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But perhaps the most startling figure is the comparison between now and 2006. In just over a decade the number has increased from 4 million to 8million. It is not as if anybody would have said Ibiza was quiet in 2006, far from it.

The number of air passengers near doubling in a decade puts into sharp focus our success in promoting Ibiza as a destination, and our greatest challenges in now meeting the high expectations of our visitors, balanced wit the needs of the resident community.

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Ibiza continues to break its own records, month on month and year on year. Ibiza airport throughput to the end of June was just under 3 million passengers, a 10% increase on 2016.

If the same level of increase is achieved for the entire year it would take passenger throughput past 8 million for the first time.

In June 2016 AENA official statistics show a total of 10,069 arrivals/departures, an average of 336 per day, 1 every 4 minutes.

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Air Passengers Double in a Decade * 2017 Set to Break 8 Million * June Arr/Dep every 4 mins.

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Ibiza Airport Passenger Throughput by AENA 2004 to 2016 Finalised. 2017 Projected at June % on 2016

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Tourists

So we are publishing a special monthly edition with them very much in mind. Area guides, Huge agenda, Getting around, Anti-crime tips, PLUS all the regular news content. We think it´s pretty cool.

August in Paradise

Over 500 things to do - clubs, events, food & drink, local fiestas and much more. But if you´d rather just bask on the beach no problem, we´ve suggested a few good ones.

Shh!! Listen!

What do you hear? Probably far less than you used to. We report on several of Ibiza´s desire to dampen the decibels.

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Blabdog Ibiza App The Blabdog Ibiza app will become your local best friend, hunting down amazing offers and providing easy multi-lingual access to the best local businesses and services on Ibiza. Ready to search on command around you, Blabdog fetches e-tickets, gets you free stuff, discounts and

makes reservations at Ibiza’s coolest places. Blabdog will soon be able to arrange deliveries to your exact location. It protects your payments, and earns you rewards along the way.

Blabdog learns about the things you love the more you use it. From free gifts, discounts and offers all over the island, Blabdog users can expect to save money at many of the hottest venues across Ibiza, using the navigation system to find the quickest route there.

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Blabdog is partnering with many of Ibiza’s best clubs and boat parties for seamless e-ticketing – there’s no need to pre-print or collect tickets for many events, just show your phone on entry. This instant secure e-ticketing technology means you can grab last minute and late entry deals on tickets around the island too. For the clubs that have yet to accept e-ticketing, tickets can be preordered and collected from authorized locations across the island.

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“Welcome to Ibiza ...

How To Save Money In Ibiza, A few tips to help save some euros

Go Local Even in the most expensive and upmarket areas of Ibiza you will only be a few footsteps from a locals bar/café where the prices will be more Aldi than Marks’.

Just look for the places that are simple and not covered in advertising trying to get your business. Do not worry if they are empty, as their peak business will often be early morning and mid-afternoon before and after the locals working hours. In these cafes you will find tea and coffee for around 1.20€ and a delicious cheese and tomato tostada for 2/3€.

Supermarkets If you are in self-catering accommodation the small general stores close to your accommodation will be very expensive even by local terms.

If you are on a tight budget ask where the closest Eroski, Suma or Hyper are. If you have a car, you can also consider Lidl and Mercadona superstores.

But is the saving really worth it?

You probably paid a lot of money for your holiday. Do you really want to be wasting any of it trudging through the baking mid-afternoon heat with carrier bags for the sake of saving a few euros? If you can afford it, keep it local and simple.

Do Not Buy Cheap Club Tickets This sounds counter intuitive, but there is a very good reason why you should think twice about using heavily discounted or even free nightclub entry tickets and wristbands.

90% of the time they come with a big catch in that you have to be in the club by a certain time, often by midnight.

The clubs in Ibiza work a very late shift and other than all day parties they will normally only start to get busy at around 2am.

The drinks in Ibiza’s nightclubs are very expensive. Think up to 10€ for a bottle of water, 15€ for a beer, 20€ or even more for a long drink.

If you are inside a club for two hours waiting for the party to start, you will end up spending far more on drinks than you saved on your early entry. Pre loading has very negative connotations in the UK, but if you are on a budget, a limited amount of pre-loading definitely makes sense in Ibiza.

Smile

….. and this special August edition of

The Ibizan 1st Time or Occasional Visitor?

Perfect. This special edition is designed with you very much in mind. Consider it your starting point, an overview that will serve as a guide covering all of your what, when, why, how & who needs.

Frequent Flyer?

You will know the basics, but there should still be plenty of fresh useful info, and with Ibiza experiencing a lot of change in so many ways, even the basics may be worthy reading.

Regular Reader?

You will find all the usual news, community, fashion and sport sections in the newspaper, but hopefully you will find plenty in the visitor sections of interest too. If you live here you probably won’t have time to do any of it, but there’s always October :-) Whether your relationship with Ibiza is brand new or deep set, we hope there will be plenty of useful and interesting content.

Salut i força al canut! (se left)

Remember that measured drinks are rare in Ibiza. Smile, be nice, and you may find yourself rewarded with extra big measures. Kerching!

5 Minute History of Ibiza

Left, a purse style canut and right, a cylindrical version that stopped shepherds turning Welsh.

Salut i força al canut!

‘Salut i força al canut’ is a Catalan expression normally used when toasting a drink, not as a written greeting, so I was cheating s bit in the intro.

Pronounced (not quite by good enough) salute E force-a can-oot, the literal meaning is ‘health and strength to your purse’.

But it is what the purse is made of that makes it a little more interesting.

The canut is a traditional Catalan purse made from the leather scrotum of a bull. There are several interpretations of the expression and you will hear all of them argued with equal veracity.

Polite.

The polite explanation is of wishing good health and strength to your purse meaning wealth.

Virility The virility version is based on the purse being made from the scrotum and so it’s wishing your health and, in effect the contents of your scrotal sack.

Viagra The Viagra version is specific to a cylindrical style of canut into which coins would fit exactly. This made for a very heavy tube which was worn slung from the waist. Can you see where it is going yet?

The force to your Canute was a wish the you would always be able to maintain a strong erection.

Though the modern middle aged man may rely more upon his doctor’s ability to write a prescription for little blue pills than the best wishes of his friends, this is the version I have been told most enthusiastically by local men in a late night lock in.

Whether that is because it is the racier version or an Ibicenco variation I couldn’t tell you. Ask 3 locals you’ll get 3 different answers, as with most things.

Whatever is the historically accurate version, you will get a lot of brownie points replacing your cheers with Salut i força al canut’ in a local bar.

You can take your pick which one you prefer, however you have to admit the decorated example does look like something from an 18th century Love Honey catalogue.

Apparently the cylindrical canut was favoured by shepherds…. long, lonely nights in the fields then.

n 654 BC, Phoenician settlers founded a port on Ibiza. With the decline of Phoenicia after the Assyrian invasions, Ibiza came under the control of Carthage, also a former Phoenician colony. The island produced dye, salt, fish sauce (garum), and wool.

A shrine with offerings to the goddess Tanit was established in the cave at Es Cuieram, and the rest of the Balearic Islands entered Eivissa's commercial orbit after 400 BC. Ibiza was a major trading post along the Mediterranean routes.

During the Second Punic War, the island was assaulted by the two Scipio brothers in 209 BC but remained loyal to Carthage. With the Carthaginian military failing on the mainland, Ibiza was last used by the fleeing Carthaginian General Mago to gather supplies and men before sailing to Minorca and then to Liguria.

Ibiza negotiated a favourable treaty with the Romans, which spared Ibiza from further destruction and allowed it to continue its Carthaginian -Punic institutions well into the Empire days, when it became an official Roman municipality. For this reason, Ibiza today contains excellent examples of late Carthaginian -Punic civilization. During the Roman Empire, the island became a quiet imperial outpost, removed from the important trading routes of the time.

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire and a brief period of first Vandal and then Byzantine rule, the island was conquered by the Moors in 990, the few remaining locals converted to Islam

and Berber settlers came in.

Under Islamic rule, Ibiza came in close contact with the city of Dénia—the closest port on the mainland—and came under the administrative control of the Taifa of Dénia.

Ibiza together with the islands of Formentera and Minorca were invaded by the Norwegian King Sigurd I of Norway in the spring of 1110 on his crusade to Jerusalem.

The King had previously conquered the cities of Sintra, Lisbon, and Alcácer do Sal and given them over to Christian rulers, in an effort to weaken the Muslim grip on the Iberian peninsula.

The island was conquered by Aragonese King James I in 1235. The local Muslim population got deported as was the case with neighbouring Majorca and elsewhere, and Christians arrived from Girona.

The island maintained its own self-government in several forms until 1715, when King Philip V of Spain abolished the local government's autonomy.

The arrival of democracy in the late 1970s led to the Statute of Autonomy of the Balearic Islands.

Today, the island is part of the Balearic Autonomous Community, along with Majorca, Minorca, and Formentera.

Nicholas Gibbs, Editor

Practical Information Including getting around Ibiza and visiting Formentera, and we’ll kick off with the official Ibiza Travel map opposite. We will refer to it throughout the newspaper.

Day by Day Agenda August is a great month to visit with several local fiestas during the month. Our day by day diary and also lots of individually featured events are on pages 10 to 15.

Area Guides A page devoted to each of the island’s 5 municipalities with useful information if you are staying there or planning to visit.. Area guides are on pages 4 to 9.

Clubs & Nightlife Whether your idea of a great night out is a super-club, live music or family friendly, we will point you in the right direction. Clubs The ‘At Night’ section is on pages 24 to 26, and Food & Drink on 16 & 17.

History & Culture For those who like to immerse themselves in the history of a destination, or take a look at their artistic creativity we have a five minute essential guide and in this edition an art special feature.

Insider Tips & Tricks Whether to save a few euros, find the best places, avoid the queues or even deal with an annoying street seller, you can make use of the insider knowledge built on many years as permanent island residents.

News & Community Many of our frequent flyers like to keep up to date with the local news and resident community.

Warning! Reading these sections is an indication that Ibiza is weaving its spell. Once hooked there is no escape. You will either move here, or use every bit of holiday time you can get flying back and forth.

But as addictions go, it’s about as good as they get.

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San Juan The Can Marçà Caves A few minutes drive from the Port of Sant Miquel you can find another of those things that make Ibiza beautiful and magical, the Can Marça Caves. Their formation is dated back 100.000 years and were used for years as refuge for pirates and smugglers.

The opening of the caves for tourist visitation was during the decade of the seventies and thanks to Belgian speleologist Jean Pierre van der Abelle, who together with the hotel promoters of the area made its

Photo Cat Milton. Though you’ll be lucky to find it this peaceful in summer, San Juan has a more peaceful and traditional feel about it—more hippy, less vip.

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ant Joan de Labritja is a village and municipality of the Balearic Islands on northern Ibiza.

Among others, the resorts of Portinatx and Cala de Sant Vicent are located there. The actual village of Sant Joan is a quiet street, dominated by an imposing Christian church. One may find several small cafés and restaurants and a taxi rank outside the Municipal Council building. Towards the west of the village is the origin of the Torrent de Labritja, a tributary of the Riu de Santa Eulária, the Balearic Island's only constant-flowing river, although the Torrent only contains water during the winter months throughout the tourist season, the stream is a dry river bed full of green vegetation.

The municipality is the least-populated municipality in Ibiza, and is almost entirely rural. The village of Portinatx on the northern coast, and the western port of Sant Miquel, are the only major tourist areas.

San Juan Sunday Market Ecological and hand-made products in Sant Joan.

From 10am to 4pm every Sunday, winter and summer.

There are very few villages in our islands to keep that peacefull atmosphere, that local ambiance, that mix of cultures, german people sitting next to old ibizencos, hippies talking to payesas, payesas selling their garden products, payeses offering their home-made wine, live music, jugglers... simply beautiful.

Benirrás Nicole Torres

I have to admit I have a soft spot for Benirrás and it brings back so many great childhood memories.

It is 145 metres long and 45 wide, surrounded by mountains filled with pine trees, and its waters are filled with fish.

It’s emblematic obelisk right in the middle of the bay makes this beach unique to watch the sunset.

Benirrás is also known for its hippy drumming sessions that start close to the sunset, though its popularity

does lead it to get very crowded.

A new park a ride service was introduced in 2017, which means you can leave your car a short way from the beach and take the bus directly to the beach. Also new for 2017, there is also a direct bus service from Ibiza town.

Note. See news item on page 19.

The drummers may not be playing—check with your hotel reception.

300 metres of path and galleries safe for visitors.

Nowadays there are programmed visits every 45 minutes from 10.30am until 8pm (the guides have a lunch break from 1.30 until 2.30, so I recommend you try a nearby restaurant or visit the nearby Port of Sant Miquel while they eat).

There are guided visits in various languages and it will only take you 40 minutes.

Some of the cave galleries have curious names, my favourite is the Buddha temple, which receives its name from a big rock that sort of resembles Buddha. There are 2000 year old seagull fossils surrounding this temple. As you keep walking in you come to the illuminated wishing lakes - a tradition of making a wish and throwing a coin into the lakes started in the sixties.

Another of my favourite spots of the caves are the waterfalls, which are accompanied with coloured lights and soft music.

When you come back out I recommend you stop and enjoy the view of S'Illa Murada – a little island with a mansion in the middle, if you ask the locals who live there, you will get all kinds of answers. From here you can also contemplate the Port of Sant Miquel.

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Ibiza Town

Historic Eivissa Museu Diocesa Santa Maria Eivissa is worth a visit, especially if you fancy a bit of history in respect of Ibiza and Formentera. It contains: paintings, sculptures, gravestones, jewellery, and church related items.

The 14th century cathedral itself (above) is beautiful, with surrounding trendy bars and early 20th century buildings along Vara Del Rey. There is also a monumental statue in the middle of it all.

The Punic Necropolis of Puig des Molins, Greek for ‘city of the dead’ isn’t far from Dalt Vila, a burial cemetery whereby 3,000 tombs are located deep underground.

The cemetery is over a thousand years old. The quaint buildings, narrow roads and cobbles streets of Dalt Vila are truly historical and give you a feeling of stepping back in time.

A view of the Dalt Villa by Cat Milton, taken from Ibiza’s harbour wall.

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lthough called Ibiza in Spanish, the official name is the Catalan Eivissa (as restored in 1986) and its inhabitants call it the Vila d'Eivissa or usually simply Vila ("Town"). The English tend to call it Ibiza Town, just as a way of distinguishing it from Ibiza the Island as a whole.

It is divided into two main parts: the old town, called the Dalt Vila (literally "Upper Town"), located on a little mountain by the sea, and the modern part, called the Eixample ("extension").

Sights include the cathedral of Santa Maria d'Eivissa (14th century), located at the top of the Dalt Vila, and the Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins.

Ibiza Town is the administrative and commercial centre of the Island. Adjoining its northern edge is Marina Botafoch where you will routinely see some of the world’s most luxurious motor cruisers and yachts.

Ses Figueretes To it’s Southern border is the Figueretes beach (right) which we love as a place to stay due to its local life, easy access to both the old town, and the vibrant Playa d’en Bossa, which sits directly south.

Eivissa Shopping Ibiza's mediaeval old town is wonderful for strolling, sightseeing, and dining, but also offers a wide range of shopping opportunities, especially when it comes to artisanal local products - usually handmade and sold in small, family-owned shops. Products such as fabrics, sandals, home décor items, costume jewellery, wicker baskets, figurines, and much more—and that is before you have even started on the fashion.

Ibiza old town is home to the island’s trendiest boutiques, plus many independent designers have their own shops so it is perfect for those wanting a look that is a step away from the high street chains.

If you want to shop while in Ibiza, the old town is the place to go for small independent retailers and gifts, and the town centre has by far the best selection of bigger stores and national names.

If it is real deal artisan products on your list (made in Ibiza, not imported from South East Asia), from June to September, the artisan members of Es Retorn Cultural Association gather in the Dalt Villa every Thursday to exhibit their excellent traditional wares on the streets.

Wherever you are around the port and the old town there are bars cafés and restaurants all around you. If budget is an issue, step off the main streets and the harbour front. It isn’t an absolute rule, but the less footfall past their door, the cheaper the prices are likely to be. The same applies to shops too.

And don’t make the mistake of being a mad Englishman out in the midday sun—during the peak season everything gets going around dusk.

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Formentera

Formentera, The Last Mediterranean Paradise Sophia V I spent a few days in Formentera recently, so for those who have never been, I will share the beaches / restaurants and places I visited, and what can be expected of the little island.

Known as the last Mediterranean paradise, Formentera, being 2 miles south from Ibiza can only be reached by boat from Ibiza. As it doesn’t have an airport, it is free from overcrowding, and the pace of life is much more

Rent a Llaut Sabarcade Formentera offer day or overnight rental of traditional Ibicencan Llauts , and to my eye and preference I have to say they look just about as perfect as a modest boat could be. Gorgeous things.

Next thought, this is going to cost. But I was very pleased to be proven wrong when on closer inspection of their very user friendly and multi-language website I found the pricing is very reasonable.

They have four Llauts available, all of which are more or less from 300 per 24hr booking low season to 400 high season. The price includes a dinghy, beach pack, snorkelling equipment and all other essentials. There are one or two available paid extras such as a n outboard for your dingy at 20e per day, but where the pricing really kicks in is fuel. At an estimated 20/30e per day, and a skipper for 60e half day or 100e full day, my tapping digits were getting all the right buying signals.

They offer various promotions for families, couples etc., which include discounts and added creature

relaxed in Formentera. There is rarely any traffic and scooters and bicycles are extremely popular amongst the people. As soon as you step off the boat, the port holds many transport rental shops, from scooters, quads, bikes, beach buggies and more - highly recommended if you want to go exploring.

The beaches are soft sand and the water is transparent, due to the posidonea prairie surrounding the island, a natural treatment plant cleans the water. The beaches are completely idyllic.

The beaches I visited were: Illetes, S’Arenal and Cala Saona to name a few. As there aren’t many buildings along its coastline, most of the beaches are nothing but long stretches of sand and grassy areas, making it a tranquil and chilled out atmosphere. There are also rocky beaches. As with Ibiza, water sports can be enjoyed on the beaches, and there are sea view restaurants all over.

The small towns hold traditional Spanish looking buildings: white walls, quaint and located on small cobbled streets. I drove round the island seeing as much as possible, viewing the ruins of Castellum Roma de Can Blai, a fortress type building discovered in 1979. It may be dated to the Early Roman Empire however the exact period cannot be determined. I ate out at restaurants, in the day and night times, explored the markets, shops and took in the view of Formentera from a Cliffside (Punta de La Ruda, the highest point of Formentera) complete with lighthouses, which was beautiful. The Formentera port also holds some of the most luxurious yachts, which are worth a look.

One particular place I enjoyed ice cream and yoghurt was La Mukkeria. The interior was light pink and white, with cabinets of tasty treats and sweets to create your own flavours.

There isn’t too much to do in Formentera, but that is the whole point—relaxation, a perfect place for lounging around, and leaving any daily stresses behind.

Formentera can be reached by boat from the harbour in Ibiza Town, Los Molinos and Playa d’en Bossa, the trip of which usually takes an hour. Alternatively, a ferry can be taken which is a shorter journey of about thirty minutes. Return tickets can be purchased, and are reasonably priced. Prices cost as little as 22 euros for adults and 10 euros for children.

There are hotels, hostels and bungalows for rent if you wish to stay in Formentera for more than a day.

comforts, but setting those aside a quick sum says that for 350 rental, 20 fuel and 100 skipper you would be paying just over 100 per person for a comfortable 4 person booking, or about 80 per person for the maximum 6 person, (2 of which would have to sleep on deck though additional mattresses are provided).

I think that sounds pretty damn good and remember this is for an all day and overnight rental, not a few hours dashing around the bay.

Find out more at this website and I’ll hope to be writing a more hands on experience article of life on the Llaut sometime early next season. http:// sabarcadeformentera.com/en/

What is a Llaut?

The llaut is a small traditional boat from the Balearic Islands made of wood and rigged with latin sail,

originally used for fishing.

Because of their good sailing qualities and great safety in adverse weather conditions, it was

a boat highly prized by fishermen.

Formerly they were built by hand by the “mestre d’aixa” (Riverside carpenter).

Thanks to their seaworthi-

ness Llauts have great prestige in the nautical world, evolving to more advanced designs using composite materials such as fiberglass and more capable engines.

Today Llauts are used for both recreational sailing, sport and professional fishing.

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Santa Eulalia

Santa Eulalia’s long and very well kept promenade is perfect for an evening meander.

Fameliars & Friends Nicole Torres Ibiza is an island full of secrets, superstitions and old stories whose origins are profoundly tied with pagan beliefs. The most popular creatures in the legends of Ibiza are the Barruguet, the Familiar or Fameliar, and the Follet.

The stories tell us how these creatures can be helpful and useful sometimes, and at other times malicious little devils.

The Familiar or Fameliar (it can be found written both ways) are now depicted in a series of statues around the centre of Santa Eulalia.

Legend has it that the familiar has to be kept inside a dark bottle to bring good luck to the home. If you do let it out its bottle, you have to activate its imagination, you might have some trouble if you don’t!

The Familiar’s motto (and the only thing they know how to say apparently) is “feina o menjar” which means “work or food”, the little spirit wants to be fed or given work to do. But, beware!

There is a catch, the Familiars are very hard workers and great eaters. If you leave your Familiar at a job, you might come back

Jacaranda Es Canar you will see lots of Ibiza’s move towards VIP luxury during your stay, and some will be restricted to the very well heeled among us.

Jacaranda is a fabulous venue in Es Canar that offers all of the VIP trappings, including day beds and a swim up bar, but at a price that makes it accessible for all. Great for a long lazy day and then they take on their night character with some great shows that will appeal to a young couple as much as a family with young children. A particular highlight are their

Santa Eulària des Riu Santa Eulària des Riu is a coastal town on the eastern seaboard of Ibiza. Santa Eulària is the third largest town on the island and also has the only river on the island which flows into the sea at the western end of the town.

The town sits next to a wide bay with the promontory of Punta Arabí at the east end of the Bay. Also at the eastern end of the bay is new harbour, mariner called Port Esportiu which is full of restaurants, shops and bars. The town has two beaches which are kept clean and tidy and have gently sloping sands and are ideal for young families. At the western end of the bay is the prominent hill of ‘Puig d’ en Fita’ which dominates the landscape. The hill is dotted with apartments, hotels and private houses, and at night is dotted with the dwellings lights. to find he has eaten your whole garden or all your furniture.

Some stories tell us the trick is to give them an impossible job to finish like asking them to grab a fart with its hand (that’s Ibicenco humour for you!)

The Familiars live below the old Roman bridge in Santa Eulalia.

There, according to ancient lore, on the night of San Juan on the 23rd of June, if there is a full moon in the sky, you have to pick a special/mythical type of grass or flower that only grows at midnight and last minutes before it dies, put this into a dark bottle and you have captured a Familiar. Recently, in the renewed Passeig de S’Alamera in Santa Eulalia, three little

Sunday night Celebrities. Phats & Small, Amy Childs and Sam Bailey have all appeared so far this year. Another great show is the fly board display.

Here is the line-up for Celebrity Sundays in August: Aug 6th Shane Richie Junior Aug 13th Kevin Sim Aug 20th S Club See website for details. http:// www.jacarandalounge.com/

statues representing these fantastic creatures have been placed.

There are more of these statues around the river area.

We love Cala Llonga beach. A beautiful sheltered bay and also a great community who provide a lot of entertainment for all the family. See more on the agenda pages.

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San José

Pirate Tower

The Southern coast of San José affords some of the most spectacular coastal scenery

Sant Josep de sa Talaia San José is Ibiza’s southern most municipality, and without doubt its most diverse.

The village from which the municipality takes its name is inland on the main road that runs as an artery through the district, with its many beaches accessible from its spurs. At one end of the road there is the vibrant melting post that is Playa D’en Bossa which has seen huge redevelopment in recent years, now home to some of Ibiza’s coolest clubs and hotels including Hard Roack Hotel, Ushuaia, and the new super-club Hi, located in the old Space building.

South from Bossa you find the airport and then the natural splendour of the salt flats and the Ses Salinas national park.

Around its southern waist are many beaches including Es Cavalet, which is popular with nudists, Ses Salinas which has many cool bars, Cala Jondall which is home to the exclusive Blue Marlin, and the secluded beauty of Es Cubells.

Keep going around the cost and there is the magical Es Vedra, followed by bays and coves popular with the island’s motor cruisers and water sportspeople. Finally you come to the San Jose’s municipality side of what most people thing of as part of San Antonio, Cala de Bou, or as many holiday companies call it. San Antonio Bay, popular with British families but also itself going through something of a transformation with many big budget refurbishments in recent years.

The pirate tower is on a hill at the end of Playa D’en Bossa Known as La Torre de sa Sal Rossa or Torre des Carregador, it was built in the 16th century to protect the island and its inhabitants from invaders.

With a strategic location of looking out across to Formentera and Ibiza Town, this tower was also designed to protect the workers who collected and loaded salt from the nearby salt flats and could provide refuge to 150-200 people.

It is arguably the most emblematic in the Pitiüses (Ibiza and Formentera) and has been designated as a monument of cultural interest. It is one of the only pirate towers in Ibiza that is open to the public as a tourist attraction and is a good opportunity to see inside and learn about the towers, which can be found in many strategic defensive positions around the island.

Inside there is a small exhibition giving information about the tower and its history and you can go up the stairs onto the roof, where there are great views along the beach across to Dalt Vila and beyond and across the sea towards Formentera.

It is a relatively easy 10 minute walk up to the tower from the end of the beach (near Coco Beach where there is parking) or you can access it by car from the unpaved road that leads from Sant Francesc.

The tower is open now until October 31 from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00-14.00 hours (closed on Monday). Entrance is free.

Many faces of San José. Left David Guetta at Ushuaia, Centre Unspolit Es Cubells, Right Affluent Blue Marlin

Cala de Bou / San An Bay Lower bay Road The locals call it Cala de Bou and tourists will know it as the Bay of San An—it really doesn’t matter, everybody will know what you are talking about either way. Running the length of the bay is the lower bay road, lined with bars, restaurants all offering good value and many some great entertainment.

Sitting next door to each other, Bucanero is the bay bar of choice for those wanting to dance til dawn (literally) and Donnegans has a great line up of live music. A little way along you will find one of Ibiza’s very few Rock bars, Maxims. Known for her ‘play what you want’ jukebox music policy, Maxims is currently holding great live nights Sundays— see the agenda for details.

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San Antonio The Egg

Paseo & Sunset Strip

The Egg is the best known landmark in Sant Antoni, located in the centre of the main roundabout at the entrance to the town.

The Egg is a statue erected in the early 1990s to commemorate the local claim of having been the birthplace of Christopher Columbus (there is a similar claim that Hannibal was born in the region). In the centre of the egg is a model of his ship, the Santa Maria.

San Antonio´s promenade now runs the entire length of the sunset strip, through the marina, and around s´Arenal beach towards the bay. An Ibiza sunset is a must do for many. See page 17 food and drink for more information.

Why an egg? The story goes that when Columbus was seeking funding for his Western route to the Indies he was told it was impossible. He then allegedly asked if standing an egg upright was impossible, and when told that it was, he cracked the base of an egg, thus making it possible for it to stand upright. He was then granted funding.

Cap Blanc Aquarium The aquarium is located inside a natural cave with an area of approximately 370m2.

Also known as 'Lobster Cave' it was used by fishermen as a vast storage tank for lobsters before going to market but nowadays it's also used as a recuperation centre for injured sea turtles before they are released back into the wild.

The lake surface is about 300m2 divided into two parts.

In them are most of the sea creatures living in the centre, separated according to their compatibility.

In addition, there are six tanks with volumes between 150 and 5000 litres distributed through the cave, where other smaller species live.

Unless you are staying in that area of San Antonio, the easiest way to visit is by the water taxi that runs from the marina front near the egg. The aquarium has a small rustic bar serv-

San Antonio from the Bay. Though one urbanisation, the Bay is in neighbouring San Jose.

Sant Antoni de Portmany For two thousand years, Sant Antoni was a small fishing village that rose from the Roman natural harbor Portus Magnus, but it began to grow in the late 1950s when many hotels and tourist resorts were built as part of a mass tourism initiative which took place across Spain. As the number of tourists grew, the development of bars, hotels and other tourist infrastructure spread right around to the other side of San Antonio bay, as far as Cala de Bou which lies in the adjacent municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. ing simple food, a great spot that often has you skipping the next taxi back and waiting for the one after, or the one after that.

San Mateu, But Don’t Tell Anyone ...

With its reputation as party central, people forget that San Antonio extends into what is in our opinion the most beautiful and unspoilt countryside Ibiza has to offer.

A great way to see it is using one of the tourist trains that run from San Antonio bus station. It sounds naff, but really isn’t. There is also a free tourist train Thursday evenings to San Rafael. See the agenda.

Summer hours 10am-10pm

The Aquarium´s bar can result in you staying longer than expected.

Cala Gracioneta

David’s has a deserved reputation for the best Pizza’s in town, and an army of loyal customers returning year after year. They love it, we love it, so chances are you will too.

is the little sister to it’s neighbour Cala Gració. A tiny sheltered cove with fine sand beach, and surrounded by rocks and pines to explore. Perfect for young children with crystal clear waters and a very gentle slope, and there really isn’t anywhere for them to escape.

Cala Gracioneta also has the fabulous chiringuito restaurant that shares its name. Extremely popular as a wedding venue (so best to check with the restaurant before you go if you want to dine while at the beach).

The wonderful setting feels a million miles away from the San Antonio that is actually just around the corner.

See advert right for contacts.

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Agenda

Left, the Sant Ciriac display with the stunning Dalt Villa backdrop. Right Sant Bartomeu in San Antonio on the 24th with easy viewing from any of the beaches in the bay

August Fireworks & Fiestas Claire B It’s summer and it’s fiesta season in Ibiza. Fiestas are a great way to observe and participate in some of the island’s local customs and traditions and all the events are free.

Jul 29 to Aug 15, Festes de la Terra, Ibiza Town Festes de la Terra (or Earth Festival) combines the festivities in honour of Ibiza Town’s patron saints Santa María and Sant Ciriac. The programme features a diverse programme of cultural events, concerts, sports events, activities for all ages and traditional festivities. This year there are also events taking place in the newly refurbished public spaces in the town – the newly pedestrianised Vara de Rey and the Es Martell area in the port (where the old ferry terminal building used to be). Full programme here: http://bit.ly/2tJ5Cqa

Aug 5, Santa Maria, Ibiza Town Patron Saint’s day of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Our Lady of the Snows) – the patron saint of the cathedral in Ibiza Town. The celebrations begin with mass in the cathedral followed by folk dancing and parades. In past years the cathedral has been dressed up with the words ‘AVE MARIA’ (Hail Mary) written in lights above the clock on the tower.

Aug 8, Sant Ciriac The most important holiday and fiesta in Ibiza. August 8 is the Saints Day for Sant Ciriac, but it has another significance

for the islanders, as it was also on this day in 1235 that the Catalan army overthrew the Moors, bringing Christianity to Ibiza and Formentera. In the evening at 7pm there’s a procession from Vara de Rey to Puig des Molins, which is the location where the Catalan army landed on the island and there’s a communal paella (berenada). The festivities culminate with a huge fireworks display at midnight, launched from the sea wall in the port. This is usually the biggest fireworks extravaganza on the island each year. August 8 is a public holiday all over the island.

Aug 11-15, Figueretas Fiesta It’s also the fiesta in Figueretas from August 11-15. There are usually concerts in the evenings on the promenade and a firework display on August 15 at midnight. The programme has not yet been announced – there are usually posters on the Tourist Information Booth on the promenade nearer the time

Aug 24, Sant Bartomeu, San Antonio spectacular firework display, midnight, 24th August annual Romans V Carthaginians staged tomato battle, early in September The fireworks can be seen from most coastline areas from San Antonio and the Bay of San Antonio, and those wanting frontline views of men in skirts throwing vegetables at each other need to take their positions on the S’Arenal beach promenade.

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On 24th August, Many of the waterfront bars and restaurants in the bay will have special dinners for Sant Bartomeu.

Tulipan (Tulip) The S’Arenal beachfront chic and chill ambience we love at Tulipan, is a great setting and on the night of Sant Bartomeu they are taking bookings for their prime frontline seating areas. A minimum spend of 100€ will get you comfy couches from which to watch the display, and between a few people that really is no money at all. For bookings http://tulipanibiza.com/

Villa Mercedes Villa Mercedes are offering their regular and always excellent range of set and a la carte menus and will also be providing live music to add to the fiesta feeling. One of the great advantages of Villa Mercedes is that their stepped terrace affords plenty of unobstructed viewing positions but we would still advise to book ASAP https://www.facebook.com/VillaMercedesibiza

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Agenda Gallery , from jluy 15 until Aug 10, 11am-4pm, 710pm See article for more details

Free Cinema On The Beach Cala Llonga.

A great way to spend a family evening, the films start at 9.30pm and are English unless otherwise stated.

Entrance is Free, donations buckets will be available.

The evening is presented

by Viva Cala Llonga, in conjunction with Vecinos de Cala Llonga and kindly sponsored by Amante Beach Club.

There is plenty of free parking available and Cala Llonga is a lovely village, so why not spend some time their before and after the show.

Sun 30th July, ‘Finding Dory’, Cala Llonga Beach, 9.30pm Sun 6th Aug, ‘The BFG’, Cala Llonga Beach, 9.30pm Sun 13th Aug, The Lion King, in Spanish English subtitles Sun 20th Aug, ‘Mamma Mia’, Cala Llonga Beach, Sun 27th Aug ‘Trolls’,

Ongoing A Place Where Nothing Ever Happens Exhibition MACE is open in June from Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 2pm and Tuesday to Friday 5pm to 8pm with times changing slightly in July and August. Check the website for more information: http://www.eivissa.es/mace

Keith Haring Exhibition @ La Nave, Salinas near Salt Dock, Tues – Sun 11am1pm and 5pm-10pm http://theibizan.com/keithharing-exhibition-la-nave/

Colours Of Ibiza Exhibition, P-Gallery, Ca na Negreta, from July 14th until September 30th, 10-2pm and 4.308.30pm, A collective exhibition featuring photographs, sculptures and paintings from national and international artists. Free entrance July 29 to August 15 Festes de la Terra in Ibiza Town. Programme here: http://bit.ly/2tJ5Cqa

Olivier M,ourao @ B12

Florence and Daniel Guerlain collection , until October 8.

In July and August the opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 2pm and Tuesday to Friday 6pm to 9pm (closed on Mondays).

Biologist Xavier Mas Exhibits Posidonia , Street Art on the port of Ibiza, until September 30 The city of Ibiza has presented the exhibition “Viu la Posidonia” to raise awareness of the ancient grass meadows ‘Posidonia’ which surround our beautiful island and give us our crystalline waters. The street exhibition, located in the port of Ibiza, shows the natural beauty of our very own World Heritage Site, the grass meadows beneath our waters, over 100,000 years old and in need of protection.

Art Project Lune Rouge is on Alcalde Bartomeu Rossello, 7, which is just up from Ikea.

Art Projects Ibiza is next door but one. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 13.00-21.00.

Sun 30 Celebrity Sundays, Jacaranda, Es Canar. See advert for line up. http://theibizan.com/ jacaranda-ibiza-day-night/

Sunday Night Market, Santa Gertrudis, from 8pm Enjoy market stalls with live music, DJ’s and a special grill.

‘Forrest Gump’ @ Cinerama Dorado, Playa d’en Bossa, Santos, 9pm Cuerdos Rock Duo Live @ Maxims Rock Bar, Lower Bay Road, San An Bay, from 9.30pm

Mon 31 'Fekat Circus', Es Martell, Port d'Evissa, 8.30pm The first travelling Ethiopian circus will transport you to the African continent with their spectacular acrobatics. Free entry Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am, Evening market often with live music.

August Tue 1 Bastille, Rationale and DJ Colin Peters @ Ibiza Rocks. Poolside stage from 2pm with Patrick Nazemi and Ibiza Rocks DJs, bands from 7pm

Fekat Circus , Entry is Free, But Donations Welcome to help in their Community Programmes

Fekat Circus

'Fekat Circus', Es Martell, Port d'Evissa, Mon 31st July, 8.30pm Travelling circus will transport you to the African continent with their spectacular acrobatics. Free entry

Fekat Circus which in Amharic means “blossoming circus” was born in 2004 on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. The essence of the project was: let’s do something good for ourselves and for the others. This has probably been the secret of the project’s success, which never stopped growing, allowing many children and youngsters to develop their inner potentialities (blossoming!), and attracting the support of different individuals and organisations.

Fekat Circus today counts 26 permanent employees and is one of the most

does private parties. Fekat Circus also undertakes regular exchange programs with international artists and did four successful tours in Europe.

Thanks to their touring Europe, they have been able to buy the tent they perform in, but they still need to get it back to Ethiopia. They have set up a crowdfunding campaign and if you donate, you will receive a reward from photos, personalised funny videos, tshirts and lifetime passes to their shows. Visit their http://fekatcircus.com/donate/

‘Any Given Sunday’ (Un Domingo Cualquiera) Outddor Cinema, Figueretas Beach, 10pm, Free Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am Evening market often with live music.

Wed 2 Ladies Sunset - Surf Free, Surf Lounge, San An 79pm, See article for more details

Paul Oakenfold, Generations Pikes, San Antonio To mark the 30 year anniversary of Paul Oakenfold’s famed trip to Ibiza, a seminal week in music history that witnessed the birth of club and festival culture as we now know it, and saw the emergence of one of the greatest DJs of our time. As part of the Generations World tour across 6 continents, Paul Oakenfold will be at Pikes every Wednesday for 4 weeks from August 2-23 Hippy Market, Es Canar, Punta Arabi, 10-7pm.

More than 500 stalls,

active circus organizations in Ethiopia.

Besides staging professional circus shows, it runs the main circus school in the capital with a yearly attendance of about 100 trainees, organises daily circus trainings and workshops in orphanages, street children rehabilitation projects, and a juvenile prison, reaching over 450 children per year.

They also provides daily entertaining activities to almost 10,000 patients in the paediatric ward of the Black Lion Hospital, conducts circus-theatre performances addressing social and health issues all over the country and

paella from 1.30-3.30pm at the Grill restaurant and ‘Hippy Kids’ area with activities.

Salsa Nights, Can Xarc Restaurant, Santa Eulalia, 10pm See article for details

Thu 3 Craig David’s TS5 Pool Party @ Ibiza Rocks. 2pm9pm Hippy Market, Cala Llonga, Beach Promenade, from 6pm Plenty of free parking and live music!

Artisan Fair, Sant Rafel, 7pm-11.30pm. Exhibitions of handicrafts and food set along Pintor Narcís Puget and the Church Square. There will be a free train leaving San Antonio bus station at 6.30pm to the event and returning at 8.30pm Nell Shakespeare live @ Pura Vida Beach, from 3pm

Fri 4 Trance Family Unite, Next at Eden, San Antonio, 11pm-6am

Following the Connect boat party, there is a pre party which takes place on the Eden roof terrace from 9.30-11, then you’re off to Next for the main event. For ticket information see advert.

Cine al la Fresca, ‘West Side Story’, Placa d’Esglesia, Sant Jordi, 10pm VOSE, Free

‘Me, Earl and the Dying Girl’ (12A) @ Cultural Centre Can Jeroni, VOSE, 9pm. Comedy, drama. An awkward high school senior and a gravely ill classmate surprise themselves by becoming inseparable friends.

Melon Bomb @ Pikes Paco Fernandez & Band @ Villa Mercedes, San Antonio, from 9pm Carly & Chris Unplugged/ Plugged, Vista el Puerto, Cala de Bou. 9-12pm

Sat 5 Children's Art Workshop, La Nave Salinas, 11—1pm Join Graffiti artist Hosh in a Keith Haring inspired workshop. Free, ages 4+, parents must stay in attendance, to book email omar@liomalca.com

Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics @ Destino

Ladies Sunset Surf San Antonio WednesdaysFree, Weds, until 27th September Every Wednesday during the summer, Surf Lounge in San Antonio are offering ladies 16 yrs and above, the chance to surf for free between 7 and 9pm.

There is a minimum consumption spend to qualify for the promotion, but the surfing itself, is free!

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Agenda Wed 9 Sardinadas at Atzaro Beach Club, Cala Nova,from 8pm Fresh sardines cooked on a grill t olive music in the background.18€ per head, booking is recommended.

Call 0034607263491.

Art Workshops For Kids @ La Nave Ses Salinas Claire B Ibizan graffiti artist Hosh is hosting art workshops for children at La Nave this summer. There are 3 more on Saturdays, on August 5 and August 12 from 11-1pm. And what’s more, they’re free!

The workshops will be based around the work of the current exhibition by American artist Keith Haring, who believed that art should be accessible to all. The organisers say that the goal is to “foster the artistic and creative potential of children, fuelling the bond that art and imagination establish with people and their environment”.

More info on Facebook @ Kids play at La NAVE hosted

by HOSH. Suitable for children 4yrs+, parents must stay in attendance. To book email omar@liomalca.com

Sun 6 Cinema on the Beach ‘The BFG’, Cala Llonga Beach, 9.30pm Bring a blanket and make sure you arrive early to get a good spot!

Free, with ample parking.

Cuerdos Rock Duo Live @ Maxims Rock Bar, Lower Bay Road, San An Bay, from 9.30pm

Fiesta of San Ciriac.

Fireworks at midnight in the port in Ibiza Town. See article page 10 Elrow Pool Party – Sambodromo Do Brasil Pool Party @ Ibiza Rocks Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am Evening market often with live music.

Traditional Dancing ‘Bailes Payes’ Grup Floklòric de Sant Josep @ Sa Font Des Verger, 8pm

DJ Harvey’s Mercury Rising @ Pikes. Every Monday from August 7 to September 11 Tatooine Sunsets at Kumharas, from 8.30p, With music by Jose María Ramón , enjoy the sunset from a chilled, relaxed, and calming perspective.

Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am Evening market often with live music.

Tues 8 Dorada Live acoustic show w Mallorcans L.A. Santos

Hippy Market, Cala Llonga, Beach Promenade, from 6pm Plenty of free parking and live music!

Artisan Fair, Sant Rafel, 7pm-11.30pm. Exhibitions of handicrafts and food set along Pintor Narcís Puget and the Church Square. There will be a free train leaving San Antonio bus station at 6.30pm to the event and returning at 8.30pm Nell Shakespeare live @ Pura Vida Beach, from 3pm

Fri 11 ‘Little Miss Sunshine’ (15) @ Cultural Centre Can Jeroni, VOSE, 9pm The Hoover family puts the ‘fun’ back into dysfunctional by piling into a VW bus and heading to California to support their daughter in her bid to win the Little Miss Sunshine Contest. The sanity of everyone involved is stretched to the limit as the groups’ quirks cause epic problems as they travel along the interstate route.

Ball Pagés, Traditional Ibizan Dancing Ibiza Town, Every Friday at 9.30pm, in the new square in the port at Es Martell (where the old ferry ticket office was). Organised by the Ajuntament D’Eivissa and the Port Authority it is a cultural event that aims to show both residents and tourists the wealth of Ibizan traditional dances and musical instruments. Find out more on our website. http://theibizan.com/ball-pages/ Rey Leon ’ (The Lion King in Spanish), Cala Llonga Beach, 9.30pm, Bring a blanket and make sure you arrive early to get a good spot! Free with ample parking.

Mon 14 Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am, Evening market often with live music.

Tatooine Sunsets at Kumharas, from 8.30p, With music by Jose María Ramón , enjoy the sunset from a chilled, relaxed, and calming perspective.

Tue 15 Traditional Dancing ‘Bailes

Payes’ Grup Floklòric de Sant Josep @ Plaza de Sant Josep, 8pm

Salsa Nights, Can Xarc Restaurant, Santa Eulalia, 10pm

Paco Fernandez Live @ Kumharas, San An Bay, from 8pm

Hippy Market, Es Canar, Punta Arabi, 10-7pm.

More than 500 stalls, paella from 1.30-3.30pm at the Grill restaurant and ‘Hippy Kids’ area with activities.

Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am Evening market often with live music.

Wed 16 Ladies Sunset - Surf Free, Surf Lounge, San An 79pm Sardinadas at Atzaro Beach Club, Cala Nova,from 8pm. Fresh sardines cooked on a grill t olive music in the background.18€ per head, booking is recommended.

Call 0034607263491.

Querencia Flamenco @ Villa Mercedes Restaurant , San Antonio

Thu 17 Hippy Market, Cala Llonga, Beach Promenade, from 6pm Plenty of free parking and live music!

Artisan Fair, Sant Rafel, 7pm-11.30pm. Exhibitions of handicrafts and food set along Pintor Narcís

Carly & Chris Unplugged/ Plugged, Vista el Puerto, Cala de Bou. 9-12pm

Sat 12

Celebrity Sundays, Jacaranda, Es Canar. See advert for line up.

Mon 7

Thu 10

Paco Fernandez & Band @ Villa Mercedes, San Antonio, from 9pm

Sunday Night Market, Santa Gertrudis, Aubergine Ibiza, from 8pm. Enjoy market stalls with live music, DJ’s and a special grill.

http://theibizan.com/ jacaranda-ibiza-day-night/

Ladies Sunset - Surf Free, Surf Lounge, San An 79pm

Mercat de Forada,

Children's Art Workshop, La Nave Salinas, 11—1pm Join Graffiti artist Hosh in a Keith Haring inspired workshop. Free, ages 4+, parents must stay in attendance, to book email

San Rafael

omar@liomalca.com

Saturdays 10-4pm Every Saturday, this market takes place in the car park next to Can Tixedo on the road between Sant Rafael and Santa Ines.

The market offers a wide selection of local produce including honey and jams, fresh bread, cakes, wines and liquors and organic fruit and vegetables.

Art and craft stands are also there and music from the Greenheart DJ’s.

The market is wheelchair accessible.

Until 28th Oct

Cine al la Fresca, ‘Sweet Charity’, Placa d’Esglesia, Sant Jordi, 10pm VOSE , Free

Sun 13 Cuerdos Rock Duo Live @ Maxims Rock Bar, Lower Bay Road, San An Bay, from 9.30pm Celebrity Sundays, Jacaranda, Es Canar. See advert for line up. http://theibizan.com/ jacaranda-ibiza-day-night/

Cinema on the Beach ‘El

Tanit Nights Cultural Festival Ibiza Town There are two dates left in the Tanit Nights Cultural Festival which are held in the former military command centre and the current headquarters of the University extension of the UIB in Ibiza. All shows begin at 10pm and the cost is 20€ in advance and 25 at the box office two hours before the event. There is a free bus service at 8pm, 8.30pm, 9pm and 9.30pm.

August 20th sees Danish group Dreamers Circus, a Nordic folk band who will transport

you to beauty with their music. They have won many awards within the Folk genre and they were the first ever Danish folk band to play with a symphony orchestra in 2011.

August 26th the singer songwriter Ismael Serrano is here promoting his album ‘La Llamada’. Serrano is probably the most important named singer songwriter of his generation, or at least has achieved greater recognition and a faithful fan base. He will be singing some new songs and of course, come classics.

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Environment Hot Enough for You? Is it hotter this year, or do we say that every year?

Whether we do have the ability to perceive a year on year temperature change or not, the reality is, we don’t need to guess. It is getting hotter, and it is going to get a whole lot hotter still, that is according to one of Spain’s top climate scientists, Julio Díaz, head of the Epidemiology and Biostatistics department at the Carlos III Health Institute’s National School of Health. In an interview with El Pais this week he predicts that in coming years the average summer temperature in Madrid will rise from 29°C to 36°C. That’s pretty toasty. At least we’ll have the sea breeze, or should we start calling it ’fan assisted’?

By Antía García, English version by Susana Urra.

The temperature rise on our planet is already a reality. In recent years there has not been a single summer in which the term “heatwave” was not used in the news, and we should get used to it, too, because experts feel that these weather events will be increasingly frequent and intense.

Julio Díaz, head of the Epidemiology and Biostatistics department at the Car-

Puget and the Church Square. There will be a free train leaving San Antonio bus station at 6.30pm to the event and returning at 8.30pm Nell Shakespeare live @ Pura Vida Beach, from 3pm

Fri 18 Paco Fernandez & Band @ Villa Mercedes, San Antonio, from 9pm Carly & Chris Unplugged/ Plugged, Vista el Puerto, Cala de Bou. 9-12pm

Sat 19 Mercat de Forada, Can Tixedo, Sant Rafael, 104pm Sardinada Popular, La Plaza de Sant Josep, 9pm For 10€ you get salad and BBQ sardines, the traditional way.

Overflow Concert, Baluard de Sant Pere, Dalt Villa, 9pm, 2€ entry

Sun 20 Cuerdos Rock Duo Live @ Maxims Rock Bar, Lower Bay Road, San An Bay, from 9.30pm

Celebrity Sundays, Jacaranda, Es Canar. See advert for line up. http://theibizan.com/ jacaranda-ibiza-day-night/

Cinema on the Beach ‘Mamma Mia ’, Cala Llonga Beach, 9.30pm, Bring a blanket and make sure you arrive early to get a good spot! Free with ample parking.

Tanit Festival, Dreamers Circus, Headquarters of the extension of the University of the Balearic Islands (former Military Comandacia), Ibiza Town, 10pm, 25€ box office on the night, see article,

Mon 21 Mercury Rising @ Pikes Hotel Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am, Evening market often with live music.

Tatooine Sunsets at Kumharas, from 8.30p, With music by Jose María Ramón , enjoy the sunset from a chilled, relaxed, and calming perspective.

Tue 22 Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am, Evening market often with live music.

los III Health Institute’s National School of Health, has spent several years analyzing heatwaves and their effects on the population.

Díaz’s conclusions are clear: it is nearly impossible to reverse the current situation, but it is up to us – and governments – to take steps that will make the difference between a 4ºC or 6ºC rise in the coming years.

Question. What exactly are these “heatwaves” that people talk about so much?

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Answer. The truth is, there is no precise definition. From a health perspective, we describe them as a day when a threshold temperature is exceeded. But obviously these figures are not the same across the territory – which is what people used to believe – but vary instead. It depends, among other things, on what kind of heat people are accustomed to.

Forty degrees Celsius is not the same for someone from Seville, who is used to such weather, and someone from A Coruña, where summer temperatures are never upwards of 28ºC or 30ºC. In Madrid, it is estimated that average summer temperatures will reach the same as Las Vegas today, and Las Vegas is in the desert Q. How are these threshold temperatures calculated?

A. We collect thermal data for every single day over the last 15 years at a given location, and daily mortality over the same period and in the same place. Then, using statistical tools, we determine the temperature after which mortality behaves anomalously.

Q. Is it possible to die of heat?

A. Yes, but it’s not very common. Normally, when we talk about mortality that’s attributed to high temperatures, there are very few people who die of heatstroke; rather, the people who died had other underlying conditions. For instance, for an elderly man with a cardiovascular condition, a heatwave could be fatal. That’s why we never talk about heat-caused mortality, but about an excess of mortality attributable to high temperatures.

Q. Is heat more dangerous in highly polluted cities?

A. The really dangerous thing is the pollution. The contaminated air coming out of the cars in large cities contains particulate matter that remains suspended in the air.

There are studies showing that these particulates, known as Pm, and more specifically the Pm 2.5 type, are much more harmful during a heatwave.

Wed 23 Fabiano Pax @ Villa Mercedes, from 9pm

Thu 24 Fiesta Sant Bartolome Midnight Fireworks Nell Shakespeare live @ Pura Vida Beach, from 3pm Hippy Market, Cala Llonga, Beach Promenade, from 6pm Plenty of free parking and live music!

Querencia Flamenco @ Villa Mercedes, San Antonio, from 9pm Artisan Fair, Sant Rafel, 7pm-11.30pm. Exhibitions of handicrafts and food set along Pintor Narcís Puget and the Church Square. There will be a free train leaving San Antonio bus station at 6.30pm to the event and returning at 8.30pm

Fri 25 Paco Fernandez & Band @ Villa Mercedes, San Antonio, from 9pm Carly & Chris Unplugged/ Plugged, Vista el Puerto, Cala de Bou. 9-12pm

Billy Flamingos Concert, Baluard de Sant Pere, Dalt Villa, 9pm, 2€ entry

Sat 26 Mercat de Forada, Can Tixedo, Sant Rafael, 104pm Cine al la Fresca, ‘Chicago’, Placa d’Esglesia, Sant Jordi, 10pm VOSE, Free

It’s not that the weather is going to change: it is already changing. We have no choice but to adapt Q. In 2016 we had four heatwaves. So far this year, we’ve had two and we’re not even in August yet. Will these weather events become increasingly frequent?

he average summer temperature in Madrid will rise from 29°C to 36°C” Julio Díaz, head of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Carlos III Health Institute

A. We cannot calculate this with great precision, but trends indicate that that’s the case. The atmosphere is trapping more heat because the CO2 does not let the energy from the Sun return to space. This favors increasingly extreme weather events, which means that heatwaves will be more frequent and more intense. It is estimated that the average temperature of the Earth will rise by 2ºC over the next century, but we need to consider that this increase will not be gradual, but occur in peaks. So we will be dealing with periods of very high temperatures with back-to-back heatwaves, and cold waves with very low temperatures.

Q. When you talk about a 2ºC rise, do you mean that summers in Madrid will go from an average 28ºC to an average 30ºC? A. Not exactly. When we talk about a 2ºC rise, that’s the average temperature for the entire planet, but the planet has land and sea. The bad part is that water has a very high specific heat capacity – the amount of heat you must apply to heat a gram of water. So if water temperature rises by 2ºC, that means that on land the increase will be at least 6ºC. In Madrid, it is estimated that average summer temperatures will rise from 28.8ºC to 36ºC, so 8ºC more. We would reach the same temperatures as Las Vegas today, and Las Vegas is in the desert.

Q. Can we backpedal?

A. No. The temperature rise is unstoppable. Even if CO2 emissions were reduced to zero right now, it would still take thousands of years to go back to earlier temperatures. What we can do is decide whether we want this rise to be moderate, or whether we want it to continue at the present rate.

Mon 28 Tatooine Sunsets at Kumharas, from 8.30p, With music by Jose María Ramón , enjoy the sunset from a chilled, relaxed, and calming perspective.

Night Market, Las Dalias, San

Tanit Festival, Ismael Serrano, Headquarters of the extension of the University of the Balearic Islands (former Military Comandacia), Ibiza Town, 10pm, 25€ box office on the night, see article,

http://theibizan.com/ jacaranda-ibiza-day-night/

Cuerdos Rock Duo Live @ Maxims Rock Bar, Lower Bay Road, San An Bay, from 9.30pm Cinema on the Beach ‘Trolls ’, Cala Llonga Beach, 9.30pm, Bring a blanket and make sure you arrive early to get a good spot! Free with ample parking.

Tue 29 Night Market, Las Dalias, San Carlos, 7pm-1am, Evening market often with live music.

Wed 30 Primal Scream @ Pikes, San Antonio, doors open at 7pm, tickets from 40€

Thu 31

Sun 27 Celebrity Sundays, Jacaranda, Es Canar. See advert for line up.

Carlos, 7pm-1am, Evening market often with live music.

Salsa Nights Santa Eulalia Can Xarc Restaurant, Wednesdays, 10pm Every Wednesday while dining, you can enjoy the Latin rhythms from a live performance of the Eri Salsa Trio.

The group, well known on the island, will fill the restaurant with ‘Cuban air’ and you can join in on their fantastic terrace.

To book a table call 0034 971093093

Hippy Market, Cala Llonga, Beach Promenade, from 6pm Plenty of free parking and live music!

Artisan Fair, Sant Rafel, 7pm-11.30pm. Exhibitions of handicrafts and food set along Pintor Narcís Puget and the Church Square. There will be a free train leaving San Antonio bus station at 6.30pm to the event and returning at 8.30pm Querencia Flamenco @ Villa Mercedes, San Antonio, from 9pm Nell Shakespeare live @ Pura Vida Beach, from 3pm

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Art Asymmetrical Response At Art Projects Ibiza

The current exhibition at Art Projects Ibiza and Lune Rouge in collaboration with the Lisson Gallery (London and New York) is ‘Asymmetrical Response’ by Cory Arcangel and Olia Lialina. On the eve of Y2K, American artist Cory Arcangel first met Russian-born Olia Lialina, one of the best-known participants in the 1990s net.art scene. Both artists are interested in our techno-

A Place Where Nothing Ever Happens Ibiza Town, Museum of Contemporary Art Claire B A new site-specific artwork has been created at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) in Dalt Vila. Entitled ‘a place where nothing ever happens’ it is the latest work from Ibizan artist Irene de Andrés and it continues her interest in the impact of the arrival of mass tourism on the island.

It is a follow-on piece from ‘Donde nada ocurre (Where nothing happens)’, an ongoing work that she began in 2012, which focuses on 5 abandoned nightclubs in Ibiza: the Festival Club, Idea, Heaven, Toro Mar and Glory's.

It explored the history of the clubs and photographs of the ruins that they became (some no longer exist). For this work, with the collaboration of Diario de Ibiza, a newspaper was published that contains news and announcements relating to the clubs from 1969 to 2012. Some copies of this are available in MACE, next to her current artwork. It’s also online as a PDF file and if you’re interested in what was happening in and to these venues within that time, it’s a fascinating read and included in the web version of this article.

Keith Haring La Nave, Ses Salinas THE exhibition to see in Ibiza at the moment has to be the Keith Haring exhibition at La Nave in Salinas.

The exhibition features four monumental works by the American artist: Channel Surf Club, Knokke (1987), Untitled (DV8, 1986), Untitled (Headstand, 1988) and Tokyo Pop Shop (1988).

I covered this exhibition a few weeks ago—you can see the full version online here http://theibizan.com/keith-haring-exhibition-la-nave/ for times and more info see the agenda pages. also see separate article on la nave children’s art classes in agenda

Nothing Ever Happens The current work ‘a place where nothing ever happens’ in MACE is a collage of club flyers and photos of images representing the club scene of the past and the present - of records, DJs playing records, abandoned clubs, photos of clubbers. Everything is printed onto transparent material, which is affixed to a large window in the ground floor of the gallery.

It’s an interesting reflection on one aspect that tourism has brought to the island, and one that is still pertinent today as times change and places come and go. It’s hard to photograph as the sunlight and foliage from outside merges into the piece, plus there’s so much to look at within it, so I recommend that you go and take a look at it.

Information It is on show on the ground floor until March 31 2018 (you can see it on the left before you enter the building). MACE is open in June from Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 2pm and Tuesday to Friday 5pm to 8pm with times changing slightly in July and August. Check the website for more information: http://www.eivissa.es/mace

Olivier Mourao Ibiza Town, B12 gallery An exhibition by Brazilian-born, British artist Olivier Mourao has just opened at the B12 Gallery in Ibiza. Entitled ‘Moving figures’, it is a collection of large paintings that illustrate Mourao’s love of football, featuring players such as Neymar, Messi and Ronaldo. Football is the perfect subject because it lends itself to his technique of capturing dynamism and speed and he is also interested in the sociological aspects of the game, viewing footballers as the gladiators of our time.

Mourao executes his paintings quickly, creating the outlines with paint straight from the tube with long strokes which creates movement and then paints in the background with oil and acrylic pigments, mixing the paint on the brush.

The resulting paintings portray a moment frozen in time, in which the actions of the players are about to happen or have already taken place. The exhibition has already been shown in the museum Inimá de Paula, in the city of Belo Horizonte in Brazil and will go on to be exhibited in other places in Europe.

Gallery B12 is at Carrer Antonio Planells Ferrer 1, Ibiza (near Ikea). Free entrance.

Until August 10. Monday to Saturday from 11.0014.00 and 19.00-22:00.

logical present, responding to each other’s work and the digital environment through various means and formats.

Uniting them is an abiding interest in shifting relationships between people and the World Wide Web - between corporations supplying digital contents and media users. The Internet has shifted from an idealized platform of information circulation to a massive control tool resulting in a content interchange that is governed not by the creator but by the service provider.

‘Asymmetrical Response’ can be interpreted as an exercise by the artists manipulating media and devices through which corporations have previously inundated content to the masses: music, videogames and social media, all subverted by the medium and its own tools.

AR Format The exhibition takes over the 2 gallery spaces through an audiovisual narrative in which each artist manipulates media and devices (projections, videos, photographs, sound, sculpture, interactive digital screens) that reflect the contents from video games, music, social networks and iconic images of moments that have been world news expressed in another context to make the viewer reflect. ‘Asymmetrical Response’ is the artists’ first collaboration in an exhibition format and features complex bodies of work that arose through their continuing conversations. This is the largest iteration of the project to date, which has already been exhibited in different forms in Vancouver and New York. It is a largescale audiovisual work that will interact with music, audiovisual and other events that take place on the island throughout the year.

Information On show at Art Projects Ibiza and Lune Rouge until December 16.

Lune Rouge is on Alcalde Bartomeu Rossello, 7, which is just up from Ikea.

Art Projects Ibiza is next door but one.

Open Tuesday to Saturday from 13.00-21.00.

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Claire B There are some prestigious and interesting exhibitions on in Ibiza at the moment if you want a short respite from the summer heat and catch some culture at the same time.

Here is part 2 of my round up ...

The Pompidou Centre Collection At MACE Ibiza Town Claire B

Now at The Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) is an exhibition from the Florence and Daniel Guerlain collection donated to the Pompidou Centre in Paris.

Their collection, which has been built up over 20 years, comprises over 1,200 works of art from 200 artists with a common factor that they have been on created on paper and that most of them are drawings.

12 Artists The prestigious exhibition curated by the director of MACE Elena Ruiz, brings to Ibiza the work of 12 international artists from the collection: Gilles Aillaud (France), Silvia Bächli (Switzerland), Rina Banerjee (India), Miquel Barceló (Spain), Katinka Bock (Germany), Albert Oehlen (Germany), Giuseppe Penone (Italy), Javier Pérez (Spain), Jose Mª Sicilia (Spain), Nancy Spero (USA), Marcel van Eeden (Netherlands) and Amelie von Wulffen (Germany).

Elena Ruiz says in the information sheet accompanying the exhibition: “The fascination aroused by drawing probably depends on various factors: on one hand, a recognition of thought and impulse, expressive and original truth. On the other, the attractive medium involved – almost always paper, with a charm and sensuality that is hard to resist.” She goes on to say that, “the selection of 12 artists from the Guerlain collection displayed at the MACE follows criteria of representativeness”. She hopes that the works will inspire dialogue with the museum’s collections and expand artistic and expressive contexts. Either way, it’s a great opportunity to see diverse work from these artists in Ibiza.

Information Until October 8. In July and August the opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 2pm and Tuesday to Friday 6pm to 9pm (closed on Mondays). Check the website for opening hours in other months. http://www.eivissa.es/mace

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Food & Drink Tapas Restaurant & Lounge Bar The menu at Tapas is hard to pin down - kind of a Meditteranean British fusion with Asian and African aspects in the mix. Varied and adventurous, it caters to vegans, carnivores and everybody in between, there really is something for absolutely everyone. The beauty of it being tapas sized too is that you don't have to choose just one dish; two or three per person fills you up nicely and allows you to sample a few palate pleasers. On this particular night, Becky brought us a personally recommended selection of drinks, dishes and desserts to sample, some of which I would not necessarily have chosen myself, but I loved every single one.

Meat & Cheese Sharing Platter. (main photo) To start, Becky brought us a wooden board (lovely rustic presentation) loaded up with blue, brie and cheddar cheeses, jamon serrano, chorizo, lomo and jamon iberico. In the centre was an artfully piled stack of fresh warm buttery toasted bread. In the corners were square bowls of fresh green olives and an absolutely scrumptious caramelised onion chutney and the whole lot was garnished wth rocket leaves and cherry tomatoes. The textures and flavours contratsed and complimented each other so well, but it was the chutney that made this platter a real winner. Sticky, sharp, sweet and slightly crunchy it gave a real richness and depth to the meats and cheeses. Myslf, husband and daughter wasted no time devouring the lot.

Quinoa Salad This yummy little vegan number was something my husband would never have chosen himself but he relly enjoyed it, as did I. It has really great flavours and textures, with sweet juicy grated apple, earthy beetroot soaked into the grainy soft quinoa, crisp courgette spirals, green leaves, crunchy pumpkin seeds and even a few tart cranberries in it. Really refreshing.

I'd definitely eat it again!

Seafood Medley Right up my street. If you asked me to describe my ideal dish, this is pretty much it. Prawns, mussels, clams and salmon chunks all cooked to moist magnificence, bathed in a creamy and brandy sauce. Light, delicate and delicious. I could have eaten a huge bowl of this to myself – I had to restrain myself to give my comapnions a look in!

Thai Fishcakes These were on the daily specials board, and I am so glad we picked that particular day as they were incredible. Each bite was packed with the flavours of coriander, lime, chilli, fish and more and I was transported back to Thailand as I ate. They were served with a crisp side salad and a really flavoursome sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Thumbs up all round.

White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake.

A round crunchy biscuit base was topped by a soft pink cream cheese and white chocloate filling with a thick raspberry coulis drizzled on top. It was served with fresh raspberries, a delicate white chocolate shard, dashing of cream and sprig of fresh mint. Almost too good looking to eat. But eat it we did and it was every bit as good as it looked. The base was buttery and crunchy, the filling light, creamy and with just a hint of white chocolate and raspberry and the coulis divine. I will certainly be ordering it again!

With food this good in a setting so lovely, you might expect Tapas to be expensive, but it is exceptional value with dishes coming in at 4.95 – 12.95 each. It really does tick every box.

Great setting, fantastic staff and hosts, out of this world food and it won't bust your budget. They even do a very good tasting menu for larger groups. It's my go-to destination every time I have guests here or want to go out for dinner.

Faultless x

Villa Mercedes Just One Dish A firm favourite, and one that will give you a good idea of what to expect from the fabulous Villa Mertcedes

Tropical Octopus with avocado, a mango coulis, herbs and edible flowers Octopus has been a firm favourite in our house ever since we tricked our son into eating it on the pretence it was sea chicken.

The Mercedes marriage with mango is inspired.

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Sunset Sunsets & The Sunset Strip Along the coast of San Antonio de Portmany in the west is the famous Sunset Strip—a must experience and an iconic venue where every visitor of the island meet at sunset time with chilled music soundtracks performed by various bars including CafÊ Mambo, where names as big as Swedish House Mafia, Carl Cox, David Guetta and Pete Tong have graced the decks.

But of course the sunset experience is not restricted to the strip alone.

A little north of San An Hostel La Torre offers Bohemian cool, on the Arenal beach, Tulp is the laid back lounge of choice, and around in San Antonio Bay Kumharas has grown famous for its sunset sessions.

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Shebizan Amanda O’Riordan Welcome to this week’s fashion instalment, from Ibiza.

The island is super busy and everywhere is packed. I live 2km outside of San Antonio and often pop down to the port for breakfast at the infamous Rita’s Cantina, for a fresh juice straight from the orange groves of Ibiza.

It’s perennially busy at this lovely café and perfect for breakfast or lunch. The owner has recently opened a second eatery, further along the same road, opposite Club Nautica. If you’re aware of the area, you’ll know that there are awesome views of the beautiful port.

Es Petite is open from 5pm for dinner every night and is all about bistro food cooked the ‘Dutch way’ – as the owner is indeed Dutch. We had dinner there last night and I just had to write about it today.

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Marie Duchar Clark

Ibiza make-up artist Marie Duchar Clark has been firmly established on the white isle for over 10 years and is at the fashion fore front of modern, contemporary make-up, ideal for everything from the fashion catwalk to the Balearic beach wedding.

The qualified beauty therapist and make-up artist first trained in the UK in 2001, specialising in make-up and working for some of the most prestigious cosmetics brands including Benefit and Estee Lauder. But a love for the Ibiza meant that by 2006, she was ready to move here full time and launched her now incredibly successful career as a mobile beauty therapist and make-up artist.

Forward-wind to 2017 and Marie has a thriving business, dividing her time between private clients, photo shoots, fashion shows, weddings, television shows and looking after her family. In addition to beauty, hair and make-up, Marie is also an Amazebrows expert – an eyebrow makeover technique involving tinting, waxing, trimming and threading, which lifts your face instantly – plastic surgery not required. A serious requirement for every fashionista and style setter.

Working with high-end brands like MAC, Laura Mercier, Stila, Bobbi Brown, Kryolan and Illamasqua among others, her make-up kit is brimming with all the shades, colours and contour kits. Opt for a natural minimal bridal look or full on high glam vixen complete with lashes and a full red pout. Your unique look is perfected by Marie.

Constantly up to date with the latest beauty trends, Marie also speaks fluent Spanish and Italian and can make any Balearic bridal or luxurious party preparation a breeze.

Contact Marie Duchar Clark via http://www.marieducharclark.com/

Fashion Queen Letizia If you fancy a delicious steak and homemade chips – this is the place to go. Plus beautiful salads, fish and fresh vegetables and the chocolate fondant for desert is jaw dropping. A smaller menu with reasonable prices makes this the ideal location for a celebration meal. I took my Mum for her birthday and she was suitably impressed.

On to this week’s Amanda Zips It Up and we check out one of the best make-up artists on the island, plus the most fashionable beauty treatment on the island – Lash extensions. And plenty of summer fashion.

Read Amanda’s fashion blog http://amandazipsitup.com/

Lash By Jayne Lash extensions seem to be everywhere, from London to Ibiza.

Yes, I have them too.

I have been going to Lash technician and artist Jayne Brami for a few years now, here in Ibiza.

We should really let our own lashes grow in between treatments, and Jayne has created a new serum, which will maximize and enhance the growth and condition of natural lashes.

NEW 'Lash by Jayne' Lash Maximizer 5ml (Oil-free... specially made for use with or without eyelash extensions!!) 'Lash by Jayne' Lash Maximizer is a NEW Eyelash & Eyebrow Enhancing Serum. It's unique formula of lash enhancing,

Europe's female royals are fast becoming some of the most stylist women in the world. We've got our very own Kate, Duchess of Cambridge (although she borders on boring – except in Erdem), Charlene, Princess of Monaco and Queen Rania of Jordan.

But Queen Letizia of Spain has impeccable style. Always perfectly turned out, her outfits are simple and sophisticated, but never too garish or OTT. It helps that she is beautiful too, to be fair.

The former journalist ascended the throne in June 2014, alongside husband King Felipe VI, whom she married in 2004.

Like Kate, she mixes up her style with picks from high street favourites Zara and Mango and Spanish designer Felipe Varela . While her daytime looks are tailored and polished, she knows how to turn on the glam for formal evening occasions.

conditioning, moisturizing and strengthening ingredients that synergistically work to help improve the overall appearance of eyelashes and eyebrows naturally with no side effects on the eyes Certified FDA/ MSDS/ ISO 9001/ SGS 'Lash by Jayne' Lash Maximizer formulation is rich in a multitude of highly effective ingredients that not only promote the appearance of more youthful, beautiful lashes and brows, but also help provide beneficial care and nourishment to lashes and brows.

A potent blend of ingredients functions as effective moisturizers, conditioners and strengthening agents.

Together they help promote lash and brow durability, shine, sheen and overall healthier-looking appearance of lashes and brows. Many ingredients in the formula have soothing and calming properties to ensure a gentle application each time.

Apply morning and/or evening... Within 1 week your eyelashes will gradually become darker, 10-15 days they become thicker, longer and stronger!

Keep using for some months, and your eyelashes will become even more naturally charming, longer, thicker and stronger! Yes, they can also be used on eyebrows!!!

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News

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enirràs was the night of Sunday the scene of an unusual "strike", when the musicians who play during the sunset decided not to play as a sign of protest. The motive that silenced the drums is that "the commodification of the restaurants, markets and parking" does not extend to the musicians, who do not receive economic compensation when they are considered "the bargain of Benirràs". The Italian musician and promoter who handles the organisation of this event, which does not have permits, announces that there will be no more parties of the drums: "It's over, I'm sick of the system."

His grievances are numerous, but boil down to the commercialisation of the drumming at sunset with no regard to the musicians themselves.

Thousands flock to see the sunset at Benirràs for the drumming, and it’s fair to say businesses have seen an increase in the number of visitors every Sunday, this is reflected by the implementation of shuttle buses to the beach.

Not So Friendly Neighbours

In this case the drummer’s silence was not forced by the authorities

Owner of Restaurante 2000, Joan Escandell has spoken unreservedly "At night we were full and someone exclaimed: 'The drums are on strike.' Then I answered that’s not so bad, if they strike every day and do not return, I will be very happy”. According to Escandell, who is also the president of the Association of Neighbours of Benirràs, the organiser asked him, and the other restaurants, to pay between 600-700€ a week for the music.

One former member of Benidrums, Francisco Mula, said "Everyone here has their own business, they have set up a handicraft market, there is paid parking, restaurants, nightclubs and we don't see a penny, when people come to this beach to see us". He also stated he had slept on the beach to clean the rubbish left in the morning.

The rest of the members of Benidrums are no longer habitual on Sundays. The person who coordinates the party and prompted the strike on Sunday agreed to talk to the Diario de Ibiza as long as his name was not mentioned, although he admitted that "all the people of Benirràs, the Town Hall and the Consell" know who I am.” "I wanted to have a beautiful and well organised party, but we are already fed up…”

The Organiser This person denies that he is now asking for money, but admits that businesses in the area were approached "for

Benirràs: Drum Circle Want Square Deal Sunday night drumming was suspended The drummers organiser says "It's over, I'm sick of the system." professional musicians, because tourists stopped coming due to people merely making noise with drums." According to him, two restaurants and a parking lot delivered 100€ each, but, the following Sunday, the 2000 Restaurant refused to continue paying. "I had to pay 150€ out of my pocket for the musicians, it lasted only a week," Escandell lamented.

Beach Vendors This organiser also attributes other achievements to the beach that have contributed to improve businesses : "There was a lot of street vending here and the police called me, by order of the mayor, so that I could gain order. Nobody has thanked me for anything now that the restaurants have rows and rows of customers to drink, when before it was full of people selling mojitos, drinks, sandwiches and croissants. He also says he end-

ed the handicraft selling: "The market you see now, I started it, so that the vendors did not bother the beach with costume jewellery and sarongs, I had them put on that corner then that market is legalised and they start to collect, but I do not see money or receive thanks."

The Conclusion And so his explanation ends: "No one has come to tell me 'this is for you, to remove the street vending,' or 'this for the market, which gives a lot of money', this is survival, and when one makes the effort and is not thankful, then he is fed up. When I go into a restaurant to ask for water or a plate of pasta, I have to pay. The coordination of musicians and the harmony I take, I also take care of security so there are no fights. There is too much speculation with the drums and it will end, "he says.

Self Serve Rental Bikes 60 docking stations throughout Ibiza The price is yet to be decided Minimum 59% will be electric The councillor for territory and mobility of the Consell de Eivissa, Pepa Marí, and mobility coordinator, Gian di Terlizzi, have presented to municipal councillors, the draft of the bicycle rental service (bicing) that the institution wants to promote at the insular level.

Marí announced the draft of the Convention to the councillors of each city council to develop this system of management and provision of the bike rental service in order to create an "alternative mode of mobility that is clean, viable and attractive for the citizens".

In this agreement, the Consell undertakes to establish this service and manage it by means of a concession, carrying out the corresponding tender and award, in addition to the coordination, management and supervision neces-

sary to ensure its proper functioning.

For their part, the municipalities will allocate spaces of the public road for the installation of docking stationsfor the rental bicycles, and expedite the procedures for the electric connection needed to recharge the bikes.

In car parks, schools...

The project initially consists of about 60 docking stations and is considered a priority to be installed in spaces such as disused car parks, educational and sports centres, health centres, bus stations, major tourist areas and the pedestrian and commercial areas of urban centres.

The price of the subscription is still to be decided, but the objective is to be annual and at a very competitive price for residents, sixmonth options for those living in Ibiza during the tourist season, as well as the option for

days or weeks for tourists.

From the very beginning, the service will have a minimum of 59% of electric bicycles. In addition, secure parking for private bikes will be installed in the vicinity of public ‘bicing’ parking lots.

"The high rate of motorisation and the traffic and environmental problems that this generates make it necessary to search for alternatives to the use of private cars," said mobility coordinator Gian di Terlizzi.

Reduce number of cars ..

The objective, he said, is "to reduce the role of cars inside the urban nuclei and provide competitive, modern and healthy alternatives, always thinking of encouraging inter-mobility."

During the meeting the representatives of the municipalities were given the draft agreement and the study of economic and technical feasi-

bility.

In addition, municipalities were asked to make a list of priority sites for the location of bicycle stations.

The Consell expects that the municipalities will approve this agreement fully after the summer.

The implementation of this system will not entail any expense for the municipalities, since it will be covered economically with the price of subscriptions, with publicity or sponsorship and with an economic contribution from the insular institution.

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News Crime 'Ticket seller' Arrested In MDMA Death The Guardia Civil have arrested a 30yr old Italian man for allegedly selling the drug that caused the death of a 30yr old South African woman.

The Guardia Civil have reported that the detainee was a 'ticket agent' and would have sold the woman entrance to a club, in addition to narcotics.

According to reports, when she began to feel bad she was initially attended by employees of the DC-10 club itself, but her condition worsened and it was necessary to call an ambulance.

San José’s Mayor says “beaches are to be used as beaches, not discos”

San José Beach Clubs get 65 decibel limit Sant Josep council will approve new noise regulations this week, the first of the Island municipalities to directly target the Ibiza beach clubs that have grown hugely in recent years.

Among others, this includes the beaches of Playa d’en Bossa, Cala Bassa, Salinas, Cala Jondal

Speaking at a press call on Monday 24th July, Mayor Josep Marí Ribas Agustinet and first deputy mayor, Paquita Ribas, said the new 65db limit will applicable to all beach club venues will be “very acceptable” so that the noise “does not cross the borders of the premises and will allow the beaches to be used as beaches and not dis-

cos as is happening now”.

65db is between ‘normal conversation’ at 60db, and a vacuum cleaner at 70db.

In place for 2018 season The plans will be formalised at a council meeting on Thursday, however there will be a period of public consultation before final ratification. The clubs will then have 6 months to “adapt to the new conditions”.

2 Guardia Injured In Blaze Attempting Dog Rescue Two Guardia Civil agents who tried to save the lives of two dogs trapped in the basement of a burning house in Cala de Bou were injured.

The incident occurred Saturday 22nd July at 11pm when burglars entered the property, stole items and started the fire.

In spite of their best efforts, the two animals died from smoke inhalation.

One of the officers suffered two

cuts, one on his leg, for which he received seven stitches, and another in the arm, which the doctors closed with four more stitches. The other agent received treatment for smoke inhalation.

house were not at home at the time of the fire.

The Guardia Civil have opened an investigation into this robbery that resulted in a fire that, in turn, caused the death of the two dogs.

Fortunately, the residents of the

No arrests have been made so far in this case although the investigators are clear that someone came to rob the premises and that the fire occurred as a result of that robbery.

An ambulance was in attendance until 2am and the medical team assisted several neighbours that were affected by the smoke.

Coastguard Rescue A man of around 35 years and of Spanish nationality fell into the sea on Tuesday 25th July from a height of about twelve metres in the zone of Salt de s'Ase, in the south of the island. According to reports, the man was at sea and could not return to land.

Daniel Torres, a snorkeler who was swimming in the area, assisted the stricken man after the police gave him a float to aid the victim. He had to be rescued by sea by Salvamento Marítimo (Coastguard), which mobilised the boat Salvamar Markab.

The man was suffering from hypo-

thermia and was exhausted.

He had several blows on his back and pain was apparent. The boat took him to the port of Vila, where an ambulance was waiting for them and transferred him to Can Misses Hospital. Firefighters also attended the scene.

When the emergency services arrived, they found her conscious and able to clarify what substance she had taken, but she was already in a coma when she arrived at ER. And, after two days with no brain activity, she passed away.

Two Burglars Detained Police have arrested two men accused of five robberies in Ibiza the police have said in a statement. On July 6th a Spanish man, aged 55yrs was detained and four days later, agents detained another Spanish man aged 37.

Between them they are accused of five robberies with force in establishments, the robbery of a vehicle and two further robberies.

Man Arrested 3 Times In Two Months For ‘Possession’ Agents of the Sant Antoni Local Police Summer Night Team (ENEV) detained a 35-year-old man found with 23 MDMA pills and six doses of cocaine, among other drugs.

On Saturday 15th July, uniformed officers were carrying out their routine patrol on St. Agnes Street in the West End when they entered a bar to identify two men who were attempting to escape from them. When the agents asked for identification, one of men adopted an aggressive attitude, running from the premises and violently shoving past several passers-by until being intercepted by the Police.

He then tried to fight his way out of being arrested and in his attempt to escape he threw a wrapper which was found to contain 23 tablets of MDMA and six doses of cocaine, among other substances, according to the Sant Antoni City Council.

This is the third time that the ENEV has arrested this individual in the last two months. Previously he has assaulted a police office, arrested on drugs charges and this time, for resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer and drugs charges

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News Airport Security Strike Ends After Mediation The Comisiones Obreras, CCOO, and Prosegur, have reached an agreement that ends the airport security strike.

The Director General of Labour, Isabel Castro, travelled to Ibiza and mediated between the two parties on Thursday and Friday, which has resulted in a satisfactory agreement.

The Prosegur staff have been on strike since the 21st July and it has caused some considerable delays in passing through Ibiza’s airport. One of their specific issues was that of working 12 hour shifts when their contract allowed a maximum of 9 hours. There were also questions over foreign workers being paid more, a strategy apparently employed to encourage more workers.

Castro criticised AENA for their lack of involvement in negotiations, and went on to state that this issue, and that of the cleaning staff in May, could have been avoided if the Government could assume the management of the islands airports.

Waiter Finds 77,000€ & Returns it to Owner It is not every day you find a bag containing 77,000€. Knowing the cost of living in the Balearics and the likely pay rate for a waiter, even the 17,000€ that was in cash would have been a temptation too strong for many people to resist.

Lahouari Saidani, an Algerian waiter who has lived in Mallorca since 2001, never had a moment’s doubt, and handed the find over to the National Police.

The money and a further 60,000€ in cheques was claimed by a Romanian property consultant.

As he was photographed outside the restaurant where he works by the Diario de Ibiza, one of the customers shouts out “he is a hero”, and his boss chips in with “we now have the most honoured man in Mallorca working here, plus the best kebabs in Palma” (love it).

Lahouari simply said, "I am a Muslim, and my religion does not allow me to keep what is not mine."

Cathy inset, and the Cali Moli beach bar she recently purchased.

Cathy Guetta’s Cala Molí Beach Club Fined 12,000€ for Excessive Noise Her lawyer demands apology for the interruption in the celebrations of French dignatories.

Sant Josep town hall have issued proceedings against Cathy Guetta’s new beach club in Can Moli, for what it considers a "very serious" breach of regulations by exceeding the authorized noise limit by 15 decibels, according to the first deputy mayor of Sant Josep, Paquita Ribas.

The ordinance that regulates the noise and vibration (bass) emitted by establishments calls for a fine of 12,000€ Following a complaint by a neighbour, officers from the council’s environmental health unit attended. A party was in progress celebrating the French national ‘Bastille’

Day. As part of the inspection it is necessary to turn all music off for a period of time, and this caused consternation from Cathy Guetta’s lawyer who was in attendance along with around 100 others.

The lawyer told the Diario de Ibiza that he was very uncomfortable about the “interruption of a significant social act" with French VIPs . He said that he had contacted the French consul on the island to ask for "explanations and an apology" from the mayor, Josep Marí Ribas, Agustinet . It is understood none have been forthcoming.

See also article, San Jose impose 65db limits.

Drunk Tourists Who Require Hospital in Ibiza to pay 2,000€ of Their Own Money The local health authority, Ib-Salut, have issued a warning of how much it will cost somebody to attend their services due to excess drink or drugs.

They also report a huge increase in bogus gastroenteritis cases, costing an average 3,659€ The raw cost of needing medical attention after too much partying.

Stay in hospital (13h+) ICU 1,593€ Services or the A&E 194 to 370€ Transger by ambulance or specialist UVI – 222 to 1,071€ Ib-Salut have issued a statement to serve as a reminder of the high cost of attending the hospital due to excess drink or drugs, and a warning that the inebriated person will be left to foot the

bill themselves.

Ibiza’s hospitals and local medical centres come under extreme pressure during the tourist season, and much of their additional work is caused by late night excess.

Their statement says that in cases of attendance due to drink of drug related issues, the patient will have to pay the bill, and the European medical card will not suffice.

The urgencies department at San Antonio suffers more than most from the pressure of summer season excess.

Their presentation also includes the example of where drink and/or drugs are found to be the cause of a ‘balconing’. In

San Antonio’s A&E gets more than its faire share of late night drunks

that situation a medical stay bill of 30,000€ would not be unusual, with the patient again expected to pay.

“Drunk or drugged tourists who collapse in emergency services will not get our services for free” said a spokesperson for Ib-Salut.

Bogus Claims Another figure referenced in the report was the sharp increase in attendance of

British visitors claiming gastroenteritis, reflecting the current wave of fraudulent compensation claims being made against hoteliers and tour companies.

The hospital say that attending to such a case costs them an average 3,659€.

There is no specific mention of whether they will be expected to pay if they are found to be misrepresenting their symptoms.

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Crime We feel it is in your interests to be honest and direct in telling you that Ibiza does have a very high level of street and opportunistic crime. It Isn’t All That Bad

There is a high level of crime but do not think of a lawless wild west. Wherever there are large concentrations of people, there are criminals attracted by the opportunity for easy pickings. Ibiza is no worse than Leicester Square in London or Paris. The difference is that if you were going to Leicester Square in London you would probably be on your guard, you would know it was a high risk location and you would take sensible precautions.

Quite understandably when on holiday in the Mediterranean sun your guards drop and at a practical level you will have far less clothing in which to stash your valuables safely.

Avoid Crime Without Spoiling Your Holiday

dick. If you’d rather lose your cash then your dignity, just work upwards from there. Men may consider surrendering their British reserve and go continental with an across the shoulder bag. Whatever your solution is, just make sure it is one you keep attached to you.

Eyes On Almost invariably the reports of opportunistic theft we receive include “I only took my eyes off it for a moment”.

The low life scumbags who earn their living by this type of theft only need that moment. They spend their time watching for that moment. But though they are scumbags, it is helpful that they are lazy scumbags. They will always be seeking the easiest picking when they see that you are not somebody that is leaving your phone on the table while you pop to the bar or your purse visible in an open bag, they will move on.

Distraction Crime

You want to relax and enjoy yourself, not be worrying about your possessions at every moment. Our advice is this.

The second most common type of bottom feeding pond life we have to contend with is the distraction thief who will normally work in a team with one or more others.

If your sense of fashion and style allows it, use a fixed money/utility belt with closed snap or buckle fastenings.

Everything you need out and about can be contained easily and without worry.

They are invariably very good at what they do and quite often people do not even know they have lost their possessions until sometime after.

Of course the downside is that you can look a bit of a

Example. In some areas a technique used is used for a gang of several men to block your way To get past them

you have to walk through them and once that body contact is made, they put their plan into action, typically one engaging with you to apologise or object, while another one is dipping your pocket.

Example. Imagine you are lying on the beach in the glorious sun or perhaps in the morning after a club watching the sun rise over the Dalt Vila. A wonderful scene, and then your attention is taken by somebody that a little way along the beach has a problem. Perhaps they have lost something or perhaps they are doing something entertaining – trying to juggle and failing. What is really happening is that your attention is taken in one direction because a crime is about to happen from the other.

They really are extremely clever and you have to wonder how successful they could be in life if they put their talent to a more positive end. But there it is.

Special Note Re Passports The official line is that passports must be carried at all times. If you are ever stopped by the police they may tell you that it is the law that you have to carry your passport. Nobody does and it would be crazy to do so. The only time you should carry your passport is arriving and departing and when keeping it on your person feels safer than your accommodation.

The British Embassy to Spain campaign to have people protect their passports and report Ibiza as a lost or stolen passport hotspot.

News 3 British Lads Cycling Paris to Ibiza Three friends are cycling from their hometown Colchester, to Ibiza (with a bit of assistance London to Paris) Bradley Phillips, 23, Andrew Barber, 26, and Marcus Spindler, 23, are now on route since they started their journey on the 22nd July.

The total distance they will travel will be 1,273 miles, and they have little experience on bikes.

Bradley, of St John’s Green, said: “We will be cycling for 80 miles a day for two weeks and it was only planned six weeks prior to leaving.

“I booked two weeks off as holiday as I saw how far we could go pushing ourselves to the limit.”

From Colchester the team will cycle to the Eurotunnel station at St. Pancras in London, they will get the train to Paris and from there; the real work begins in a mere 725 mile trip through France and Spain to the Port of Barcelona. They believe they will camp along the way.

The nine hour ferry will bring them to Ibiza and they should arrive on the 5th August.

It will be a huge challenge, but the group is staying positive.

Bradley said: “We have all wanted to raise money for charity and we all feel optimistic… The support has been phenomenal.”

He is raising money for Refuge for women. On his fundraising page he said: “I needn’t have to explain why I have chosen to support this charity as their message is clear.

“It is imperative that we live in a world where women feel safe, empowered and appreciated the way they affect, protect and project their love to their children.”

Andrew Barber, of Shakespeare Road, is raising money for the British Red Cross and Marcus Spindler, of Creffield Road, is raising funds for East Anglia Children’s Hospices. To make a donation, please follow the links below. www.justgiving.com/Andrew-Barber22 www.justgiving.com/23BPhillips www.justgiving.com/BikingBeyondBorders

Formentera Families Get Keys to Ibavi Homes 13 families have received keys to their new homes in Formentera Rent does not exceed 300€ and contracts last 3 years The President of the Balearic Government, Francina Armengol, the President of the Consell de Formentera, Jaume Ferrer, and the Balearic Councillor for Territory, Energy and Mobility, Marc Pons delivered the keys to the 13 families selected to occupy the new Ibavi homes in Sant Ferran, Formentera.

The homes, which are all two/three bedroom apartments with a garden or terrace, cost the families a maximum of 300€ rent, for a 3 year term, and the building, which was initially projected in 2008 is energy efficient – saving the residents 50% on their energy bills and 70% on water.

Armengol said "the constitutional right to housing is not met and from public administrations, when there is political will and in this case there is, we must do everything possible so that people, who need a home can, in circumstances."

She also said that "housing policies are a priority and will be in the 2018 budget, in broad terms with different promotions and other housing policies to make access to housing possible."

Ángel Nieto ‘Serious But Stable’ Former 13 Time World Champion Ángel Nieto is in a serious, but currently stable condition in Ibiza after being rear ended while riding a quad bike in Santa Gertrudis.

On arrival at the Policlínica Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Nieto was in surgery for more than two hours and neurosurgeons are monitoring the pressure in his skull. He is intubated and in an induced coma in ICU. Beside the head trauma he suffered, Nieto has also been treated for fluid on the lungs.

The driver of the Fiat 500, a 30yr old German woman says she did not see the quad braking and hit the back of the quad causing Nieto, aged 70, to be thrown and hit his head.

The accident wasn’t at speed and the driver was breathalysed with negative results.

Relatives and friends have been at the Polyclinica enquiring after his health and several photographers were there taking pictures of the visitors including Ricardo Urgell, founder of Pacha and Nieto’s good friend, ex motorcyclist Sete Gibernau, footballer Aitor Ocio. Ángel Nieto is an international legend in motorcycling. He is one of the most successful junior racers of all time with 13 World Championship titles and 90 Grand Prix victories to his name.

He is now one of the most visible representatives of the Association Affected by the Cantera de ses Plans, a group that has been fighting for years against the activity of a quarry that it considers illegal, a matter that has reached the courts .

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Pacha, a Brief History had yet to be invented.

Franco Go Go

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It was just a small farmhouse with a bar and a dancefloor surrounded by cushions. There were no multimillion euro lighting and sound gear, no superstar DJs, although the go-go dancers were a regular fixture from the start. For the locals and young Spaniards from the mainland, Pacha was an anomaly.

Decades of living under the cultural void of the Franco regime had left an enormous gap in how young people had fun. Stepping into Pacha was like stepping right into freedom and the minute you crossed the threshold you started to dance.

f anyone asked you the directions to Pacha from Ibiza town you simply pointed to the lights on the other side of the harbour, they were the only lights.”

1973

When Pacha opened in 1973 it was surrounded by fields and considered to be on the outskirts of town. The Urgell brothers, Ricardo and Piti, had found success in their small club in Stiges and made the move to Ibiza to try their luck on the white isle. Back then the only word people had to describe what the brothers were doing was ‘boîte’ which means box in French. The word nightclub

When Franco was still alive Piti Urgell used to smuggle records in from Paris.

Nowadays record companies are falling over themselves to get tracks to DJs playing in his institution. The DJ booth is kitted out in the latest technology and the little farmhouse has been transformed into a megaclub known the world over.

Pacha is now a brand that covers fashion, perfumes, hotels, restaurants, resorts and 25 franchises all over the world.

What started as a little local nightclub has become the unofficial global ambassador for Ibiza clubbing.

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DJ K1R3Y B2B Patrick Nazemi Next up was resident DJ K1R3Y who got the crowd amped up with high energy mixes before going back to back with fellow resident Patrick Nazemi. These two were brilliant together, dropping all manner of beats from Bhangra to hip hop and everything in between, with plenty of classic house mixed in. The audience, myself and husband included, cheered and held their hands aloft as the unmistakable opening to the epic early noughties floor filler The Launch came dancing through the sound system. When this segued into another track before reaching the vocal, I'll admit I was disappointed but the DJ's soon made up for it by deftly dropping Zombie Nation and getting everyone 'dah dah dah dah ing' along. As their decks were wheeled off to make room for the headline act, the DJ's moved with them. They sashayed sideways, continuing to feverishly flick switches and seamlessly make mixes, both bouncing, shouting and singing as they went. As warm up acts go these guys and Mullally were among the best, they got the crowd going and created a brilliant atmosphere.

The Main Event Clean Bandit had a pretty tall order to follow. But they didn't just follow it, they absolutely smashed it. As one of the UK's most popular and most original bands, this group are a far cry from the manufactured pop the TV talent shows churn out.

Mixing classical strings, percussion and sax with drums, keyboards and vocals to die for, they are a seriously talented bunch. Brothers Luke and Jack Patterson play drums and bass and sax respectively, with Grace Chatto on strings (and backing vocals). They formed the band whilst studying at Cambridge University in 2009. Their hits include Grammy award winning 'Rather Be' and last year's Christmas number 1 'Rockabye' as well as one this year's biggest selling songs 'Symphony', so I was expecting great things!

Clean Bandit Ibiza Rocks, San Antonio Carly Sorenson

Pitch Perfect

I made my first visit of 2017 to Ibiza Rocks and it didn't disappoint. This year they have moved the stage and put up a press/VIP area stage side which affords a much better view of the stage and a livelier atmosphere.

We arrived around 8:30pm, just in time to catch the end of relative newcomer Mullally's set.

Dressed like he had just stepped off the beach, his casual look belied his incredible voice. He gave a stellar performance, belting out his songs with passion and totally at ease with the crowd. I hadn't really heard of him before, but did recognize a couple songs and loved his performance of his 'She don't know me'. I will definitely be looking up his music.

Jacaranda Celebrity Sundays Es Canar

As a group famous for featuring guest vocalists, I had wondered how they would do without Jess Glynne and the like. I needn't have worried. The two singers they brought with them, Kirsten Joy and Yasmin Green, were phenomenal. Their pitch perfect, blistering vocals and easy confidence carried the show and when Chatto joined them at the front to provide harmonies and dance the crowd loved it. They played all their own hits as well as some fantastic covers - You Sure Do was my favourite of these. It was a brilliant show; polished, full of energy and tighter than roadside parking spaces in July.

Here is the line-up for Celebrity Sundays in August: Aug 6th Shane Richie Junior Aug 13th Kevin Sim Aug 20th S Club—right For more details please see page 7.

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Ibiza Reggae Festival August 3rd marks the 4th Ibiza Reggae Festival in Las Dalias Ibiza.

This year they will be celebrating the visit to the island of reggae legend Bob Marley in 1978.

Joining the festival is one of Bob Markey’s own children Ki Many Marley. Organisers said he will be the first member of the Marley family to perform on the island in the last 39 years. “With this performance we will be able to enjoy a concert in which the great themes of Bob Marley certainly will be remembered. Ki Many Marley, comes to Ibiza to leave a mark, and turn the date into another memorable day on the island.”

Craig David Ibiza Rocks, San Antonio Claire B The first Craig David’s TS5 Pool Party took place on July 20 at Ibiza Rocks, returning after last year’s phenomenal success. The pool was filled with inflatable pizza and watermelon slices, doughnuts and swans and a circular stage cum DJ booth was put in the middle of the venue. Before Craig made his appearance at 6pm DJs Blond and MC Kirby were playing some classic house and garage tunes which had the packed venue of predominantly females, singing along. This continued throughout Craig’s hour-long performance as he expertly sang most of his big hits and single handedly controlled the sound, whilst the crowd surrounding him held out their hands for him to touch, sang along and took selfies with him in the background. It was fan adoration of the highest order! A fun party full of happy people enjoying the music and the sunshine.

Craig David’s TS5 Pool Party continues every Thursday until September. In addition there will be 2 Elrow Pool parties on Tuesday 8 and 22 in August and Sundays sees the venue taken over by the Cuckoo Land pool party.

Full details and tickets at

https://www.ibizarocks.com

Also on the bill great legends of reggae, Xana Romeo, daughter of renowned singer Max Romeo.

The festival organisers are proud of their home grown talent too.

“Also, someone who for us could not miss in this edition of the festival, El Hermano L, one of the greats of the national scene, and that one more year comes from the neighbouring island of Mallorca, to offer a performance of the Which we all like! Raggamuffin Style !!”

A great line up for a great Ibiza event.

Radio One Ibiza Weekender Hi Ibiza Friday 4th August, 8pm - 5am (Ibiza time) Join the BBC Radio 1 weekend in Ibiza live from Hï - part of Radio 1’s annual pilgrimage to the White Isle to showcase its specialist dance output. The first event will be held on Friday 4th August at Hï Ibiza located in Playa d'en Bossa. Featuring sets from a Radio 1 dance family line-up of Annie Mac, B. Traits, Danny Howard, Monki, MistaJam, Pete Tong, DJ Target, Toddla T plus legendary DJs Eric Prydz, Kolsch, Maya Jane Coles, Mele, Tiga and Waze & Odyssey.

Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics

Café Mambo

Destino, Cap Martinet Claire B

BBC Radio 1 comes live from Café Mambo - the penultimate event across the weekend to showcase the stations specialist dance output.

Pete Tong and the 65-piece Heritage Orchestra will be bringing their phenomenal live show ‘Ibiza Classics’ to Destino for a one-off performance on August 5, as part of Pacha’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Hosted by Danny Howard and MistaJam, the event will be held at San Antonio’s Café Mambo on Saturday 5th August, featuring performances from Duke Dumont & Gorgon City, Claptone, Disciples, Friend Within & Kideko, Icarus, Riton and TCTS.

This union of classical music and iconic dance tracks is another bold, brilliant move from one of the most influential figures in dance music.

Café Mambo

The Concept The concept of Ibiza Classics and the companion album ‘Classic House’ came into fruition in 2015 with BBC Radio 1’s Ibiza Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. With its infectious, energetic brand of club music reworked by artistic director Chris Wheeler, the 65-piece Heritage Orchestra and the acclaimed conductor Jules Buckley has captured the hearts of millions and created an unforgettable dance-party. They did 3 live arena performances including a sold out show at London’s O2 Arena last year, with performances at LA’s prestigious Hollywood Bowl and two major shows in Sydney and Melbourne this year. After that, it was only right that Pete should also include a date where it all began – back home in Ibiza in a great location. From 5pm. Tickets are 70€:

Saturday 5th August, 7pm - midnight (Ibiza time)

Sunday 6th August, 8pm - midnight (Ibiza time) Again BBC Radio 1 comes to you live from the sunset strip, Café Mambo no less - the final of three massive events across Radio 1’s legendary weekend in Ibiza to showcase its music.

The closing event, held at San Antonio’s Café Mambo on Sunday 6th August, will be hosted by Annie Mac and will feature performances from Black Coffee, Jessie Ware, Jorja Smith plus special guests.

Benji B and B. Traits will join Annie Mac to warm up Sunday’s sunset party from 7pm and live performances will be broadcast on Radio 1 from 8pm to midnight (Ibiza time).

Events will be live streamed in vision on the Radio 1 website, BBC Red Button and Radio 1’s BBC iPlayer channel from 7pm Ibiza time.

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Ibiza Buses lalia to San Antonio.

Routes and Timetables It’s a bit complicated to know where to get the best information from at the moment.

A new website was launched in April, but the old one is still in operation and has been recently updated. But neither seem to have all the information required to cover all options. With that caveat in mind, here are the options.

The old website, ibizabus.com has an online version of the printed brochure showing all the routes and full timetables throughout the year and is probably the most comprehensive guide to use, but it doesn’t have info on the travel cards etc.

The new TIB website (in English too though translations are limited) has information relating to routes, timetables, ticket prices and an explanation of the new frequent use bus card (see below), where to get the cards and prices etc.

To make life a little simpler, we have combined all of the available pdf downloads, and links to the various services, into one single webpost on our own website. So that is your best starting point. This link will be live within the next few days.

http://wp.me/p4ySJ8-2EP

New bus cards There are now 3 transport cards: T-General which gives discount to frequent bus users For the T-General, the bus network has been divided into 5 zones according to distance and you buy a pass of 20 trips (T-20) for the zone(s) that you use frequently. The T20 passes can be bought from the driver on the bus and up to 3 passes can be loaded onto the card at one time and they last for 6 months. If you use 1 or 2 routes frequently, the discounts are worth having (the same as the old bus card) but you have to pay for 20 tickets at a time. Cards can be obtained free of charge (with ID – take your NIE/DNI and passport) from the Consell Insular d'Eivissa (on Avenida España), and in the Ajuntament offices in Santa Eulalia, Puig d'en Valls, Jesús, San Antonio and San Juan. Cards include the users photo, which is taken digitally at the time of issue.

All the downloadable pdf maps, timetables etc., along with info on the Ibiza BusApp and the new discount cards, can be found from our online article—one link, everything you need

http://wp.me/p4ySJ8-2EP

Summer Services Claire B Most of the island’s bus services are now running, including the night bus network, the Discobus.

In an effort to improve public transport on the island there have been some changes introduced to some routes this year.

There’s a new website, improved timetables on popular routes (for the summer so far) and a new series of credit-card style cards to make it easier and cheaper for frequent users to use the buses.

Updated Services 30 beaches are now connected to bus routes.

New routes have been introduced to Benirras in an initiative to cut down on car parking and congestion at the beach there’s a frequent Park and Ride shuttle bus from near Can Curuné (at Aparcament Sa Plana) to the beach, Line 23 from Ibiza Town and Line 23A from San Antonio (Sunday only).

Line 34 the regular shuttle to Cala Salada from San Antonio continues this year too.

Line 4 serves Cala Conta from San Antonio where parking restrictions have been imposed this year too. For other beach

T-Daurada for pensioners to get free transport; tables’ below.

routes see ‘Routes and time-

Discobus The Discobus, the island’s night bus service is now operational until the end of September. The following routes operate: Line 3 – San Antonio to Ibiza Port via Privilege, Amnesia and Pacha Line 3B – San Antonio to Playa d’en Bossa via Ushuaïa/Hï, Bora Bora, Amnesia and Privilege Line 13-18 Ibiza Port to Es Canar via Santa Eulalia and Es Canar to Ibiza Port via Santa Eulalia, Privilege, Amnesia and Pacha Line 14 Pacha to Playa d’en Bossa via Ibiza Port, Ushuaïa/Hï Note that the timetables get more frequent for most routes from 24/6-10/9 so check times before traveling.

Also note that the Discobus that used to run from San Antonio to Port Des Torrent through the Bay, no longer operates.

Airport There are also more airport buses operating now – Line 9 to San Antonio via San Jose and Line 24 to Cala Nova via Santa Eulalia and Es Canar. The airport bus to Playa d’en Bossa (Line 36) only operates between 23/6-10/9.

Plus the cross-resort routes now operate, such as Santa Eu-

T-Plata to give discounts of 20% for families with 3 or more children.

The T-Daurada can only be got in Ibiza. It’s a bit complicated but full details are on the tib website, which you can access via our link.

Ibiza Bus App There is also the Ibiza Bus App, available for Apple and Android mobiles.

The App gives you access to all the bus information at your fingertips.

Ibiza Bus is your Ibiza guide to all the timetables, routes, stops, maps, disco buses and ferries. All of the information apart from the maps is available offline so you don’t need wifi or need to use data roaming.

It also features your nearest bus stops, nearest points of interest, details of every beach on the island, local weather reports and you can even buy club tickets from it.

Download it from the Google Play Store or iTunes App Store.

Links in our web article.

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Obituary, Giles Sawney

By Colin Butts

abridged, the full version is available on our website

Friendship By the time we reach 40, most of us have long since made our lifelong friends.

We meet them at school or uni, growing up on the same manor, working together at the start of careers, playing in sports teams… and a fair few have been made on this magical island.

It is very rare for anyone to have more than a handful of such friends. Most of us do well to have 2 or 3.

So to meet someone who you know is going to be a lifelong amigo at an age when you’re probably trying to cull friends rather than acquire more, requires a special kind of individual.

Giles Sawney, who passed away in the early hours of July 19th 2017 aged just 52, was a very special individual.

I doubt many people could claim to have managed Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto and Ferry Corsten at the same time. Or to have been jointly responsible for what will probably always remain San Antonio’s biggest night, Judgement Sundays.

Yet it wasn’t so much his achievements that made him special, more his unique and often contradictory personality and take on life.

And if ever there is the true measure of a man, it is not just how he has lived his life, but when everything else is stripped away, how he faces death.

Final Months I was privileged enough to be with Giles in his final days. He had many qualities of which I was aware but the one I never realised he had in spades was bravery. Perhaps there was a glimpse of it when he was the only one who stuck his head above the parapet in the farce that was Gatecrasher taking over Eden a few years ago, where he was brought in to run things but foolishly on the part of Gatecrasher, had his advice and expertise roundly ignored before being (like many) royally shafted. He was not intimidated by bully-boy tactics and was very vocal in his condemnation.

That bravery manifested itself even more in the last few weeks of his life. Once he realised nothing could be done, not only did he approach things in his usual phlegmatic and pragmatic way, but he had a stoicism and selflessness that I thought had disappeared with the generation who went through the second World War. In a society where we have a tendency to share and bleat about everything, he didn’t even share the full extent of his suffering with those closest to him, simply to spare them that pain. Nor did he feel the need to tell everyone about his illness, deciding to only let those know who were in touch with him at the time.

A classic example of this was a very attractive girl who fell for Giles’ considerable charm over a decade ago. “He was the one who got away, I would have married him,” she told me, after introducing herself on

hearing of his passing. “I hadn’t seen him for years and was going to come over to Ibiza this summer so I rang him in May to tell him. He never even mentioned that he was ill.”

This typifies the way he accepted his impending demise with an, ‘it is what it is’ shrug and attitude. There was no fuss, no virtual signalling, no search for meaning or introspection, despite being an incredibly deep thinker.

He was in Pilgrim’s Hospice in Margate for the last couple of weeks of his life and once he knew he wasn’t coming out his only wish was to slip away peacefully and without being in too much pain. Thankfully, that wish was granted.

Bon Viveur, The 'Judgement Years' Giles was a bon viveur who lived life to the full. For several years he resided behind Amnesia in what was referred to as the ‘Judgement Villa’ and its walls could tell tales that would have given the old Manumission Motel a run for its money.

Famous DJs, the sexiest of girls and music industry bigwigs stayed or partied there and Giles’s easy going manner, lust for life and generous nature meant everyone felt at ease and had nights they still talk about now and will no doubt continue to do so for decades to come.

It was a base where the great and the good gathered to start a night and more often than not, to carry on the afterparty, watching the most incredible sunrises from the amazing vantage point around the pool.

Giles spoke fondly of those days, including being the most regular customer at the nearby swish and expensive Las Dos Lunas, where the staff referred to him as “Mr. Giles” and observed borderline sycophantic discretion when Giles turned up with varying glamorous consorts during the season.

This was the halcyon Judgement Sunday days of the early noughties, where he brought in the aforementioned now superstar DJs as well as tapping into the then uber cool worker culture with DJs such as The Stanton Warriors and Plump DJs. He was a generous and gracious host at the club, exemplified by the numerous tributes on social media, from people stating how fantastically he looked after them and several saying he gave them a night they still remember now (do you sense a theme developing?).

Kasbah & Apolo After Judgement, he took sole ownership of Kasbah in Cala des Moro. Despite having no experience of running a restaurant he became an accomplished restauranteur and had fate been kinder to him then I feel that one day in the not so distant future it is something he would have eventually returned to.

Giles had an inner belief and confidence that made him able to take on challenges, which others would have been riddled with self-doubt over accepting.

He had no experience of running a hotel yet the last position he took

on was setting up the Apolo workers’ hotel, which he ran for two years.

He had a sharply analytical brain but more than that, he was incredibly well-organised.

A lot of the older business owners in Ibiza have got by with a seat-of-the-pants, finger-in-the-air approach but it was only in recent years I appreciated Giles’ forensic book keeping and that his business knowledge was both structured and formulated, the result of many years study and experience.

Tributes I have included some of those who wished to contribute a personal tribute to the memory of Giles Sawney.

Andy McKay Founder and owner of Manumission and Ibiza Rocks “Giles was one of the great Single White Males of San Antonio.

He was a reassuring constant over the decades who I greatly enjoyed swapping opinions and humour with.

His presence so often made me feel a little bit more at home and a little bit more comfortable in any social setting.

Now there is a hole in almost every gathering that sadly cannot be filled, and every time I fall in it I shall remember Giles with great fondness.”

Ferry Corsten “Giles was my first booking agent when I first entered the dance scene.

He took me under his wing and introduced me to the scene as a DJ. I will always thank him for that.

Before this, I was only a music producer. Over the years, his roles with regards to me as an artist evolved from agent to promoter but one thing always remained constant which is that of a friend.

Giles was a good man with a kind heart. I'm sure all those who knew him will say so too. I have so many memories with him but the ones I remember most fondly are those late nights at Judgement Sundays, BBQ's at his villa in San Rafael, and in the later years at his restaurant Kasbah.

Rest In Peace Giles. You will be missed.”

Judge Jules “I worked with Giles for 6 years as my business partner, setting up the hugely successful Judgement Sundays clubbing brand in San An, as well as a short spell together running the restaurant Kasbah in Cala Es Moro.

Giles’s dark wit, energy, vision and ‘get things done’ mentality ensured that we made a substantial mark on San Antonio and Ibiza in general.

Giles also managed some of the world’s best-known DJs, cultivating their careers from unknowns to household names. One cannot overstate Giles’s importance to both

their and my careers.

Without Giles I would not have established even a fraction of my foothold in Ibiza. Giles, I thank you so much for that.

May you rest in peace, confident that you left your mark on the White Isle, and of course on my life.”

Sarah Pooler “Giles looked after me and was so selflessly kind to me throughout our friendship.

Some of his antics whilst running the Apolo were hysterical. Last summer, some of the boys were constantly breaking the pool table by stuffing tissue in the pockets to avoid having to pay for the next game. Giles hid the pool cues and they were only allowed to get them back if they correctly guessed his age… he was so happy when one of them said 42 that he gave them back anyway.”

Frankie Last “RIP to Giles... such sad news...

Such a G... I'll never forget you giving me the whole of Kasbah for my 21st birthday for free and feeding us all loads of cocktails and food for nothing and refusing to take anything for it just so I had a good time with my family and friends xxx You made that one of the most special birthdays

I've had out here...

Haven't seen you in a long time but you made a huge impact on a lot of people that had the pleasure of meeting you xxx RIP”

Farewell Giles has left a huge hole in the lives of many. It is a hole that quite a few people will only slowly become aware of as Giles was the kind of person friends and acquaintances might not see for a couple of years but then pick up with as though they’d never been away, such was his conviviality and easy going nature.

He was one of those rare people who you could sit and talk with for hours about a breadth of subjects and issues, rarely straying into the banal or “he said, she said” territory.

He could hold his own intellectually with the best and he was never intimidated by wealth or status, so counted many who fall into that category as friends.

It seems weird to think I can’t just pick up the phone and for him to answer with a sing-song like “Buttssssyyyy…” or pop around with my dog Chani, who he used to moan about all the time but secretly loved and used to affectionately call ‘Dopey’. In that final fortnight in the hospice, a strange thing always happened.

Chani/ Dopey would perk up when she knew where we were, would excitedly greet him, have a sniff (still talking about Chani, not Giles) and then settle at the foot of his bed as peacefully as I have ever seen

her settle anywhere. Dogs pick up on energy and even close to death, Giles’ energy was as balanced as anyone’s could be.

I started this obituary by saying I knew that Giles and I would be lifelong friends. I actually envisaged us in our 70s, like Statler and Waldorf from The Muppets, moaning about everything and criticising everyone.

Alas that wasn’t to be but at least it was a friendship that from our first meeting can now accurately be described as lifelong, as it stretched the remainder of his life.

Which if you knew him, is actually typical Giles… He’d go to pretty much any extreme to be proven right.

RIP Giles Sawney. You were hugely loved, immensely gifted and will be missed by so, so many.

Giles Sawney 03.05.65 to 19.07.17 Rest In Peace

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View From The Pew Mary Magdalene Rev. Dr Peter Pimentel

Mary Magdalene was a primary witness of the death, burial and the resurrection of Jesus.

The 1st Century biography of Jesus, St. John’s Gospel (20:1-18), says: “Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb.” She then runs to tell the disciples Peter & John that someone has stolen the body of Jesus. Peter & John run to the tomb to see for themselves. John outruns Peter and gets there first. He bent down to look in and sees the burial shroud lying there.

Then Peter arrives and straightaway enters in.

He too sees the burial shroud. Then John went in too. “He saw and believed.”

There is something very mysterious about this.

Both Peter & John see the same thing – the burial shroud. But only John sees and believes!

What did John see that Peter didn’t see? One recent scholarly suggestion is that if the Turin Shroud is authentic (and there is much evidence to suggest that it is) then perhaps John saw the miraculous image on the burial shroud!

Then Peter & John return home. Mary Magdalene stays. Now she too bent over the entrance to look

in. She has an experience of angels and sees Jesus standing there but she did not know that it was Jesus. It is only when Jesus mentions her name that she has eyes to see that it is Jesus. Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in A r a m a i c , "R ab b o un i ! " (Wh ich means Teacher). Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, 'I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'" Peter saw only the burial shroud.

John saw something more and believes. Mary lingers.

Her love for Jesus sees through to Jesus himself.

Jesus is both not recognised and recognised.

He is different. He has a body of a different space-time dimension. Jesus speaks Mary’s name. She catches the characteristic inflexion of his voice as he would so often speak her name. She becomes an Apostle to the Apostles & prepares the way for them to encounter Jesus too.

For information on the times and locations of the Church services in August, see website The English-Speaking Church on Ibiza & Formentera.

See website for locations & information. Tel 971 343383 chaplainibiza11@gmail.com www.ibizachurch.org

Sophia Valentine 93% of women, all shapes and sizes have cellulite. It can be due to lack of exercise, a poor diet, and it’s also genetic.

Cellulite is when underlying fat deposits give a dimpled appearance. Circulation, good diet, and cardio exercise can help reduce the appearance of cellulite. There are also other methods, and everything is detailed below: Drink plenty of water - This flushes out bad toxins, and can also keep you feeling fuller for longer, and not constantly hungry.

Improve your diet - Eat foods high in fibre, along with red and orange fruits, and vegetables, which can remove waste and toxins. Sunflower seeds are also good for your diet, apple cider vinegar, green / herbal tea, olive oil, nuts, avocado, sardines, and olive oil etc. If you need to have chocolate, choose dark chocolate. Whole bread wheat and pasta can also keep you fuller for longer.

Avoid too much salt as this can cause fat cells to swell. Also sugar, coffee, alcohol, tobacco and heavily processed foods.

Exercise regularly – Exercising helps circulation, reduces fat, and increasing muscle tone under the skin can help disguise lumps. Workout gear, such as lycra shorts help keep circulation moving up to your

heart.

Dry brushing / massage the area – This stimulates circulation and can help break up the lumps. You can massage with normal hand held massages / body brushes, and even electric massagers.

Exfoliate – Caffeine body scrubs help tighten the skin. You can make your own coffee scrub by mixing together: ¼ cup of coffee grounds, 2 tablespoons of brown / white sugar, 2-3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil. Store it in a jar and use up to 2-3 times a week, by scrubbing it into the problem areas.

Laser treatment – There are more expensive methods such as laser treatments.

If you want to see how Victoria Secret Models get runway ready, at the bottom is a link to an exercise video; they’re simple exercises you can do daily at home, and you don’t need any fancy equipment. http://bit.ly/2uGnyz6

Summer Driving Tips from Liberty Seguros Once again, summer is here with a vengeance. Temperatures soar and with the influx of tourists, you have to keep your wits about you at all times when driving.

Holiday makers who rent a car, may also be driving on the opposite side of the road to their home country, so you need to be extra vigilant and try to anticipate their possible mistakes. One very common incident happens on roundabouts where drivers take the wrong lane. For example, if you want to carry straight on then it’s best to take the outside lane, and if you intend to turn left, take the inside lane. What many people do, is take the outside lane with the intention of turning left but the driver on the inside lane who is going straight on, has to be very careful to avoid a collision with the vehicle going all the way round.

Aside from the inevitable increase in traffic accidents with the huge influx of tourists from around the world, you need to make sure your car is up to scratch too.

For example, always make sure that your tyre pressures are correct by checking them at least once a month especially as road surfaces become very hot indeed and will affect the pressures. Needless to say, check the tyres too and make sure they are in good condition with enough tread. Also check the car’s radiator water level; the last thing you want is to overheat if you’re stuck in a queue and worse still have to wait for a breakdown truck. It’s also illegal to run out of screen-wash so keep this topped up. Driving with flip-flops or shoes without backs is not permitted either. Obviously seat belts must be worn all round and children need safety harnesses. And stating the obvious too, mobile phones must not be used for speaking (unless using a built-in hands-free device) and definitely no texting!

If you do have an accident, remember the following: Stay calm and use the reflective vest.

Use your vehicle’s emergency flashers and use two warning triangles at appropriate distances from the vehicle.

Stay away from oncoming traffic.

Call 112 if necessary.

Take photos of the incident when safe to do so.

Get statements and contact information from any witnesses.

Complete the accident report forms.

If your car insurance is with Liberty Seguros, the Expats No.1 Choice in Spain, you can call their 24-hour help free phone number on 900 101 369, where you will be assisted in English for your convenience.

LIBERTY SEGUROS Car Insurance is tailormade with you in mind and is perfect for expats in Spain. It offers total coverage to both the driver and passengers in case of an accident, as well as roadside assistance from kilometre zero. It also includes a courtesy car in case of accident, theft and even for breakdown, as standard cover.

Liberty Seguros brokers, with many years of experience, can give you in-depth information about the different policies on offer and advise you on the best cover to suit your family, be it in English, Spanish, German, Dutch or Scandinavian.

With LIBERTY SEGUROS you will always be in safe hands. With over 175,000 international clients and over 300 brokers, LIBERTY SEGUROS is the leading expatriate insurance provider in Spain, with a wide range of products to protect all that really matters.

So, call Liberty Seguros on 91 342 25 49 for further information, or visit our website to find out the name of your nearest broker.

Happy holidays! www.libertyexpatriates.es

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Community Open Letter to UK Citizens Living in Spain, from HMA Simon Manley Given the success of the Spanish State Visit to the UK the week before last, which, among other things, highlighted the importance of people to people links between our two countries, I thought it timely to return to the subject of citizens' rights in the negotiations on our departure from and future partnership with the EU. In the year since the EU referendum, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of you across the country, from the Balearics to the Canaries, along the Costas and in Madrid, and our consular teams have met many more.

I know from those conversations that there has been uncertainty for many of you. My teams and I have listened to your concerns about the future, including about your residency status in Spain, the level of your UK pensions, and your access to Spanish health and other social services, and have noted the questions you have about tax, inheritance, right to work and the implications of applying for Spanish nationality.

At our meetings, on our social media and in interviews, I have also pledged to keep you up to date as negotiations on our exit from the European Union continue. So, let me update you on where matters stand now, in light of the latest negotiation round in Brussels last week.

The UK Government has been clear that citizens are our top priority in the exit negotiations. We want an agreement that provides citizens with greater certainty about their future.

Last week, we held constructive and substantive discussions with the European Commission on the bulk of the issues underpinning our respective positions on citizens’ rights. Together we have taken a big step forward. There is a much clearer understanding on the detail of the positions on both sides and significant convergence on the key issues that really matter to citizens. You can read this technical note which compares the UK and EU positions on these issues here. It is clear both sides want to move towards an agreement.

As you know, on 26 June, the Prime Minister outlined to Parliament an offer to protect the rights of EU citizens in the UK. We are entering the negotiations with the European Commission and the other 27 EU Member States constructively and we therefore hope that the EU27 will offer reciprocal treatment for British nationals resident in the other Member States.

Many of you will have seen press reports of our 26 June offer, whether in the UK or Spanish media. I hope you will also have read the detailed proposals which are set out in “Safeguarding the position of EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU” (see link at foot of article) and I would encourage you to signup for email alerts (you can do so on the Home Office gov.uk

page) to receive updates, to ensure that you are receiving information and guidance from official sources.

The first key element of the new proposal is residence status and working rights. Until the UK’s exit, EU citizens in the UK will continue to enjoy all the rights they currently have under EU law; they can continue to live and work in the UK just as they do now.

The same rights also apply to you, British residents in Spain. You can continue to live and work here in Spain as you always have done. After the UK’s exit from the EU, we are proposing a reciprocal deal that would protect the right of UK nationals already in the EU to continue to live and work in the EU. We hope that the European Commission and the 27 other Member States will agree to this.

The second key element is healthcare, pensions, education and access to benefits. It is our intention to treat EU citizens with settled status in the UK in the same way as if they were UK citizens for the purposes of access to education, benefits and pensions.

For you, the Government has announced that the UK will continue to export and uprate the UK State Pension and provide associated healthcare cover within the EU, issues which I know from my conversations over the last year were important to many of you.

At the moment, those of you who are UK pensioners and resident in Spain access healthcare through the S1 form. This means the UK reimburses Spain the cost of providing medical treatment.

After the UK leaves the EU, we want to continue your healthcare entitlements on the same basis. Healthcare in Spain was indeed one of the case studies cited in the detailed proposals made by the British Government on 26 June (see link at foot).

Subject to negotiations, we want to continue participating in the European Health Insurance Card scheme meaning EHIC holders continue to benefit from free, or reduced-cost, needs-arising healthcare while on a temporary stay in the EU — and vice versa for EU EHIC holders visiting the UK. We hope the European Commission will agree to this.

The British Government has repeatedly said that, until exit negotiations are concluded, the UK remains a full member of the European Union and all the rights and obligations of EU membership remain in force. You can continue travelling throughout the EU on your UK passport, without any visa requirements. You can continue to access Spanish healthcare and draw your UK pension. If you have any difficulties accessing those rights, do please let our Consulates know I will continue to engage with you and listen to you, as will my consular teams across Spain.

Simon Manley, British Ambassador to Spain

The links referred to are given below, and can be accessed directly from our website. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/joint-technical-note-on-thecomparison-of-eu-uk-positions-on-citizens-rights https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safeguarding-the-position-ofeu-citizens-in-the-uk-and-uk-nationals-in-the-eu

ARIES - Two of Swords You should be feeling less upset about recent differences in opinion that can now be settled amicably.

Blessed are the peace makers, as the saying goes.

Admit where you went wrong and partners or associates will be keen to kiss and make up. When emotionally challenged you more than most, feel discombobulated. The week however, ends on a calmer note.

TAURUS - Nine of Pentacles An important relationship helps you make financial gains, and new projects hold the promise of a future monetary windfall. Keep an open mind at what's offered this week; some of which comes far from your current locale. Issues around diet also preoccupy your thoughts; you're caught up with either gaining or losing weight, as you're very body conscious this week.

GEMINI - Ten of Cups Extra happiness for Gemini’s as you come closer to realising a personal ambition. Romantically you attract someone special so don't be a stay at home; get out and about as you never know who you’ll meet, someone who's uncomplicated for a change.

You don't even need to try to heal or fix them; they're perfect just the way they are.

CANCER - Page of Pentacles You’ll find yourself at a bit of a crossroads this week especially when deciding what's the best way to improve finances. There may be more the one opportunity to choose from so think carefully about your next move. If you are undecided then wait awhile; be sure that over the next couple of months you get on the right track!

LEO – Knight of Swords You’ll be challenged to stand up for your principles or even to take on those who seek to question your motives. You may feel at times that you're lying on a bed of nails; others around you tend be prickly. If the patient approach doesn't work, get creative and think outside the box in order to reach the right solution.

VIRGO - Seven of Swords It's hard to be a light that burns brightly, especially if you've recently been subjected to a character assassination or had criticism from those you thought you could trust. Remember though, your inner light can never be extinguished; you’re getting better and better at discernment. Just be careful of the company you keep and don't give up on your dreams.

LIBRA - Knight of Pentacles You've got your practical head on which is good, as muddled thinking gets you nowhere. You're looking for opportunities to increase earnings however; situations won’t shift if you just sit there. Make a concerted effort to seek out like minded or influential people who can point you in the right direction.

Diversity should be your middle name this week.

SCORPIO - Justice Get to grips with health matters; decide on the right diet that suits you. You feel more balanced about situations that left you sensitive and out of kilter recently; they are now resolved in a more harmoniously. For those of you that write for a living; time to start an important project as your imagination/ mind could improve your bank balance!

SAGITTARIUS - Nine of Swords Worrying about problems won't solve them. Have a good talk to someone you trust, they will offer fresh insights into your situation and possibly a solution.

Most of your worries may never happen, so why give 'problems' power in your life? Avoid important financial deals until the end of the month, as all may not be what it seems.

CAPRICORN - Queen of Cups You had this card a few weeks back so you may need to revisit how you handled certain emotional situations then. Time to be more authoritative in areas of life where you feel you're not being heard. You get your point across in a gentle but firm way. Remember, your kindness is not a weakness; just remind others of that.

AQUARIUS - The High Priestess You have a calling and are being summoned to take action. You have the power this week to attract exactly what you need to move along your chosen path. You’re being asked to trust your intuition so you can be guided to meet people who'll play a huge part in your future. Others are drawn to your charisma and wisdom.

PISCES - Eight of Swords There are times when we over-analyse the situations we find ourselves in; especially if faced with an important decision. The agony of indecision is represented by this card; a feeling of being trapped. You may be mirroring what your opposite sign Virgo is experiencing. Read what I've said for them; the same advice could be meant for you also.

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Sport Jezza’s World of Sport Jeremy Parementer

The only item to start his week has to be a tribute to England's ladies, firstly in cricket and secondly in footie!

So, firstly and as it concerns the winning of an actual worldwide trophy, in

Cricket – England's Women – Top Of The World!

Incredible! At the start of the World Cup, we all had high hopes for Heather Knight's 3 Lions and expected them to reach the semi's at least, but after a shattering loss to India in the first game in the Group it did not augur well. But, 6 consecutive wins, including the favourites Australia and twice against South Africa, England arrived in the Final on Sunday, determined to avenge their only loss as they came up against India, who themselves were looking to win their first World Cup and who had surprisingly but deservedly knocked out the Aussies in their Semi. So, it was all set for a great match at Lords, as 3 time winners England batted first and scored a workwomenlike 228 off their 50 overs.

India certainly fancied their chances at that target, especially with their young star Kaur in fine form, having scored 180 of 120 balls in the Semi, and so it appeared as they reached 191 for only 3 down and basically needed 38 runs off 45 balls. Easy peasy you would think, especially as both India's batters were looking so comfortable and England were running out of ideas as they headed, so we thought, to inevitable defeat and desperate for a heroine to appear. Well, their prayers were answered immediately as Anya Shrubsole came back on to bowl and turned the match upside down, as she took 5 wickets and a runout, to close out the match as India lost their last 6 wickets for only 30 runs and Shrubsole had taken her 5 wickets in 4 overs, compared to 6 in her last 55 World Cup overs! Stunning, and a credit to England's determination, character and dogged will to win.

So, congrats to all those involved, whether as players, management or fans in a tournament that was amazing-

Froome wins 4th Tour de France ly competitive, truly exciting, well supported culminating in the Final at a sold out Lords, and hopefully, a big dig at those old farts who decry and denigrate women's cricket!

Cycling – Fantastic Froome Only One Behind The All Time Greats!

Wow, he did it! Yes, England's iron superman of cycling won his 4th Tour de France from the last 5 AND became only the 5th cyclist to win 3 in a row and is now only one win behind such all-time greats as Anquetil, Merckx, Hinault and Indurain with 5 each. As he said “this was the hardest of them all” and you could see that by the look of absolute relief etched on his face as he took the flag at the Champs Elysee, 54 seconds ahead of Columbia's Uran and 2m20secs ahead of 3rd placed France's Bardet. Amazing too as he won the race without actually winning any of the 21 stages. Mind you, as he also said, he couldn't have done it without the incredible support and assistance of his Team Sky riders so a big well done to him and them! And who's to say that he won't join that pantheon of greats on 5 wins next year as he has stated that he does intend to go for it.

Football – England Leading Their Group!

Yes, the Sports news gets even better as England's women are currently leading their Group and looking good to progress through to the k/o stages of the Euro 17 Championship, after two wins from two, the first a 6 -0 thrashing of Scotland and the latest a very nervy 2-1 win over Spain, courtesy of goals from Kirby and Taylor, having conceded a penalty which was given and then overturned by the ref! So, with one to come against Portugal on Thursday, barring any mishaps, the 3 Lions should take their place in the Quarters. As for Scotland, not good so far, with 2 defeats from their matches with England and Spain and they need a miracle as they go in to their final match against Spain.

Golf – A Mcilroy Surge But Just Too Late!

Disappointment for Brit Rory at The Open at Royal Birkdale as, despite a last round of 67, including a magnificent eagle on the penultimate hole which put him in touching distance of 3rd place, he ended up 5 under and a share of 4th place, still worth ₤204,500, enough to buy yet another top-of-the-range Ferrari. Not bad for 4 days work! It's now 25 years since The Open had an English winner, having been dominated by Americans, and so it continued as Jordan Spieth, America's wonder kid, won the Championship (and the small matter of ₤1.4m!) by 3 from Matt Kuchar and became only the second man, after the Golden Bear, Jack Nicklaus, to win 3 of the 4 Majors before his 24th birthday. More important though is the fact that if he wins the US PGA next month he can surpass Tiger Woods as the youngest to a career Grand Slam. Mind you, as in the past, he had a huge wobble at the 13th hole of his last round as he drove the ball behind a hill but was able to, somehow, extricate himself and end up with a bogey. Congrats as well to relatively unknown Matthew Southgate as he shot a final round of 5 under to tie in 6th and become the top Englishman. Congrats also to Alfie Plant as he won the Silver Medal as the top amateur and thereby realising his dream of becoming a pro. Also congrats to crowd favourite Andrew “Beef” Johnson (by the way, a member of the famous Cruttwell golfing family currently resident here in Ibiza!) as he gained the Spat of The Week in the Mail. He took exception to talkSPORT's host Mike Parry's proposition that he was a clown rather than an inspirational figure to which Beef hit back calling Parry “sad”, “pathetic and a d***head” comments to which I wholly endorse as any famous person who devotes 2 to 3 hours a day chatting with his fans and signing autographs is a hero in my book. Mind you, it didn't help his cause when that famous, incredibly talented prat of a footballer, now retired I hope after being given the heave-ho, yet again from Burnley, also endorsed Beef's comments on Twitter!

'Tis all for this week, have a good 'un…Jezza

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971340074

Airport Taxi Stop

971800080

Radio Taxi Ibiza

971398483

Radio Taxi San Antonio

971343764

Taxi Santa Eulalia/San Juan

971333333

Formentera Town Hall

971322034

Medical Centre

971322369

Guardia Civil

971322022

Municipal Police

971322201

Taxis

971322016

The Ibizan, Issue 869, August 2017

links are live in the online edition at theibizan.com

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