7 Best Nightlife in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands, Spain

This popular club in San Rafael opened in 1980 and it's still going strong, with several ample dance floors that throb to house and funk. Like most of the clubs on the island, it opens for the season around mid-May, with a gala bash.

Gay nightlife converges on this street in Sa Penya.

Hidden behind the walls of the Dalt Vila, this narrow lane is lined with bustling eateries. It's at its most atmospheric in the evening, when you can enjoy a candlelit dinner on the cobblestones as the world slowly saunters past.

This is a small gaming club with roulette tables, blackjack, slots, and poker. You need your passport or other picture ID to enter. There are Texas Hold'em tables nightly from 10; the minimum buy-in is €150.

Clubbers kick off the evening here, where there's no cover and the action starts at 11 pm. The indoor space at Keeper can get a bit cramped, but out on the terrace, freedom and Latin beats reign.

A young, international crowd gathers after 2 am at the flagship venue of this club empire, where each of the five rooms offers a different style, including techno, house music, R&B, and hip-hop.

There are many places to take in a spectacular sunset in Ibiza, but this one ranks as one of the White Isle’s top (albeit busiest) spots. Set above a beautiful stretch of unspoiled coastline, boho Sunset Ashram mixes beach casual with ambient music, tasty cocktails, and unobstructed panoramic views of the golden hour. Dinner is also served here (reservations essential), though crowds flock for the atmosphere above the cuisine.