SIMON COWELL aside, few of us have the time, means or money to jet off to the Caribbean every winter. Thankfully, there’s a two-hour-30-minute alternative — Ibiza. The White Isle — once the preserve of 18-30s hedonists — is rapidly becoming the place to holiday for those seeking some winter sun.
And, of course, fun. Because Ibiza, away from its beautiful hills, nature and incredible hikes, will always be a place to get away from it all. Whispering Angel, the millennial rose of choice, is served al fresco all year round, and with temperatures hitting 25 degrees last December, who needs an overpriced Barbados beach club? Gradually, Ibiza has been extending its winter season and now, most of the clubs and bars close in November.
However, many hotels are now open all year round while several beach clubs also remain open. Christmas and New Year’s Day have become huge party days on the balmy Balearic island while Ibiza’s famous hippy markets operate all year round. Looking at my pasty skin, and realising I hadn’t needed to water my plants for WEEKS because of the seemingly endless driving rain and grey skies, I booked a very last-minute trip.
A regular in summer, I had never before been in the winter months. It averaged an exceedingly bearable 24 degrees and, even better, was around half the price of peak season. Which added another degree of sweetness to the four-day package.
We stayed on San Antonio Bay — not to be confused with San Antonio itself, THE party bit w.
