Ibiza

[Dusty Bin]

Any recommendations for a family holiday in Ibiza, please?

Children (both girls) aged 8 and 12.

Probably looking at a hotel with half board not self-catering apartments.

Which resort and which hotels?

[kira000]

Avoid San Antonio and Ibiza town, and Platja d'embossa is very very livey and club based as well.

Maybe try Santa eualia, Portinax, Can Jordi, Caletes. Most of the places around the North coast are nicer and less rowdy.
Cant recommend hotels though, Sorry.

[Dusty Bin]

Thanks for that.

Anyone else add to this, please?

[netibiza]

Well, I would suggest a hotel holiday, with kiddies clubs in Es Cana (not much for kids in Sta Eulalia). Try Hotel Miami or Hotel Ereso or Hotel Atlantic. There are Water Parks where you can visit for a day (but not cheap)

[netibiza]

Portinatx is very small, with 2 nice beaches and a small water park (if working) but really not much to do, and transport definitely needed . Can Jordi is just a small village near the airport, not a holiday place, Never heard of Caletas. Play d'en Bossa is ok and although lots of party people, there is lots for the kids, well, good shopping and beaches.

[Dusty Bin]

Thank you, netibiza.

"netibiza"?

Do you have inside information?

[netibiza]

Well, yes I've lived on Ibiza for 40yrs so know most of it. btw stay out of Cala San Vicente, it's a lovely place, beautiful beach but all German, not that I have any problems with that, but you don't want to stay in a German only speaking hotel - I think tui (Thompsons) use them. Nice for a day trip and lunch though.

There is the Hotel Orquidea in Sta Eulalia which does cater for kids, is rather big, and has fun nights, but tends to be a bit rowdy. They are small apartments, that should be OK, it right on the beach of Sta Eulalia. There is an all-inclusive hotel in Cala llonga called Sirenis Playa (something can't remember) but that can get a bit rough , hamburgers, chips ice-creams and drinks free most of the day, with entertainment , hence lots of drunken Brits. Not far from S:E; and a good bus service and also boats. you do don't go to the Hotel Riomar in S. E: I know that they use up old out of date food (cos my daughter worked there and it was disgusting) Good luck.