Spending very little in Ibiza
Posted on Jun 16, 2009 under Travel | No CommentIbiza isn’t known for bargains, but just because of the tanking economy and the Euro exchange rate , I’m not willing to cancel my yearly trip, nor should you. That’s why I’ve put together some places you can enjoy while on a budget.
After I booked a Ibiza Town Hotel , I found that picnicking on Salinas Beach, which I’ve never done before, to be very relaxing and memorable. Salinas beach was just a short drive from my hotel. It’s known for it’s beautiful people and mouth-watering food. The beach is part of a National Park, pristinely kept by the hotels for it’s tourists. Taking a picnic basket instead of eating at one of the top dollar restaurants or clubs on the beach saved me approximately $80 to $100 dollars. I found a grocery store next to a bus stop, which I also saved money on by taking the bus, and bought some delicious local cheeses and ham sliced to order at the deli counter. I also purchased an inexpensive bottle of wine and picked up some freshly baked bread to make the picnic complete.
Now, for my nightlife, I found a club that expensive with a high entry fee and expensive drinks, Pacha Ibiza . But I managed to side step the entry fee by making dinner reservations at Pacha’s restaurant which got me into the club for free after I finished my exquisite meal. My dinner included wine which took care of not having to order drinks at the club. I saved about $200 with being content with a late dinner and one bottle of free wine. Or, if that’s still too expensive for you, party at Bora Bora instead, there’s no door fee and all you’ll need to spend is what they charge for a glass of beer. It’s even located on the beach. I got there in the afternoon so I could overlook the sea while very handsome men asked me to dance on the terrace. Don’t go in the evening because for some reason, Bora Bora is required to put a wall all around the bar.
I found walking, which is free, helped me maintain my shape as I ate my though food and drink. Most tourist spend money on spa’s to do this, and I used to also, but I decided to put on my walking shoes and got to experience a side of Ibiza which I never experienced before, Ibiza’s beauty and it’s people. I was greeted by everyone I met on the streets and thoroughly enjoyed how simply Ibiza live their lives. A testament islander life, idealistic and stress-less. Spending very little in Ibiza made me feel like I was apart of that.
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