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?