and hit the north which I’ve never done but obviously find space for the odd party
Top tip:
Don’t lie in bed feeling rough if you’ve over indulged. Get in the sea, have an another beer and enjoy every minute cos your time there always goes fast.
Observations and/or conclusion:
25-29/4
Where you stayed:
2 nights Ses Figures, Talamanca & 2 days Villa Florimar, Talamanca.
Club nights visited:
Fri - IMS, Melon Bomb @ Pikes, Solomun @ Pacha
Saturday - Pikes house party
Sunday - Beat Hotel, Las Dalias / Akasha.
Best night:
Very tough to call but for the music and crowd overall it was the Beat Hotel event. Hardly seen a single phone in the air either
Worst night:
Had lots of fun Friday at Pikes but wasn’t the usual crowd andnthe music was great but there were a fair few young idiots in there looking like they’d come straight from O beach. Just had a bit of attitude making a lot of people uncomfortable. Saturday, normal service had resumed with a perfect Pikes crowd.
Best bar:
Just the usuals - Paradise Lost, Tira palla (Ibiza town)
Best place to eat:
Had a lovely last meal in La Oliva last night in the old town. Bahia in Talamanca was good tapas too. Fish Shack still not open btw.
Best beach and/or beach club:
Sa Trinxa again. Went later this time due staying at Solomum till 8am (anyone know what time it finished btw? Was still rammed at 8am) so we didn’t get down to Sa Trinxa till late afternoon so had a different experience with everyone dancing
Money spent:
Roughly a grand between 2 of us. Plus accommodation
Biggest regret:
Naaaah
Going back?:
Yup! The new girlfriend fell in love with the island instantly so will back but will be more exploring with a car and hit the north which I’ve never done but obviously find space for the odd party
Top tip:
Don’t lie in bed feeling rough if you’ve over indulged. Get in the sea, have an another beer and enjoy every minute cos your time there always goes fast.
Observations and/or conclusion:
tclubber
Active Member
Paul_the_Pigeon
Active Member
Don’t get me wrong, I was ready for bed at 4am after Pikes but my new Mrs is 8 years younger than me and after never been to ibiza she was keen to drag me to pacha. Just about made it to 8am with some assistanceLOL, now I see what you meant being not ready to hang your boots up yet
Hogimuzik
Active Member
Yes DONT lie in bed ever.. You just get anxious / stressed and regret the madness.. Up, down a couple of beers and seek out some beats somewhere or hit the beach.. Love La Oliva for dinner. Its funny those O'Beach boys, thinking their cool actually are the sore thumbs sticking out!Dates you were there:
25-29/4
Where you stayed:
2 nights Ses Figures, Talamanca & 2 days Villa Florimar, Talamanca.
Club nights visited:
Fri - IMS, Melon Bomb @ Pikes, Solomun @ Pacha
Saturday - Pikes house party
Sunday - Beat Hotel, Las Dalias / Akasha.
Best night:
Very tough to call but for the music and crowd overall it was the Beat Hotel event. Hardly seen a single phone in the air either
Worst night:
Had lots of fun Friday at Pikes but wasn’t the usual crowd andnthe music was great but there were a fair few young idiots in there looking like they’d come straight from O beach. Just had a bit of attitude making a lot of people uncomfortable. Saturday, normal service had resumed with a perfect Pikes crowd.
Best bar:
Just the usuals - Paradise Lost, Tira palla (Ibiza town)
Best place to eat:
Had a lovely last meal in La Oliva last night in the old town. Bahia in Talamanca was good tapas too. Fish Shack still not open btw.
Best beach and/or beach club:
Sa Trinxa again. Went later this time due staying at Solomum till 8am (anyone know what time it finished btw? Was still rammed at 8am) so we didn’t get down to Sa Trinxa till late afternoon so had a different experience with everyone dancing
Money spent:
Roughly a grand between 2 of us. Plus accommodation
Biggest regret:
Naaaah
Going back?:
Yup! The new girlfriend fell in love with the island instantly so will back but will be more exploring with a car and hit the north which I’ve never done but obviously find space for the odd party
Top tip:
Don’t lie in bed feeling rough if you’ve over indulged. Get in the sea, have an another beer and enjoy every minute cos your time there always goes fast.
Observations and/or conclusion: