The month of April is when Ibiza shakes off its winter garb, gearing up for the season to come. This year looks set to be extra-special! There’s lots going on this month what with club, beach bar and restaurant openings, along with an ample offering of sporting and cultural events. As ever, Ibiza Spotlight has the lowdown on all the springtime action on the white island.
Many clubs are bringing forward their opening to April this year, so check out our monthly party highlights feature to make sure you don’t miss out on the action.
Easter Parade
14-17 April
One of the quintessentially Spanish Easter traditions is its Easter processions, and Ibiza has its own unique take on them. Devout locals don their colourful Nazarene attire and wend their way down from the Cathedral at the top of the Old Town through the narrow, winding streets of the ancient walled citadel bearing religious regalia. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness this centuries-old example of Ibizan folklore. The key dates are Maundy Thursday 14 April and Good Friday 15 April.
BEACH CLUB Openings
In April 2022, a plethora of Ibiza’s finest restaurants and beach clubs are opening.
Saturday 9 April sees the opening of Nassau Beach Club. Famed for its top-notch gastronomy, mouth-watering cocktails and great music, Nassau is one of the island’s leading beachside venues. Their openings are always hugely popular, so make sure and reserve your place now for what promises to be an unmissable event.
The following weekend marks the opening of another of Playa d'en Bossa’s leading lights, Tanit Beach Ibiza. This year’s opening promises to be special under the musical direction of those masters of disco-flavoured house, Melon Bomb on Friday 15 April.
Located in Cala Nova near San Carlos, Aiyanna Ibiza Restaurant, which offers fine dining and oodles of ambiance in a breath-taking setting, opens its doors on 28 April.
Find insights on all beach club openings this month in our roundup.
Blazing Trails
2 April
Kicking off this month’s rich calendar of sporting events is the XI Formentera All Round Trail. Set amid the beautiful natural landscapes of Ibiza’s smaller sister island, the one-day challenge features three different off-road trail running races of 72km, 42km and 21km. The longer distance race circumnavigates the whole coastline of the island! Pairs of runners are also invited to race in relays.
For information and registrations, follow this trail...
Creative currents
April 13
Can Bufi, an industrial estate located just outside Ibiza Town, hosts an exhibition to showcase the work of the artists who presently make up Ses Dotze Naus Foundation (The Twelve Ships), a ground-breaking international collective that aims to promote contemporary creation on the island in all its forms. This exhibition exposes the collaborative creativity of the first group of artists to reside at the foundation and the public are free to come and enjoy their work.
Plain Sailing
April 16
The Mediterranean’s most popular tall ships regatta, La Ruta de la Sal, returns for its 34th edition this month. The race, which starts from Port Ginesta and Denia on the mainland, features over 300 vessels crewed by around 2,000 participants. Head on down to San Antonio Bay to witness the spectacle of the yachts as they reach the finishing line of this classic sailing event.
XXI VUELTA A IBIZA MTB SCOTT 2022
15-17 April
Fans of mountain biking are in for a genuine treat this month, which sees the 21st edition of the now classic Ibiza MTB Scott, returning to its traditional springtime slot. Comprising two marathon sections of up to 80 kms and a 40 kms fast stage, this challenging three-day competition attracts riders from all over the world. Make a date in your diary 15-17 April to witness a thrilling sporting occasion set amid the island’s impressive natural landscapes. If you wish to participate, regitrations are open now here.
Music to the ears!
29 - 30 April
Now in its 14th edition, IMS, the International Music Summit, takes place over the final weekend of the month. After a two-year break, the party is bound to attract ardent clubbers and music fans galore. Book your tickets below for one of the planet’s most spectacular electronic music events!
Set against the stunning backdrop of Ibiza Town’s historic quarter, Dalt Vila, this year’s two-day event features a typically eclectic line-up at the Grande Finale, bringing together well-known names with upcoming talents on the night of Friday 29 April and a Defected Records takeover, with House music nobility, on Saturday 30 April.
Triathlon, Ibiza style!
30 April
The luxurious Six Senses Ibiza Resort in Cala Xarraca, near Portinatx, plays host to the I Triathlon of Senses, a unique sporting event that—in a uniquely Ibizan twist—goes beyond the standard triathlon format to incorporate yoga and meditation. The event features Olympic, sprint and super distances along with a relay category and a kids race that are open to all-comers of different levels.
Six Senses is also offering specialist retreat packages, allowing you to take advantage of their expert coaching team composed of professional sportsmen, fitness trainers and meditation and yoga teachers. This unique retreat includes training sessions with world champion triathlete Ivan Raña, biohacking treatments, inspirational lectures, restorative yoga, meditation, massages and more. So, follow this link to sign up here.
WORDS: William McKenzie
