Travel guide Ibiza

This fashion was born in the 1970s in Ibiza, promoted by the late Smilja Mihailovitch. A contraction of the Latin expression ad libitum ("take the side you like"), Ad-Lib fashion, a harmonious blend of elegance and sophistication, concentrates casualness and freshness, evoking the brightness and youthfulness of Ibiza.

Born in the 1980s in nightclubs and other wild parties on the beaches of Ibiza, Balearic Beat, also known as Balearic Dance, is a style of electronic music supposedly discovered by English DJs. This dance with thick hypnotic layers was popularised in the island's clubs in the 1990s

They used to be bars where fishermen came to refresh themselves before or after their service... And the evenings were rather drunk! Nowadays, a chiringuito is a beach bar serving food, drinks and cocktails in the evening with a festive or chill-out musical background. Ibiza has many chiringuitos, from the rustic to the trendy.

Ibiza's clubs make it their biggest advertisement: who will have the best DJ... of the night. For years, the Ibiza DJ Awards have been recognising the best DJ of the year. But in addition to the nightclubs, most of the trendy bars and huts on the most popular beaches have their own resident DJs and their own discographies.

The hippies arrived on the archipelago in the middle of the 20th century and left their mark. One of the weekly attractions on the island of Ibiza is the hippie markets, including Es Canar and Las Dalias, where you can find handicrafts, but also imports from Asia and India. Formentera also has several markets.

The Hierbas Ibicencas are a typical Ibizan alcoholic concoction made from a multitude of macerated herbs. Produced by hand for a very long time, it is consumed as a digestif in the four corners of the island. In addition to gastronomy, Hierbas are also used in the manufacture of cosmetics

The history of Ibiza is full of accounts of strange cults, witch flights and UFO sightings. Everyone has their own version and adds their own personal touch! This is notably the case of the cult dedicated to the goddess Tanit. The island having been occupied by many civilizations, we find in the folklore of the island a great cultural mix

The Pacha story began in 1967 on the beaches of Sitges, south of Barcelona, when Ricardo Urgell opened his first club. Soon five new nightclubs were added to the Catalan coast before the famous Pacha in Ibiza was born in 1973! Today, Pacha has become a franchise with a worldwide reputation

The Pityuse islands include Ibiza and Formentera, as well as several small islets such as Espalmador and Espardell. The name Pityuse probably comes from pitys, which means pine in ancient Greek. In ancient times, the Pityuses were clearly differentiated from the rest of the Balearic Islands. Mallorca and Menorca formed the Gymesias.

The podenco is a dog with the appearance of a small greyhound, probably imported by the Phoenicians. Athletic and affectionate, it has become one of the symbols of Ibiza over time. The breed is said to be primitive and unknown to the general public. Its stock is tending to decrease and is mainly found on the Mediterranean coast, from Valencia to Provence

These aquatic plants, which create a rich ecosystem, are partly responsible for the transparency of the water. Almost 100 million years old, it covers a large part of the Mediterranean seabed, but it is in the area covered by the Ses Salines Natural Park (classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999) that the most extensive meadows grow

Ibiza's salt, renowned for its purity, comes from this natural reserve stretching from Ibiza to Fomentera. Classified as a World Heritage Site in 1999 by UNESCO for its exceptional beauty, the salt flats are also a special protection area for birds, serving as a migration stage for herons and flamingos in particular.