Villa Gavaxet enjoys a delightful, peaceful spot in the residential area of Sa Carroca, very close to the action of Ibiza Town. It is also close to San Jordi village and the fantastic Playa den Bossa, the longest beach on the island. This is home to the Ushuaia Ibiza Beach Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza, Hi Ibiza, which is the club that used to be called Space, DC10 and the famous Bora Bora Beach Club.

Ibiza Town’s nightlife is legendary; the town is home to the world-famous Pacha nightclub. Its stunning Marina Botafoch boasts numerous swanky restaurants and bars, as well as fabulous boutique shopping. Ibiza Town attracts a very international crowd and is a great place for celebrity spotting in the summer. There are also some wonderful art galleries and museums. The ancient citadel of Dalt Vila is a history lesson in itself and boasts cathedrals, cobbled streets, chapels, churches, museums, and flower-adorned balconies. You will still see some traces of the Moors and museum displays from various periods in the island’s history, including Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman. Around the old port area, you will find cobbled lanes and pretty whitewashed houses. The area comes alive for the nightly hippy market, where you can buy some souvenirs. The New Town of the city offers graceful plazas, including the boulevard of Vara de Rey and the Plaza del Parque. Ibiza Town is a shopper’s paradise. You will find large chain shops and boutiques on and in between the boulevard of Avenida Bartolome Rosello and Vara de Rey, around the old port area and around the stylish and trendy marina. Small water taxis can take you from the port to the sandy beaches of Talamanca, Santa Eulalia and the hippy market at Es Cana.

Cala Jondal is a ten-minute drive from the villa. It is a very beautiful beach, surrounded by fragrant pines and rocky Jurassic cliffs. It is very popular with boat owners, A-listers, celebrities, and the super-rich and is definitely one of the more upmarket beaches on Ibiza. The white pebbly beach is built up with sandy parts by the beach clubs, and there is easy access to the water with little bridges and ramps. The restaurants are extremely popular so you should book, especially at weekends. There is also a massage area and the excellent Tropicana Ibiza beach club, as well as the VIP hangout, Blue Marlin. Blue Marlin Ibiza is the ultimate VIP beachside watering hole in Ibiza, a popular destination for the rich and famous with official Blue Marlin water taxis, phenomenal dishes in the restaurant, live music, regular house and techno DJ guest spots, cool chill-out zones, party areas and the famous Blue Marlin girls weaving through the crowd working their PR magic or dancing on the roof. There are also other fabulous beach clubs and restaurants on Cala Jondal.

Santa Eulalia is Ibiza’s third largest resort and has a long-established reputation as the island’s gastronomic and cultural centre. It boasts an elegant yacht harbour, a selection of outstanding art galleries and a beautiful, palm-lined promenade running the length of the beach. You can walk to Mariner’s Beach, where the only river in the Balearics runs into the sea. From Mariner’s Beach, you can take a pretty, peaceful river walk meandering up to the Roman bridge. Midway, a footbridge spanning the river gives onto another pretty walkway leading to the tiny beach of Calo de S’Alga. Santa Eulalia is quieter than Ibiza Town. The fascinating, fortified 16th-century church of Puig de Missa presides over the town from a hill above. It is beautifully lit at night.

Cala Llonga is a complete mini-resort with a fabulous wide sandy beach flanked by pine-clad hills. There is a playground for children and a mini-amusement park with bumper cars, trampolines and other fun activities. There is a wonderful market on Thursday evenings during the summer season with stalls selling fashion, accessories, jewellery and souvenirs.

Aside from the incredible nightlife, Ibiza is also known for its holistic spa and relaxation scene. There are many spas offering yoga, pilates, meditation and beauty and wellbeing spa packages. Some of the best spas in Ibiza include Pure Seven at Cala Conta, Hacienda Na Xamena at Puerto de San Miguel, Aguas de Ibiza at Santa Eulalia, Ibiza Gran Hotel in Ibiza Town, Insoltel Fenicia Prestige at Santa Eulalia and Atzaro at San Lorenzo.

It is also worth exploring the inland landscapes of the island, sprinkled with small white houses and some archaeological sites. The island boasts two nature reserves, Ses Salines and Cala d’Hort. Parc Natural de Ses Salines is a spectacular, peaceful day trip. Its wetlands are home to over two hundred species of birds. The sparkling salt pans and breathtaking sandy beaches are a sight to see. The sunsets are mesmerizing, as are the flocks of migrating hot-pink flamingos that arrive in the park between August and October for the winter. There are coves to visit, including Cova Santa cave, a beautiful natural grotto. Horse riding is popular, with several riding schools offering treks. You might even be lucky enough to experience some traditional folk dancing when traditional costumes are worn.