Five reasons why Ibiza rocks out of season

Better still, an increasing number of places around the east and centre of the island are remaining open year-round. Renting a luxury villa out of season is a smart move.

With up to 300 days of sunshine each year, rent an Ibiza town villa out of season to evade the harshness of winter for longer: expect daytime temperatures in the region of 20 degrees – ideal to top up the remnants of your summer tan. “Ibiza has much more of a community feel in low season,” says David Ramiro-Moevius, Operations Manager for Dynamic Lives. “With the tranquillity and richness of nature, you feel much closer to the real essence of the island.” If you remain unconvinced here are five key reasons why now is the right time to visit:

1) Cheaper Transportation

Direct flight connections from the UK to Ibiza now continue year-round with British Airways and prices spike in the peak season. Travelling before or after the summer months will ensure a great deal. Car hire prices, a traditional bugbear for summer visitors, are far cheaper in low season — from 10 Euros per day. Better still, the roads are almost empty and the lush landscape of the island is alive with wild flowers.

2) A greater selection of places to stay

The rustic rhythm of winter makes a great backdrop for a family break and there are great value-for- money deals in the November and the February half term weeks, especially if you can get a group together. Stay in the east for better infrastructure and attractions, such as the Sunday market in San Juan and the cafes around Santa Eulalia; head north for a real escape. You can find a luxury villa rental that will comfortably accommodate the whole family for a fraction of the price that you’d pay in the summer months. Check out Can Alexia, which boasts magnificent sea views and sleeps up to 14 people.

3) Ibiza boasts a year-round range of activities 

Ibiza may feel more peaceful in low season but that doesn’t mean it’s deserted — far from it. Pacha is the only club open year round (weekends only) for nightlife but the ever-popular winter market in Las Dalias is open on Saturdays throughout the year. Salinas Beach in the Salinas National Park, which is descended upon by the fashionable crowds during the summer months, boasts salt flats that team with pink flamingos and is perfect for a brisk winter walk. It’s even cool enough to climb the steep cobbles to the top of Ibiza’s old town, Dalt Vila, and visit the fascinating castle. Stroll around the ancient cemeteries at Puig des Molins and pop into the Archaeological Museum of Ibiza to explore the 3,000 year-old-artworks.

4) Seasonal food produce

Nothing beats dining al fresco while bathed in warming winter sun. And low season is a good time to sample the more rustic, local fare. You can pick up a good-value menu del dia for around 10 Euros (£7). Sea bass, mussels and oysters flourish in the winter months. The Tanit Beach Club opens Thursday to Sunday for brunches while the Atzaro beach restaurant offers lunch Tuesdays to Sundays in low season. The Cala Martina restaurant, further north from Santa Eulalia, is a local favourite for eating traditional cuisine, such as pork rice and fish stew, with your feet in the sand.

5) Less busy excursions

If you want real tranquillity then head to Formentera, Ibiza’s sister island, for a true escape. You can have it almost to yourself in low season by taking a skippered yacht and dropping anchor at Ses Illetes, the closest beach to Ibiza. On the way back to Ibiza Town, stop off at the island of Es Palmador for a rare glimpse of the Mediterranean without the crowds and enjoy a dip in the mud baths.