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Eivissa or Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea (), belonging to Spain. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands. Major cities are Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària del Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany. The name Ibiza is derived from the Original Arabic word "Yabisah" " يابسة" as for Land or Landward in English. It was called "Yabisah" Ibiza in medieval Spain when parts of the Iberian peninsula was under Muslim rule. Also Ibiza was in direct contact with the city of Denia on the lberian peninsula in Andalucia at those times. Moreover the tribes who lived in Ibiza and Denia during that time 1060 -1085 where Moorish tribes named Bno- Alaglab & Bano- Mujahed . Eivissa is the official Catalan name and the name used by its inhabitants and pronounced əj'vi.sə; but the name used by Castilian Spanish speakers and the rest of the world is Ibiza (usually pronounced using the Castilian variation iˈβ̞i.θa}}, often manifested by English speakers ɪˈbi.t͡sa}}). The Island of Ibiza is most famously known for its summer parties, with thousands of people flooding in for the big summer club nights. Famous clubs include Space, Pacha, Privilege(ex Ku), Amnesia, Eden and Es Paradis. They are hosts to parties of international fame such as Cream, Manumission, Fuck Me I'm Famous, etc. It is also home to the 'West End' party district of San Antonio, a rite of passage for many partygoers. Ibiza in the summer is a phenomenal mix of the the world's craziest, most sophisticated and best organized parties, the best DJs, the most cutting edge dance music, phenomenal beaches, chilled out sunset cafes, amazing restaurants and of course the most interesting mix of people from around the world. It is the epicentre of summer partying for the international 'baby' jet set as well as a favourite destination for many ordinary young people.
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Climate The climate of Ibiza is mediterranean and has milder winters and slightly cooler summers than Mallorca. The winters are mild with temperatures around 15 degrees and some rain. The hot summer season lasts from June to September inclusive wth temperatures regulary reaching 30 degrees, lots of sunshine and very little rain. Frost and snow are very rare. Tourism Eivissa is a very popular tourist destination, especially due to its legendary and at times riotous nightlife centered around two areas: Ibiza Town, the island's capital on the eastern shore and San Antonio to the West. Ibiza Town has become a popular destination for tourists. The most famous clubs include Privilege (the largest club in the world), Es Paradís (noted for its water parties), Amnesia (known for foam parties), Space (an afterparty club), Pacha, Eden, and DC10. These clubs have become the center of the worldwide electronic music movement. During the summer, world class DJs perform at the various clubs on weekly schedules, in between touring to other international destinations. Many of these DJs use Ibiza as an outlet for presenting new songs within the house and trance genres of electronic dance music. A typical schedule for vacationers includes waking at noon, early evening naps, late night clubbing, and "disco sunrises". Due to Ibiza's notable tolerance toward misbehavior from young adult tourists, it has acquired the sobriquet "Gomorrah of the Med". It is also famous for Café del Mar, a long-standing bar where many tourists traditionally view the sunset. The island is not just known for its party scenes, though, as large portions of the island are registered as U.N. World Heritage Sites, and thus devoid of the commercialization of the main cities, for example, "God's Finger" in the Benirràs Bay, or more traditional Ibicenco cultural sites. Because of its purported natural beauty, companies and artists alike frequently use the island for photographic and film shoots. A monument ("The Egg") erected in honour of Christopher Columbus can be found in Sant Antoní: Ibiza is one of several places purporting to be his birthplace. Administration Ibiza is divided into five different municipalities under control of the autonomous Balearic Islands with its headquarters in Palma, Mallorca. Music There also exists a genre of trance music named for Ibiza dubbed Balearic Beat, similarly to the way Goa trance is named for Goa, India. The style tries to reflect the atmosphere of Ibiza, and listeners often say they can see a Mediterranean sunset when they hear its euphoric, uplifting melodies. The atmosphere is brought on with the use of synthesized string instruments, the sound of waves, mandolins and guitars, and wispy vocals. Popular tracks in this genre include: Musician Michael Cretu, famous for his project ENIGMA and his wife Sandra, have their home and A.R.T. Studios on Ibiza. It is where albums ( including MCMXC a.D. and Le Roi Est Mort, Vive le Roi!), selling 120 million copies, were recorded. They also own a small 16th century villa and a restaurant Goya in Ibiza city. A guitarist of ENIGMA and solo artist Jens Gad also lives on Ibiza. He has his own Gad's Studios, where he has recorded 4 Ambient/New Age albums. The Vengaboys re-wrote the lyrics of Typically Tropical's 1975 hit "Barbados", into a song about which a party exists on Ibiza and they are currently travelling on an airplane called Venga Airways. Mike Oldfield, a prominent British musician, owned a house on Ibiza, where he worked on a couple of his albums. After being exposed to the vibrant dance scene, he gradually incorporated dance-like elements into his subsequent works, such as Tubular Bells III. Ibiza features prominently in several movies, including the 2004 fictional biopic movie It's All Gone Pete Tong about a world famous DJ who loses his hearing and the 2000 comedy movie Kevin & Perry Go Large. The latter, based upon the popular Harry Enfield sketch Kevin the Teenager, is about a young man who decides, along with best friend, that they need to lose their virginity and become, in Kevin's words, "top DJs". The dark side of all of this mindless Ibizian hedonism is addressed in the 1969 film More by Barbet Schroeder, featuring a soundtrack by Pink Floyd. Sparks recorded a song called "Rhythm Thief" on their album "Lil' Beethoven," which includes the lyric, "Lights out, Ibiza." | ||||||||||
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