Contrary to popular belief, a trip to Ibiza need not break the bank. As with any city, there are always good deals to be had. Ibiza being the busy island that it is, is guilty of charging high prices during peak season, but then again which city isn’t? Going to Ibiza out of season on the other hand, well this is a completely different story.
Ibiza Town
If you’re in need of some winter sun, Ibiza is the perfect destination. Away from the hectic summer months, Autumn brings a relaxed feel to the island of Ibiza. Visit the Old Town or should I say D’Alt Vila where the beauty remains consistent no matter what month you visit. Upon arrival on October 25th, my friend and I were pleasantly surprised to experience such humidity with temperatures reaching 26 degrees.
Ibiza Town has some amazing attractions. At night time, the marina reflects the street light perfectly creating a romantic spot for couples. The fashionable boutiques remain open till late for those in search of a trendy souvenir whilst the clubs including Pacha remain open till 4am. We chose to travel to Pacha by cab from our Ibiza Town based hotel, costing only €6 euros. The entry fee however was a little more expensive, costing $40 each. Despite the price, I would 100% recommend Pacha – the atmosphere is chilled yet vibrant and ultimately chic, it’s simply a must!
My friend and I stayed at Nautico Ebeso hotel where upon entry, its stylish white reception complete with a white cube leather suite was both minimalist and tasteful. The reception led to an outdoor swimming pool and private sun lounging area, not to mention the beach front. The bedroom was a sea of white too with a translucent, sliding door leading to the bathroom complete with fantastic facilities and complimentary toiletries!
The bedroom complete with mini bar, flat screen TV, comfy bedding and Mediterranean styled shutters leading to a small balcony was overall very tasteful and certainly got a thumbs up. Costing £70 a night with breakfast included, it was somewhat of a bargain. The continental breakfast was everything I could wish for with a choice of cheeses, breads, croissants, jams and cereals.
San Antonio
After a night out in Pacha and a continental breakfast, our next step was to check-out of the hotel and take a bus tour to the other side of the island… San Antonio. This area of the island is renowned for its night life and upon arrival we certainly sensed that. Despite there being water sports, shops and restaurants, this part of the island felt somewhat deserted due to being out of season. In my opinion, the word seedy springs to mind, however in season, I imagine San Antonia really is the life and soul of the party.
Our time in San Antonio was spent relaxing on the beach, dining along the main parade and drinking Sangria. We also experienced Spanish sweet pastries in a quaint café tucked away however the majority of San Antonio is high rise hotels, water sports and when in season… partying.
Our 2 days and 1 night spent in Ibiza really was a bargain weekend away especially as our return flights cost under £50 each and were booked only a month before departure.
Ibiza Itemisation:
1) Departure flight from London Stansted to Ibiza Airport at 12.45 midday with Ryan Air costing £31.62 per person.
2) Return flight from Ibiza Airport to London Gatwick at 1.00am using Norwegian costing £13.60 per person.
3) 1 night accommodation at Nautico Ebeso hotel costing £70.76 for double/twin room (2 people) £35.38 per person
4) Entry to Pacha costing £26 ($40) per person
5) Food, drink, cabs, souvenirs costing estimate of £60 per person (on a budget)
Overall cost of weekend per person… £166.60
For more information on the island of Ibiza, I found a great interactive map to use. Take a look for yourself by clicking here.