sponsored travel spanish_tourist_board ibiza 7960301 ----- # Ibiza: More than a party island ## Ibiza is famous for its cutting-edge nightlife and sunny beaches. But stray away from the clubbing resorts and you'll discover a remarkably diverse island brimming with history, culture, gourmet cuisine and natural beauty. ![Ibiza may be a clubber's paradise but its historic towns and rural landscapes also make it the perfect destination for a relaxing getaway. ][1] Ibiza may be a clubber's paradise but its historic towns and rural landscapes also make it the perfect destination for a relaxing getaway. 12:15PM BST 24 Aug 2010 Few holiday destinations have such strong associations as Ibiza. The clubbing culture that took off in the Eighties and remains at the cutting edge of the music scene to this day has, for some, come to define what the island is all about. Mix in a fabulous array of world-class beaches, a pristine sea and a reputation for unfettered hedonism and it's hardly surprising that Ibiza is known as the ultimate party island. It will always be a hotbed of sun and fun, but Ibiza is so much more than that. Away from the few busy resorts is a land of hidden corners that ooze atmosphere, with a rural interior of valleys, pine forests and olive and almond groves, all springing from the red-ochre earth that is such a distinctive part of the landscape. Ibiza has a rich cultural heritage, key to which is an extraordinary history that has left its mark on everything from the architecture of the village churches and old farmhouses to the fiestas that are such a colourful part of the summer. Dalt Vila, the fortress built on a hill at the centre of Ibiza Old Town, is a microcosm of the island's past from the Phoenicians, the island's original settlers, to the Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Moors and Christian Catalans who have all ruled the island over the centuries. ## Related Articles * [Ibiza by a local][2] 27 Aug 2010 * [Ibiza - Beyond the nightclubs][3] 29 Jul 2009 When it comes to creature comforts, Ibiza is in a class of its own. Alongside the gourmet cuisine that is such an important feature of its top-class restaurants is a uniquely Ibizan attention to the environment in which food can be enjoyed. Stunning interior design complemented by natural beauty make for some truly memorable nights out. Meanwhile, a crop of luxurious boutique hotels converted from traditional Ibicencan fincas - part of the agroturismo movement - has emerged to cater for visitors wanting a sanctuary of peace and wellbeing. For the more adventurous, the island provides the perfect backdrop for activities of all kinds, from walking and horse riding to kayaking and diving. Ibiza has an indefinable magic that goes far beyond its traditional image of being a magnet for partygoers. [Our Ibiza microsite][4] is intended to help you find the other Ibiza that is out there waiting to be explored. [X][5] Share & bookmark Delicious Facebook Google Messenger Reddit Twitter Digg Fark LinkedIn Google Buzz StumbleUpon Y! Buzz [What are these?][6] * Share: [Share][5] [ ][7] [ ][8] [Tweet][9] http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sponsored/travel/spanish_tourist_board/ibiza/796030 1/Ibiza-More-than-a-party-island.html Telegraph ## [Ibiza][4] * ### [Sponsored »][10] * ### [Travel »][11] * ### [Spanish Tourist Board »][12] External Links * ### [Ibiza Travel][13] * ### [Tour Spain][14] [X][5] Share & bookmark Delicious Facebook Google Messenger Reddit Twitter Digg Fark LinkedIn Google Buzz StumbleUpon Y! 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