Category: Photos

Photo gallery: Christmas in Ibiza 2011

Photography by Ana Lui

It may not be Times Square, Oxford Circus or even Santa’s village, but we love it when Ibiza town is decked out in all its festive glory over Christmas. With colourful lights strewn between every lamppost, an enormous Christmas tree covered in fluoro-pink neon lights at the top of Vara de Rey, a fun fair for the little ones and a Christmas market for the grown-ups, there’s a reason to stroll through the square each and every night until January 6, when the Three Kings parade hits town!

Photo gallery: Lisa Van Ederen’s 18th birthday, Teatro Pereyra

Photography by Ana Lui.

The beginning of December in Ibiza brings a slew of fiestas, which also means a steady stream of parties. Last Monday night, on the eve of such a fiesta, the who’s who of Ibiza society made a beeline for the gorgeous restored theatre bar of Teatro Pereyra to celebrate the 18th birthday of one of their own, Lisa Van Ederen. The birthday girl shone in top-to-toe Valentino while being serenaded by Flamenco favourites Navajita Platea, who’d flown back into the island especially for the occasion expertly organised by Ibiza Management. At one point Lisa (reluctantly) took to the stage to show off her own amazing vocal chords to a standing ovation, before quickly returning to the revelry until the very early hours… (more…)

Photo gallery: El Chiringuito Closing

Photography by Geoff Fenney.

Judging by the relaxed atmosphere, happy faces and huge turnout at El Chiringuito de Es Cavallet‘s closing party, the residents of Ibiza were still definitely in a party mood, stretching the season for as long as they possibly can. The final beachside lunch session was in aid of charity (the Doncaster Jazz Association) and followed by an amazing party featuring Andy Cato of Groove Armada on the decks, alongside residents Mr Doris and Andy Baxter (plus lights and lasers galore). Exactly how a closing party should be!

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Photo gallery: Rock Nights at Pacha Halloween 2011

Photography for Rock Nights by MarDC.

While half of the island’s population were desperately trying their luck to get in to certain other Halloween parties in the north of the island, the Ibiza townie’s party of choice was at Pacha, where the Rock Nights crew had taken over the venue in their own inimitable style for the occasion. The entire club was given a ghoulish revamp to fit the theme ‘Halloween Creatures & Dead Rockstars‘ – including a shrine to the rockers and a gaggle of Amy Winehouses behind the bar and on the podiums! (more…)

Photo gallery: Aura Halloween 2011

Photography by Gypsy Westwood.

Trick or treat? Fright night in Ibiza draws out the ghosts, ghouls, vampires, witches, werewolves, devils, zombies, skeletons, corpse brides, scary bunnies, sexy kittens and pretty much everything in between, and at Aura‘s annual Halloween bash, it definitely felt like walking onto the set of a horror movie! In most cases, it was impossible to even recognise the person beneath the costume – see who you can spy in our gallery…

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Photo gallery: Blue Marlin Closing

The beautiful people of Ibiza came together with the world’s most glamorous jetset pack - including regular Ibiza visitor Paris Hilton - for the annual Blue Marlin Summer Closing, with special guest DJs Robert Owen and Kerri Chandler in the mix.

Photography by Eva Kruiper.

Photo Gallery: Space Closing Fiesta

Photography by Aiebe Fotografia.

One of the last in a long line of closing parties this week, but definitely one of the biggest and most-loved was the Space Closing Fiesta, where the enormous car park was transformed into an outdoor arena hosting the world’s finest DJs, continuing well on into the hours of daylight the following morning…

Photo Gallery: Carl Cox & The Brand New Heavies at Cafe Mambo

Photography by Anne Walker (www.ibizaphotography.com)

The San Antonio sunset strip was buzzing in anticipation of the live performance by The Brand New Heavies, who were joined by techno legend Carl Cox on the keyboards (for one track!) as part of an upcoming documentary he is involved in, as the sun set in the background in true Ibiza style.

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Photo gallery: Kumharas Closing Party

Photography by Anne Walker (www.ibizaphotography.com).

As the evenings get slightly chillier and the sun creeps ever so slowly around the San Antonio bay, it’s that time of year when we must say adios for another season to alternative Ibiza sunset bar Kumharas. Not without one final party of course, and when the 2011 send-off includes a giant paella, a picture perfect sunset and music and dancing until midnight, why would we want to be anywhere else? We’ll miss you Kumharas – but see you again next year!

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Photo gallery: 2011 Dj Awards

Photos courtesy of DJ Awards

Ibiza’s dance music cognoscenti descended on Pacha Ibiza on Tuesday night for the 14th annual DJ Awards, joined by surprise guest presenter (and aspiring dance music wannabe) Paris Hilton. And the winners are… (more…)