Ibiza days

Hello! I’m Caterina. I often travel to Ibiza, and if you were wondering what Ibiza is really like, you have come to the right blog.  🥂❤️

For me the best season to go is summer. There are many fun things to do and if you love happy, populated places, Ibiza is a perfect get-away for you. I have been to Ibiza every year for the past five years, and every time I leave I can't wait to go back.

Ibiza is an island, which means there are a lot of beaches, boat rides, and fish. Disco's too, of course

Along with the cities of Mallorca, Minorca and Formentera, Ibiza is part of Spain’s Balearics region. 

30 minutes away from Ibiza, there is Formentera. Formentera is the smallest island in the Balearic region, and can be described as a  "calmer Ibiza". Personally, I find it quite boring and desolated, but it's a nice place for old people to go to before dying. Kidding. Since the 1960s, Formentera has been a popular destination for hippies, which is why when you go you will see a lot of naked people walking around, and graffiti on walls.

Formentera is only reachable from Ibiza, as there is no airport there.










Here is some Spanish vocabulary!

Local food:

Being honest, any place with food is my happy place. Even though the only meal I could afford by myself in Ibiza was a happy meal at McDonald's (which for the record was more expensive than the one in Vienna)

Paella

The paella is a Valencian rice dish that was originated in the mid 19th-century. The recipe spread all around Spain, but Valencia is the only place with the original recipe and ingredients. There are different types of paella:

 

Valencian paella:

- White rice  - Meat -Snails       -Seasoning -  Green beans    

-Lima beans and butterbeans

Vegetable paella

- with vegetables

Seafood paella

- same as the Valencian one except it has fish instead of meat

Mixed paella - mix of everything 

Knowing me, I tried all four. And I have to say the Valencian was my favorite. The food combinations work well together, and you can taste all the ingredients that are put in . But you should also keep in mind that paella's are very big, impossible to eat by yourself.

After eating, the beach is always a good place to go to!

One of my favorite places to visit is: 

Sa Caleta 

Not only is the food amazing, but the people there are very nice. Sa Caleta is a horse-shoe shaped bay lined with many rustic fisherman's sheds near the beach. On top of the bay there is a restaurant, from where you can see the horizon. The menu is very broad so you can eat fish, chicken, salad, basically whatever you are in the mood for. However, sometimes when going to the beach it can get a little awkward, as people often go there and skinny dip. The overall area is relaxing and calm, considering the fact that behind the restaurant there is a mini-massage place, where you can go get massages. I always find myself wondering around alone after we eat, since my dad spends about 3 hours getting massages done.

Sa Caleta is a must go-to place also if you are renting, or have a boat. You can swim from your boat to the beach, and go up some stairs to the restaurant. Or, you can call the restaurant and they will bring you food directly from the restaurant to your boat!

Where to go: Night life

If you are a party animal like me, then you have come to the real important side of this blog. Not only can you dance and party easily in Ibiza, but you get the best vibes ever. 

If you are going for a fancy place, the most popular spots are the Lio and the Pacha. 

Lio 🌴

Personally, I found Lio very boring. Not only because I was surrounded by old men, or because my dad was dancing on a stand, but because the music they played just wasn't it. The only song I "danced" to was a remix of this is America, which is impossible to dance to. 

As soon as i got in, I felt 20 years older. One thing I liked about the whole experience was that the staff there is very nice and energetic. Lio is known for doing amazing shows, acrobatics, dancing, and eating. I got to watch some of the show before it ended, which was very powerful considering the fact that  they include the audience aswell. Because of how hot it was in there, I decided to go buy a Coca Cola but when I saw the price list, my face went from smiling to almost crying. I bought the Cola anyways, and went back to "dancing"

And that was the end of my night, I got back home being as broke as never before, bloated, and thankful I didn't wear heals   

If you are more on a budget (like me for example), but still want to have a good time I recommend going to the old city, and go to a bar that looks over to the harbor (puerto). There are sooo many bars that take anyone in, and serve you drinks, Shisha, and food. Remember though that even a pina colada is 15 euros :(

  

Overall, my experience in Ibiza was amazing. Whenever I think back at it, I get nostalgic and count the days until I go back. Hopefully next time you will come with :)