Playa den Bossa is Ibiza's longest beach with superb sand that slopes gently into the sea. The most attractive and widest stretch is at the furthest end from the town near Torre de Sal Rossa. This is where the exclusive Nassau Beach Club is to be found. Formerly a Spanish beach restaurant known as the Nassau, it is since undergone major renovation.
Something of a novelty for Ibiza are the broad teakwood beach recliners with their comfy cushions. They are for hire at very reasonable rates and they also come with a parasol. The large lounge extends out onto the beach and is separated from the restaurant by a gigantic bar. The highly professional bar staff here will mix you an outstanding cocktail. Alongside the many first-class champagnes, they also stock Perrier Jouët Belle Epoque in jeroboam bottles (i.e. the 3-litre size), the only establishment in Spain to do so.
A stylish touch is the uniforms worn by the staff – specially designed by Roberto Cavalli. And obviously, you'll find his own-brand vodka here – in the summer months, you may even bump into the famous designer in person. Next to the bar, the legendary DJ Zappi operates the turntables. Credited by many as the guiding spirit behind the Ibiza Lounge and Chill sound, he regales the beach with cool music seven days a week. If you want to go for the full relaxation package, you can even get a massage on the beach and, of course, order food and drink to be brought out to you. It goes without saying that there is also a delivery service for yacht owners.
From the stylishly furnished restaurant, your gaze sweeps across the beach out to sea where ferries, cruisers and yachts crisscross the horizon, and in the distance you can see the outline of Dalt Vila. Specialities here include fresh fish, langoustines and lobster from the restaurant's own tank plus a great line in salads. The service by good-looking, friendly waitresses definitely has the wow factor. The restaurant continues to offer one of the best paellas around.
The Nassau Beach Club is very conveniently situated for both Ibiza Town and the airport and has rapidly built up an affluent and international clientele – quite a few celebrities have been spotted here.
Every Saturday throughout the year. Tours of Dalt Vila with actors in costume telling the story of the history of the old town of Ibiza. To register call 971 399 232 or email informacioturistica@eivissa.es
04. Dezember bis 12. Februar
Athletics
Santa Eulalia, Ibiza & Santa Inés
To reach Puig de Missa de Santa Eulalia in the shortest time possible is the challenge that this 2, 200 metre race, 'Pujada al Puig de Missa', presents. On January 15th it will be celebrating its XXI edition.
If you have a dog, a cat or another pet and you wish it to be sprayed with blessed water, the patron saint festivities of San Antonio are the opportunity to do so.
Even though the festivities on the 1st of May are more colourful and loud, February 12th is the big day of Santa Eulalia and therefore the key date of the town‘s patron saint festivities.
18. March 2012
San José day
San José
For decades San Jose was a national festival throughout Spain. San Jose was something like the king of saints’ days.