Best IbizaNightclubs

Originally opened back in the 1970s, Amnesia in San Rafael remains one of Ibiza’s most visited and cherished nightclubs. There are two main rooms: the main room and the terrace, the latter of which was open-air until the 1990s, when local authorities insisted a roof was built on all outdoor club spaces. The techno-heavy, harder sounding DJs tend to play in the main room, while the terrace is where the biggest name DJs unleash musical magic. It’s a true Ibiza clubbing experience wherever you happen to have planted your feet, but don’t worry, if you’re not a fan of dance floors, there’s an excellent VIP balcony. Don’t miss the Amnesia opening and closing parties, elrow, and Pyramid.

This world-famous, open-air venue in Playa d’en Bossa changed the face of clubbing in Ibiza forever. Responsible for a shift towards daytime clubbing, the sun-kissed, festival-inspired vibes at Ushuaïa have made it one of the most popular clubs on the island. Popular parties run seven days a week, and while there’s an EDM-heavy focus (think Calvin Harris and David Guetta), there are also parties like ANTS, which adds a solid dose of house and techno for the more discerning clubber. A superclub that’s undeniably put Bossa on the map, no trip to Ibiza is complete without a night spent here, especially if you’re looking for VIP treatment.

Ibiza’s coolest and most musically underground club, DC-10 is set amid the island’s beautiful salt flats, right beneath the flight path, so you see planes swooping in to land while you’re sidestepping on the dance floor. A world-class sound system, unbelievable line-ups, and an incredible atmosphere make at least one night here a clubbing must on any white isle holiday. It’s also home to Circoloco every Monday night throughout summer, which is a legendary Balearic club night, and one that has left a deep legacy in the island’s clubbing history.

Coming with GHL Ibiza founder René Heinz’s seal of approval, Cova Santa is a spectacular outdoor venue in San Jose and an impressive blueprint for Ibiza clubs. By day, party alfresco, sun beating down on your face; by night, move into the smaller underground space where sound reverberates intimately from wall to wall. Or, if you’re an entrepreneur with two kids, head home to bed, ready for work the next day!

Most famous for bringing rock’n’roll to Ibiza’s shores, these days Ibiza Rocks has shifted more to a pool party focus. Located in San Antonio, it’s made daytime dancing even more fun by throwing a swimming pool and inflatables into the mix. The line-ups always surprise, just don’t expect indie bands to be appearing again any time soon. Not that it matters, as long as there’s a piña colada to be drunk nearby.