• Figueretas Beach, the city beach on the south side of Eivissa, surrounded by hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops, with a palm-fringed promenade which comes alive in the evenings, as visitors leave the beach, and locals arrive to cool off and relax. Figueretas is, popular among gays thanks to nearby Chaos gay bar and the Cenit hotel.
• Platja (or playa) d’en Bossa, a long stretch of beach with bars and beach lounges and shops in Sant Josep de Talaià just south of Eivissa, varying from the super trendy to casual and laid back.
• Las Salinas Beach is located on Ibiza’s southern tip. The beach is full of trendy beach clubs. Further down the bay you will find the nudist beach and further still some small coves for those seeking a total escape.
• Cala Jondal (Platja d’es Jondal) is further down the coast from las Salinas. Home to the rich and the beautiful, here you will find several high end restaurants and beach clubs.
• For ultimate seclusion, however, you might consider the rather more hard-to-reach Aguas Blancas.

Ibiza Gay pride normally takes place over 5 days, normally during mid June.

The pride festivities include drag shows, world famous DJs, musical performances, film previews, theater and street parties. Mot of the events take place in Ibiza Town, in the port area. The town’s gay street “Calle de la Virgen” bustles with locals and international visitors.

Lola’s club is one of the busiest spots during Ibiza Gay Pride and hosts several themed parties.

The main pride parade, know as the Great march for LGTBQI rights is held on the final day of the event from 7pm, followed by an after party in the port.

Other Festivals in Ibiza

Other festivals worth noting include the Ibiza Light Festival in October. Stunning light installations are positioned across the old town, transforming the entire look of Ibiza Town.

Other traditional festivals take place during important public holidays, including Semana Santa (Easter), Nit de Sant Joan (June 23), Dia de Verge de Carmen (July 15-16), and Festa de Sant Jaume (July 25)

The town of Ibiza is about more than just partying and offers a well-rounded cultural experience and riveting architecture, including the fortress area and cobbled streets of Dalt Vila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Yachts, speedboats, and sailboats are all part of the Ibiza experience; and they’re the best way to visit the many caves and bays on the coastline.

• Walk Along the Ramparts of Dalt Vila – Ibiza Town, is one Ibiza’s most picturesque cities, which is home to an old port and historic city ramparts.
• Island-Hop To Formentera – Home to Caribbean-style beaches, small coves and inlets, and charming villages, definitely worth a day trip.
• The Western Inlets offering miles of sandy shoreline. There are ten inlets in total but top offerings include Cala d’Hort, Cap Llentrisca I Sa Talaia Natural Park Visit Es Vedrà for that Instagram moment – Part of a protected nature reserve, it measures around 400 meters in height. Quite impressive.
• Go shopping at Punta Arabí, the largest hippie market on the island.
• Take the hidden tour of Ibiza – go snorkeling, cliff jumping, discover the best cocktails and enjoy a tapas dinner with great sunset views.
• Relax on a Catamaran –  Spend a relaxing day away from the crowds onboard a private catamaran during this full-day, guided cruise to Cala Bassa.
•  Cala Compte – quite possibly the best spot on the island to catch the spectacular and colorful sunsets.
• Hire a luxury yacht  A unique trip where you can enjoy 6 top water-sports! Reserve in advance, very popular.

Shoulder Season (April through mid-June and mid-September through October): Late spring and early Autumn are ideal times to visit Ibiza to avoid the island’s biggest crowds and hottest temperatures. … Winter in Ibiza is fairly mild, with high temperatures of 20°C.

When you need a break from the party scene in Ibiza, head to Ibiza’s chilled out little brother, Formentera for an off-grid escape. Pristine beaches and turquoise blue waters await!

How to get to Formentera?

Take  the ferry boat from the port at Ibiza Old Town which goes to Formentera in around 30 minutes.  (Return ticket – approx. 45 euros) Almost very road leads to a stretch of bleached-white sands with pristine waters that glow with deep hues of azure and luminous turquoise that don’t quite seem real.

Where to Stay?

Hotel Es Marès – 4 Star – Located in the old part of Sant Francesc, this family-run hotel features designer accommodation with a free buffet breakfast and free Wi-Fi. It offers free on-site parking and free bicycles.

What to see and do.

• Visit to the Cap de Barbaria Lighthouse for world-class sunsets.
• Illetes Beach, one of Europe’s best beaches is a world away from Ibiza. Relax and enjoy the simpler things here.
• When you have had enough of relaxing, head to  Beso Beach, the place to go for strong cocktails, live DJs and day-long liquid lunches.