El Divino, Ibiza

EL DIVINO IS NO MORE - PACHA HAVE TAKEN OVER THE SITE. READ MORE HERE

History

El Divino was built in 1992 but was open only to a select clientele in its early years. Later it threw open its doors to the general public and became a more intimate alternative to its more high profile neighbour, Pacha.

Over the years the 1,500 capacity venue has hosted a number of promoters looking to dip a toe into the shark-infested Ibiza party pool. Some who have thrived in its environs such as Defected and Roger Sanchez's Release Yourself made the move to Pacha, thus attracting accusations of poaching.

A cloud hangs over El Divino's future due to proposals to demolish the pier it currently sits on the make way for further development of the marina.

Location

Right on the harbour, directly opposite the port where all the shopping and late night festivities take place.

Off Paseo Maritimo, if you're coming by car but our tip is to arrive in style by catching a boat from Ibiza harbour directly to the the club - cool huh?

Music Policy

Quality house music, with just a touch of glam, is the order of the day at El Divino right now, with some of the biggest names in UK clubbing making this waterside retreat their Ibiza home in the past.  

El Divino stalwarts Hed Kandi and Miss Moneypennys have now departed and El Divino find itself struggling to keep onto to the coat tails of the other clubs in 2009. Fierce Angels come in on Saturday and a couple of other yet to be announced in-house promotions will make up the midweek schedule.

Inside El Divino

It's designed to appeal to the yachting crowd who moor within a champagne cork's pop of the front door. The decor is faux ornate but don't look too closely because it could really use a spruce up. There's one main dance floor with space for a few hundred with a slightly cramped-looking dj booth at the foot of stairs which lead to the interior VIP.

However it's the outside terrace which is the big draw card. It runs the length of the club and every seat has a fantastic view of Dalt Vila, the castle which has justifiably been granted World Heritage status. The waves lap against the rocks below and there are few better places to enjoy a vodka limon.

Prices

Expect to pay from 25 € to 45 € for the big parties, depending on the month. A Vodka Lemon costs approx. 12+ € and a beer 8+ €. Reduced price flyers are available. Taxi fares will be refunded for a group of 3 or more people arriving at the club. Take the receipt with you.

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