My Mallorca Highlights post from last year proved to be quite popular and so I thought I would do another post on my holiday to the smallest of the Balaeric islands, Ibiza.

To most people, the words "I'm going to Ibiza" usually conjure up images of neon slogan t-shirts, rowdy stag/hen dos, questionable boat parties, drugs, fish bowls and reality TV stars disgracing themselves in public (*cough* Geordie Shore). But for me, those descriptions could not be further from the truth.

This year marked the 6th time that I've been on holiday to Ibiza and I was once again reminded why it is my favourite place. I usually stay in Es Cana or Santa Eulalia which are on the North East side of the island - far far away from the capital of San Antonio which is where the party stereotype of Ibiza is fulfilled. Although I would like to experience the club scene in Ibiza one day, I have only ever holidayed there with my parents and so staying in the tranquil, quiet, picturesque resorts is what I'm used to and there are no complaints from me.

In June, my Mum and I stayed in Cala Nova (Es Cana) for a week and the hotel had the best views that I have ever seen. It overlooked Cala Nova beach which apparently, is a favourite with the rich and famous as Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted there last year! However, even if I had seen him emerging from the sea in James-Bond-slow-mo style, it couldn't have made the view any better....well, maybe a little bit. Not only was the location incredible but so was the weather, the food and everything we did. Unfortunately, both my Mum and I caught a cold before we flew out and although we spent a large proportion of the week coughing and sneezing, we didn't let it ruin our holiday and still got to enjoy a boat trip, the famous Hippy Market, a Michael Jackson tribute (his name is Navi and he's amazing), Ibiza town and the usual shopping trips, beach walks and paddles in the sea.

Sunset over Es Cana

Cala Nova beach
Ibiza Town

The view from Old Ibiza Town

One of the traditional little streets that runs through Old Ibiza Town

Santa Eulalia

The famous Hippy Market in Es Cana
The mascot of the island - the Ibiza wall lizard, they're so cute!

Even though Ibiza will always be well-known for its nightlife, the island offers so much more than just cheap alcohol and DJ's. I highly recommend visiting one of the traditional, less tourist-y areas so that you can fully appreciate how beautiful the island really is and I guarantee that everyone will fall in love with it just like I did :)

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