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Famous for its hedonistic club scene and luscious beaches, the White Isle is not usually visited by families and the over 35s. But did you know that it''s a mixed World Heritage Site, home to thousands of pine trees and you can still find peace and quiet in the middle of summer? Don''t let the Ibiza''s reputation as the world''s greatest party zone put you off. The club scene is actually confined to a pretty small area, predominantly San Antonio, elsewhere you can still find real Ibiza. The central region is sparsely populated by people but densely populated by pine trees. This inspired the ancient Greeks to call Ibiza and neighbouring Formentera the Islas Pitusas ? the Islands of Pine Trees. Aside from pine the rugged landscape is only hospitable for olive, fig and almond trees. The thick forest have halted development and there are very few roads heading north. In fact there is no direct road from San Antonio, you must drive via Eivissa or Ibiza town as the Brits call it. This remoteness means the north of the island has managed to maintain some of its original charm and villages here are traditional idylls that are almost completely unspoilt by tourism. You can still come across beautiful white sand beaches, azure water, jutting rock formations that form caves, coves, tunnels and arches. All the while you will be surrounded by pine, lemon, orange, almond, fig and olive trees giving off a wonderful aroma that could be labelled ''balmy summer sun''. A good place to start is Portinatx. The beaches are unbelievable and there is an exclusive hotel complex located hidden on the headland. Just a bit further down the coast is Cova de Can Marca, a collection of underground caves cleverly lit up with lights. Ibiza town should not be confused with San Antonio. The old walled town D''Alt Villa is a Unesco World Heritage Site dating back to the 16th century and provides sanctuary for the Placa de la Villa, home to a plethora of upmarket shops, restaurants, bars and trendy art galleries. If you walk along the fortifications in the evening you can admire Ibiza''s legendary sunsets from one of the best vantage points on the island. Getting around Ibiza is much easier if you have a car. The journey to the north isn''t that long mileage wise but using public transport turns it into a bit of an unnecessarily long trip. You can hire a car from several locations in Ibiza including, conveniently, the airport.
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Jarrett Altrogge is very fond of the Balearic islands and has been going to Ibiza for years. Getting a car is very useful, you can get cheap car hire Ibiza from Ritmocars.co.uk
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