Best Clubbing Holiday Destinations in Europe – Ibiza

Ibiza is truly one of those rare destinations where you experience a very special feeling as your plane touches down on the runway. It’s a country that keeps hundreds of thousands of visitors coming back year after year, a place where (almost) anything goes and different nationalities come together and celebrate the summer season.

Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain – it can be reached in 2-3  hours from the UK or by boat if you happen to be driving through Spain. It came to prominence in the late 80s when Danny Rampling and Paul Oakenfold brought what they saw whilst on holiday in Ibiza back to the UK, helping kick off the acid house scene and spreading the word of what they experienced in Ibiza. From then on, Ibiza grew and grew and it is now a mecca for clubbers across the globe, it’s a place like minded people can come and unite around the central theme of dance music. It’s a true summer holiday destination.

The famous Space Ibiza terrace

There are several different areas to Ibiza – San Antonio in the West is largely populated with young people out to enjoy themselves on holiday – the demographic is largely English here, with plenty of late night bars, clubs and beaches. The famous Cafe Del Mar as well as Mambo and Ibiza Rocks hotel are also found here. Ibiza town and nearby Playa d’en Bossa in the south east are slightly more upmarket destinations attracting more Germans, Italians and Spanish. Space Ibiza and Pacha, two of the most famous and well-regarded clubs in the world, are located in this region.  In between the two are another two famous clubs – Privilege and Amnesia. The clubs in Ibiza are sights to behold, mostly holding around 5,000 people with many different areas. Needless to say come summer they attract the biggest DJs such as David Guetta, Paul Van Dyk, Tiesto, Swedish House Mafia, Carl Cox and Pete Tong. As far as clubbing holidays go – Ibiza is certainly the number one destination in the world.

The Sunset Strip, West End

It’s not just the clubbing either that makes Ibiza so attractive – there are dozens of beautiful secluded beaches easily accessible with a car, as most people stay in the main towns you can find some gems to relax at. In addition, the seemingly endless sunshine, the temperate Mediterranean sea and a host of chilled beach bars offering delicious cocktails and Spanish food, Ibiza is truly one of the best holiday destinations around.

Berlin Club Scene

Berlin plays host to some of the best clubs in the world, making it one of the top holiday destinations for anyone really into their dance music. At the moment, minimal and techno are the sounds of Berlin, sounds that can be heard in a large number of Berlin bars as well as in the clubs.

Tresor is one of the best underground clubs in Berlin. It recently moved from its last home, to a huge abandoned power plant in Mitte, Central Berlin. It had previously been located in a much smaller vault (English word for Tresor) underneath the Wertheim department store, which closed in 2005 due to rent problems. The new site is huge, the main attraction being the basement main room, entered via a pitch black 30m long narrow corridor lit only by a flickering light on the roof. DJ’s such as Jeff Mills, Josh Wink, Richie Hawtin, Sven Vath and Cristian Vogel are just some of the DJ’s to have played their in the past.

Berghain/Panorama Bar is another of the best techno clubs in Berlin. Found in a huge renovated power plant, it is easy to get lost in the club, which is split into Berghain, a huge cavernous main room specialising in techno, and Panorama Bar on the 1st floor, which has a more housey feel. The club strictly prohibits any photography within the club to preserve the secrecy of what is a fairly underground establishment, despite its size. The door policy is also famous for being selective – tourists will usually be turned away at the doors if there is any suggestion they may not be there for the music. Once inside the club, however, the atmosphere is electric and full of hedonistic clubbers. Nooks and crannies are in abundance and people indulging in sexual acts can often be spotted in these – nobody bats an eyelid, all in a nights work. The parties at Berghain are often extremely long – leave the club at 6AM and the queue to get in will often be as long as it was at 12PM when you came in.

In our opinion the clubs in Berlin are some of the best in the world. Often unique and with really up for it, friendly crowds, the clubs in Berlin make the city one of the best holiday destinations in the world.

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