Nobody ever believes this, but my
holiday on Ibiza back in
1997 was probably the
quietest, most
relaxing fortnight I've ever had. I suppose it helped that we were tucked away in a
hotel near a tiny
village in the northeast of the
island, about as far away from the
non-stop party fun that is
Ibiza Town as is possible to get on an island which is
smaller than
Greater London. Additionally we went there just a
month or two after
Sky One had
screened their first series on the antics of
Brits abroad, "
Ibiza Uncovered" and most people's
impression of the island was that it was a
den of iniquity with
sex and
drugs freely available on every
street corner.
Away from the
nightclubs of
San Antonio and
Ibiza Town however it's a
beautiful place, with some
stunning scenery and
crystal clear waters. Next time you're in Ibiza and fancy a break to
recharge, hire a car and go and
explore some of the less
touristy parts of the island, I guarantee you won't regret it.