With over 300 days of sun per year Ibiza makes for an ideal winter get away. While most of Europe is cold, wet and windy and temperatures drop to freezing, Ibiza becomes a tranquil and relaxed family friendly island with average temperatures staying at around 15 degrees Celsius.

The islands population falls from over 400,000 to around 150,000 people who either live or holiday on Ibiza all year round. The roads are empty and the beaches are peaceful while the island takes on a lush green landscape of forests, flowers and shrubbery.

Many of the Islands restaurants and hotels are now open all year round and this trend is growing as more and more people discover the delights of the island during the off season. Over the Christmas period Ibiza town with its population of roughly 30,000 remains the islands main hub with its many fine restaurants and designer shops. The towns Christmas lights are a delight to see without the need to wrap up in hats and scarfs (most of the time) and the Christmas market opens from around the 6 th December until early January.