Divas and Discotheques – a uniquely Ibizan adventure
Islands, by their very nature—untethered, secluded, mystical—have always held some alluring and illusory magic. Yet none can perhaps claim the fog of love and adventure Ibiza has embodied over the generations, as a must-go destination for sea, sex, and sun. WORDS BY Otamere Guobadia For decades the Spanish island has played host to a revolving pantheon of queer icons and bristling locales, divas and discotheques—from Grace Jones and Freddie Mercury to the iconic and enduring Pikes that played host to them both (and to the latter’s 41st birthday party).
GAY TIMES spoke to some of the iconic faces and visited some of the iconic places, that loom large and beautiful over the legendary Balearic island.
Our gorgeous base of operations was the dazzling W Ibiza: an exquisite 5-star paradise nestled on the promenade along Santa Eulalia Beach (a convenient backdrop for indulging in a moonlit, midnight swim as we did).
Beautifully decorated rooms, decadent dining at its groundfloor restaurant Fire, rooftop cocktails at Glow bar, and delightfully attentive staff made for the dreamiest of stays—and a perfect location from which ‘La Isla Blanca’ unfolded itself to us. Finn Love, queer Artist, dancer extraordinaire, and much-recognised face of Glitterbox Ibiza had plenty to muse on about Ibiza and it’s queer history: “Old town has gay clubs, and there is a queer history there, but for me one of the the most thrilling and exciting things about Ibiza [for me], especially to begin with—In 2018 when I first flew out there for work, London was having this venue-closure crisis.
