Every summer has its own story!
What's yours?
A transitionary home for my soul stuck somewhere between the Swiss Alps and Parisian chic.
August 31, 2018
August 30, 2018
Time to head back...
It’s a wrap. Yet another summer is coming to its end. For the first time ever since having married we spent an entire month at the beach.
We were not sure how four weeks suntanning would pan out for us, turns out we clocked over 1500km which even for the car rental person seemed to be a new record. We criss-crossed the island of Ibiza from top to bottom and across in search of secluded bays and little beaches.
Everyone had told us Ibiza during August is chaos and it is if you follow the crowds. However, this little island of 572 m2 has thousands of off-the-beaten-track paths, hills, coves and caves waiting to be explored as soon as you real off the main roads.
From the highest point Sa Talaiassa to the lowest one called Atlantis, from the hip Cala d’Hort to the tiniest of beaches S'illot des Rencli, from mega nightclubs to beach hut chiringuitos we tasted it all... and loved every bit of it.
The cherry on the cake is when you can share it all with long-time friends and you actually have time to catch up rather than just a quick hello over dinner.
This was also the first time we spent part of the holidays without the kids whom - as teenagers do - have other plans. Much to our suprise we continued in high spirits making sure we FaceTimed every day from various parts of the globe -as one does!?!
Ibiza nightlife might be the reason many a tourist is attracted to this island but it’s true beauty lies in its nature. Wild, rugged, untamed, authentic, colourful, contrasting, breathtaking natural elements that have left us with wanting more.
For now we will say “Hasta luego Ibiza” but we’ll be back soon because there is still so much more to discover.
We were not sure how four weeks suntanning would pan out for us, turns out we clocked over 1500km which even for the car rental person seemed to be a new record. We criss-crossed the island of Ibiza from top to bottom and across in search of secluded bays and little beaches.
Everyone had told us Ibiza during August is chaos and it is if you follow the crowds. However, this little island of 572 m2 has thousands of off-the-beaten-track paths, hills, coves and caves waiting to be explored as soon as you real off the main roads.
From the highest point Sa Talaiassa to the lowest one called Atlantis, from the hip Cala d’Hort to the tiniest of beaches S'illot des Rencli, from mega nightclubs to beach hut chiringuitos we tasted it all... and loved every bit of it.
The cherry on the cake is when you can share it all with long-time friends and you actually have time to catch up rather than just a quick hello over dinner.
This was also the first time we spent part of the holidays without the kids whom - as teenagers do - have other plans. Much to our suprise we continued in high spirits making sure we FaceTimed every day from various parts of the globe -as one does!?!
Ibiza nightlife might be the reason many a tourist is attracted to this island but it’s true beauty lies in its nature. Wild, rugged, untamed, authentic, colourful, contrasting, breathtaking natural elements that have left us with wanting more.
For now we will say “Hasta luego Ibiza” but we’ll be back soon because there is still so much more to discover.
August 29, 2018
Ibiza summer vibes
Friendship and a magical moment
How can you resist a dip?
Local art
Bikes for sale
Where is Meryl Streep?
A day's sailing
Ibiza's wild side
A late night boogie
Sophisticated poolside chilling under a full moon
A moment of prayer
Romantic dinner for two
Ibiza we'll be back
August 25, 2018
Beach, beach and more beach
Ibiza may be a small Balearic Island but when it comes to beaches it certainly kept me on my toes. From white sandy coves ideal for catching the sunset, to abandoned bays steeped in fabled myth, the White Isle has something for everyone but especially for a devoted beach lover like me.
The Ibiza Tourist Board officially claims 56 beaches from North to South but... oh, there are so many more coves and bays to explore if you just step off the beaten track.
Here to prove that there’s more to Ibiza than just nightlife, below are some of the best beaches we discovered while exploring the island. Some abandoned even in the month of August others where we were literally stepping over each other... but hey, it's all in the spirit of Peace and Love!
August 22, 2018
Tanit, Goddess of Ibiza
There are many places to view that most sublime of Ibiza visions, the magnificent sunset. Ibiza's entire west coast is bathed in a beautiful and some say magical glow that has been inspiring visitors for quite literally, thousands of years. Interesting that today, this fascination with the sun continues, with tourists from all over the world coming to experience a small slice of this daily cosmic moment.
Rewinding to a few hundred years before Christ, the original settlers of Ibiza, the peaceful, prosperous and pagan Phoenicians worshipped the sun. The male sun god was Baal and his female partner, associated with the moon was Tanit, a warrior goddess of dance, fertility, creation and destruction. She's the protector goddess of Ibiza and there was once a temple dedicated to her on the same site the cathedral now stands.
Some say that Tanit, protector of women still watches over Ibiza island and that her place of residence is the west coast, home of the sunset, in particular the area around Atlantis and the mystical Es Vedra. It is said there are many island residents who still to this day, worship Tanit, who was once described cheekily as "a good time girl with a gun."
Tanit was definitely present this evening...
Rewinding to a few hundred years before Christ, the original settlers of Ibiza, the peaceful, prosperous and pagan Phoenicians worshipped the sun. The male sun god was Baal and his female partner, associated with the moon was Tanit, a warrior goddess of dance, fertility, creation and destruction. She's the protector goddess of Ibiza and there was once a temple dedicated to her on the same site the cathedral now stands.
Some say that Tanit, protector of women still watches over Ibiza island and that her place of residence is the west coast, home of the sunset, in particular the area around Atlantis and the mystical Es Vedra. It is said there are many island residents who still to this day, worship Tanit, who was once described cheekily as "a good time girl with a gun."
Tanit was definitely present this evening...
August 16, 2018
In search of Atlantis
Feeling adventurous and fit this morning I decided to take a break from the beach and head off in search of Atlantis. My guidebook made it sound so easy: head towards the tower "Des Savinar" and then follow the little path to the left that leads steeply down the hill.
20 minutes later I was suppose to have stumbled upon a stunning quarry area at the edge of the sea with cut-out and rectangular pools in the stone, here rocks were cut and transported by sea to build the Cathedral of Ibiza, a World Heritage Site. A small jewel was to be found where ancient stonemasons took refuge years ago and was baptized by the name of Atlantis by hippies from the decade of the 50’s and 60’s. The original name of this hidden treasure is Sa Pedrera.
Well, after a 10 minute walk we reached a clearing with a magical view onto the Es Vedrà island; legend says it is the third most magnetic spot on earth. Another 10 minutes up a very steep and stoney path leading up from the cliff edge to reach the Pirate's tower... to discover an even more spectacular view onto the seashore ... but no little path down the other side of the mountain!
Even though we could spot Atlantis way below at the bottom of a scary looking drop, the ascent did look a shade too big a challenge given it was past noon on a hot and sunny summer day!
So, Atlantis will keep its secret for a little while longer until we return to conquer the mountain and the slope down to the ocean.
20 minutes later I was suppose to have stumbled upon a stunning quarry area at the edge of the sea with cut-out and rectangular pools in the stone, here rocks were cut and transported by sea to build the Cathedral of Ibiza, a World Heritage Site. A small jewel was to be found where ancient stonemasons took refuge years ago and was baptized by the name of Atlantis by hippies from the decade of the 50’s and 60’s. The original name of this hidden treasure is Sa Pedrera.
Well, after a 10 minute walk we reached a clearing with a magical view onto the Es Vedrà island; legend says it is the third most magnetic spot on earth. Another 10 minutes up a very steep and stoney path leading up from the cliff edge to reach the Pirate's tower... to discover an even more spectacular view onto the seashore ... but no little path down the other side of the mountain!
Even though we could spot Atlantis way below at the bottom of a scary looking drop, the ascent did look a shade too big a challenge given it was past noon on a hot and sunny summer day!
So, Atlantis will keep its secret for a little while longer until we return to conquer the mountain and the slope down to the ocean.
View from the "Mirador de l'Illa d'Es Vedra"
Climbing all the way to the top of the mountain...
The Pirate tower was finished in 1763 and it was designed to have a couple of cannons,
but the heavy artillery never arrived!
Can you spot the quarry all the way at the bottom?
Atlantis is calling.
August 12, 2018
Happy Hour in Ibiza
Happy hour in Ibiza is very straight forward with four simple ingredients:
music, a beach, a cocktail and a sunset!
Chiringuito = beach bar = chilling
The simpler the better
Decision of the day: Mojito or Sangria
Makes me smile every time
What was your question?!?
Exotic limoncello seems like sunset in a glass
August 11, 2018
It's a though day in Paradise
View onto the bay during my morning jog
Time for breakfast under the palm tree
A secret passageway to the beach...
... down to my absolute favourite spot.
Happy Hour at the beach bar...
... watching the sunset ... Ibiza style!
August 9, 2018
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