Help I am an Ibiza Virgin!

This is for all you who have never been to Ibiza before. Here follows a brief explanation of the club scene and how it works.

So you've spent the day chilling at one of our amazing beach bars, you've watched the sunset, had a bite to eat and then moved on into town for some drinks, mingling and maybe a bit of a dance. From there the legendary Ibiza clubs are calling you for a big night with your favourite DJs. 

The Clubs

There are seven major clubs on the island of Ibiza:

• Amnesia - located in the middle of the island, near San Rafael
• DC10 - located near the airport on the road to Las Salinas.
• Eden - located on the waterfront in San Antonio.
• Es Paradis - located on the waterfront in San Antonio
• Pacha - located very near the Ibiza Marina
• Privilege - located in the middle of the island, near San Rafael
• Space - located in Playa d'en Bossa, near the beach.  

In addition there are many smaller venues such as Bora Bora, Underground, Boho, Blu, Grial, Martina, KM5 and more.

The Promoters and Parties

The Monday to Sunday entertainment at each club is programmed by the clubs and outside promoters from many different countries around the world and tailored to suit the unique environment that is Ibiza's party scene.

This means that the music played in each club varies from night to night and promoter to promoter.

Please check out our party calendar for the most up to date information available with full DJ listings for every party. Also see Ibiza Parties for descriptions of each night.

Examples:

Cocoon promotes Monday nights at Amnesia and book techno DJs to play (Sven Väth, Richie Hawtin, etc) and put up their decorations and promote the party around town. On Thursdays Cream take over the club - they hang up a big Cream logo and bring in their trance and house djs, like Paul Van Dyk and Eddie Halliwell.

Just to confuse the issue all the major clubs have a back room or alternative area which usually plays different music to the Djs in the main room. In the case of Pacha and Space, there are numerous smaller back rooms playing a big cross selection of musical genres.

The Music Bars:

Another vital part of the Ibizan club scene are the many music bars in the resorts and around the island. Here clubbers go to warm up for their coming nights out or to listen to music and dance in a more relaxed, less intense atmosphere.

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Most of these bars have free entry and cheaper drinks, but still have great local and guest DJs. See pre-club bars and resort guides to see which bars we recommend.

Special mention must go to the sunset cafés along the Caló des Moro in San Antonio, known as the sunset strip. There you can watch the sun go down in a romantic setting and later dance to your favourite DJ.

The Places To Stay:

At Spotlight we've plenty of experience of what you're looking for in your holiday accommodation. So to help you make the choice we've put together a list of the best places for clubbers to stay on Ibiza. All the hotels and self-catering apartments are clubber-friendly and range from budget to luxury. If you don't find what you're looking for remember to check out our full range of accommodation.

Our advice:

• First of all check out our club guides, where you can get a feel for the different clubs, to see which one you might like to visit.
• Bookmark our club news and reviews page, which is updated almost daily in the summer, and browse through our agenda-setting archives.
• Check out our tips and tricks page, which is a must-read before you come. It will save you time and money.
• Check out our clubbing forums - don't be afraid to ask any question you like - there are many regular visitors who will be happy to help.
• When you are here, don't be afraid to ask other clubbers what they recommend. It really is a very friendly atmosphere on the island. Go to the Sunset Strip in San Antonio or the Port of Ibiza Town and make some new friends.

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