Ibiza

Ibiza is not only the world’s party capital; it is a spellbinding Catalan island with deep history, tiny white villages and wild quiet — and here, more than anywhere, the choice of where to stay is critical: pick the wrong spot and you can land in the middle of a loud tourist crush when what you wanted was a silent yoga retreat, or the reverse. To experience the island properly you have to understand its geographic and energetic split. The bohemian north is the original, hidden Ibiza, the one that drew artists and hippies in the 1960s: around San Juan (Sant Joan) and Portinatx the landscape is all dense pine forest, dramatic cliffs and secluded coves — calas — in deep turquoise water, and the fincas (restored farmhouses) and resorts offer ultra-luxury wellness, absolute calm and a deep connection to nature; this is the place to unwind, switch off and breathe. The pulsing south and east are the lifestyle, dining and world-class nightlife: around Ibiza Town (Eivissa), the marina and Playa d’en Bossa the rhythm is fast, designed and sophisticated, and the villas and hotels look out over the skyline of the old town — Dalt Vila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and the superyachts; it is the perfect base for anyone who wants to step from their room straight into Michelin-starred chef restaurants, exclusive beach clubs and a social scene that runs into the small hours. At SherryStay we don’t sell illusions: we have filtered and mapped only the hotels that redefine hospitality on the island — whether you are after the mesmerising quiet of the north or the magnetic energy of the south.

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