Platja d'en Bossa (; es, Playa d'en Bossa) is a major holiday resort on the

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island of Ibiza primarily catering for the British, German and Italian

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market. It is situated in the

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of Sant Josep de sa Talaia, approximately to the South of

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. The island's main airport is approximately away from Platja d'en Bossa.

Description

At long, the resort has the longest beaches on the island and is characterised by large hotel complex, restaurants, retail stores and residential property. There are both low and high rise buildings. In the summer months the area is one of the busiest resorts on the island.

Clubbing

Platja d'en Bossa is a popular resort for its many bars and nightclubs. One of the island's so called super-clubs called

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was located in the resort until its closure in 2016. This club occupied what was once the islands conference and exhibition centre which failed and was sold. In 1987 it was sold and was opened as a nightclub. In the early 1990s DJs in the club began to carry on their sessions out in the open air terrace next to the club, and so began the legendary after hours parties which feature today. Over the years many world famous DJs have appeared in the club including

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, Sasha,

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and

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. In recent years another venue within the resort has become a popular place for music and events. It is called Ushuaïa and has held events for

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in Ibiza. Sankeys is also located in Playa d'en Bossa.

References

Seaside resorts in Spain Beaches of Ibiza Beaches of the Balearic Islands {{Balearics-geo-stub