Ibiza Island earns a thumbs up and perhaps a swing of the hips for its worldwide reputation as one of the best places to party in Europe. Part of Spain's Balearic Islands, Ibiza offers nightlife marked by pure hedonism. Rivalling any cosmopolitan club, expect nothing less rambunctious when you enter the clubs of Ibiza Island.

More outlandish than its neighbours in the Balearics, Ibiza Island does entertain in other ways apart from its busy nocturnal schedule and tons of water sports on offer. Sightseeing can take you to small charming towns, breathtaking cliffs, calm forests, secluded coves and more stunning features. Certainly worth leaving the party scene even just for a brief moment.

If you're not keen on joining the fray during the hot season, winter breaks are just as popular as summer holidays in Ibiza Island. There are fun-filled activities with which to enjoy your stay and the wild atmosphere has given way to a more peaceful climate.

Holidays in Ibiza Island mean beach-hopping in the day and partying until late at night. Though the rapid rise of commercial developments has made an impact in the landscape of the island, the coast still offers a good amount of beach life! Do remember that beyond the tourist trail, there are some sleepy towns and secret coves worth taking a look at.

The best known spots are Es Cavallet, Figueretes and Ses Salines which are accessible from Ibiza town. The old quarter of Ibiza town is also a good sightseeing stop with its cobblestone streets and gothic buildings. There are special secluded beaches as well if you're looking for a different kind of fun in the sun. Head north of the island to get to Aigues Blanques, the popular nudist beach and Cala Llonga, all just a ferry away from Eulalia del Rio (in which you'll find the bustling hippie community of Sant Carles).

San Antonio is another touristy town rapidly caught in the concrete maze of bars, cafes and apartment blocks. It is also one of the busiest clubbing areas in Ibiza Island as it is home to famous Café del Mar and Es Paradis Club. Similarly, Playa d'En Bossa is a hive of nightly entertainment for all ages.

Christmas, New Year and Lenten periods witness many religious events in Ibiza Island. Feast days of Catholic saints are also celebrated with traditional colourful parades, songs and dances.

In February, Ibiza Island gets in fiesta mode for the Carnival. There are giant floats, dancers, mascots and endless revelry in the streets just like the carnival in Brazil or in any other Latin American city.

The festival of Saint Joan draws in crowds to witness fireworks, music and street parties every year in June. For shopaholics, the Hippy Markets held during the peak months of April to October is a treasure trove of souvenirs, novelties, ethnic wares and other local goods.

Ibiza Island gets down to serious business to fuel the clubbing frenzy from June to September with different DJs spinning the night away, all seven days a week!

• Winter (December to February) 5-14°C; quite chilly but but still sunny