Ibiza Is Changing
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2024
- Is Ibiza's Glory Fading? In this video, I'm here to give you a glimpse of what's currently unfolding in Ibiza. We kick off by exploring the extensive construction underway, particularly in San Antonio, showcasing the changing landscape. Additionally, we'll take a tour of Privilege Ibiza, which has come under the management of Ushuaia and Hi Ibiza, marking a shift in the latest nightclub scene on the island.
Privilege Ibiza is presently undergoing renovations following its acquisition by the same owners as Ushuaia Ibiza and Hi Ibiza. With a significant multi-million-euro refurbishment underway, the club is set for an exciting grand reopening in 2025.
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The trouble with Ibiza is simple. It’s now full of people who are more concerned with letting the whole world know they are in Ibiza via their phone rather than actually enjoying and losing themselves for the weekend/week
Bang on!
Why do you care? Just enjoy yourself bruv
It’s literally been like that for about 25 years.
Correct
@@BobLawlesssocial media hasn’t existed (in the mainstream) for that long mate.
Everything is changing / has changed.
Sadly, not for the better.
I hate to be the Debbie Downer here, but our societies have undergone a dramatic downfall.
The monetary system is on its last legs and unfortunately, money does make the world go 'round.
Everything is changing because everything is connected.
This is what happens when you allow bankers, central bankers, corrupt politicians and the investor class to rule the world.
I went to Ibiza in 2007. I was lucky enough to experience a Cream Amnesia closing party. If I remember correctly Paul Van Dyke and Ferry Corsten were headlining it. It was amazing. But even in 2007 I felt like Ibiza was past its prime. The golden era seemed to be more around 1995 to 2003.
The golden time was the 80's. The place went downhill when the program Ibiza Uncovered came out. It attracted beer drinkers to the island and not the hippies and free parties that made the island magical. Today its a just rip off and full of people who don't know any better.
I was there at that same time and same club night! And I agree, it felt the magic was gone (from what I heard, not my own previous experiences, I’ve had magical experiences other places in the world tho). There was still some good years after that in Ibiza town and the shift to slightly different genres from what I heard.
I was their in 2005 and was amazing my sister went in 1999-2000 she said it was in its prime then
97 to 2002 definitely it's prime. I was desperate to go but mates just not into it so we did Lanzarote instead and always regretted it.
I was only 6-13 them times. Lol
Is it true that they want the baleric islands more for a playground for the super rich mainly??!
Exactly that. Brave New World...
Also Instagram models to post on their yachts etc
Always hated the "superclubs" tbh and all the glamour glitz clubbing. Prefer real old school raves byo ravers. Would like to check out Ibiza again though off the beaten track.. went es cana back in the day
So earlier on this year when I was out in September I noticed it's lost its magic a little.. I've been going out to the white isle for the past 22 year only missed 2 seasons because of covid.
I've experienced some of the best times of my life from meeting Grace Jones & Ronaldo in pacha 20 year ago to having the opportunity of spinning at Carl Cox night at manumission just 7 year ago.. But I have also experienced the worse from having our villa broken into and having valuable and personal documents stolen to being ripped off aswell however it's never once put me off coming back.❤
What has put me off the island now is the heart has been ripped out it with overrated venues expecting ridiculous admission fees then to be robbed silly at the bar.
I've came from the days in ibiza, when it wasn't like that I've got a good freind who help build the mambo brand with Javier before there was a sunset strip and even back then it was all about the nature and the vibe of the island... Unfortunately nowadays it's all about the VIP and it's leaked all over which in my eyes has stole a bit if not alot of the true ibiza spirit of the island 😢
It is all about supply and demand. There is not enough young people coming through in Europe to sustain such markets. The Birth rate in the Germany, Spain and Italy fell of a cliff 25 years ago and now it is starting to show. The German workforce is now dominated by 60 year olds with no replacement generation.
the island is out of control expensive - croatia have it bang on - even malta now - im afraid the way the uk is going - no one will have money to spend
Fair point
Trouble is kids nowadays just clock up massive debt to do things so it won’t change. I know lads who have a Rolex and drive a Range Rover all on tick but still live at home at the age of 35.
Curry Club gone as well??!!??!! For fuck sake!!!!!! 🤬
Best comment 🤣
I was there in 98 and 99....in my opinion, probably the pinnacle of Ibiza
Same ❤🇬🇧
I had my honeymoon in Ibiza and stayed in a 5star hotel on the outskirts of San Antonio and it was the best holiday I've ever had! I don't remember seeing a single crane but this was back in 2001 and I will always remember sitting in cafe del mar and a couple sat down at our table and we started chatting to them and they looked familiar to me and I thought that they were probably guests where we were staying and loads of beautiful women dressed up as judges with skimpy outfits and began dancing to the music and handing out flyers for a club promoting a new weekly night at Eden called judgement Sunday and I said to the couple that we were thinking of going and I asked them if they were going and they laughed and said that they had to go or else the night will be cancelled!! Being confused I asked them why and they said that they had organised and paid for everything and that's when the man introduced himself and his wife and I felt so stupid that I hadn't recognised them and no wonder they looked familiar as it was only judge Jules and his wife was riding high in the charts with castles in the sky!! We got free VIP tickets and got to stand next to him as he played his set!! it's something I will never forget!! Sorry for going on and on.... just a special story of being in the right place at the right time!!🤪🎶😉🎵😲🤣❤️💪👌👍
Awesome!
The whole vibe of Ibiza stinks to high heaven now ££££££
Been twice in the last 3 years and we decided Greece next year... Too expensive now considering the experience can be had elsewhere these days too.. Will always love Ibiza but I can't see us returning for a few years now. Too many disrespectful Brits too... Felt like Maga back in July! =0(
Fair
My personal opinion doesn't really matter but here it goes. Yes, Ibiza has become way overpriced and it is by design. They are tailoring it towards the rich and famous. No more Joe and Jane Sixpack. That is their goal. Mallorca has very similar things to offer but much bigger and even more developed. Is Ibiza still special? I don't think so. The fun of paying overpriced cocktails at Cafe Del Mar or Cafe Mambo goes away very fast when you contemplate that you can watch the same sunsets with the same music over at Mallorca at any given place that is at a minimum 40% less expensive. The cost of living is just not worth the enjoyment in my unimportant opinion. I do enjoy your vlogs but maybe go and visit Mallorca for a while. Don't go to Magaluf though :D
First and only time I visited Ibiza was in '96.
Stayed in San Antonio during the Euros and I had one of the best holidays.
Know that was nearly 30yrs ago and Ibiza was riding high off the club scene and Ibiza Uncovered but the place was packed and the atmosphere was second to none.
Hardly slept, was a two week bender of dance, music and football.
Seeing it look so quiet and different is bittersweet but like anything, change is never far away.
Thanks for posting this, it brought back so many fantastic memories.
Ibiza is becoming a concrete jungle for the super rich by the looks and f it thank god I was the there back in the 90’s / 00’s just great memories not for met today hope it isn’t ruined by these hideous new builds it looks too much
Been to Ibiza 4 times, 1st was 1999 & was lucky enough to be in Cream, Amnesia when Kevin & Perry was being filmed. Last went in 2009 & could see the change to the Las Vegas style of beach/pool clubs & VIP heavy venues with the addition of Ushuaia & places like free entry Bora Bora being phased out. Then Space went & turned into Hi! Now I see in this vid that Privilege is under the same ownership as those clubs, I dread to think what they will do to one of the original Ibiza clubs. Having said that, since the heyday of Manumission, filling Privilege has been a problem for years, so maybe it’s time for a change. Thank god DC-10 is still there & hasn’t given up its underground style & as expensive as Pacha is, it’s still got that charm & roof terrace. Maybe I’m out of touch & there are still places to go, but there will never be another Space terrace. Having said all that, I’m desperate to go back, even now I’m in my mid 40s.
Went to shit when it switched to Euro. Not cheap and the cops started to take their jobs too seriously.
Great vlog. I went to San Antonio with my work mate for the one and only time in 1993. It was booked on a whim in a travel agent (remember them?) with a redundancy cheque in my hand. Flights only, we stayed in a motel for £2 a night (£1 each) just off West End strip. One sink in our room and shared shower with rest of the motel and we used the party pool by day in the hotel next to us. It was all meant to happen that way and I've cherished the memory ever since. The clubs , the music, the spirituality and the people made it the most incredible, impulsive week of my life and I've never been back for that very reason.
They are Ruining IBIZA ..ITS DONE what a shame gone are the chilll back to nature Magic Island days 🏝️🤦🤯🤬🤬🤬
Coming in January, June and September in 2024. Have only missed one year since 2000 and that was 2020 for obvious reasons. I still think, although prices have gone up (haven’t they everywhere?) that Ibiza is as cheap or expensive as you want it to be. Personally, we don’t go to bars or restaurants that charge silly prices. For instance, we paid €17 in a tapas bar in Santa Eulalia in September for six beers, and a large sangria with three rounds of tapas thrown in. It was packed with locals. Our sort of place.
Yeah there’s still plenty of affordable places just need to know where you’re going
The island has turned into.a cash cow and its also become main stream just like the music. The revolution is always the best at the beginning and the sweet spot was 1992- 96. Sorry if you missed it ❤🕊
Was in my nappies then lol
We were there 6 weeks ago and I hadn’t been since 2013 and noticed huge changes, loads of new buildings everywhere, we were staying in playa d e bossa and walked to Ibiza town one night and the amount of cranes and new building flying up was unreal, HOWEVER it’s still got that magic feeling like nowhere else, still love the place
Man I didn't know that Bucanero and Donneghans are now permanently closed 😢. So many good memories in those bars. Was hoping to visit them again in the summer. Damn. Panffers still running?
I was at El Divino for the final opening and closing parties in 2009 🎉 used to love the hed kandi and defected nights back in the day 🕺Also from memory Penelope’s closed in around 2005ish. Things move on and Ibiza is no exception, let’s just hope all the people gambling big money get it right and strike a balance to not over develop this beautiful part of the world 🤞 thanks Dwayne always appreciate and look forward to these winter vlogs ❤
Haha… that was the time of those T-shirts. Ibiza fucking island 😅
Yep we were there in those days. Fun times.
2009 was my first year there! Oh to be 18 again…
I was their in 2005 and loved going to el divino hed kandi
Hi Dwayne, once again a very nice vlog. The island is changing very quickly, not always in a good way, but the one thing that never changes is the feeling you get when you are there. It always feels like coming home. We hope to see many more videos from you, but we understand that it is (financially) difficult to stay in the winter.
I first visited Ibiza (Playa Den Bossa) in 1976, yes i'm a dinosaur but back then it was a paradise! there was only 3 or 4 hotels, a few restaurants and bars but no clubs that I can remember. Most importantly it was incredibly cheap. Back then the currency was pesetas and 100 Pesetas (less than £1) would pay for a whole night out!
Wow I’d love to have experienced that
@geoffashden2 Back then Ibiza was all about the spiritual experience.
I’m not sure people go there now for that same magical trip.
So glad to have partied in Ibiza right through the 90s,😍 before all the posers arrived , and it lost its true vibe !
I think society has changed globally, don’t think it’s an Ibiza problem as such, Mallorca the same
There's no new underground scene, club or DJ coming through anywhere in Europe or the UK that could set the Island aflame once more; could be a post Covid effect. Before the virus of unspecified origin, I'd argue that from the mid 90s to just before the pandemic, we've had an incredible era of dance music, But many of the party people have since gone to places like Dubai. Plus...and I hate to say this. we get older.
The clubs and bars are amazing, however the place is actually a dive it’s not some magical island everyone makes it out to be, it’s full majority by bellends more focused on posing and being flashy. Also the price of the place for what you get is ridiculous. Enjoyed going but for the money there’s other places I’d rather go
Lets face it, the days of free Ecstasy milk “jugs” at the bar have long gone. Club Ku . 🤫
Ibiza is trying to attract a different audience. It seems they don’t want family hotels or even kids on the island as most hotels are going 5 star adults only….. Big shame in my opinion.
That’s true
Are they trying to turn it into Monaco? Ordinary people will be priced out soon.
Sure feels that way
Yes and GOOD, demolish all those crappy bars and give people their Island back and let normal sane tourists come and enjoy the Island - and minus dull insipid cafe techno
With the focus on “cleaning up” parts of the island and San Antonio in particular, you’d have thought it would encourage/promote family tourism. But the new and refurbished hotels, establishments and prices feel even less catered to families. They should really focus on making the bay a family friendly resort, otherwise they’ll lose that clientele completely.
Was there in 87,88,89 and 91 when it all started kicking off,good times back then,love to go back again one day,feel a bit old at 55 now though 😂
Been to Ibiza 3 times, 2000 ,2004 and 2023. Love the place and what it is! It is an expensive place and as long as it doesn’t go to far and stays manageable for the average person then that’s fine but if it goes the other way any prices people out then it will lose the hedonistic party life that is Ibiza full stop. Ibiza isn’t st trope or Dubai and nor should it be full stop. For me Ibiza old town on a night in party season is the most beautiful place in the world!!!!!
That’s true Simon
Along with a few other comments I'm gonna moan about the prices mate it's gone ridiculous 😢 was paying around 8 euro a pint in most bars and shorts even worse! yet was in tenerife and lanzarote also this year and pay no more than 3 euro for a beer, I'll be back but do feel for some people who can no longer afford to visit
Playa Den Bossa? San An is usually only around 4/6 euro a pint
@@DwayneMuffin tbf it was mainly beach bars I was drinking in when I was over last month, they always seem to be more expensive especially the one in port des torrent but still around 7-8 euro in a few bars in the bay on the way into San an.... we did stop for a meal at a restaurant you recommended in one of your vids called La Cantina and we both had the mixed grill, it was absolutely fantastic food with a bottle of wine €80 but that was well worth it and probably what you'd pay at home so deffo recommend that place 👍🏻
My mate bought a one bed apartment in cala llonga back in the mid 90’s……30k…….had it valued last year 385k everything is crazy expensive over there 🙈🙈
Yeah easy that madness🤣🤣
You snooze you lose. I pity for those who did not buy property in California back in the 80’s and 90’s those 50 plus year old homes are selling for north of 1 million
I’ve been to ibiza in 98,99,22,23. I remember in the 90’s when it cost $10 US dollars for a red bull vodka or beer. That was a lot of money back then. Everyone was on ecstasy drinking water except for me I swear. 😂. Lately Ive found ways to keep it affordable and enjoy the island. It’s definitely cheaper than going to a club in Las Vegas. I like most of the changes, but wish the clubs weren’t so crowded on certain nights.
Agree..I was there in 98 and I paid the price in space for a vodka red bull and that was 25 years ago lol
Yeah, that’s a lot back then, beers in most clubs are still 12 euro to be fair meb slightly higher in Hi and Ushuaia
I've lived in Spain for a while now, from the UK originally but never been tempted by Ibiza as the type of music played is not my cuppa t. Is it worth visiting if you're into soul, jazz funk with a bit of bruk and West London thrown in? Any clubs there play music other than what you get in the enormous clubs? And do you like living there or is it just like a party scene all the time? Thanks in advance and good job on the video.
Ugh -- thanks Dwayne... but to answer your question, I think these are bad changes. We don't need more Santorinis and St Tropez! All this 5 star rubbish, with Lio's and the designer stores... seriously. That's not Ibiza. Some people are making lots of money approving all of that building work! Seems like it's a strategic play to keep out what some people may perceive as riff raff? It's horrible as it'll end up only affordable by the super wealthy. Where's the fun in that. Ibiza to me is always about the mix of amazing people. Now it'll just be one dimensional. Sad times!
To be fair lio was there 10 + years, it’s a nice option for those that can afford it
I hear you on that, but definitely preferred it as El Divino!
Love the bay. Nice to see Sa Flama and Es Puerto are still there, spent a lot of lazy afternoons in those places back in the day (20 years ago now). Had some great nights in Eden and Es Paradise but stopped going when the trance scene fell out of favour there. Part of me would love to go back but I cherish the memories I have and would rather remember it how it was.
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Keep the memories mate as it's not the same now.
The clubs are still good but the culture has changed. Dance has now become swaying gently from side to side holding your phone in the air and filming the DJ so you can brag to your friends on social media that you're in Ibiza.
I feel sorry for the youth of today who will never know what it's like to get off your face for 48 hours, lose yourself and have a mad one, they just can't because someone would film them and upload it to the Internet. There's a price to be paid for living life through a lense.
It's still a very special place but it's not Ibiza of the 90s anymore.
Wait, what?? Dwayne, you've lived in ibiza for 14 years?? Or you mean you've been there on and off for 14 years? How old are you? And how could you afford living all those years if you did? That's insane and impressive. 2009 until 2023? Everything has changed so much since then.
I’ve been there for 14, the odd winter spent 3 months in Ireland and New York just
That's wild. Big respect.
I find myself going just before the season starts now or in late Sept, had enough of the insta people and selfie takers
Always so peaceful in winter, aside from the construction, its going to become a playground for the very rich over the next few years.
Nice to see you out and about, its not stopped raining here for weeks, I'm not jealous, no not me.... 🤢
Can’t remember the last time I seen Rain here, was raining Monday in Madrid when I was over
@@DwayneMuffin i remember my years in Andalusia, rained like clockwork 1st week of April then 2nd week of September, just months of endless sun in between, good for you mate, you do not want to be anywhere near the UK or Eire, and not just for the shitty weather!! Great life choice you made.
@@thetruthbetold-wu9pu just wait, loser.
we've had some fantastic family holidays in Ibiza - the Tanit was always a favourite and we stayed in the Palmyra before it went adults only along with the Bellamar in the Bay. All lovely. Our first holiday was in Cala Llonga - can't remember the name of the hotel. We always had a wonderful 2 weeks there every summer. Unfortunately my health has deteriorated to the point that such holidays are a thing of the past and I've not been back since 2013 (though my family were there in 2015 while I was in hospital - the buggers!!)
The cost made the island lose a bit of magic unfortunately. Still a magical place but prices are out of control. Really difficult for young ravers to experience it properly nowadays.
Rebuilding and innovating its not a bad thing! I'm from South Portugal, ALGARVE and here we do the same
Pointless just Pointless, No One is visiting The EU countries due to the 90 Day Visa Rules… 6. Years ago the canaries and Southern Spain would see over 1.4 million OAPs Visitors for the Winter months from December to March thats No Longer possible due to the Schengen Visa loss of over €27 million in Winter Tourism from the UK alone and €209 million euros World Wide. Last summer the Spanish countries visitors numbers fell by over 7.4 million Visitors. Flights were cancelled and 4 Flight companies went Bankrupt. In Marbella, Barcelona , Benidorm especially has seen a Huge increase in Hotels going Bust and up for Sale. The OAPs that would normally go to Spain are now going elsewhere, Mainly Florida for the Winter, Bookings for EU holidays after Christmas is again predicted to be Low very Low . All That Building is for Nothing…… Dwayne Great Blog this comment is Nothing against you its just Facts that people do not yet realise the Consequences of Schengen they also need to know that after the 90 days Visa you have to leave the EU for another 90 Days before you can even consider applying again its Insane …
That’s fair, how do you explain it being Ibiza’s record summer? For the first time since I’ve been here the majority of club nights actually sold out this summer, meaning you couldn’t get a ticket or even pay on the door with prices upwards of 100 euro Fridays, Sundays and Mondays
1988....my first time hitting the golden isle.....10 days....i can remember about 4 of them....when i got back to the uk, i had to have 3 days off work just to recover.
Glad i found your vlog. Not been back to Ibiza for a couple of years but can see there is lots changing from your posts. Thanks for doing such a great job
Keep on going! Love your vlogs! Went for the first time in the 70’s when I was just a little girl.. luckily I had the privilege that my parents fel in love with Ibiza… we went there every summer Calla Llonga.. and the prices where the same back then as it still is… Ibiza is special and in my humble opinion it must stay that way.. cherish it 🤍
Lets hope the money dose not suck the soul out of the Ibiza
Really enjoyed that vlog man and interesting to see what’s going on. Haven’t been in years but used to go every year to Ibiza and it’s constantly been evolving.. it has to I suppose. Great to hear what’s happening to Privilege and funny I was wondering what happened El Divino. It looks an amazing place for a chilled holiday this time of year. 👌🏼🙏🏼🌅🌅🌅☀️
Yeah it’s a great place this time of year if you’re not looking for madness
Great video, stayed in cala llonga few years back beautiful place mate
Cheers Jason
Will be great to see privilege open but Ushuaia and Hi will only mean an extortionate price and an over sold venue.
Il divino was great, can’t remember boom, but Miss Moneypennys was a great night, I can’t remember what club that was in though (90’s)
Went to Project social on your recommendation, nice place. Good food, good price.
It worries me that the Island will become too expensive for the majority and will lose its magic.
I’ll be back next year though, again, will give u a shout.
Great vlog as always mate
Thanks for your feedback ❤️
evening from the UK Dwayne...
like you say "ibiza is changing" for the better (probably if you got a big bank balance)....went in the early 90's..for 2wks for 15yrs for the closing parties in September.....I'm now 53yrs young...still got the memories...just...🤣
would love to go back to see the changes in the near future...cracking vlog as always love your content...❤❤
Thanks Paul
You’re a legend Dwayne… despite it being the start of winter a good DM vlog always gives me major FOMO. God bless Ibiza 😅❤
The price is ridiculous 7 k I done in 10 nights
Been to ibiza with the wife many times but its getting far to expensive and way over priced
I bet
My biggest regret is it going to Ibiza in the 90s and early 2000s, I had so many opportunities but never seized the moment. Gutted.
I did carpentry work in Donnegans in 2000, fitting it out with salvaged interiors from old churches from Neath is South Wales where i live, it was owned by the owners of Mambo back then, I've noticed that the road outside has become a one way system since then, perhaps that killed trade or it's not classed as upmarket enough to charge the high prices that they have in their other locations. Shame to see it closed, really enjoy your vlogs.👍
Still owned by Mambo unless they’ve gave it up now which I’d imagine they have
Everywhere in Europe is seeing the market place evolve. We are now seeing the results of birth rate declines. Only France, UK and the Nordic countries have stable populations everywhere else has seen massive declines.
Love the empty beaches, maybe sounds strange, but I like the serenity.
Yeah I get that
Sound like an old man but the island just isn't the same anymore.
A big part of it died (for me) when Cream Amnesia closed. That was always the one night you looked at in the calendar when deciding to book.
The September trance week kinda died as well with driftwood/captured.
Ibiza as a clubbing place died around 2008-2009 IMO along with when trance kind merged into what became EDM and hyper commercial, the best years were the mid 90s before all the over commercialisation.
The capital of clubbing is Berlin. Always has been always will be.
Just another status destination now
wow the hotel that is getting demolished opposite Obeach was the one me & my friends stayed at between Sep 27th and Oct 4th this year. We had to change hotels for our final two nights as they were 'closing for the season' didn't realise it was getting knocked down! 180 euros for the week stay and we were some of the only people there haha
We seen this development the freedom easy going disappear.
The prices?
Then how things change.
Otherwise its fine . ☺️
I have great memories of Il Divino, before the area became too expensive for most. Seeing all the construction is good but only if the places are not too exclusive, which seems to be the trend. I was over there last month and was horrified to find many of my old haunts replaced by venues out of my comfort range.
I used to visit 3 times a year, pre my health problems. This year was my first for three years but I'm hoping for 2 or 3 visits next year. If I can still afford it.
Another good one Dwayne but I see you're still driving too fast 😂
Cheers thanks
@@jamiewilliams685 If that was happening, it wouldn't be good but the majority of the construction is in already urbanised locations, not on greenbelt. Replacing one hotel or club with another is not urbanisation.
However, it is an issue if everything being built is exclusive and expensive because of errors made by the Spanish government's review of the star rating system and the trend towards attracting top end clients.
Great vlog as always Dwayne! Looking forward to seeing what the new Ku/Privelege will be like. My da is in Menorca if you ever wanted to go there for a quick visit/vlog this winter! Cheer big man!!!! ❤❤❤
Great vlog Dwayne, can you give any tips on solo travelling for a non driver, I am going in April (been going to Ibiza for 40 years) and staying around Port de Torrent fod a restful week. I hate the way the beaches have changed with beach clubs encroaching for the ‘beautiful people’ and the ordinary hard working all year round people who want to relax, sunbathe and appreciate their one holiday of the year on this beautiful island are being forced away due to overpricing and now it seems over populating with holiday makers. The road to Port de Torrent was barren with places being closed since Covid when we went last year but more and more apartments and hotels are being built so surely putting a strain on the restaurants and bars left?
Hi Dwayne .. just looking for advice .. Myself and my pal are Traveling from Dublin arriving on Tuesday ., My 24 year old daughter said some clubs don’t let people in their late 40’s into ? So question is this true and where’s best for us older ravers 🤣..TIA Jennie and Vicky 😊😊
This change fucking stinks! I would've primarily stayed at Hostel Tarba for Openings/Closings/winter trips... Decent faily run place, 20e or so a night with a wee breakfast buffet in the morning... No frills! I checked their website the other day for some reason and thought i was on the wrong page... It looks like a fucking 4-star hotel now... 100e+ a night now... 🤦♂️
Yeah I know it, it’s upgraded a lot
Been there this year, the hotel price were almost doubled compared to last year, tickets, drinks also skyrocketed. There are soo many commercial parties, but that’s what most of the people need, thank god there are some hidden gems like Shine, Pyramid etc. Happy for the Privilige tho. We’d like to definitely revisit the island for Resistance if it reopens. Akasha became my favourite club this year, you should visit it for a nice progressive house event if you are interested… Such an amazing vibe there! Love your content, just keep them coming! Cheers bro! 😉
Ah i might go up one day in the winter but I’ve got no appetite for clubs at the moment
Not the Ibiza I remember. I was there in the summers of 94, 2002-2005 and 2007. 94 was by far the best- the Closing Party of the first summer of Manumission was one of the best moments of my life- an eclectic, hippy vibe that was already fast disappearing through the Noughties. Sad to see it's now all about money but not at all surprised.
I heard rumours from locals this season that Privilege will be turned into a concert venue rather than a super club. Not sure if it's true but will be very sad to see if that happens.
They are restricting development of the green spaces and planning permission is very difficult to get..so prices of houses and rent are sky high. Still a lovely place to visit for a week or two...Great beaches, food and vibes 🥰
Is that sargassum usual on the beach this time of year? It’s such a problem on the Mexican coast on the Tulum side at certain times of the year. Oh and I hate the way ibiza is changing, I’m quite old skool. I loved it when it was quite bohemian. Maybe Malta then.
Usually when there’s a storm recently
Ibiza was over in 95
Halo Dwayne,
Once again a cool video ...
Can you please tell me the name of the cafe / restaurant opposite Ibiza Town where you only paid 3€ for the cafe? In your video it is at 5:32 min - 5:34/5:35 min... Stay healthy, Marc
Calma ? I mentioned it and the logo is in the video, can’t click just out at the moment but I guess it’s Calma
@@DwayneMuffin Hi Dwayne 😀 That was exactly the cafe I was looking for, thanks for your reply. Maybe my TV was too small that I didn't see the name of the cafe *laughs* After we (my wife & I) saw your videos, we were in Ibiza for the 1st time at the end of October, in Santa Eularia des Riu and at the closing party in Cafe Mambo 😉 We weren't on Ibiza for the last time...Best from Düsseldorf, Marc
I came 3 consecutive years 05,06,07 (absolutely loved it) and came again recently in June 23 (You may remember me). Yes it is getting more expensive, but thats kind of everywhere. I was disappointed with the "super clubs". Now with the DJ being the focal point I feel the energy of the clubs have changed e.g. Pacha 1/2 the dance floor is taken up by the DJ booth/entourage. Not to mention packing you in like sardines making it feel more like a mosh pit at a Metallica concert. However for me the day/beach clubs were the best. We went to the ones you mentioned in your guide book and they were the highlights. We also treated ourselves to fine dining at La Gaia. Not something I would usually do, but hey when in Rome! ;) When I come again I might go to 1 big club and hit you up for table/tix, then stick to beach bars! Great stuff btw.
Thanks appreciate the feedback
DJs need to come off stages. It’s so fucking naff.
I went in August 1992 and stayed in the Jet Apartments in Playa Den Bosa. Space opened at 6.00am in those days and had a very eclectic crowd. The queue was like an Andy Warhol movie. Amnesia was an open air club with proper foam parties. Everything was relatively cheap. The beach bars outside the hotel were epic in the late afternoons and early evenings. Long before day clubs.
Haven't been to Ibiza since 2014, used to stay in the Jet Apartments for 2 weeks every year. Nice to get a walk around from another Irish lad and get the auld nostalgia going! Fuck me I'd love to get back for a week or two but I'd have to do some serious saving for it. Next year, maybe, as I've said for the past 5 or so years lol
I used to visit every year from 2005-12
4 times from 12-23 which is pathetic really.
I remember the Hed kandi days at El divino
Ever expensive prices is annoying 🙄
It’s the hotels and flights for me, just not sustainable but people are happy to pay it
I went to Melbourne coffee so much in May, best coffee I've had in Ibiza...
The spirit of Ibiza seems to be gone. I was there until 2014 and I believe that was the last few good summers. Back when Carl Cox was headlining Space
Yeah Dwayne it’s so much more expensive. We’ve
Going for almost 20 years and the prices for some of the hotels are just crazy. But we’ll still visit maybe just a couple of times instead of four lol. But keep up the vlogs loving them still
Thanks appreciate it
Great vlog mate.enjoy seeing Ibiza off season.keep it up.
Thank goodness I knew Ibiza in the 70’s it is now totally destroyed
Just like in Malta.. It's awful! Living here is a nightmare.. Many roads closed.. Traffic.. Drilling and building everywhere
Blimey, Santa Eulalia has changed beyond all recognition since I stayed there over 55 years ago. Then it was a sleepy little village with one or two hotels with a single main dusty road going through the centre of it.
Port des torrent could do with some upgrading ❤
That’s true
I worked in Ibiza from 1996 to 2000 and was absolutely mint..must say coming to end of season in 2000 they were building fast food chains ,start of the rot in my opinion
It would be great if you could show the areas you went to on a map. I've been many times and still didn't recognise half the places you went to. Also, I can't believe (but am not surprised) how many high-end fashion brands have opened there. I'm sure it's still great but it's not the Ibiza I once remembered. 😢
Unfortunately it’s starting to look like Benidorm. Been going since 94 and like everything it changes. And money talks!! Big money talks
In Santa Eulalia it's the same thing - always quite a working class town with some tourism, but there's a ton of construction of expensive apartment blocks starting at €350k which is totally out of reach for residents, so it's obvious who they're targeting - the people who spend a few weeks a year here and then price everyone else out.
I went to Playa D'en Bossa in August this year and came back wishing we went to San Antonio, always been a pleasure in San An. Can't see me rushing back to Ibiza any time soon but if I do it will be San Antonio.
*Edit* Only because I have a 5 year old daughter, I'd love to bring her but the costs of going now are ridiculous.
Ibiza will in time want to dedicate it's tourism to just rich people looking for a quiet holiday or to live. Once the Maldives goes underwater someday Ibiza is a next best thing almost for those exlusive resorts. The club scene won't last forever because of the problems with drugs etc it brings. Ibiza rightly so isn't a fan of the black market over there.
I like the randomness of the vlogs like this tbh - pricing wise they're capitalising on the islands popularity but soon everyone bar the rich will be priced out - who wants to hang around with the same people all the time?? You need variety to keep it interesting otherwise it just becomes a group of the same faces. Plus it should stay open year round - I'd spend winter in Ibiza hands down given the option but because of the cost I go to southern Spain instead where you still got the temps and the sun - but it's not the island 🏝️
That’s true