Sunset Ashram,
is the closest thing Ibiza has to a dingy
Cala Comte
rock & roll club. The parties are a mix
of electronic and indie, but the vibe is
sweat, sex and skinny jeans every night
of the week. Downstairs punters can
play football in the tiny sunken ‘games’
area, while upstairs DJs work their
magic over a pair of jumpy, scratchy
decks. It’s free, raw and addictively
good fun.
CALA COMTE BEACH
Hop on a bus and take a short trip
around the bay to Cala Comte, the ulti-
mate Ibiza sunset spot. This small but
sparkling beach is at the westernmost
tip of the island, which means stunning
views as the sun dips into the Mediter-
ranean. The nearby Sunset Ashram
Housed in a converted fi nca, it is the SALINAS BEACH CAFÉ BABEL provides a super chilled soundtrack to
epitome of old school Ibiza — adven- Money. Glamour. Fame. Salinas SAN AN backdrop the evening.
turous, edgy and unapologetically has it all. But having an amazing Tucked away next to the church in San
non-commercial. DJs love the vibe, day out on Ibiza’s most notorious An, Café Babel is a hidden gem that
which means top names like Rhadoo, beach doesn’t require a platinum draws a funky, eclectic mix of Spanish BORA BORA
M.A.N.D.Y. and Clive Henry all drop by card. Pick up supplies from the and island regulars. They serve up the PLAYA D’EN BOSSA
with their record bags when they’re shop, hop on a bus from town and best strawberry daiquiris for just €6, Bora Bora has proved for years that
in town. It’s also located right on the mosey along beside the sea until as well as delicious tapas, making it all you need for fun is sun, sand and
Disco Bus route, opposite Privilege, so something tickles your ears. a great place to hang out any night bass bins. Perhaps the only bar in Ibiza
you can save on the taxi fare. You can picnic within earshot of of the week. It really comes to life on that can rightfully claim to be as big a
the beats from Sa Trinxa, people Saturdays, with free live music in the draw as its discotheque competition,
watch the posers at the Jockey courtyard — from reggae to samba and it is also the only bar to be shut down
SA PENYA Club or amble across the dunes to spontaneous capoeira shows. by Ibiza’s watchful government for
IBIZA TOWN join the clothing-averse gay crowd having too much fun two years ago.
Sa Penya — traditionally the heart of on the glittering pinky-white At the time some predicted the end of
the Ibiza Town gay scene — throbs with sandy beach of neighbouring Es BAR DE MIEDO the beachfront legend, but happily it
sex and attitude. The camp, glamorous Cavallet. IBIZA TOWN bounced back as strong as ever and
and plain outrageous cluster on the Just a few streets away from the hustle the good times continue to roll. It just
cobbled streets for cocktails and con- of Rock Bar and Base Bar, Bar de Miedo wouldn’t be Ibiza without Bora Bora.
versation as club PRs charm potential
punters. This makes it a great place to BOHO
pick up discounted or even free entry to
nights at Space, Amnesia and Privilege,
if you want to move on. Alternatively,
hang out and enjoy the free show. If
you desperately need to dance you can
always pop downstairs to Lola’s base-
ment discotheque for a boogie.
FILTH AT BOHO & FREE
WORKERS’ PARTIES
KANYA
The club venue formerly known as Exta-
sis, in San Antonio, has been revamped
by Jason Bull, the brains behind super
chic Es Vive Hotel. With all the fl air at a
fraction of the price, Boho is punch-
ing above its weight with DJmag fave
Filth taking over two nights a week,
with residents including Lee Mortimer,
Style of Eye and Loose Cannons. Boho
promises that entry will never top €20,
with a €5 guestlist for regulars. Filth
are also topping up the fun with free
workers’ parties at Kanya, so money
really is no object.
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