Ibiza: Celebrities spotted on the island

Written on : 09 October 2019
By : Colombe Taddei

Ibiza is a UNESO World Heritage Site, located in the Balearic Islands, which form an archipelago in the Mediteranean Sea, on the east of Spain. Referred to as the "Nature Island" by some, or the "Party Island" by others, this is the hottest destination to add to your summer vacation calendar, and it is particularly loved by celebrities! Whether you are looking for a getaway to a paradise of sandy beaches with crystal clear waters, or a week-end of partying at one of its renowned nightclubs, ibiza has you covered. Find out which celebrities holiday in Ibiza and are likely to be spotted around the island.

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David Guetta and Ibiza: An iconic duo

David Guetta, the French worldwide famous DJ, refers to himself as ‘Made in Ibiza’ in his bibliography, because that is where his career started to take off. As the official summer resident of the Ushuaia club, the number one party of the island with the most famous performers, David Guetta has created his own event called ‘BIG’, which runs from early June to late September every year since 2016. As he spends much of his summer in Ibiza, David Guetta has invested in real estate on the island, and owns a villa in Sant Joseph de Sa Talaia, on the West of the island.

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Shakira and Gerard Piqué, on a family holiday

Shakira and Piqué are also amongst the celebrities who own houses in Ibiza! This trendy couple invested in 2 properties worth around £3 million in 2013, in the luxurious seaside resort of ‘Life Marina’. Their two prestigious penthouses have been combined to form one extravagant flat to accomodate their entire family and spend special holidays with their loved ones. This lavish residential neighborhood is ideal for those seeking upscale privacy as it offers a 24-hour security and concierge service. To top it off, this magnificent apartment complex designed by the brilliant French architect Jean Nouvel, faces Dalt Vila, the beautifum old town of Ibiza.

Lionel Messi

Yes, our very dear Lionel Messi is definitely one of the top celebrity fans of the beautiful island of Ibiza. Messi and his family often travel to Ibiza in the summer, and the player has made his love for the island evident by buying a hotel in 2018, as well as the clubs and bars in Bossa beach. Messi tends to spend his time in Ibiza sunbathing on his yachts, relaxing for the next football season, and spending quality time with his family on the island.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Ibiza is a very popular holiday destination among football players. Fan favorite Cristiano Ronaldo is also a popular celebrity on the list. This renowned player has expressed his love for the island and has chosen Ibiza as his summer retreat over the years.

Rafael Nadal

We all love this Spanish tennis megastar! And we also share with him our love for Ibiza! Nadal also owns a restaurant in Ibiza with two of his colleagues from the same field. He owns a luxury yacht and spends his summer days in Ibiza enjoying the radiant sunshine and exquisite sunsets from his yacht.

Zinedine Zidane

Back to football! This French former professional football player, popularly known as "Zizou" , who most recently coached Spanish club Real Madrid, is now as one of the most successful coaches in the world. As popular as his former team, Zinedine Zidane comes to Ibiza during the summer with his family to spend his holidays on his yacht. While coaching Real Madrid, he often went to Ibiza to relax and rest after his football seasons.

Investing in restaurants: a trend

Cristiano Ronaldo, Enrique Iglesias, Pau Gasol and Rafael Nadal have invested in two elite restaurants in Ibiza. The first one, Zela is situated near Ibiza town, in Talamanca. The menu is orchestrated by renowned Michelin star chef Ricardo Sanz de Kabuki, who is said to be one of the chefs with the greatest contribution to Spanish gastronomy. His menu at Zela offers a combination of Japanese and Mediteranean food, with exotic flavours. Their second restaurant is named Tatel and offers the concept of Spanish fine dining with a touch of retro glamour from the roaring 20’s. This extravagant restaurant is located in the stylish Hard Rock Hotel, in the Playa d’En Bossa, and has an exclusive entry to the Ushuaia club. Satisfy your taste buds at either of those fancy restaurants and you might be lucky enough to dine next to Ronaldo!

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Besides the popular celebrities mentioned above, many other famous A-listers from various fields love Ibiza and have chosen the island as their holiday destination over the years, making it special and adding that extra glamor to Ibiza.

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