After decades of negative publicity that branded Ibiza as little more than a ravers' paradise, the island is reasserting itself as one of Spain's most cosmopolitan corners - an affluent, self-confident place with a fascinating historic and cultural heritage and a vibrant music and fashion scene with truly global reach. Ibiza's natural beauty, too, is captivating with large swathes of pristine coastline. Neighbouring Formentera is a tiny hideaway, much less developed, and the site of the longest, whitest, cleanest and least-crowded beaches in Spain.

Ibiza & Formentera DIRECTIONS has all you need to get the most out of your stay: the best-value hotels and restaurants, whatever your budget; the best clubs and the coolest bars; the pick of the shops and the beaches to make for early in the day. . . in short, the best the islands have to offer.

Browse the full-colour ideas section for a wealth of things to do. Then flip to the places section to explore the islands in detail, with every attraction, restaurant, bar, club and shop located on our easy-to-use maps.

It's like having a local friend plan your trip.