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Saturday 14 May 2011

Where you can rent an Ibiza villa cheaply

Holiday home ownership has increased over the years, marking a significant change from traditional package holidays to self catering breaks which allow the holiday maker more freedom and independence. Renting an Ibiza villa is one way to experience this, and is often much more cost effective than travelling with a standard package holiday. Ibiza is a rather small island; however it is home to many Ibiza villages where you can rent an Ibiza villa cheaply.
When it comes to villa rental Ibiza is the perfect place to look for a self catering break which will not break the bank, particularly if you are one of the many people who flocks to Ibiza every summer, seeking Balearic beats at top clubs such as Space or the soothing chilled out atmosphere of the Café del Mar. The Ibiza tourist board is seeking to make the island more family friendly, however Ibiza remains notorious for its hedonistic clubbing and wild parties.
Ibiza villas make a welcome change to package holidays in that most package holidays can seem a little too similar to one another. Overcrowded hotels and group activities few want to take part in can leave holidaymakers feeling hot and bothered, so renting an Ibiza Villa may be a good solution, particularly for the purposes of saving money. Self catering also means less in the way of expensive restaurant bills, and without having to order room service, tourists can feel free to peruse the local markets and supermarkets, whip something up from the local produce, and most importantly, eat a time which suits them.
If you are looking for somewhere a little less –well, noisy, and clubbing isn’t your thing, then north Ibiza villas and Ibiza villas in the far south west offer some beautiful countryside and sea views, and they are often a lot cheaper during summer half term and October half term, when temperatures are still in the 20s and cheap hire cars are more available than at other times in the year.
Ibiza villas are usually more expensive the closer you get to Ibiza Town; Talamanca and Roca Elisa especially. But if you are looking for an Ibiza villa which is still central but with a more rural feel, San Rafael is an excellent choice, while San Josep in the south boasts some beautiful beaches with easy access to them from the villa.
As club licensing laws in Ibiza change, leaving bars and clubs closed between 6am and 4.30pm, more clubbers are choosing to spend more time at their villas. Choosing villa rental Ibiza over a stay in a hotel (Depending on who your neighbours are, and of course whether you stay in an area with more clubbers than families) means that you could party on into the early hours without disturbing anyone.

When it comes to villa rental Ibiza has a lot of options

Ibiza lies 79 km off the coast of Valencia city in Spain and is the third largest of the Balearic Islands.
Despite attempts by the Ibiza tourist board to shake it’s hedonistic reputation, Ibiza has retained its status as a magnet for clubbers during the summer months, from celeb central EsParadis, an open air club famous for it’s water and foam parties, to Space, which usually opens at the beginning of the clubbing season from the afternoon through to the early hours of the morning.
With club licensing laws changing, leaving party-goers with nowhere to party from 6am through to 4.30pm, more visitors to the island are choosing to stay in Ibiza villas as an alternative to staying in a hotel. This means that after a hard night hitting the dance floors of the island, clubbers can head back to their villas for some after partying, without any worries about disturbed neighbours.
When it comes to villa rental Ibiza has a lot of options. As a general rule, the nearer you are to Ibiza town, the more expensive the villas are. Ibiza villas range from boutique hotel style apartments to more rustic, traditional Ibiza villas, so there is a place to suit everybody. San Rafael is a popular choice for those wishing to stay in an Ibiza villa which is closer to the centre of town but in a slightly more rural location which is cheaper than the Ibiza villas in Ibiza town. Many have access to some fantastic beaches and have beautiful countryside and sea views.
Villa rental Ibiza is a great choice for those travelling to the “white isle” in a large group, as numerous Ibiza villas will accommodate as many as 14 people. This makes it easier for visitors to the island to economize on their trip, as the cost can be shared out amongst the group. Most Ibiza villas are self catering as well, which means that without the need to call room service or to eat in restaurants every evening, the cost of eating and drinking is a lot less. Add the fact that self catering will give you the opportunity to get out to the markets and meet more fellow clubbers, maybe even a few locals and you have the perfect recipe for a cheaper stay all round.
Ibiza villas also offer a great alternative to standard package holidays. Although hotels offer a lot of perks which make them the choice for many holiday makers, villa rental Ibiza costs less, is less restrictive in terms of when you can eat and what you can do, and offers more privacy than you would get with a large group of people sharing a single hotel room. Many Ibiza villas have a large number of separate bedrooms and a central living space, making them feel more like a “home away from home”, giving clubbers the ideal retreat to come back to when the sun has come up and it’s finally time for some much-needed rest.

Most Ibiza villas are self catering

The images which spring to mind most prominently at the mention of the name Ibiza are of revellers flocking to the island each year to party the night (And the day) away on the beaches and in some of the most famous clubs in the world. But you’d be mistaken for thinking that this is all “the white isle” has to offer to holidaymakers. While the island still holds the title of clubbing capital with places such as the infamous Amnesia and Space as well as the sultry, chilled out Café del Mar, the Ibiza tourist board is now hoping to welcome families to the island, particularly for those who prefer nursery rhymes to House anthems.
There are many positive aspects to choosing an Ibiza villa over a hotel. To begin with, villa rental Ibiza offers separate bedrooms and a living area, making privacy a lot easier than it would be with a family packed into a hotel room. As most Ibiza villas are self catering, this reduces the cost of the holiday dramatically as there is no room service, no set meal times and no need to eat out at restaurants unless you want to. Self catering allows families the opportunity to sample some of the local produce, such as embutido, a type of local sausage, or maybe even have a go at cooking at making your own “Las sopes Mallorquines” with the seasonal onions, courgettes, beans and eggplants which are grown on the island. Ibiza villas also offer a lot more in the way of freedom compared to hotels, as there are no overcrowded pools to worry about, or family activities that you end up being coerced into “in the spirit of the holiday”, when all you really want to do is relax and play on your terms.
Ibiza villas closer to Talamanca and Rosa Elisa close to the town centre are likely to be more pricey, however there are traditional villas which can be found in stunning rural and seaside locations, with good access to the beaches. Although there are privately owned villas available, it is generally advisable to book with a reputable company, particularly to ensure an objective account of what the Ibiza villa will be like, who will be able to offer alternative accommodation and support to you if anything about your stay is not right. Villa rental Ibiza from these companies is often regulated more than privately owned villas, but regardless of who you book with, ensure that both you and the company have adequate insurance cover to keep you and your family safe, and check that there are no hidden costs such as electricity bills before you go.
The months either side of the opening and closing parties in Ibiza are generally the most peaceful. And while Easter and winter sun may not be as strong as the summer months, this could be ideal if you are planning to take small children with you, who can get over-tired, over heated and cranky when the sun gets too hot. Accommodation can also be cheaper outside of the clubbing season as well, so keep an eye out for cheap deals which will still be able to offer you great value.