If Las Vegas is home to pop stars and music's great divas, Ibiza is home to the world's biggest DJs – and every night there is at least one big big party.
The producers and club owners on the Spanish island saw the potential and opened their pockets (€250 million per season) to recruit some of the biggest names in the world, and it succeeded hugely: David Geta ($175,150 per show, according to reports), Black Coffee ($<>,<>), Solomon, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Calvin Harris, Steve Oki Armin and more.
David Guetta, Photo: Ethan Miller
The two main clubs on the island are Hï Ibiza and Pacha. The first is the largest and more central one on the island, with a variety of plazas, including one with a DJ playing in the restroom area. The second is internationally renowned, has been operating for more than 40 years and is considered one of the most legendary clubs in the nightlife world, with one large central plaza and an atmosphere that is the secret of the charm of the place. The common denominator of the two clubs: perfect sound, no smokers and a drink for double the price of those in Israel (25 euros per drink).
DJ Solomon, Photo: Pablo Gallardo
Ibiza is known for its beautiful beaches and clear blue waters, with more than 40 beaches just a few minutes' drive away – no matter what part of the island you're in. The day after a party is asked to rest in one of them, and there are many. Recommended beaches include Benirras Beach, which is considered one of the most popular beaches, Jondal, Besso Beach and Blue Marlin. Despite its youthful and vibrant atmosphere, the island feels safe and free of dangers.
Concept holidays
The Spanish island, which is active only during the summer season, is dominated by Italians, British and quite a few Americans. Israelis who love parties, beaches and the sun are hardly noticeable there, and maybe now a change will come - with the opening of the direct route without connecting flights: for the first time in years, EyeLand and Arkia launched a direct flight line to the destination, offering concept vacations tailored to the famous party island.
Ibiza, Photo: Getty Images
Behind the venture is producer Eitan Salimi, who offers content vacations of eight days and seven nights tailored especially for electronic music lovers, which include a direct flight in economy or business class, accommodation in top hotels to choose from and admission to five parties at the best clubs with the DJs in question.
"After planning for more than a year and building the EyeLand brand, we are happy to fulfill for the first time the Israeli public the dream they have always dreamed of - a vacation on the world-famous party island," says Salimi. "I am certain that the connection with Arkia, alongside my partner in the REL Nadel road, will lead to a tradition of many years. Our goal is that at the end of this summer we will be the leading alternative in Israel to vacations in Ibiza, and we are currently launching the campaign, which will include collaborations with opinion leaders, celebrities and leading businessmen, who together will celebrate in Ibiza this summer, all of whom I call: Lets EyeLand Together."
A paradise of comfort
The Israeli connection is also reflected in the hotels on the island, two of which belong to the Fattal chain. The first, NYX, is adults-only, and offers healthy meals, stand-up paddle boards in perfect turquoise water, yoga at sunrise, meditation at sunset, cruises to the amazing island of Formentera, beach parties and Pilates in front of the sea, and if the parties weren't enough, a DJ at sunset.
The beach on the island of Ibiza, photo: Getty Images
The other hotel is Leonardo Royal Hotel Ibiza Santa Eulalia, located on the opposite side of the island, where the more family-friendly area is located. The hotel is a paradise of comfort for families looking for a relaxing getaway, along with a variety of entertainment activities for children of all ages, so parents can enjoy what this beautiful island has to offer.
Oz Berlowitz, CEO of Arkia International: "As part of the launch of the line of destinations for young people in the summer of 2023, Arkia aims to create vacations with interesting and accessible content for young audiences. Ibiza is one of the most desirable destinations for parties and diverse nightlife, and is a central destination for the Israeli partygoers, who will be able to reach it for the first time by a direct flight of only about four hours, without the need for tedious connections.
"Our connection with EyeLand and Eitan Salimi creates an excellent synergy for integrating audiences and the quality of the tourism product for both sides."
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