The island of Ibiza has much to offer above and beyond the clubs and beaches of summer. Insiders agree that the best time to visit Ibiza is out of high season when the island is less busy and the beauty of the landscape really comes into its own. There has long been a spiritual tradition in Ibiza dating back to the phoenicians and more recently, the arrival of the hippies in the 60s and 70s. The rock of Es Vedra, the third most magnetic point in the world, lends a special energy to the island and was even mentioned in Homer’s Odyssee.

The pine forests that inspired the greeks to name Ibiza and Formentera the Pitiusas, meaning pine covered island, surivive to this day and render the island green all year round. There are also meadows full of wild flowers in spring as well as autumn, ancient dry stone walls and farm land, small scale to the point where some farmers still plough their fields with donkeys.

Thanks to its relatively small size, the island’s many beaches are within easy reach - the ones in the south; Salinas, Es Cavallet, Cala Jondal, Cala Vadella, Cala Bassa - around 15-20 minutes and the northern ones; Benirras, Aguas Blancas, Cala Nova - between 25 and 30 minutes by car.

Ibiza town is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site with its medieval fortified old town. There are also charming squares, cute cafes and shops and a buzzing port.

Charming villages such as Sant Josep, Sant Rafael and Sant Joan are well worth a visit for a taste of authentic island life.