Ibiza Bohemia (Classics)

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The golden sand at Cala Comte was made for sandcastle building, not to mention it plays hosts to some of the best sunsets on the island. While away Mediterranean days on the northwest’s pristine beaches, stroll the 14th-century ramparts of the Dalt Vila, or relax to chilled beats at a beach club. Ibiza Town: From celebrity spotting to UNESCO-listed sites and big-name clubs, Ibiza Town is perfect for anyone who wants to mix culture and partying. Ibiza's modest population is swallowed whole by the seven-million-odd tourists that arrive en masse each year, and nowhere does sunset chilling or boho-glam style quite like the White Isle. These can sometimes get busy in the summer months, so there’s also the option to jump on the ferry to one of the other beaches on the west coast, such as the beautiful Cala Bassa Beach.

And Ibiza’s original hippy market, founded in the 1970s, is still going strong at Punta Arabí on Wednesday evenings in season. Dating back to Ibiza’s 1960s bohemian roots, Ibiza’s Hippy Market Punta Arabí is the island’s biggest outdoor market, popular with locals and tourists alike.Cala Xuclar, to the north, will feel like discovering your own little hideaway, while the dreamy bay of Cala Bassa is home to the oh-so-chic beach club of the same name tucked among the pine trees. Alas, you can't see sunset from this side of the island, so hotfoot to San Antonio on the west coast – where nature’s greatest show unfolds before thousands of expectant eyes. In the Old Town, things become far more traditional, with cobbled streets housing quirky boutiques and low-lit bars.

Cala Gracio is one of the best, with a gently-shelving shoreline, making it ideal for little ones who want to have a splash about in safe water. This cave bar suspends you high above the Mediterranean at the edge of a cliff (the sunset viewings here are unbeatable). In keeping with the peace and love vibe that make this resort so popular, the world-famous Hippy Market comes to town once a week, complete with live music, the smells of sizzling street food and more handcrafted trinkets than you could shake a tie-dyed kaftan at!Now finding your stride again, head back to Ibiza’s salt-kissed shores and to El Chiringuito Es Cavallet, a beach club-cum-restaurant specialising in laid-back but fizzling vibes and hearty portions of mouth-watering food – everything from the grill is outstanding. If you’re looking for a cheap holiday to Majorca it’s normally best to book early and to avoid school holidays, but you may be able to grab a last minute bargain. While Ibiza might claim the crown as the party capital of the world, parts of it are actually pretty quiet and tranquil; making Ibiza holidays the perfect choice for family breaks and for couples who want to enjoy some quality downtime together. Children under 16 won’t have to pay and guests staying for more than nine nights will receive a reduction. In Ibiza Town’s Dalt Vila, the island’s Contemporary Art Museum has transformed an 18th-century building into an impressive space of clean lines celebrating local artists as well as well-known international names.

This elegant book is a lavish compilation of black and white portraits of Ibiza’s iconic legends shot by renowned photographer Jérôme Ferrière. There’s even a Palma de Mallorca beach - Ca'n Pere Antoni is 750m long and has the famous Palma Cathedral as its backdrop. By taxi: You can find taxi ranks easily in towns and bigger villages, or you can make a booking in advance; ask your hotel reception to arrange one for you to get a good deal. Some swear Ibiza has a special energy and nowhere is this more evident than at the pyramid-shaped rocky outcrop of Es Vedrà, off the west coast. A further slice of paradise can be found at Cala Pregonda, where rose gold grains and pink cliffs are daring you to whip out your camera.But if you’re after something a bit more upbeat, you have vibrant bars and clubs of San Antonio within easy walking distance. On a sun-blessed Balearic day, nothing beats a long, fresh-seafood lunch at a low-key xiringuito (beach bar), where fuss-free grilled-fish platters mingle with Ibizan classics such as bullit de peix (spiced fish stew) and arròs a banda (rich seafood-infused rice). The vibe at the bar and restaurant is relaxed, and the crowd is of widely varying ages and degrees of trendiness.