Ibiza's Top 5 Clubs As Voted For By Top DJs
Author: Daniel Eyre
Ibiza has always held the reputation of being THE place for
clubbers to descend on in the summer seasons. Between the months
of May and September, Ibiza (the smallest Baelaric island) is
transformed from quiet resort into the clubber's paradise the
name is synonymous with. In recent years, there have been
suggestions that the island is losing its reputation as the
clubbing `Mecca', but thankfully a recent poll of top DJs really
puts this to bed. The world's biggest DJs voted on their top 50
clubs to perform at and Ibiza clubbing has a far better
representation than such a small island should have! In terms of
quality club density, it would be pretty hard to beat the
island, with 5 Ibiza clubs in the top 50 and with 4 of those
featured in the top 10!
From these results, it should be pretty easy for me to list the
DJ's top 5 clubs in Ibiza, so without further ado, here it is in
reverse order:
5. Privilege (36th in the world)
According to the Guinness Book of Records, Privilege is not
just the biggest club in Ibiza, but also the world. This will
come as no surprise to people who have visited the breathtaking
venue. Spectacular light effects are made all the more
impressive by the 25 meter ceiling, and it even houses a huge
swimming pool. The real beauty of this Ibiza club is that due to
its size, the venue changes every night – the décor is different
to fit the club night, making for a slightly disorienting
experience for those with a hazy memory of the night before! As
with other top Ibiza clubs, tourists can expect to share a dance
floor with some big names – in the past, Privilege has been
patronized by Madonna, Jean-Paul Gautier, Puff Daddy and Jade
Jagger…
4. Amnesia (8th in the world)
Founded in 1976, Amnesia is viewed as legendary by the Ibiza
clubbing scene. Although it is no longer open air, the venue has
made the loss acceptable by replacing the freedom with volume!
If Privelege was all about the building itself, Amnesia is all
about the sound system and the effect it has. Cocoon's techno
Mondays provide sonic innovation aplenty, while Cream's Ibiza
music is legendary. Residency is provided by the aforementioned
Cream, Made in Italy and Armin Van Buuren.
3. DC10 (7th in the world)
In terms of décor, this is striking if not particularly
aesthetically appealing – DC10 is a converted airport hanger
(the club contains giant inflatable aeroplanes in homage to this
heritage), which creates an amazing atmosphere with interesting
acoustics. And because of its size, the Ibiza club can hold a
massive 1500 revelers each night creating an atmosphere that's
unforgettable – it's unsurprising the DJs in the poll valued it
so much. The resident DJs are Jo Mills, CLoco Dice and Cirillo.
2. Pacha (3rd in the world)
Although Pacha is the name for a chain of nightclubs across
Europe, it is the Ibiza club that has become synonymous with the
brand. Opened in 1973, the club is one of the most famous on the
island and has a capacity of 3,500 – which is just as well as
the nights like `Pure Pacha' really test the capacity, with top
DJs such as Pete Tong hosting proceedings during the peak summer
months. House music is the type most associated with the famous
Ibiza club, but it actually has five separate rooms with
distinctive musical stylings. One final aspect worth noting is
that Pacha is the only club to stays open during the winter
season, which is well worth remembering if you're trying to save
some cash with a cheap holiday to Ibiza in winter.
1. Space (1st in the world)
It's hardly surprising that Space is regarded as the world's
best night club. Ibiza's favorite has won all kinds of awards –
as well as the accolade voted by the DJs this year, the
nightclub was awarded the `best club in the world' award at the
2001 Dancestar awards, and won `best global club' at the
International Dance Music Awards in 2005 and 2006. Space is most
famous for pioneering its "We Love Sundays @ Space" events,
which really test the endurance of clubbers. Ibiza's revelers
will find the doors opening at 8am on Sunday morning, and
closing again at 6am on Monday! The atmosphere is what makes the
club great, and that in turn attracts top name DJs throughout
the summer. The venue allows clubbing Ibiza tourists and
residents to rave until the sun comes up on the outdoor terrace
– which was moved (stone by stone) to the other side of the club
to stop upsetting the neighbors!
With plenty of smaller, lesser known venues dotted around
Ibiza, clubbing is set to be the focus of tourism to the island
for some time to come. Certainly, you cannot call yourself a
proper clubber until you've taken in a cheap Ibiza holiday.
About The Author: Daniel Eyre is the Products Manager of Search
Travel Online (http://www.searchtravelonline
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