
I'm approaching 30, so it might seem odd to some that, up until a few months ago, I had never stepped foot on Ibiza. For my entire adult life, I have been that friend who has sat out of Ibiza holidays. (This is something that will surprise anyone who knows me, given my shameless penchant for a disco.) The reason for this is because the very premise of Ibiza speaks to me on a deep level. I'm not talking about the party scene, either—far from it. For me, it's the bohemian principles on which the Ibiza we all know and love in 2024 was founded. I couldn't bear to visit Ibiza and spend five days partying—I simply wasn't old enough or wise enough to appreciate it for the place I knew it to be.
When I think of Ibiza, I think of a wild and beautiful island where its inhabitants live life to its fullest—drawing on nature to live in a truly free-spirited way. I had vowed that the first time I visited, I would stay in a place that allows me to embody everything the real island is about—wellness, nature and history. A place like the iconic retreat, Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel. Frequented by A-listers, the exclusive destination had been on my radar for many years—and I finally made it. It is, truly, a place where time stands still. It's the place that made all of my Ibizan dreams come true. So, naturally, I want to shout about it from the rooftops. Here's what there is to know...