Ibiza replaces St Tropez as the celebrity playground of the Mediterranean
When it comes to celebrities, who hasn’t holidayed in Ibiza this year? From Beyoncé and baby Blue to David and Samantha Cameron, the Spanish island has been a revolving door for the stars. Daniel Chavarria Waschke, Managing Director of Balearic Sotheby’s International Realty, knows exactly why.
Daniel comments, “Celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor and Errol Flynn have been visiting Ibiza since the 1950s, so this is not a new phenomenon, it’s just the appetite for spotting them has grown along with the explosion of social media. What the stars loved about Ibiza 60 years ago still stands today, beautiful scenery, unspoilt beaches, rolling countryside and an ability to escape the public and the paparazzi should they wish. Ibiza is not an island that hounds the famous, it allows them to enjoy themselves alongside the locals, safe in the knowledge that they’re in the most fashionable hotspot in the Mediterranean.”
Indeed there are many more sides to Ibiza than tabloid tittle tattle would have people believe. Yes, it is a paradise for mad clubbing hedonism with Space, Pacha, Amnesia and Privilege offering sell-out crazy colourful club nights all summer long, but Ibiza also offers quiet coves, fine dining restaurants and a UNESCO-protected Old Town – all encircled by beautiful turquoise waters drenched with endless sunshine. It is therefore guaranteed that there’s something within its dainty 570 square kilometres to suit everyone.
If you’re looking for TOWIE talent or their ‘Enders predecessors, San Antonio’s Ocean Beach Ibiza is the place to hang out - Joey Essex, Jessica Wright, Patsy Palmer and Natalie Cassidy are just some of the “names” to have graced their VIP beds this season. Tulisa has also taken her unique sense of style to the Island to drown her ex-XFactor sorrows. Moving up the social rankings, tennis heartthrob Rafael Nadal, socialite Paris Hilton, box office banker Leonardo DiCaprio and supermodels Bar Refaeli, Doutzen Kroes and Kate Moss have all chosen the White Isle for their summer 2013 holidays.
Daniel continues, “The Island does not discriminate, it’s for young and old, families and partygoers, wealthy and famous, all just a couple of hours flying time from northern Europe. It offers a high-end lifestyle which has seen a good deal of investment over recent years in the shape of new marinas, luxury hotels and restaurants. The St Tropez crowd are now coming to Ibiza, it’s a very aspirational place to be.”
Of course Ibiza is not just for holidays, it’s also for living. Supermodels Elle MacPherson, Naomi Campbell and Jade Jagger have all had homes on the Island, as does bad boy rocker Noel Gallagher, football favourites Cesc Fabregas and David Villa, musician James Blunt and DJs Pete Tong and Eric Morillo. According to Ibiza Sotheby’s International Realty, the two styles of villa most sought-after today are contemporary well-designed new builds that relate to the landscape and traditional fincas that have been modernised in Ibizan minimalist style whilst retaining the original structure.
For more information, visit ibiza-sothebysrealty.com.
Ref 6240 - Villa, Es Cubells, Ibiza
A seafront villa with breathtaking Mediterranean views and direct access to the beach – and a possibility to install a private mooring. Located on the cliffs of Es Cubells, an exclusive part of southern Ibiza, the home is reached via a private driveway and offers complete seclusion. Inside the four bedroom property offers scope for renovation and expansion whilst outside there are numerous terraces at different levels and a lovely swimming pool directly on the sea.
Four bedrooms, Three bathrooms
Built area 320m², Plot size 4,400m²
Price 4.35 million euros (approx 3.6 million pounds)
Ref 6355 – Villa, San Juan, Ibiza
A completely unique contemporary new-build villa set in the countryside of San Juan with open countryside views. The south facing home has been built to the highest standards with a great eye for detail and has a minimalistic interior. At ground level is a lounge, fully equipped kitchen, separate dining room, two en suite bedrooms and an additional spacious bedroom/office with independent entrance. Upstairs is dedicated to the master bedroom suite with a roomy walk-in wardrobe and additional countryside view room. The property is surrounded by beautiful lawns containing ancient olive trees, almond and fruit trees and a swimming pool as well as a restored historic well with ornamental fish pond. The up-and-coming town of San Juan and the beaches of north Ibiza are just five minutes by car.
Four bedrooms, Four bathrooms
Built area 379m², Plot size 17,700m²
Price 2.2 million euros (approx 1.8 million pounds)
