Ibiza People and Culture
Blogs that reflect the island’s people and culture which is predominately multicultural and cosmopolitan. The local Ibicenco culture is descended from Moorish, Catalan and pirate blood, and this is reflected in its food and music.
Ibiza Quills Turns Three
When Danny kindly offered me a chance to write for this site he said “mention the creative goings...
Ibiza Legends – Tony Pike
On the same day that the iconic Cafe Del Mar opened its doors in San Antonio, Tony Pike, embarked on another Ibiza institution, by opening the islands first ever...
The Hardwell Interview.
Hardwell in ActionThe Worlds No1 DJ, Hardwell, was in Dublin recently for a concert at the O2 arena. Hugely popular with a young audience, the 26 year old Dutch star is...
New Life For Old Acor Hotel Ibiza
Its a growing trend in Ibiza these days, the wolf like pursuit by investors of traditional Spanish hotels for sale, with the intention of refurbishment into a trendy adults only hotel. In the last few seasons, the general direction of those in the hotel business...
The Catalan Rising – What It Means For Ibiza
Sunday the first of October 2017, will go down in the history books as a momentous occasion for the Spanish nation. It will be the day that Spain lost Catalonia, not because the majority of the Catalans wanted it, but because of the brutal response of the Spanish...
The Man Behind Carun – Jiří Stabla
Its one of the most exciting medical trends we have witnessed in decades, the use of Cannabinoids to treat illness and help repair the human body. There are many advocates that swear by its natural effectiveness and its arrival onto the pharmaceutical stage has been...
Ex Hostal La Torre Owner Opens New Sunset Venue
The old owner of Hostal La Torre, the beautiful hotel on the outskirts of San Antonio at Cap Negret, has opened a new sunset bar in Ibiza. Pere Gaul, who managed Hostal La Torre for many years ensuring it retained its unique simplicity and old world charm, is now the...
The History Of Ibiza Exhibition
French artist and Ibiza resident, Dominique Hanson, is currently holding an exhibition of his art entitled World Esoterism and Ibiza History at the Jesus Cultural Center located not too far from Nobu Hotel. The artist whose work includes the illuminating, The Human...
Looking For An Empty Room in a Commune
Reminiscent of the scene from the classic Alan Parker movie The Commitments, where Joey "the lips" Fagan informs Band manager Jimmy Rabbitt that he played with BB King, Sam Cooke and Otis Reading, a similar real life story has just appeared on a Bar Anita blog post in...
Why Ibiza Should Not Open All Year Round
A recent article in the Periodico de Ibiza has once again aired the old chestnut about Ibiza opening as an all year round tourist resort. A local socialist politician, appealing to her support base, stated that she did not support Winter tourism on the island because...
The Beauty Of Es Broll de Buscastell Ibiza
The Arab and Berber Moors, who controlled Ibiza for over 400 years and founded the town of Santa Eularia, were responsible for building many of the irrigation systems that farmed its beautiful countryside. One of the finest examples of their legacy can be found at, Es...
Space Wars
A corporate battle is looming in Ibiza between Space promoter Pepe Rosello and the powerful Matutes group over the ownership of the Space brand. In a rare interview on Spanish TV ex PP Minister Abel Matutes snr, indicated that he would use the Space name on the multi...
San Antonio’s New Image
While some British media outlets continue to direct negative comment at San Antonio, the Spanish resort is enjoying a popular comeback at present. Once the jewel in the crown of the islands nightlife in the 70's, the invasion of package tour operators with their cheap...
Return of The Es Vedra Goats
It was a bear who said that sometimes, it is the smallest things that take up the most room in our hearts, and this was very much the case in the recent Es Vedra goats controversy. Ibicencos are not know to become too engaged during the off season, switching off from...
This Is Ibiza – A Day in the Life of the island
Ibiza, a small island with a big personality. It has so much to offer that many people fail to grasp its true identity. It is deeply complex, with layers of intriguing people and places to peel back and discover. For those who are intoxicated with her beauty, it is a...
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