Monthly Archives: July 2012

Carl Cox 50th

50 Not Out For Coxy

The Carl Cox birthday party has become a much anticipated annual event in Sands Playa D’en Bossa, a few hundred of his closest friends and fans mix on the beach while Carl and some carefully chosen peers entertain us. This … read more

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Designers Up Close Emma Chapman

One of the jewellery designers I spoke to at the Pure Form event at Atzaro was Emma Chapman of Emma Chapman Jewels. A British jewellery designer currently living in India, originally discovered by fashion legend Hilary Alexander in 2006, chosen … read more

Sankeys Carnival

It’s Carnival!

Roll up, roll up, it’s Saturday night in Playa D’en Bosa and that means only one thing, Carnival, and no, not the bearded lady or the pack of clowns chasing the elephant round the big top, Sankeys Carnival, its renowned … read more

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Visionquest Takeover DC10

Visionquest has announced plans for its DC10 takeover on Wednesday August 1 2012. Lee Curtiss, Ryan Crosson, Seth Troxler and Shaun Reeves will be DJing together all night long as they bring the party to the island for the third … read more

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Full Moon Over Atzaro Beach

There’s nothing quite like watching an Ibiza sunset, apart from catching the full moon, which can be equally dramatic and, given that it doesn’t happen every other day, somewhat of a rarity. Recently launched Atzaro Beach concept at Cala Nova … read more

Fiesta Del Agua at Es Paradis

Fiesta Del Agua

Friday night in San Antonio and after a day where the temperature threatened to hit a peak for the summer so far the best place to go to cool down has got to be Fiesta Del Agua. The Es Paradis … read more

Ill Manors Screening

Ill Manors Ibiza Premiere

As much as Ibiza is a place where unusual things happen on a regular basis and where an invitation, whether it be to a restaurant, a party, a bar opening or a boat trip is not completely uncommon, an invitation … read more

Ocean Beach Opening

Plain Sailing

Ocean Beach is almost one month old and all the hype and expectation that led up to the unveiling of the island’s latest beach venue has been justified. After a spectacular opening party the venue has gone from strength to … read more

Daniel Jacob Dali Fashion at KM5

KM5 Welcomes Daniel Jacob Dali

KM5 is a great place to eat, dance and be happy. With a boutique, for all of your style essentials and a gorgeous garden lounge area, not to mention the perfect restaurant, lit up with pinks and greens, cozy up … read more

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Burn Studios Announce Winners

July saw a group of hopeful DJs from around the world arrive on the island for the final of the Burn Studios Residency competition. Eleven hopefuls attended the DJ bootcamp on the island with the aim of winning one of … read more

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Cocoon

It’s Monday night in Ibiza, which means only one thing, Cocoon Heroes! Cocoon and Amnesia is a match made in techno heaven, the venue provides the perfect theatre in which Sven Vath and his merry band of electronic players perform … read more

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Woolhouse Essentials For A Lucky LIfe

Did you hear the one about the renowned photographic agency, the TV channel and the Ibiza website? Sounds like the start of a joke but there is nothing funny about the recent collaboration in Ibiza between Woolhouse Studios, Lucky Life … read more

Pure Form at Atzaro

Pure Form Atzaro

Atzaro opened its fashionable doors yet again and this time it was in the name of jewellery and felt. With an array of jewellery designers on show I was spoiled with gems, silver and gold! Pure Form brings together twelve … read more

Atzaro Beach Opening

Atzaro Beach Is Open

Atzaro beach concept has been up and running for a couple of weeks and grabbing the odd headline or two but tonight, it is time to officially welcome the latest beach venue to the island. In true Atzaro style, when … read more

Ibiza Insiders

Get Inside Ibiza

Ibiza Insiders is a brand new concept, brought to the island this summer by Sam and Marco, the boys behind Alternative Promotions, a successful events and marketing company in the UK. The idea behind Ibiza Insiders is pretty much summed … read more

Enter Space

Enter.Space

Richie Hawtin’s Ibiza residency is still in its infancy but three weeks in I think it’s fair to say it has captured the imagination of the island. Enter is the hottest ticket on the block, with up to an hour … read more

Gus Gus

Gus Gus Live At Ocean Beach

Deep Flight has made a huge splash at Ocean Beach Club Ibiza since it’s residency started a few weeks ago, Pippy, Jamie Lewis and Oliver Lang are only some of the names that have appeared along with Tom Novy so … read more

Bermuda Boat Party

The Bermuda Adventure

The Bermuda Boat Party goes out daily, leaving from Playa D’en Bossa, catering to different crowds and musical tastes each time. The one constant is that once you have paid for your ticket, you don’t need any more money! EZ, … read more

Fashion Show at Sa Punta

Las Noches For Sa Punta.

Sa Punta restaurant is a great place to dine and shop! Rita owns the restaurant with Rodolphe, they wanted to bring a touch of fashion into their restaurant as they have many clients from around the world eating here, so … read more

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Tilllate Issue 297

“Ladies and gentlemen, the stunning new issue of Tilllate, issue 297, is out now … and it is our biggest, and our best, issue yet, a whopping 120 plus pages of great reviews, great videos, great interviews and great features … read more

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Sunset Savannah

Having a famous older sibling is never an easy thing, there are always continual comparisons and unrealistic levels to live up to, and when your older sibling is one of the world’s most famous beach bars, you could be forgiven … read more

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Las Boas De Ibiza

Es Vedra, the nature reserve 2 kilometres off the west coast of Ibiza, is said to be one of the world’s most magnetic places but even it must shake its head sometimes at the pulling power of it’s near neighbour. … read more

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The Shade Parade

Sunglasses are the ultimate holiday accessory and they say everything about a persons personality. From the cool retro shades or the brightly coloured, jump off your face shades, to the mirrored shades, the designs are many and varied but they … read more

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Urban In Ibiza Is Coming

Thursday August 9 2012 sees Urban In Ibiza return to Agrotourismo Atzaro Hotel in the heart of the Ibiza countryside. The unique event combines art, music and fashion delivering the ultimate night out. Atzaro provides the perfect venue for the … read more

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Happy Birthday KM5

The eighteenth birthday is a significant one, it’s a coming of age, it’s the point we are officially adults and that’s when all the fun begins, right? When you’re an established Ibiza institution, turning 18 holds just as much significance … read more

Atzaro Beach

Atzaro Beach Opening Party

Atzaro Beach announces the official opening party on Friday July 20. There will be a welcome cocktail reception from 19.30h until 20.30h where guests can enjoy cava, a cava cocktail and some appetisers. To celebrate the opening there will be … read more

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Jesse J Ready For Ibiza Live

The countdown continues to one of the most anticipated live appearances of the summer. July 24 sees Jessie J land in Ibiza for her performance at Ibiza Live. Tuesday nights have been a busy one in San Antonio as Ibiza … read more

Axwell at Cafe Mambo

Axwell @ Mambo

Mambo Brothers present Axwell as part of the bars ongoing eighteenth birthday celebrations. They are inviting some of the biggest names in electronic music down to perform at the bar, with Fatboy Slim already checked off, next up it’s the … read more

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Domingo Del Arte

Domingo Del Arte, an art fair in the open, is a monthly forum for Ibiza artists to display their creations in an informal manner. Initiated by the Art Club in 2003, and originally called Noche del Arte, it offers painters, … read more

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Axwell Live At Mambo

As the world’s most famous beach bar, Café Mambo, continues to celebrate its eighteenth birthday, the Mambo Brothers present Axwell live in the bar Monday July 16 at 9.00PM. Axwell is an integral part of super trio the Swedish House … read more

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Prem Joshua Host Atzaro Retreat

Atzaro announces its first ever Ibiza retreat day hosted by Prem Joshua and Band on Monday July 23 from 09.00 until 20.00, featuring five different areas where you can share your energy and join in activities while enjoying the vibe … read more

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Groucho Ibiza Pop Up

Groucho announces a temporary residence in the Sa Talaia Villa in Ibiza from August 16 to 28 2012. The pop up opening party, on August 16, will be the Summer Party in Aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, with music from … read more

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Ibiza Party Cruises

The Ibiza Party Cruise boat goes out three times a week, Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with the Tuesday sailing, called the Rainbow Cruise, for gay and gay minded people. The Cargo Ship is a stunning sailboat that holds up to … read more

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Bermuda Boat Party

Bermuda Boat Party launched in Ibiza in 2010, a collective of young entrepreneurs who had been running cool bars in Playa D’en Bossa decided to join forces and launch an event marketing agency, one of the events was the Bermuda … read more

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Jewell In The Club

Ocean Beach Ibiza opening has been one of the highlights of the season so far, the stunning beach club in San Antonio has grabbed headlines on and off the island as celebrities from the sports and music world flock to … read more

Paradise DC-10

Paradise City

Jamie Jones and his Hot Creations landed in DC10 last Thursday, offering yet another underground option to the discerning clubbers of Playa D’en Bossa. Possibly the hottest label on the planet right now, it promises to deliver a feast of … read more

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Ibiza Rocks The Boat

For those of you that prefer their music with a guitar riff and an actual drum kit and who want to experience the Ibiza Boat Party phenomenon then look no further than Ibiza Rocks The Boat, every Wednesday from San … read more

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Salon Fresh

We Love is famous for its ability to deliver a weekly festival-like line up in Space Ibiza. Several rooms adopting individual musical vibes provide not only great choice but also unparalleled variety. El Salon is one of the unsung heroes, … read more

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The Beach Sessions

Lucky Life presents its Beach Sessions at Sands. Launching on Thursday July 26, the first session of the season features Rufus White from Native Instruments giving a live demonstration of the new Traktor technology as well as a host of … read more

La Cava

Where Everybody Knows Your Name

Vara de Rey in Ibiza town is arguably one of the islands most travelled streets, the quaint route towards the port is both picturesque and the perfect place to position yourself to get involved in a spot of people watching. … read more

Pacha 67

Pacha67

When you mention boat charter in Ibiza thoughts immediately turn to luxurious speed boats or the numerous sports cruisers that are available but nothing says classic style better than the Pacha 67 Schooner. The magnificent Turkish schooner, that moors in … read more

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Ibiza Insiders

Ibiza Insiders is a brand new concept launching on the island this July. The idea is to bring like-minded people together to enjoy each others company as well as the perfect night out in Ibiza all for one amazingly low … read more

Casa Munich

Boutique Living

Casa Munich celebrates 25 years of delivering luxury to the discerning traveller to Ibiza. 25 years ago the Braun family took a 400 hundred-year-old finca and surrounding bungalows and transformed it into one of the finest experiences available on the … read more

Mamboats

Yasmin and Soki Go Sailing Mamboat Style

What happens when you take two rising stars in the world of music and fashion out on a Mamboat for the day? Essentialibiza caught up with chart topping singer/ songwriter/ DJ Yasmin and best friend and prominent fashion stylist Soki … read more

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Pacha By River Island

Pacha has teamed up with River Island introducing summer style through three key stories. Capturing the hedonism of Ibiza’s style, a collection for all the chic party girls out there this summer. According to River Island, “the collection was inspired … read more

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Enter. Week Two

Richie Hawtin’s Enter residency got off to a flyer last week in Space Ibiza. Week two sees another select ion of top electronic performers descend on Playa D’en Bossa, including the likes of Marcel Dettmann, Ben Knlock, Ambivalent, Magda tINI, … read more

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At The Market Es Canar

Get ready chicas, this market is a treasure hunt. Punto! Please trot along in your espadrilles and take a look at this hippy haven. The colours are vibrant and with a mix of exotic finds and the artisan stools this … read more

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Up Close Daniel Jacob Dali

A young Polish man buys a one way ticket to Ibiza, the land of opportunity! After debuting with a menswear collection last season – this season designer Daniel Jacob Dali has ventured into women’s wear.This young man is one to … read more

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Up Close Dancing Leopard

Jade Herideth is a designer to watch, her label Dancing Leopard has gone from strength to strength since establishing itself in 2008. Dancing Leopard is available on the ASOS market place and is stocked in six Ibiza retailers. This travelling … read more

Wax da Jam opening at Aura

Wax Da Jam Welcomes Nickodemus

Tonight marks our first foray into the campo to catch the Wax Da Jam party at Aura. Everyone knows that Ibiza is the clubbing capital of the world, the famous venues dotted around the island play host to global stars … read more

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Purnima

PURNIMA, meaning the full moon in Sanskrit, is a jewellery store with a difference, a shop full to the roof with beads, jewels, semi precious and precious stones, gold and silver, a haven of accessories. Shopping in the PURNIMA store … read more

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Electronic Sessions Enjoying Ibiza Debut

Having made a bit of a name for themselves in the UK’s capital, Electronic Sessions arrives in Ibiza determined to make its mark on the White Isle. With a high profile resident in Oliver Lang and a host of guests … read more

Deep Flight Opening Party

Deep Flight Ocean Beach Opening

Ocean Beach club Ibiza has been open for a couple of weeks and already it has played host to some of the finest talent on the electronic scene. Daytime parties from the likes of Hed Kandi and Vintage have opened … read more

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Get Tested At We Love

The Hepatitis C Trust’s flagship awareness campaign Get Tested! is going to be at We Love at Space in Ibiza for the 4th year running this coming Sunday 15 July. This year they are handing out wristbands with QR codes … read more

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Vincente Ganesha In Fashion

Vincente Ganesha boutique is an Ibiza inspiration. This store is off the scale; it’s packed to the rooftop with treasures. Antique jewelery, fabaloosa ropa – menswear and ladieswear. If you are a vintage King or Queen get yourself down to … read more

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Storm Babes Go Sailing

Storm Babes TV official sunset boat party has to be seen to be believed. Sexy hostesses make the revellers feel at home on board, DJs deliver kicking sets, vodka is poured into eyes and mouths and generally people have the … read more

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Garlands It’s All About You

Garlands is one of the most popular boat parties on the island, like their club parties, the emphasis is on fun. Leave your inhibitions on dry land and step into a world where you can be whoever you want to … read more

Es Raco

Es Raco

Ibiza has become a haven for foodies, the number of top notch restaurants with established and up and coming chefs that have appeared in the last few years means that the number of tourists coming to the island on gastronomical … read more

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Vintage Ocean Beach

Ibiza is an island that attracts DJs from all over the world, many of them are international stars booked to play in the many world class venues that the island boasts but there are an army of DJs that head … read more

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My Life In Fashion

After completing my degree in BA Fashion Design Womenswear. I went on to work in Fashion Show Production, producing fashion shows throughout London Fashion Week each season, also working closely with London’s prestigious universities producing the graduate shows. I am … read more

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When She Was Free

In June, four girls got together to shoot some fashion. One make up girl, one styling chica, a perfect model, a one to watch fabulous photographer, and a gorgeous designer set off before sunrise for Pikes hotel. Dancing Leopard and … read more

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Nikodemus Plays Wax Da Jam

Wax Da Jam announces the addition of special guest Nickodemus for its Aura party Tuesday July 10 2012. The talented DJ/ producer form NYC joins the list of regular protagonists, including DJ E.A.S.E., Shovell The Drum Warrior and Negghead. From … read more

Atzaro Fashion

Atzaro Presents Kurru Kurru and Julia Cranz

Atzaro, nestled in the Ibiza countryside, is much more than a destination for a night out, it’s a wonderland of opportunity where something is always happening! For anyone that has been before, the expectation is always high, for those who … read more

Sands

Beach Living

Sands on Playa D’en Bossa has always been a great spot to relax, hang out, grab some food and catch the odd high profile party but 2012 has seen it up its game quite considerably. Safehouse Management and Carl Cox … read more

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Sands Presents Chefs On Tour

Sands on Play D’en Bossa underwent a bit if a refurbishment during the winter, preparing itself for the 2012 summer and some extra special events. One of which sees the popular beach restaurant open restaurant up to five internationally renowned … read more

Hedkandi at Es Paradis

Hed Kandi Celebrates In Style

It’s Saturday night and, for the last decade, that has meant one thing – Hed Kandi. From El Divino, to Space and now Es Paradis, Hed Kandi has delivered glamorous parties across ten summer seasons, changing themes, DJs and performers … read more

Sasha at Ushuaia

Never Say Never

Never Say Never is the latest Ibiza opening party as Sasha returns to Ushuaia. Last summer saw numerous unforgettable appearances on Playa D’en Bossa for Sash. The outdoor stage and beach setting providing the perfect platform for him to delve … read more

Pacha Renaissance

Renaissance Celebrates Two Decades

Renaissance is in Ibiza to celebrate twenty years of the iconic clubbing brand and where better to host the party than an Ibiza icon, Pacha. 1992 saw Renaissance launch and offer clubbers the chance to dress up to go out … read more

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Hed Kandi Ibiza 10 Years

Hed Kandi release ‘Ibiza 10 Years’, a collection of some of the hottest anthems to have graced the Hed Kandi dancefloor throughout its decade in Ibiza. From El Divino, through Space to its current home Es Paradis, the Hed Kandi … read more

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Brandon Block The Book

Clubland legend and Ibiza bad boy Brandon Block has announced the release of his official biography, ‘The Life & Lines Of Brandon Block’, written by Matt Trollope. The snorts and all account of his dramatic life takes us from the … read more

Kama Sushi

Perfect Kama

Kama Sushi is located on San Antonio’s famous sunset strip, offering the unique sunset and sushi combination. San An’s only sushi restaurant offers a variety of handmade sushi, all the ingredients are brought in fresh daily making it the perfect … read more

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Warriors Come Out To Play

Alright now, for all you boppers out there in the big city. All you street people with an ear for the action, I’ve been asked to relay a request from the Bossa Sankeys. It’s a special for The Warriors. That’s … read more

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Good Times On Bossa Beach

Sands and Safehouse Management announces the appearance of Norman Jay MBE on Playa D’en Bossa beach on Thursday July 19, where he will be playing a 4hour Good Times set. Safehouse has become more and more involved in the programming … read more

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Sands Sounds From The Beach

Sands Ibiza has announced the release of a summer album, ‘Sounds From The Beach’, a collection of tracks lovingly picked and mixed to bring you a slice of its own little piece of heaven on Playa D’en Bossa. The famous … read more

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Nassau Full Moon Fashion

The Nassau Full Moon party is one of the most popular on Playa D’en Bossa. It may not have the capacity of some of its bigger neighbours but the tickets for the full moon are snapped up instantly, such is … read more

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Ship Ahoy!

Pukka Up launched their first boat party ten years ago, when the boat party was not the norm in Ibiza, they seen a potential to throw a great party on the Med. Now, a decade later, they have 6 boats … read more

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The Revolution Is Recruiting

After celebrating a decade of his Revolution in Space, Carl Cox returns to Ibiza tonight to launch another season in the famous old club, this time with Revolution Recruits. Carl Cox starts the his second decade with a bang, bringing … read more

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All Aboard Driftwood

The Ibiza boat party continues to be the fastest growing of all the island’s events. More and more boats are going out daily and more brands are getting involved in the party on the Med. 2011 saw Driftwood launch their … read more

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KM5 Celebrates 18 Years

KM5 celebrates it’s eighteenth birthday on Thursday July 5. The 18th birthday is a special one, it’s our coming of age, it opens so many more doors that were previously unavailable to us. For KM5, legendary Ibiza spot, it’s not … read more

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All Gone Ibiza 12

Pete Tong has announced details of his first compilation of the Ibiza season, ‘All Gone Ibiza 2012’, out now on Defected Records. The double album feature Pete Tong and Booka Shade and includes two exclusive productions from the talented Germans … read more

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Villa Mercedes With Paco Fernandez

Villa Mercedes sits overlooking the stunning marina in San Antonio, a converted villa, it offers much more than an amazing view for a night out. The venue itself is surrounded by beautiful gardens where diners can enjoy top quality food … read more

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Ibiza 123 Rocktronic

The waiting is finally over and Ibiza 123 Rocktronic Festival is ready to throw open its doors and give us our first glimpse of the site. The hype on this project has been massive, what else could it be when … read more

Atzaro Beach

Atzaro Goes To The Beach

Atzaro Hotel is much more than a hotel, it’s a concept that allows you to lose yourself in any number of amazing experiences within its world. When Atzaro decided the time was right to add the beach to their magnificent … read more

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Azuli Ibiza 12

Azuli Records announces details of its Ibiza 12 compilation mixed by Starkillers. Azuli has been the standard bearer for sun drenched compilations, whether they be for Miami or Ibiza, they regularly deliver anthem-laden long players to get us in the … read more

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Atzaro Fashion

Atzaro announces the Kurru Kurru and Julia Cranz fashion show on Thursday July 5 2012. The successful creative partners Marinella Cifteli (Kurru Kurru Fashion Ibiza) and Julia Cranz (Hat & Hat Pieces Vienna) present a stunning fashion show in the … read more

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Slam Go Pornographic

Orde Meikle and Stuart McMillan, or Slam to you and I, are in Ibiza to play Pornographic at Eden. They have recently celebrated two decades at the top end of the electronic scene, two decades that have seen them deliver … read more

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Get No Sleep Ibiza Beach Party

Get No Sleep announce details of Ibiza The Beach Party, Every Friday from July 13 they will deliver a cool beach party filled with underground talent, with the full line up and location being announced on a weekly basis. You … read more

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Pure Form Returns To Atzaro

July 12 sees Pure Form return to Atzaro Agrotourismo offering a chance to view luxury jewels in beautiful surroundings. The ‘Art In Motion’ brings twelve international jewellery designers together showing their respective stunning collections. Meet the designers at Atzaro as … read more

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Nassau Full Moon

Monday July 2 sees the return of the famous Nassau Full Moon Party. Situated on Playa D’en Bossa, Nassau offers a front row seat for the stunning full moon, as well as some top-drawer entertainment to boot. Ibiza is probably … read more

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