Whenever you visit a beach destination abroad you have more than just the actual beaches to look forward to. If you are excited about getting in the water as well to have a swim and perhaps do some snorkelling, you can go to the next level and try scuba diving too.

Ibiza is a perennially popular spot for doing this, because the conditions around the island are very good for going underwater. There are plenty of diving schools around and lots of opportunities to find new depths to explore during your stay. Don’t be too worried if you are a newbie either – this is one of the best islands to have your very first experience of scuba diving on.

Cala Llonga and San Antonio Bay are just two of the locations you can visit to try your hand at scuba diving in Ibiza. The south eastern edge of the island in particular has quite a few diving schools dotted along it, such as Playa d’en Bossa. Ibiza Port is another good location to visit since there is a cargo ferry here that sunk a few years ago. This is just one wreck around Ibiza that divers can visit to explore the world beneath the waves. And once you have tried it once you will definitely be hooked – like so many divers have been before you.

There are also a number of caves that divers can get to, so as you can see you will experience a whole different side of Ibiza if you decide to have a go at this particular sport. Most diving schools have various courses available for all kinds of people, so it doesn’t matter if you are visiting for the first time or you are highly experienced and just want to see what Ibiza is like beneath the waves.

Ibiza has a reputation for being a party island, but as you can see there is a very different side to it that is waiting to be discovered. And since it is under the water it is a side that not everyone is lucky enough to see.

Ibiza brings to mind just two things for many people – sunbathing and partying. But the island has plenty more to offer than that. And if you want to see what else the island has in store, why not get on your bike to find out?

Mountain biking offers you a fantastic way to find out what Ibiza looks like away from the beaches and the clubs. Provided you go prepared you can enjoy a nice day pedalling round the island to see what you can find. And since there are plenty of guided tours available as well, you can expect to see the best of the island if you would prefer not to figure out a route yourself.

There are roads, trails, steep tracks and much more besides to take you into parts of Ibiza you won’t have seen before. Make sure you have a map with you regardless of whether you take an organised tour or not, and plenty of water is also a must. You might want to pack your camera as well, because there will be plenty of opportunities for sightseeing and taking some memorable pictures.

You can decide how challenging you want your ride to be as well. Some of the more sedate rides take place around the edges of the island, taking in the beaches and the various coves you will find dotted around the coastline. But if you fancy something a bit more challenging you can go further inland to where dusty trails and steeper climbs await you.

In fact if you fancy turning your Ibiza holiday into a more active holiday, why not try a different ride every day? You can start off with the easier ones and move up to something more advanced by the end of the week. And if you make it a morning ride you can still spend a few hours in the afternoon on the beach!

As you can see there is a lot to look forward to when you see the scenery of Ibiza from a completely new angle. Maybe it’s time to saddle up?

Ibiza is a great place to go if you love clubbing. But that isn’t all it has to offer, so make sure you explore in more detail if you want to get the best out of the island.

One firm recommendation we would make – along with many other returning holidaymakers from Ibiza – is to go to the so called Hippy Markets. The name alone is intriguing but when you see them you’ll know why everyone heads for them.

The great thing is there is more than one, so no matter where you happen to be staying for your holiday you should find one nearby. But what should you expect?

The answer is lots of stalls for starters. These markets have plenty to offer and sell, so no matter what you want you are bound to find something of interest. The Punta Arabi hippy market is excellent for clothing of all kinds, including many handmade items. If you’re looking for something a bit different to take back home with you, this is the place to go.

Alternatively some of the other markets are more focused on food than anything else. This is good if you don’t fancy visiting a restaurant during the evening. Simply buy some items from the hippy market and have your own feast back at the apartment. What could be better?

You’ll find that the hippy markets all open on different days, usually one day each per week. This means you could visit a different one virtually every day if you wanted to. The hippies that started the whole thing may be hard to find now, but there is no doubt that the markets themselves are still going strong and are a real tourist destination on the island.

The market at Es Cana is a good bet too, since it is largely shaded and there are lots of stalls to check out. This is one of the biggest of the lot too, so if you only intend to visit one make sure it is this one. You won’t walk away empty handed!

Monday 8th June – 14th September 2009

Eden, San Antonio, Ibiza.

12am – 6am


MainRoom

Progressive House, Tech house & Techno

Room2

€50 ticket, allows access to all areas of the club & FREE drinks all night

Upfront Electro, Fidget & Wonky house

DJ’s

Residents: Nathan Viva & Alex Ellenger

Guest DJ’s TBC

Pre Party every Monday at Viva Bar, San Antonio

Free entry

8pm – 2am

With Inside & Out Resident DJ's Nathan Viva & Alex Ellenger


Shaken or Stirred? _

We wouldn't change Ibiza for the world, but for those that know Ibiza will know it comes at a massive expense. Inside & Out has been created to provide the clubbing devotees with a night to revel in. Claiming most aspects of the house genre as it's musical territory, Eden welcomes Inside & Out becoming the first Superclub ever to run an all inclusive party, putting a modern twist on a vibe that is decades old.

Rocking the Ibiza crowd from the 8th June until the sad day that the season ends, this is Monday mashment in all its glory! The free party is open to all in the main room, but those that choose to go all out & buy a €50 ticket can access all areas; including the back room with the free bar that flows the entire night, drink what you want, when you want, how you want it! This is the newest & most ground-breaking idea to be brought to the beat loving Island in a long time.

They really do just want to party!

Inside & Out will be exposing your ears to the pioneering sounds that are keeping dancefloors moving throughout the UK and further afield, married with a Balearic twist. Out in the back room expect upfront electro, fidget and wonky house, whilst Inside the main room progressive & tech house, with a dash of Techno for good measure. Showcasing cutting edge music from the world's finest of spin wizards, Inside & Out strive to carry a music policy dripping with class & wrapped in cool.

Resident DJ's Nathan Viva & Alex Ellenger will be joined by a different high profile promoter & special guest DJ for a weekly freshening up, pulling in the UK's best promotions to co-host, in the form of parties like Whorehouse & Luna. Every week is finely tuned & tailored for a crowd with a grand love for music.

The 3000 capacity Eden arrived in 1999 with the ambition of giving San Antonio clubbing some teeth in the increasingly competitive summer seasons. Now a world famous Superclub & pinnacle brand on an international level, Inside & Out is due to become the first all inclusive party on a scale this big, it will have the Eden dancefloor shaking off the Richter scale.

Wanting to turn your mind Inside Out, but not your pockets, they are ready to lead the way in a more than innovative manor on the Ibiza club scene. Undoubtedly a party that should be scheduled in everybody's diary & born exclusively to provide the islands frequent followers & virgins alike with a place where they can live the Ibiza moments & craft the memories that make a mark in the hearts of all of those that follow the White Isle beats.


Hoxton Whores with Whorehouse

Confirmed for 6th July, 3rd August, 7th September

Paramount musicians from our rain sodden shores, The Hoxton Whores, make an Idyllic return to the white isle. Having surrendered to the house beats long ago, and feeding the musical habit with more of their timeless productions every year, including their ode to the white isle itself: 'Lost in Ibiza', they add more through the co-hosting sessions at Eden with Inside & Out with their idee fixe, Whorehouse. Born two years ago to THAT Club (formerly The House & Terrace), The Whorehouse spirit floods London on a bi monthly stint at the new and darkly glamorous, Ghost. The Stafford Brothers voted as Australia's 2009 number one DJs leave one sun soaked land to reach another, along with Bora Bora resident Alex Miles & Whorehouse residents Fnuk, they bring to this party better than expertly an international sound level.


Phil Drummond and Paul Jackson with Luna

Confirmed for 13th July, 10th August, 14th Sept: CLOSING PARTY

Phil Drummond and Paul Jackson another duo that have embellished the international charts, append to the sound waves resonating through the Balearic air this summer with Luna, famed for its high quality of music and big name DJ's. Created in 2008, Phil Drummond and Paul Jackson have been running the Luna parties in the most cutting edge Manchester and London clubs with guests such as Gregor Tresher, Mutiny, Serge Santiago & Darren Emerson, producing parties with pure electronic magic. Joining in the Inside & Out expedition it adds the final layer to musicianship that is sure to bring heavenly mental demolition.



15th June: OPENING PARTY
Inside - Me and Mandy with Tommy Mac, Si Gern, Tom Unity, Williams & Du Bois, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Oliver Lang Presents Viva Ibiza: Oliver Lang, Nathan Viva, Jimbo Jangles

22nd June:
Inside - Lost Disco Project with Alex Style, BJ Brown, Kinky Spandex, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Summit with Andy Farley Andy Farley (2hrs classics), Sam 11-11, Kevsey D B2B Arron James, Taz El

29th June:
Inside - We Are London with This Is Stereo, Dirty Mutha Funkers, Sleazy G, Tomasuchy, Andre Detoxx, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Love Zoo with Houseperverts, Nathan Hadley, Electroslut, Liam Wade, Damian Wells, Nathan Viva

6th July:
Inside - Whorehouse with Hoxton Whores, Stafford Brothers (aus), Alex Miles (bora bora), Fnuk & DJ Akipa, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Gorgeous feat The Ninja Cowboys

13th July:
Inside - Luna with Phil Drummond and Paul Jackson, Sonny Wharton, Mutiny, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Strung Out with Dynamat, LCDC, Ryan Pennell, Nathan Viva

20th July:
Inside - Love Zoo with Houseperverts, Nathan Hadley, Electroslut, Liam Wade, Phil West, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva, Dan Timcke
Out - Oliver Lang Presents Viva Ibiza: Oliver Lang, Nathan Viva, Joe Murphy, S.A.M

27th July:
Inside - Mimo with Chris MiMo, MisMatch Djs, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Album Launch with J.B (retox) & guests

3rd August:
Inside - Whorehouse with Hoxton Whores, Stafford Brothers, Alex Miles, and Fnuk, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Reel House Records in association with Escape present CN Williams, Nathan Viva & Guests


10th August:
Inside - Luna with Phil Drummond and Paul Jackson, guests feat. Sick! on the Dancefloor, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Audio Damage Records Presents: Kid Massive & The Ethan Project, Chris Evans (My Playhouse)

17th August:
Inside - Beach Palace in association with Delicious Bookings presents : We Are Delicious with Mettylectro, Rosie Romero ( Sankeys - Manchester ), Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Viva Ibiza Presents: Nathan Viva, S.A.M

24th August:
Inside - Heavyweight House and Guests
Out - TBC

31st August:
Inside - Love Zoo with Houseperverts, Nathan Hadley, Electroslut, Liam Wade, Damian Wells, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - PoshVGlam with David Lee & Jason Feist, Nathan Viva

7th Sept:
Inside - Whorehouse with Hoxton Whores, Stafford Brothers (aus) and Fnuk, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Muzika with Fran Cosgrave, Gary Byfield, Jamie Green, DJ Andy B

14th Sept: CLOSING PARTY
Inside - Luna with Phil Drummond and Paul Jackson, Alex Ellenger, Nathan Viva
Out - Oliver Lang Presents Gorgeous

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Chesterton International has launched a new selection of apartments to be constructed in Ibiza Town, Spain, by developer Taylor Woodrow de Espana.

Located just over a mile from the heart of Ibiza Old Town, the Spain property development will feature 23 three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments.

The apartments will be built in a pair of three-storied blocks with a central pool area. All properties will have a terrace and come with one underground parking space. Further parking is available. Prices start from £321,00 and range to £374,000.

Financing is available with Spanish-based La Caixa bank, with mortgages of up to 70% LTV available.

Andrew Hawkins of Chesterton International, comments: "Ibiza has long been a popular spot for holidaymakers, especially in peak season, but there is a limited supply of good quality apartments in Ibiza Town."

"Rental property in the centre of the city is very sought after, especially in July and August when the island buzzes with visitors."

"For the rest of the year, Ibiza is a great base of those looking to escape the cold elsewhere and enjoy as the average daily temperature from November to April rarely drops below 15 degrees Celsius."

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Altinkum is one of the best package holiday destinations for British families, a new survey claims.

The resort sneaked into seventh place in a list of package holidaymakers' favourites based on atmosphere, cost of food and drink, things to do, restaurants and nightlife and an overall rating.

Benidorm, the traditional favourite of the bucket and spade generation, was hailed as Britain's top package holiday spot having cleaned up its lager lout and chips-with-everything image.

Benidorm was followed by Puerto San Miguel on Ibiza's north coast and Marmaris in third place. Also in the roll of honour were Playa Blanca in Lanzarote, Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria, the Greek island Paphos, Tingaki in Kos, Icmeler, and Puerto Pollensa in Majorca.

The results show how well some resorts have done in ditching their image of shoddy hotel rooms and all day English breakfasts to attract gushing praise for quality and service instead.

There was no room in the top 10 for anywhere from Tenerife, the Algarve or the Costa del Sol.

Thomson said the review system painted a much better picture of a resort than their brochures might because it included small but important details as well as a warts-and-all description.

A spokesman said: "You've read the brochure but what's it really like? These honest holiday reviews are from past travelers and give the low-down on the food, the location and pretty much the whole shebang."

Top 10 Resorts

1. Benidorm, Costa Blanca
2. Puerto San Miguel, Ibiza
3. Marmaris, Turkey
4. Playa Blanca, Lanzarote
5. Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria
6. Icmeler, Turkey
7. Altinkum, Turkey
8. Paphos, Greece
9. Puerto Pollensa, Majorca
10. Tingaki, Kos, Greece

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Ibiza's reputation precedes it. Many assume it to be merely a clubbing mecca, bursting with stag weekends, cheap drinks and drunken revelers. Whilst all of these can certainly be found, the White Isle also has a good deal more on offer...

While the round-the-clock razzle remains a massive draw, Ibiza Town has plenty more to offer, including a charming old quarter, elegant restaurants, a rich history and beautiful natural coves and countryside.

The towns themselves, of which the main ones are Ibiza Town, San Antonio and Santa Eularia, are where the majority of the hotels and nightclubs are based. But, for those who don't want to do the night shift, you can explore the cobbled streets of the historic Dalt Vila, Ibiza's Old Town, which was built as a defensive fortification between the eighth and fourteenth centuries.

You could almost forget that you are a stones throw away from the crowds of tourists swarming around San Antonio's West End - the hardcore clubbing mecca. More than four million visitors head there every summer chasing the nightlife, which doesn't come cheap but it will certainly be memorable.

Depending on your mood, choose from enormous cattle market clubs such as Privilege to the more intimate and trendy Pacha and the super trendy Space.

One Ibiza attraction that will appeal to everyone is the vast array of beaches. With so many on offer, you can choose between a party beach - Salines and Platja d'en Bossa - or a family beach with great sand - Cala Llonga and Cala Tarida - or a secluded sunbathe at Cala Conta.

Not all of Ibiza is dedicated to wild nightlife. In fact, most of the northern half of the island is made up of unspoilt forest which proves very popular with cyclists and walkers. The coastline of northeastern Ibiza consists of countless small coves and some of the island's most charming beaches. Two great bases from which to discover the north are the laid back family resorts of Portinatx and Puerto San Miguel which provide easy access to lovely inland villages set amongst the wooded landscape as well as fabulous little beaches far away from the tourist masses.

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