Ibiza doesn't need an excuse to party and New Year's Eve, or Nochevieja as it's known here, is no exception. If a fantastic meal with good friends, live music and a bit of a boogie are the ways that you like to roll in the New Year, then here is a selection of the best places to welcome in 2017.
Rio Ibiza
This will be the first chance to experience New Year at this classy venue right on the waterfront in San Antonio which opened last Spring. Offering a delicious and varied five-course menu, including a seafood platter starter and a slow roasted lamb shoulder main, there is plenty of choice for all tastes.
Whilst you dine you can enjoy the amazing views over the marina and at midnight, after enjoying the traditional lucky grapes with a complimentary drink, it's time to head to their private club to dance the night away with DJs playing until dawn.
Cotton Beach Club
For a touch of old-school glamour, head to this glorious club overlooking the beautiful beach at Cala Tarida. The white-washed restaurant and terraces will provide the perfect setting for a very special New Year's Eve with a modern and sophisticated five course meal to enjoy.
You'll want to get suited and booted for this event which celebrates the music and style of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Ladies can waft around the dance floor in their best little black dress whilst the men channel their inner Fred Astaire. Black tie and slicked back hair at the ready gents.
Cafe Montesol
In the heart of Ibiza Town with the majestic Old Town (Dalt Vila) towering above - this is an elegant option for welcoming the new year. If you want a slice of history with your celebrations this is the place for you. Having first opened in 1933, this striking neo-colonial building has recently been restored to its former glory.
The stylish Cafe Montesol with its distinctive tiled murals is an ideal setting to don your glad rags and sip a glass of Möet & Chandon champagne before settling down to a sumptuous meal accompanied by Can Rich wine from a local Ibizan vineyard.
Hostal La Torre
Another option with amazing views. Arrive early at Cap Negret to enjoy a complimentary glass of Cava whilst taking in the moonlight over San Antonio Bay and nibbling on the appetisers of oysters and confit duck then settle down to a high quality meal whilst exchanging stories of the year gone by.
Prepare for things to get lively as the menu here includes house wine and beer until midnight and if you are planning to really let your hair down, there is a great deal which includes an overnight stay with continental breakfast where you can continue to enjoy the sea view over a restorative caffeine fix.
Nassau Tanit Beach
For those of you who can't bear to tear yourself away from the beach this is where you will want to spend New Year's Eve. As well as tucking into the seven-dish tasting menu, you can enjoy an unforgettable fire show on the beach before hitting the dance floor with sounds supplied by resident DJs Mariano Somoza and Abel Pons.
Skinny dipping is optional but as the sun starts to rise, take a walk barefoot along the sand and listen to the sound of the waves lapping the shore as the sky lights up. It's what life is about.
Uttopia Resort
If you are on the east side of the island this will be a good option to consider. Relax in the cosy, beamed restaurant and take your place at the beautifully dressed tables. Then, savour a starter of lobster bisque before the main event of beef or monkfish with mouthwatering sauces and trimmings.
Instead of being troubled by new year's resolutions you can enjoy live music and after the grapes, DJ Jesús Martínez will have you dancing the night away into the early hours.
Atzaro
This chilled-out venue is a converted farmhouse offering a luxurious setting in the heart of the Ibizan countryside. The classy dining options include lobster salad and suckling pig.
You can also wander through the lush gardens, taking advantage of the many private spaces to unwind and reflect on your great decision to spend New Year here on Ibiza. Live music adds to the evening's festivities so you can grab a cocktail, kick off your heels and dance away to the Paul Powell band long into the night.
Wherever you choose to celebrate New Year, Ibiza will welcome you and help you to remember the important things in life; love, laughter and freedom. That's the Ibiza vibe drawing you in.
So, get out the glitter, put on your best party gear and dance until dawn. It's time to welcome 2017 in style.
WORDS | Anne McPherson
