Veerle's blog

The hordes of Summer visitors have departed, most of the hotels are shut, many souvenir shops and cocktail bars have locked and barred their doors.... When it is Winter at Ibiza, it is the most gorgeous, peaceful and relaxing time of year for the locals.

Ibiza in Winter has unfortunately remained a well-kept secret, known only to a few discerning holiday makers, sports enthusiasts, hikers. Ibiza has a mild climate (temperature rarely drops under 0� C during Winter) and remarkable vegetation. Snow is a sensation, and the children save snowballs for weeks by putting them in the fridge! From November to April the average daytime temperature is about 15� C - however when the sun comes out this can rapidly climb to 25� C.

It does rain - but a general rule of thumb is that it only rains for 3 days at a time (at least that’s what the locals say). The rest of the time the sun shines down from clear, blue skies. Ibiza in Winter is not a beach destination, although on sunny days you’ll find sun-worshippers on the beach, many of whom still swim! Ibiza in Winter is more a time for lazy beach walks, sport and touring around the island, stocking up on some well-needed Vitamin D (from all the sunshine!).

The warm springtime temperatures between November and May transform the island into a blossoming paradise: meadows carpeted with yellow flowers, red Poinsettias, Almond trees in full bloom, Orange and Lemon trees laden with succulent, ripe fruit. Spring is in the air, instead of the usual Winter-depression.

One of the most breathtaking natural spectacles of the year are the almond trees in full bloom.

The Winter on Ibiza is sunnier and warmer than on Mallorca, which of course makes a Winter break here such a good idea. If you fancy visiting Ibiza in winter remember to pack some warm clothes, as not all houses and hotels are centrally-heated. It is often warmer outside than it is inside.

In return, the Winter guests have the island to themselves - beautiful, deserted beaches with no sun beds or sunshades to spoil the view, and the wonderful feeling of peace and tranquility for which Ibiza is so well known. Well I bet few of you have seen any of Ibiza’s beaches like the ones below!  (source: Ibiza-Spotlight.com)