Alternative Ibiza?

[Stanley Edwards]

I'm off traveling

A very gorgeous friend has invited me to Ibiza. She assures me I will like it, but my head is full of sex, drugs, and party stuff (which I still enjoy in small doses).

Is there really another side to Ibiza?

 

[mao]

Yes, it's called Magaluf

 

[killer b]

Some friends if mine are in a psychedelic rock band and spent a month out there earlier in the year, I believe as guests of the bassist from Duran Duran. It sounds like theres some wild parties go on in the hills. Also sounds like you might have to be invited. but you're a creative man, I expect you know how to sort that out...

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Some friends if mine are in a psychedelic rock band and spent a month out there earlier in the year, I believe as guests of the bassist from Duran Duran. It sounds like theres some wild parties go on in the hills. Also sounds like you might have to be invited. but you're a creative man, I expect you know how to sort that out...

I like the sound of this.

 

[Fez909]

In the North it's very affluent and is more like the south of France than what you see on Ibiza Uncovered.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

In the North it's very affluent and is more like the south of France than what you see on Ibiza Uncovered.

This is good news.

 

[white rabbit]

Is there really another side to Ibiza?

Yes there is. If you're staying with a friend, you'll probably be away from these places but avoid the bucket shop hotel areas around San Antonio and Playa d'en Bossa. There are still good places to visit in these areas, the sunset a Cafe Mambo in San An is pretty spectacular and Space is still a good club. It's a little out of the way on the road from Ibiza town toward San Josep, but there's a bar called KM5 (because its near the 5 km marker on the road). As for beaches, take your pick. They say the nicest ones are only reachable by boat, but there are some nice ones out on the western tip, Cala Bassa and Cala Roja. And check out the view of Es Vedre in the south west. People can get all astral about it, but it is quite stunning.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Change of plan. Going to be based in Mallorca for the winter, but can't leave Granada for a few weeks due to work comittments. Hopefully I will get time on all Three islands. They sound fascinating in their own way.

 

[chasbo zelena]

London. Pod sem Stanko.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

London. Pod sem Stanko.

Watcha Mister Gee. Hope all is hunkydory your end.

 

[chasbo zelena]

Not bad Stanneers.
We're going to the real Ibiza.
x

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Right, I'm ready for the off. Bus to Almeria. Few days hiking to Denia. Ferry to Ibiza. I shall record and paint the 'alternative' Ibiza when I get there. I have purchased a very nice anti German hippie shield from the local Chinese sell evrything shop. Handy places. I know it won't last more than a couple of days, and they won't give me a refund, but where else can you buy such devices?

 

[Stanley Edwards]

I am in cafe bar Esmeralda. Granada is cold. The snows came back to the mountains the day before yesterday. Trying to decide whether to get a bus now to Cartagena, or spend an evening doing tapas here and getting a bus to Almeria in the morning.

I have never visited Cartagena. Think I am going to do the latest, or earliest bus, then hike for a few days to Denia to get the cheapest ferry option.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

OK. 3AM bus to Cartagena. Arrive about 9AM. Whole day to make enough to get enough cash for a hike to Denia. Ferry to Ibiza is a bout €40.

It is a 'sort of' plan! I have 2 bottles of quality wine to help me.

 

[peterkro]

Formentera.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Formentera.

Yeah. That one.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartagena,_Spain

Looks good enough for Three days and €500 to me.

 

[Callie]

sounds interesting Stan, will be good to hear how you get on with the rest of your journey.

Whats the weather like?

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Whats the weather like?

Looks less cold than here.

I have a friend in Ibiza I want to spend time with and a recent contact in Mallorca who tells me she is in an 8 bedroom mansion. I am sure there must be a spare room, but I am also sure there are probably serious people looking out for the place who wouldn't be happy if the likes of me turn up looking for beds.

Fucking cold in Granada tonight. Ibiza looks wet and stormy, but much less cold.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

I am fucking well in McDonalds. Christ - this is the worst bit about traveling. I have opened a bottle of wine. No-one seems to have noticed yet. A cardboard cheeseburger with a bottle of Marques de Griñon tempranillio. Quality.

3 hours until my bus. Good value. €26 and I will wake up in Cartagena at about 8.30AM. Pretty sure a day, or Two there will see me on the ferry to Ibiza. However, the 8 bedroom mansion in Mallorca tempts. Ferry goes to Mallorca first, then Ibiza. It will be a last minute decision.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

*cough cough*

Not still drunk - honest!

Cartagena.

It is cool here in a very warm sort of way. None of that snow and frost and shit. Cartagena has the World's most perfect sketching pitch. If police leave me alone I will get rich! May have to play the charity line

From here a Fiver buys a bus ticket to Murcia. Another Tenner gets me to Denia. About €40 for the ferry to Ibiza where I will hook up with my most beautiful friend. She imbibes happiness - I can't wait for a hug!

I have arrived with €10 in pocket and a half complete sketch of the Alhambra. The Alhambra wins everywhere in Spain. I can do it from memory. I love Cartagena so far. Only been here 10 minutes, but it is fucking warm and stuff.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Oh fuck!

It is Sunday. Everything is closed

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

I have purchased a very nice anti German hippie shield from the local Chinese sell evrything shop.

Is that anything like bear spray?

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

Oh fuck!

It is Sunday. Everything is closed

What happened to the Whoppers in Granada?

 

[Stanley Edwards]

What happened to the Whoppers in Granada?

I am about to shit it out

 

[Johnny Canuck3]

I am about to shit it out

The good/bad news is there's no roughage in it. It will be an easy slide.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

Cool. There is a Chinese 'sell everything' shop here open always. I am set to make cash (police allowing).

 

[pogo 10]

I'm off traveling

A very gorgeous friend has invited me to Ibiza. She assures me I will like it, but my head is full of sex, drugs, and party stuff (which I still enjoy in small doses).

Is there really another side to Ibiza?

Yeah, es canna. For older people and families. Mind you, that was in 2003, could have changed.

 

[Stanley Edwards]

I have just been told I am not allowed to drink my breakfast beer with my coffee on the terrace. This does not bode well.

Gonna make my cash quick and get the fuck out.

 

[pogo 10]

I have just been told I am not allowed to drink my breakfast beer with my coffee on the terrace. This does not bode well.

GFonna make my cash quick and get the fuck out.

Ffs.

 

[Geri]

Yeah, es canna. For older people and families. Mind you, that was in 2003, could have changed.

My colleague goes there every year with her husband - they are in their early 50s.