White Isle gift inspiration galore!
The countdown to the most wonderful time of the year has begun. We think it’s safe to say that everyone is looking forward to Christmas this year, we certainly are! It’ll be a different kind of holiday season, but we’re sure that everyone will make the most of it nonetheless.
Whilst the White Isle gets in the Christmas spirit by putting up their annual decorations, we turn our attention towards the main event and ask ourselves the question – what present do you buy for an Ibiza lover? To make your shopping search simple, we’ve rounded up a selection of Ibiza brands who sell amazing gifts which will make any Isla Blanca enthusiast beam with delight.
Hierbas
The tasty golden aniseed liquor is made with up to 18 different types of ingredients, and is rumoured have medicinal properties. The secret family recipes of Mari Mayans, Can Rich and Aniseta Ibiza are some of the most popular on the island, consumed by native and tourist alike year after year. The quintessential taste of Ibiza itself, this herbal digestif is the perfect tipple to have post-Christmas dinner.
Sal de Ibiza
The world heritage site of Parque Natural de Ses Salines d’Eivissa is a breath-taking Balearic landscape and it produces one of Ibiza’s oldest exports – 100% natural sea salt. Sal de Ibiza‘s refinement process of sun and ocean wind guarantees purity, meaning the mineral comes without additives and preservatives. Aside from offering a range of table salt products, they even sell chocolate and crisps, so there’s something to stuff any stocking.
Discover Ibiza 2021 Calendar
If you’ve visited our Facebook or followed our Instagram then you’ll know that we’re known for posting beautiful photographs on our social feeds. Now for the first time, we’ve gathered our favourite images together to make an exclusive calendar for 2021. Printed on premium stock paper and ring bound, you can count down the days to your next Ibiza holiday with a wonderful visual reminder of the island’s best spots.
Mr Pikes: The Story Behind The Ibiza Legend
The ‘Hugh Hefner of Ibiza’ reveals his amazing life in a tell-all biography. Gone but not forgotten, the 358-page hard-hitting memoir immortalises the legendary hotelier’s life, from his early entrepreneurial exploits in Australia to building a Balearic boho bolthole by hand. Be assured, this book doesn’t gloss over any juicy details and any book lover will adore this timeless tribute to a true Ibiza icon.
hW x Orca Sound Project
It’s sometimes hard to find Christmas gift items that are also environmentally friendly. Orca Sound Project solve this issue with its bespoke jewellery collection. Designed by Hannah Warner, each piece features up-cycled ocean plastic collected from the shores of Ibiza. The best part about this present is that proceeds from the profits go towards the cleanup project itself. Looking stylish whilst saving the planet, what more can a gift receiver ask for?
Clubbing Clothing
Whilst the clubs are closed (for now), there will be people out there that will love a bit of clubbing merchandise for Christmas. Parties like Defected and elrow sell items like t-shirts and hoodies, but if you’re after a great deal then head on over to the club stores. At the time of publishing, both Pacha and Ushuaïa are having Black Friday sales, with up to 50% off until Sunday 29th November.
I see Wonders
Home improvement presents are always a winning choice for people who fancy themselves as interior designers. I see Wonders are an Ibiza-inspired art print company, who create clean modern designs of the island’s landscapes and architecture. All the artwork manages to capture the White Isle’s mystical magnetism beautifully, and if one thing is assured, whoever receives a print as a gift will treasure it forever.
Campos de Ibiza
From looking good to smelling good, Campos de Ibiza stock a wonderful collection of fragrant goods. The Balearic brand origin’s date back to the 1970s, and are well-known throughout Spain for its aromatic perfume and bath wares made up of ingredients harvest directly from Ibiza. In recent years, they have expanded to selling scented candles and room diffusers, so you bathe your entire home in sweet smells over the holiday period.
Ibiza Chili Co.
Think you can handle some heat? Put your taste buds to the test with Ibiza Chili Co’s range of hot sauces. Sid Shanti, respected island resident and gastronomic entrepreneur started a chilli farm 7 years ago in the fertile north of the White Isle. Today, the company sells a range of flavourful all-natural and vegan-friendly sauces to celebrities and hot pepper fans alike. Whether it’s the Magnificent 7, Lava Verde or Oh Carolina sauce, all three will definitely spice up any Xmas meal.
Wine from an Ibizan vine
If you want to impress an amateur sommelier when bringing a gift for the Christmas feast, then look no further than wines made in Ibiza. Island family-run wineries such as Sa Cova, Ibizkus and Can Maymo use Monastell grapes for red wines and grapes for the whites. Within each glass, you usually also can detect notes of thyme, as the herb is regularly used in the fermentation process.
