RedWine
07-08-2006, 10:54 AM
Eivissa or Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea. It belongs to Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands. Major cities are Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària del Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Eivissa is the official Catalan name and the name used by its inhabitants and pronounced [əj'vi.sə]; but the name used by Castilian Spanish speakers and the rest of the world is Ibiza (usually pronounced using the Castilian variation [iˈβ̞i.θa], often manifested by English speakers [ɪˈbi.θa]).
Eivissa is a very popular tourist destination, especially due to its legendary and at times riotous nightlife centered mainly in Ibiza Town, the island's capital on the eastern shore. Ibiza Town has become a popular destination for tourists. The most famous clubs include Privilege (the largest club in the world), Es Paradís (noted for its water parties), Amnesia (known for foam parties), Space (an afterparty club), Pacha, Eden, and DC10. These clubs have become the center of the worldwide electronic music movement. During the summer, world class DJs perform at the various clubs on weekly schedules, in between touring to other international destinations. Many of these DJs use Ibiza as an outlet for presenting new songs within the house and trance genres of electronic dance music. A typical schedule for vacationers includes waking at noon, early evening naps, late night clubbing, and "disco sunrises". Due to Ibiza's notable tolerance toward misbehavior from young adult tourists, it has acquired the sobriquet "Gomorrah of the Med". It is also famous for Café del Mar, a long-standing bar where many tourists traditionally view the sunset.
Eivissa is the official Catalan name and the name used by its inhabitants and pronounced [əj'vi.sə]; but the name used by Castilian Spanish speakers and the rest of the world is Ibiza (usually pronounced using the Castilian variation [iˈβ̞i.θa], often manifested by English speakers [ɪˈbi.θa]).
Eivissa is a very popular tourist destination, especially due to its legendary and at times riotous nightlife centered mainly in Ibiza Town, the island's capital on the eastern shore. Ibiza Town has become a popular destination for tourists. The most famous clubs include Privilege (the largest club in the world), Es Paradís (noted for its water parties), Amnesia (known for foam parties), Space (an afterparty club), Pacha, Eden, and DC10. These clubs have become the center of the worldwide electronic music movement. During the summer, world class DJs perform at the various clubs on weekly schedules, in between touring to other international destinations. Many of these DJs use Ibiza as an outlet for presenting new songs within the house and trance genres of electronic dance music. A typical schedule for vacationers includes waking at noon, early evening naps, late night clubbing, and "disco sunrises". Due to Ibiza's notable tolerance toward misbehavior from young adult tourists, it has acquired the sobriquet "Gomorrah of the Med". It is also famous for Café del Mar, a long-standing bar where many tourists traditionally view the sunset.