| If you've decided to come to this favourite clubbing | | | | markets which contrast strongly with the surrounding |
| playground this summer, you will no doubt spend most | | | | properties. |
| of your time between the main clubbing venues of | | | | The nearby region of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, also in |
| San Antonio and Ibiza Town, with a distance of about | | | | the south of the island, holds some of Ibiza's most |
| 10 miles between the island's east and west coasts. | | | | stunning scenery which can be reached easily by car |
| This is where almost all of the notorious night venues | | | | from San Antonio, just six miles away. At nearly 500 |
| like Space and Pacha are located, so it makes to | | | | meters tall, the highest mountain on Ibiza, which goes |
| sense to hire a car given the extortionate taxi fares | | | | by the same name as the region, lies in this mostly |
| that mirror the drink prices. | | | | protected region. In the summer, head up the mountain |
| A car makes it possible to see things in the day when | | | | on a clear day for some breathtaking views that take |
| most other people are locked into the familiar | | | | in most of the island, stretching to San Antonio and |
| beach-club-beach cycle, therefore allowing you to | | | | beyond. |
| make the most of this stunning Spanish island. A short | | | | In the vicinity are also the Cova Santa caves which go |
| trip north to Sant Joan de Labritjain is an easy drive to | | | | back some 25 metres into the rock face. Once out of |
| some of the most undeveloped and idyllic beaches on | | | | the car, it is possible to explore this picturesque area |
| the island, where the elevation of the coastline rises | | | | on horseback, foot or by bike, all popular outdoor |
| offering spectacular views out over the Mediterranean. | | | | activities here. The region is also home to some |
| This is an area that used to be very popular when | | | | impressive relics dating back more than 2,000 years to |
| Ibiza first placed itself on the tourism map back in the | | | | the Punic-Roman era. |
| 1960s, but has today been eclipsed by the central and | | | | Heading east, Santa EularÃÂa des |
| southern coastal regions rental autos discounts A drive | | | | RÃÂo is a must-see for those that decide to |
| around the coast here provides an opportunity to track | | | | hire a car. With its idyllic 15th century fort, Puig D'Missa, |
| down that perfect secluded little bay and some | | | | surveying the little town and bay below, this is a town |
| much-needed peace and quiet before things kick off | | | | with stunning scenery that can get extremely rowdy |
| again in the evening. | | | | for all the right reasons. Forget the super clubs and |
| Down at the southern end of the island, Santa | | | | beer bottles, the fiestas at Santa EularÃÂa |
| Eulà ria del Riu is a look at how the other half | | | | des RÃÂo are the genuine Ibiza article. |
| lives, an area of private villas with pools that lie largely | | | | Come during Easter for the liveliest fiestas which take |
| vacant until the summer arrives. Towns like Port des | | | | over most of the town. A look back at more of Ibiza's |
| Torrent and San Carlos are particularly pleasant and | | | | traditions prior to the arrival of the tourism hoards can |
| feature some superb beaches to explore. Las Dalias | | | | be seen at the Living Museum, which traces the |
| and Punta Arabi are also worth visiting for their hippy | | | | island's history and culture. |