July is here and so is the start of the peak summer months, meaning things are now in full swing on the island. The temperatures arex now reaching blissful new heights with a pervading island buzz to match it. With that in mind, here are our choice picks of fantastic and widely varied things to do this month.
Smoking white hot
Nikki Beach Ibiza's returning White Party is becoming the most anticipated beach club party of the year. Sweeping back on 21 July, there is a dress code of ‘strictly white'. The party starts at lunchtime, going all the way to the witching hour of midnight. Expect the signature Nikki Beach style extravagance, some acrobatic circus performances, amazing live entertainment, famous local DJs and a bunch of special surprises.
Carl plays it pure
July brings techno's main man back to the island, playing only two events: 11 July and 18 July. Pure Carl Cox is an event that cannot be missed. Set in the world's largest club, Privilege, you can be a part of this next phase of Ibizan club history.
Drive into fashion at Ushuaïa
Originally a Madrid-based event, Mercedes-Benz brings its weekend fashion show to Ibiza. Tomorrow, 8 July, head to Ushuaïa to see a parade of luxury designers including Andrés Sardá, Alvarno, Teresa Helbig, Jorge Vázquez and Desigual. You will get a sneak preview of their forthcoming collections, live on the catwalk. High fashion in a hugely glamorous location. Cool.
The art of the moon
La Luna Llena de Arte is a unique art collective that only takes place during the time of a full moon. Get over to Santa Gertrudis on 9 July to see The Art Club's stunning open-air art exhibition. You will find the island's best painters, sculptors and photographers there and there is family fun too. All for free from 19:00.
Fishing out the virgins
A very local event comes with the feast of the ‘Virgen del Carmen' on 16 July. a statue of this sainted virgin is carried through the streets by local fisherman, as she is their patron saint. The statue is then placed on a boat which is joined by a colourful display of floating vessels adorned with flags and flowers in the harbours of Ibiza Town, San Antonio and Formentera. Go for the colour and tradition.
Better Guetta move on
F*** Me I'm Famous, David Guetta's Pacha residency has a hugely hot line-up this coming 13 July. Get the gift of Bob Sinclar and Martin Solveig joining the fabled French man and experience some serious club bangers all night long. Three of Pacha's world class residencies; one night of magic.
French oriental
Up until 30 July you have the opportunity to enjoy a couple of cool arty things at the Garden Art Gallery on the way to San José. Résilience, is a free exhibition of paintings by Miguel Baudes. For something more animated, you can catch a set piece of the oriental dance of Ibiza Tribal Clan, right up to the end of the month. See the gallery's Facebook page for more details.
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