After party in Ibiza: inside a glorious island home
A bright and modern house in the woods is the ultimate chill-out zone on the island. By Anna Bisazza
June 2023
‘From Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads’: my 2,700-mile bike ride into Bowie’s Life on Mars?
Sailors fighting, Lennon on sale, all those mice … the single released 50 years ago this week is David Bowie at his most enigmatic. Could a cycling odyssey unravel its mysteries?
March 2022
The wild side of the Balearics: off the beaten track on Spain’s stunning paradise islands
Beyond the hotspots each island has a wilder side to get lost in, writes the co-author of a new guide to the archipelago
June 2021
Best of the Balearics: four Spanish islands to visit from the green list
Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera don’t just offer dazzling beaches, they’re also a paradise for walkers, cyclists and divers
April 2021
Ibiza’s meaty stew reminds me why I love the island – here’s the recipe
For this chef and writer classic Ibiza isn’t dance music and DJs but sofrit pagès, an aromatic dish savoured on special occasions
July 2020
All quiet in Ibiza as super-rich hide away and young Brits chill by the pool
Notebook
You can't beat Ibiza… when there's no one there
Nosheen Iqbal
May 2020
Lockdown culture
'It's a tough island to live on': why coronavirus spells doom for Ibiza
Clubs on the White Isle are starting to cancel their events, a disaster for workers who survive on summer income. Pete Tong and others explain what happens next
September 2019
The world's best parties
Can a disco-house haven bring queer culture to Ibiza?
Despite dance music’s roots in gay subculture, the island’s superclubs are overwhelmingly straight. Enter Glitterbox: a riot of bare buttocks, trans go-go dancers and, yes, glitter
June 2019
Euphoria here we come! Fatboy Slim on his 'silent' Ibiza film with Julien Temple
Turning tables: Ibiza gives kids’ clubs a different spin
February 2019
Ibiza icon Tony Pike dies aged 85
A local's guide
A local’s guide to Ibiza: 10 top tips
September 2018
Observer picture archive
Observer picture archive: Ibiza, 9 September 1984
Photographer John Reardon and reporter Robert Low travelled to the Balearic island to witness the problem of young Brits on holiday.
June 2018
10 classic European islands on a budget
With sunshine, superb beaches and charming towns, Ibiza, Mallorca, the famous Greek islands et al often come with A-list prices. Here’s how to enjoy them without spending too much cash
March 2018
Ibiza in winter: unplugged but still on song
In winter, Ibiza reverts to its beguiling, unhurried self and its history and culture resurface, says the novelist, who has been visiting since childhood andsetone of his books on the island
February 2018
Long-haul flights from UK now cheaper than going to Ibiza
Weak dollar and rising prices in Spain mean it can be worth going the extra mile to get good value
September 2017
'The hippie dream is still alive': how Ibiza went from techno to boho
The Ibiza yoga retreat that’s like the fitness Olympics
August 2017
Balearic Islands caps number of beds available for tourists
Measures to ‘make tourism more sustainable’ include the mandatory obtention of a licence to run an Airbnb from your home