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A Long Weekend in Ibiza

07/01/19 | Ibiza, Spain, Travel

Long Weekend in Ibiza - Kelly at Amante Ibiza

This weekend I went to Spain for the third time but the first time it was to the Southern Island of Ibiza which is certainly known for it’s nightlife.   If you have ben around Sparkles and Shoes for a number of years you will know that clubbing is not really my jam but when one of my best friends told me that is what she wanted to do to celebrate her 30th birthday we bought the tickets and I took the trip. 

We arrived late Thursday evening (read: 2am) and took a cab to Sant Antoni de Portmany where we were staying.  In case you have not seen the news lately, Europe has bene having a massive heat wave and it was no joke, even in Ibiza, so after a very hot evening we headed to a beach club.  Based on research and recommendations from friends we got beds / lounge chairs at Destino Pacha Resort and spent the day at the gorgeous pool at the resort set on a clifftop with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.  Growing up I never understood why people would want adult only resorts but it made for a lovely day of fresh seafood and wine poolside with a wonderfully chilled pool.   

Long Weekend in Ibiza - Plane SunsetLong Weekend in Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany HarborLong Weekend in Ibiza - Destino Pacha ViewLong Weekend in Ibiza - Destino Pacha Reserved SeatLong Weekend in Ibiza - Destino Pacha PoolLong Weekend in Ibiza - Lunch at Destino Pacha PoolLong Weekend in Ibiza - Destino Pacha CoconutLong Weekend in Ibiza - Destino Pacha Leaf

We went from the pool which was located in Ibiza town back to Sant Antoni de Portmany where we enjoyed a casual beachside dinner and then got ready for a night out.  The Ibiza club scene does not even kick off til about 1am so we left the hotel around midnight to go to Hi Ibiza for David Guetta’s ‘F*** Me I’m Famous!’ show.  As you might imagine it featured David Guetta who did not come on until 3:30am but also Idris Elba, Afrojack and more. We had read so many different things about the dress code – from wear as little as possible as it will be sweltering to cover up because the AC will be blasting and everything from you need to wear heels or you won’t get in to sneakers are perfectly fine.  We were definitely dressed right in the middle of the pack and for dancing all night, were quite pleased with our flat shoe options! 

Long Weekend in Ibiza - Sunset in Sant Antoni de PortmanyLong Weekend in Ibiza - Hi Ibiza SignLong Weekend in Ibiza - Afrojack at Hi IbizaLong Weekend in Ibiza - Girls at Hi IbizaLong Weekend in Ibiza - David Guetta at Hi Ibiza

With a late night Friday we slept in on Saturday and spent a casual day by the pool in Sant Antoni de Portmany before heading to the other side of the island for an incredible dinner at Amante. Amante Ibiza was again a recommendation from friends and as soon as we arrived we saw why – it was a stunning restaurant set in the cliffs above Sol Den Serra beach, Ibiza.  Everything was delicious – from the watermelon cocktail of the day to the organic Spanish & Italian cuisine – we loved the burrata starter and the sea salt crusted seabass main course.  We stayed for the sunset and left when it began to get dark, around 10pm, to get ready for another night out.  My friend Ali turned 30 at midnight which we celebrated by blasting Whitney Houston and then headed to the next club, Pacha.  The DJ of the night was Martin Solveig and it was another intense evening of strobe lights and dancing before heading home in the wee hours of the morning – quite typical of a weekend in Ibiza!

Long Weekend in Ibiza - View of Sant Antoni de PortmanyLong Weekend in Ibiza - Girls at the PoolLong Weekend in Ibiza - Amante Ibiza SignLong Weekend in Ibiza - Drinks at Amante IbizaLong Weekend in Ibiza - Dinner at Amante IbizaLong Weekend in Ibiza - Sunset at Amante IbizaLong Weekend in Ibiza - Pacha NightclubLong Weekend in Ibiza - Girls at Pacha Nightclub

Hopefully  you have enjoyed this brief reacp of my weekend in Ibiza, it was so pretty!

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Comments

  1. Wendy says

    July 24, 2019 at 12:19 pm

    This looks like it was an absolutely amazing trip – Ibiza has been on my list since that Mike Posner song came out!

    All of my love,
    Wendy

  2. jessica says

    July 14, 2019 at 3:33 pm

    Looks like you guys had the BEST trip and I love Guetta!

    xx
    Jess

  3. Rory says

    July 2, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    Looks like the weather was perfect.

    Dinner looked so yummy and very cool that you got to go dancing with your friends and the famous DJ.

    You got some great sun and your dimples are still outrageous.

  4. Abigail says

    July 2, 2019 at 9:16 am

    Super looking trip.

    Wish I was there right now instead of at work.

  5. Julie says

    July 2, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Wow what a fun weekend birthday trip you had for your friend. I wish I was real life friends with you girls. You really know how to have a fabulous birthday celebration.

    Photos are super and what a beautiful spot.

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