Deep dive into 10 Legendary Ibiza Clubs

Ibiza Island in the Mediterranean Sea is famous for its nightlife in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni. Here you can explore a dynamic spectrum of Ibiza clubs that define the island’s rhythm, from iconic mainstream venues to the enigmatic underground scene. Discover a world where music, energy, and euphoria converge, making Ibiza a global hub for nocturnal revelry.

Mainstream clubs

Pacha Ibiza

Location: Marina Botafoch, Ibiza Town, a short distance from the town center. Access by taxi, bus, or foot from the center. Some hotels and resorts offer shuttle services to the club too.

Pacha was established in 1973 and played an important role in shaping the reputation of Ibiza as the epicenter of the global party scene. The club’s cherry logo reflects this nightlife culture as well. The venue offers multiple rooms with a different atmosphere. And you can enjoy a variety of music genres, including house, techno, electronic, and dance. The music is usually played by renowned DJs, but you can meet other artists in the club too.

Amnesia

Location: On the road from Ibiza Town to San Antonio in San Rafael municipality. You can reach the club by car, taxi or shuttle bus during clubbing nights.

The club was founded in 1976 and since then it hosted many legendary parties and events. The club is shaped in a pyramid-like structure with a terrace where you can catch cool sunrise views while dancing. The music genres you can hear here most often are house, techno, trance and electronic dance music.

Privilege Ibiza

Location: Sant Rafel area of Ibiza, near San Antonio. You can reach the club by car, taxi, or shuttle bus.

The club was opened in 1978 and originally was known as Ku Club. According to the Guinness Book of Records, this club is the largest nightclub in the world with a capacity of 10,000 people. The people can gather in the massive Main Room with impressive lighting and a high-tech sound system. The club features an outdoor area with a pool, gardens and a stage. From music genres, you can listen and dance to electronic music, techno, trance, or house.

Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel

Location: Situated in the Playa d’en Bossa area of Ibiza, along the southeastern coast of the island. You can get to the club by taxi, car, or public transportation and shuttle services.

As the name suggests, besides the party venue, the place is a world-famous luxury hotel and it is synonymous with high-energy daytime and nighttime entertainment. The club opened its doors in 2011 and quickly got a great reputation for its pool parties and events. The hotel includes 415 luxury rooms, a large central pool area with stages, cabanas, and lounges around. From music genres, you can listen and dance to EDM, house, and techno.

Hï Ibiza

Location: Situated in Playa d’en Bossa area, southern coast, on the site of the former Space Ibiza nightclub. You can reach the club by car, taxi, or public transportation from various parts of the island.

The club opened in 2017 and gained recognition for its modern design, an amazing lineup of DJs, artists, and high-quality production. The venue has a futuristic environment with immersive visuals. It includes the “Theatre” room where the main headliners usually play. Then it has the “Club” room with a more intimate setting where usually new and emerging artists play underground sounds. The music played in the club is electronic like house, techno, and trance.

Underground / Alternative clubs

DC-10

Location: near Ibiza Airport, in the area of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Basically the heart of Ibiza’s clubbing scene. You can reach the club by car, taxi, or shuttle bus.

The club opened in 1999. Today it is the mecca for all techno and electronic music lovers. Formerly it was only a bar launched by two brothers Deogracias Lara Moreno and Antonio Lara Moreno. The club includes an outdoor terrace often hosting sunrise sessions. Throughout the summer season, famous Circoloco parties happen here. DC-10 has also been recognized for its sustainability efforts, striving to minimize its environmental impact and promote responsible partying.

Sankeys Ibiza

Location: Playa d’en Bossa near the beach and close to other popular clubs. You can visit it by car, taxi or public transportation.

Sankeys is now closed. It opened in 2011. Sankeys was a prominent nightclub known for its dedication to underground electronic music genres such as techno, house, and minimal. It hosted many respected international DJs within its intimate atmosphere and striped-down aesthetic. Hosted visual art installations were popular too.

Heart Ibiza

Location: Marina Botafoch area. Near Ibiza Gran Hotel, that is easily accessible from various parts of the island by taxi, car, or public transportation.

The club opened its doors in 2015 with different areas, including a restaurant, a stage for live performances, and a dance floor. The club started as a collaboration between the Adrià brothers and the Cirque du Soleil entertainment group. It also hosted artistic performances like dance, visual arts, acrobatics, and fine dining.

Nowadays Club Chinois which opened in 2022 is the successor of the former Heart club. It presents a more decadent, 1920s-inspired concept as well as jazz club scenes found in Shanghai in the bygone era.

Cova Santa

Location: San José near the village of San Josep de sa Talaia. Located in a natural cave in the countryside. You can reach the club by car, taxi, or shuttle bus which operates usually during special events.

Besides DJ performances the venue offers live music concerts, cultural showcases, and art exhibitions. Besides the cave, the place has an outdoor area with gardens and terraces.

Mix of both

Eden Ibiza

Location: In the center of San Antonio near the waterfront. You can come here by car, taxi or public transportation.

The list of Ibiza clubs ends with Eden which opened in the late 1990s and has since undergone many renovations and enhancements. The club has multiple rooms, each room has a unique vibe and music style. The main room has a large dance floor and amazing lighting and sound systems. From the music genre, very typical is houses, techno, trance, and electronic dance music. Besides hosting major international DJs, it has VIP areas and offers laser light shows too.

Sources: booking.com, Wikipedia, TripAdvisor, www.ibiza-spotlight.com

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