ISLAND LIFE
Each month we speak to an Island DJ to uncover what it is that rocks their world.
POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE
Let us be your on island guide, taking you on an intimate journey around this gloriously beautiful rock and discover hidden treasures and some of our island favourites.
THE BLOG
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ASK AN ISLANDER – Said Durra
Enter the cinematic soul infused Willy Wonka world of Said Durra. London raised Said came to Ibiza from Qatar in pursuit of love - the kind of love for a life of freedom that comes from daring greatly and jumping into the
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ISLAND TRAVEL: Ibiza Pure Events
Keeping the travel spirt within us. We understand how difficult these times are for our fellow Islander lovers. Flying to Ibiza has been met with many challenges and we don’t want these to halt any of your dreams.
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ASK AN ISLANDER – Sofia Gomez Fonzo
A resident islander for over a decade, Sofia has a gentle yet mischievous knowing that everything has a beautiful rhythm to it if you surrender to the belief that the Universe has your back. Here she gracefully shares with us
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ISLAND LIFE: Learning to Smoke – Island Witch Crafts
Keeping the travel spirt within us. We understand how difficult these times are for our fellow Islander lovers. Flying to Ibiza has been met with many challenges and we don’t want these to halt any of your dreams.
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ISLAND TRAVEL: Horizons of the human kind
Keeping the travel spirt within us. We understand how difficult these times are for our fellow Islander lovers. Flying to Ibiza has been met with many challenges and we don’t want these to halt any of your dreams.
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ISLAND INTERIORS: When life gives you cabbages
Elevating meal times from the mundane to the mesmerising with stunning table scapes has given us all a taste for quirky vintage pieces
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ISLAND INTERIORS: 2021 colour trends
Many of us we are still finding ourselves home bound and with nowhere to run to, why not change it up a little with colour.
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ISLAND INTERIORS: A life Aquatic
Sea themed Christmas decorations that pay homage to our vibrant Island
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ISLAND INTERIORS: Inside the Island – Candles
The flicker of light and the smell of sea salt in the summer became my new office colleague and allowed me to be transported to destinations that my nomadic soul gasped for like essential Prana.
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ISLAND INTERIORS: Palms, Parrots and Pineapples
Manifest your desire of experiencing the Island with a selection of dreamy tropical finds. Tropical theme villas and décor details with Parrots and Pineapples
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ISLAND LIFE: Walking Ibiza – The healing power of walking
Ibiza is an island drunk on natural beauty, its rugged coastlines have hidden secrets from centuries of marauding invaders. Explore under the guidance of fully qualified and insured walking instructors
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ISLAND INTERIORS: Rattan, Cane and Bamboo too
Feel the lure of Island living not just on your skin but all around you with rattan, cane and bamboo inspired furniture as seen in a selection of The Island Villas
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ISLAND LIFE: Es Currals Alpaca Farm – Magical Peruvian poo and sustainability
The tale of the first ever alpaca farm in Ibiza and the wish fulfilling couple who dreamed it into reality.
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ISLAND LIFE: Let The Music Play
What started off as a family affair between legendary Jamaican restaurant, The Jam Shak and extraordinary musician Paul Powell, has turned into an iconic collaboration Islanders can´t get enough of. Close to our hearts, Mamma Jeanie (as she is adoringly
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PORTRAITS OF IBIZA: Clarissa Sofia. Poet and Photographer of Fault Lines
Fault Lines is a beautifully raw and intimate collection of poetry and photography chronicling island resident Clarissas’ own personal journey as a young woman whilst suffering from waves of anxiety and depression.
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PORTRAITS OF IBIZA: Rw Easterby
The light in Ibiza is indescribable, only by bearing witness can you feel it, yet Robin William Eaterbys’ landscapes are animated by mystical touches of it. Here he shares, casually with us just how he is able to transmit this into his art, ahead of his
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ISLAND LIFE: Gal Dem
Galentines’ Day is a fairly new thing, it’s a celebration of female friendships sparked by an episode of American sitcom Parks and Recreation.
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A TASTE OF THE ISLAND: Il Buco
Il Buco has become the new locals’ local in the village of Santa Gertrudis. Ask anyone who has been greeted by the incredibly gregarious and warm staff, or devoured it’s focaccia, baked freshly with an ancient Sicilian grain and topped
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PORTRAITS OF IBIZA – Rosa Scipion
In a male dominated profession, Rosa Scipion’s photography stands tall and strong against the traditional interpretation of the female body as seen through the male gaze. The models in the picture are all part of Rosa’s utterly divine crew of
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ASK AN ISLANDER – Sid Shanti
Private chef, author and DJ, Sid Shanti is a lover of life, he is passionate about everything he does.Here, he shares a few island secrets with us all.
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ASK AN ISLANDER – DJ Samir
When Diana Ross says you are an “…incredible DJ” then it’s probably safe to say you are. Samir is also a gorgeous human being — funny, generous and humble. “The Superstars DJ” (GQ magazine) shares his island secrets with us
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PORTRAITS OF IBIZA – Jimmy Nelson
Last night we were moved and reminded of how much human connection keeps us alive, not just physiologically but deep in our souls, no matter who we are and where we are from. It was the opening night of the
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LOVERS ROCK – A love letter from Gautam Kalra
Gautam Kalra is melt in the mouth delicious; funny, warm, embracing and not at all judgmental of me when I drive my car the wrong way into the car park at Sunset Ashram where we meet. I dance in my
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ISLAND LIFE – An interview with Ibiza icon Willy Van Rooy
In this month’s big interview, The Island Villas talks to supermodel, muse and designer Willy Van Rooy about her model life in the seventies and eighties including her magical time in Ibiza, travels around the world and her inspirations.
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ASK AN ISLANDER – Claire Wilkinson
Hardworking, determined and never without a sense of mischief, the exuberant Claire Wilkinson, designer and founder of high-end beachwear label Aquamarine Ibiza, shares her island life and loves with us.
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PORTRAITS OF IBIZA – Richard Avedon
From the mellow yellows of sunrise to the dancing flamingo pinks of sunset, the light on the island is mesmerising. It’s in the moments after sunset, that I love the most. The sky is my kind of blue, brooding and
ISLAND FAVOURITES
As Islanders we are passionate about sharing with you the Ibiza we love and treasure so much. Here are some of our favourite hang outs and things to do on this glorious rock from the best beaches, chiringuitos, restaurants, markets, off the beaten road adventures, night moves, exhibitions and many more.
