Making the most of a short holiday in Ibiza

Increasingly long weekends, or short holidays during the week seem to be becoming popular with the Ibiza crowd.  Just like cricket went from 5 days to 1 to 20 overs, Ibiza holidays which used to mean a week (or even 2) away, for many are now crammed into a couple of days.

It's easy to see the appeal. Short breaks are cheaper, perhaps meaning you can fit a couple of little holidays into a summer rather than 1 big one. For returning visitors who aren't ready to give up their Ibiza days but perhaps can't commit to a whole week of partying anymore a long weekend is perfect. Maybe there's a particular party you want to catch- no point going all the way to Ibiza for 1 night, may as well make it a mini holiday!

 

So how do you get the most out a shorter holiday in Ibiza?

Pick your dates carefully - don't you hate it when you book a 7 night holiday and you only end up getting 5 days because of how the flights work out? Well that's even worse if your holidays only 3 nights! Look for holiday deals which fly out early on your day of departure and return late on the day you leave. If you're taking time off work you might want to try and organise your break around a bank holiday (the august one is on 30th August this year) that way you can spend another day without booking it off work. Alternatively book over the radio 1 weekend (weekend of 6th august this year) which is the busiest weekend of the season in Ibiza.

Plan ahead - book everything in advance. Flights and hotel but also airport parking and transfers. Don't forget to pick up some euros before you leave. A short holiday is all about maximising your free time so a minute spent at a cash machine is a minute of holiday wasted!

Travel light - if your Ibiza holidays only a few days do you really need that big suitcase with the wheels? Travel with hand luggage only and zip through baggage reclaim. Remember the rules on liquids at the airport and only pack the little travel size bottles of mouthwash, toothpaste etc.

Club nights - research these before you go and have a plan of what nights you're going to do. We've given some possible itineraries below. You might want to book your club tickets before you leave to save a bit of time and avoid any disappointments with parties you want to hit being sold out.

Day trips - if you're only in Ibiza for a few days you should really resist the temptation to turn nocturnal for the weekend and spend the days in your hotel. Plan a few days out, get to some beaches, do a boat trip or treat yourself to a spa session.

Our long weekend in Ibiza

Here's a suggested itinerary for a short holiday to Ibiza. Feel free to share you own dream weekends in the comments.

Thursday - get out of work promptly and straight to the airport to get your evening flight. Arrive midnight, quick transfer to the hotel, check in, dump the bags and jump in a cab to Amnesia for Cream.

Friday - up by midday and spend the day by the pool. You don't want to over exert yourself, you're on holiday after all! Head to Calo des Moro, San Antonio at dusk to catch the sunset with a cocktail at Mambo or Cafe del Mar. After a bite to eat hit the west end for some cheap drinks then to Eden to catch Pete Tong's Wonderland.

Saturday - spend the day exploring some of Ibiza's awesome beaches. There's over 50 to choose from. In the evening head to Ibiza Town for a wander around the shops and a nice meal in the old town. Maybe a few hands of blackjack at the casino if you're feeling flush (or a couple more drinks at one of the cheap party bars if you're not!) then onto Pacha for Defected.

Sunday - book yourself onto a boat trip during the day for some snorkeling (and possibly more drinking/ dancing) then it's an early start over in Playa Den Bossa for We Love at Space.

Monday - OK your holidays nearly over but if time allows squeeze in a bit of R&R with a relaxing spa treatment at the Ibiza Gran Hotel.

See how much you can cram into a few days. If you're doing a shorter stay in Ibiza this summer let us know in the comments.

This was a guest post from the people at BeatTheBrochure.