Holiday in Spain

This month Tom and I were lucky to have a holiday in Spain. Our friends Tom and Siobhan booked a holiday to Ibiza (an island just off the coast) and practically begged us to join them. It didn't take much convincing as I've wanted to go for a couple of years, and it had been ages since I've had a relaxing sun holiday. Plus, we didn't have to do any work or planning, Siobhan took care of everything. The week was so relaxing I think I can fit the highlights into one post.

With a couple of new bikinis packed (end of summer clearance bargains of course), sun screen/cream and dresses I was ready to go. The four of us made the long drive up to Stanstead airport, boarded a luxurious Ryan Air plane and soon found ourselves in warm Ibiza. *Note - for those of you in America there was a bit of British sarcasm in that last sentence, Ryan Air is a very cheap airline and only bearable for inexpensive short flights.*


We walked off the plane with a week rest and relaxation ahead. Our accommodation was far from the best I've ever stayed in, tattoos everywhere and barely edible food, but at least it was clean and had two swimming pools. We spent a lot of time laying in the sun by the pool and I managed to get through a couple of books during the week as well as perfect my golden tan.

Ibiza is known for its clubbing, and of course we couldn't go without experiencing the major clubs. However, at 40euros to get in, a couple of nights is all my bank account could afford. Once inside I realised what the fuss is about, the clubs are mind blowing! Absolutely huge and host to the worlds best dj's. Our highlights were 2manydjs, Tiesto and Deadmau5. Dancing for hours to pumping music left my legs and feet aching, but it was so much fun!


My favourite day of the week was definitely Wednesday, the day we rented peds. Mom, I know these make you nervous, but they are one of the best ways to see the gorgeous island. We drove through the hills to a beautiful beach where more Spaniards than English people were laying about. A few hours sun bathing in the sand made me a very happy girl. There was a restaurant near this beach we visited for a delightful lunch of seafood paella. It was one of the top two meals of the holiday!



Wednesday evening was spent at Savanna on the sunset strip. The sunset strip is a row of bars located in San Antonio right on the sea and in the perfect position to watch the sun go down. It was beautiful. Para-sailors floated in the distance, Sangria filled our glasses and a fire show entertained us after the sun sank into the sea. Throughout the night ideal beach tunes flowed from every bar completing the atmosphere. It was bliss.




Our last night on the island we enjoyed a sophisticated evening at Villa Mercedes. Known as one of the top restaurants on the island it is also an award winning cocktail bar. I enjoyed possibly the best cocktail of my life, a berry mercedes, followed by fresh tuna tataki served with vegetable salad, fresh ginger and wasabi. It was heavenly.

All too soon the four of us were back on an airplane heading for England; back to work, back to rain, back to real life.

Love