Beginner’s Guide to Ocean Beach 2016
Where: Ocean Beach Club Ibiza , 12 - 14 Carrer Des Moli, San Antonio, Ibiza
When: All Summer 2016
Price: Approx 165 Euro nightly rate
As of writing, the British Summer of 2016 has officially begun. Rather predictably however, when looking outside, the weather has remained muggy, overcast and perpetually grey. This isn’t to say that we don’t sometimes get sparse sunny days throughout the summer months, especially in the south, but we’re never going to get the sun drenched, beach combing summer heatwaves that we dream of when contemplating our summer holidays. Sometimes a beer garden on a clear day isn’t enough. Sometimes we look to escape to a higher tier of summer, full of shimmering clear blue waters, everlasting sunlight and cocktails with the little umbrellas in. Sometimes to get the best, you need to leave the nest. And where better to do it than one of the worlds greatest party locations? Ladies and Gentlemen - Ibiza’s Ocean Beach Club and Hotel awaits.
Ocean Beach Club?
Yes, indeed, You may not know it by name, but you’ll have seen it featured on the websites, television segments, posters, pamphlets and brochures promoting Ibiza as the sun soaked party kingdom that it’s become. The iconic image of Beach Club’s pool side cocktail bars, it’s glittering white architecture and the legendary photos of their club’s beach parties. Ocean Beach Club is situated on Ibiza’s glorious S’Arenal Waterfront, meaning seaside views and beach parties are quite literally in the venue’s backyard. It’s common practice for the club daytime and nightime DJ sets and parties to burst forth out onto the waterfront’s colossal, shimmering white beaches. With the likes of Louise Smith, McBusted and the entire cast of TOWIE recently joining the roster of Ocean Beach’s celebrity guest list, the legendary status of Ocean Beach Club’s parties and gigs has been hard won and well deserved.
Whats on...
Ocean Beach Club strives to become the ultimate beach side club experience, offering lavish packages at the height of luxury whilst also offering the most debaucherous, beat driven party mixes in the Med. Over the years Ocean Club Ibiza has played host to various DJ sets and club nights of international status and this coming summer is no exception. Thursdays will see a weekly eight hour set from the Ministry of Sound themselves, with VIP resident DJ Spoony offering the freshest and most exclusive tracks in the industry alongside the fair hand of numerous special guests coming to share the decks. For those with a more vintage palette, Tuesdays will run a consistent set run from KISS FM UK and their ambassador DJ Q to spin some classic anthems and tracks to complement Ministry’s later offerings. And on top of all that, Ibiza sensations will be running it’s weekly party every Wednesday hosting some of the finest talent House has to offer with the thickest beats in the med accompanying their in house acts of theatrical and circus performances. This isnt to mention Soul Heaven, Hedkandi or any of the special, one off events populating Ocean Beach Club’s events calendar so check them out here to see what’s on offer on your days off if you’re feeling adventurous. You could be seeing all this and more from under a parasol at your own personal VIP table by Ocean Beach’s 600m2 pool.
Hang on there, mate - VIP table?
You didn’t think there wouldn’t be a glamorous option for you flash types, did you? Ocean Club mixes the potent alchemy of raving, hedonistic beach parties with the luxury and sophistication of high society. Since so much of the perfect holiday experience is how to customise it to your tastes, Ocean Beach Club have offered a intuitive and extensive booking process on their website. Want to be by the pool at all times? Done. Nearest the bar? Done. On the roof garden to watch the sunset? A-OK. And if you want the best of everything, book a table at the VIP section. That is if you want access to the exclusive water beds, that are situated right in the heart of the action ( the pool), can sit eight guests and include a personal water-waiting service to have drinks ferried out to you at a moments notice. If you and your squad can get the 750 euro together (it is high season after all), get one booked. You won’t be disappointed.
Anything else we need to know, boss?
You need to know that this one isn’t just a club night on a beach. It’s a little piece of every kind of party you’ve ever wanted. There’s theatre and costume, live performance, jazz, house, every flavour of DJ set, watersports, hydropacks (yes, they exist and yes, someone can fly you across the pool in one) cocktails, beers, luxury restaurateur meals, spas, massage, facials and full body treatments. It’s whatever you want it to be. You just need to decide what you want. Oh and one last thing? Free entry if you book your accommodation with Ocean Beach hotel - their current pricing is running at a discounted rate of 143 euro per night for a two bed room. Check out the various rooms they have available here. With that, there’s nothing more to say other than get your troops together, books yourself a flight and we’ll see you at the Summer’s ultimate party destination with a cocktail in hand and a smile on our faces.
Kyle Cairns