{"id":5061,"date":"2026-01-25T09:42:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-25T09:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=5061"},"modified":"2026-01-25T09:42:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T09:42:42","slug":"i-went-to-ibiza-to-rave-with-my-toddler-you-should-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/badvibes.live\/?p=5061","title":{"rendered":"I went to Ibiza to rave with my toddler \u2014 you should, too"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the Balearic sun setting on the ocean behind the DJ, I close my eyes and feel the electronic thud of the bassline in my chest. Suddenly, I am brought back to reality by my three-year-old tugging at the hem of my dress.<\/p>\n

\u2018Mummy? Where\u2019s my glow stick?\u2019<\/p>\n

Ok, so it\u2019s not quite the\u00a0Ibiza<\/a>\u00a0I remember from my early 20\u2019s, but this set up is a fun alternative. We have officially entered our \u2018family<\/a>\u00a0rave\u2019 era, and it would seem we are not the only ones.<\/p>\n

Research conducted by\u00a0TUI<\/a>\u00a0found that 60% of parents miss their child-free clubbing days and relive them at \u2018kitchen discos\u2019 with their kids.<\/p>\n

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UK\u2019s youngest DJ duo, Half Punk, consisting of\u00a0DJ Steady, age 10 and DJ Yaya, age 12 got everyone on the dancefloor (Picture: Joe Pepler\/PinPep)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Our first night on the White Isle really went off with a bang at the TUI\u00a0Holiday Villages Seaview\u2019s Ibiza Family Opening Weekender. A night dedicated to family raving and entertainment.<\/p>\n

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Face painting, glow sticks, bubble machines and music the whole family can dance to, plus the fact that you can be tucked up in bed at a reasonable hour is a bonus.<\/p>\n

An unlikely location<\/h2>\n

When telling family and friends we were off on a family\u00a0summer<\/a>\u00a0holiday to Ibiza, I got more than a couple of raised eyebrows in response.<\/p>\n

Them: \u2018But you\u2019re staying in the quiet, north of the island aren\u2019t you?\u2019<\/p>\n

Me: \u2018No, actually we\u2019re staying in San Antonio Bay\u2019<\/p>\n

*Stunned silence*<\/em><\/p>\n

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Exploring the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean (Picture: Rosy Shearman)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Granted, Ibiza isn\u2019t exactly the first destination that springs to mind when you think \u2018family-friendly\u2019.<\/p>\n

The party towns of San Antonio and Playa d\u2019en Bossa have long been home to some of the world\u2019s most famous nightclubs, including Es Paradis, Ushua\u00efa\u00a0<\/strong>and Caf\u00e9 Del Mar.<\/p>\n

Rather than try to ignore the island\u2019s clubbing history,\u00a0Holiday Villages Seaview Ibiza<\/a>\u00a0in Port des Torrent embraces it, creating a space for both kids and their grown-ups to dance their flip flops off at their Ibiza Sunsets events.<\/p>\n

Less than a five-minute walk from the hotel is the Port d\u2019es Torrent beach, a small child-friendly cove with beach beds, pedalos and SUP boards for hire and a handful of restaurants.<\/p>\n

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You will also find a small jetty at the beach that runs ferries between Port d\u2019es Torrent and San Antonio hourly for only \u20ac12 return (Picture: Rosy Shearman)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you fancy a day trip further afield, we found there were always metered taxis parked near the hotel entrance.<\/p>\n

Below is a round-up of places to visit, all within a 20-minute drive.<\/p>\n

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Top 5 family friendly spots near Holiday Villages Seaview Ibiza<\/h2>\n
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El Kiddo events at Bam-Bu-Ku<\/p>\n

San Antonio aquarium<\/p>\n

Cala Vadella (The Can Jaume Beach Bar Ibiza has a bouncy castle)<\/p>\n

Caf\u00e9 Mambo between 4-7pm<\/p>\n

Meet The Sea educational boat trips<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

For the kids<\/h2>\n

The convenience of having every activity you can think of right on your doorstep in the resort is invaluable to parents.<\/p>\n

There is a lot for them to take part in and burn off some of that never-ending energy supply.<\/p>\n

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There are a number of things you pack your kids off to while you take an hour or two to actually relax on holiday. Who would have thought.\u00a0(Picture: Rosy Shearman)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From treetop walks and a creche to football swimming academies and even its own stage\u00a0school<\/a>, there was something for every personality.<\/p>\n

Attached to the resort is a water park, just in case the other three pools aren\u2019t enough for you.<\/p>\n

If you want to escape the hotel for a few hours, I highly recommend the family boat trip run by Meet The Sea.<\/p>\n

A local family-run business that educates children about the sea and helping families build positive relationships with the ocean.<\/p>\n

After we were picked up from the jetty at Port d\u2019es Torrent beach, owner Greg took us on a little snorkeling tour around a bay at Illa de sa Conillera, or Rabbit Island, 6 kilometers off the coast.<\/p>\n

The island is uninhabited and part of a protected nature reserve so finding a spot to drop anchor is a precision exercise.<\/p>\n

The Neptune grass growing on the seabed takes 100 years to regenerate so it\u2019s important that anchors don\u2019t rip their roots. This particular Neptune grass meadow stretches round the coast to Formentera and is over 100,000 years old.<\/p>\n

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Meet the Sea provided all snorkelling equipment, paddle boards, a paella lunch and even a treasure hunt for the kiddos (Picture: Rosy Shearman)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Greg explained that he often sees many families on board where a parent has reservations when it comes to jumping into the open water (myself included).<\/p>\n

But after being put at ease with his informative talk about the innocent creatures lurking among the seaweed and encouraging parents to use this snorkelling time, where no WhatsApps or emails can reach you, as a \u2018zen moment\u2019 they manage to overcome their fears and show their children how to dive straight in.<\/p>\n

\u2018That\u2019s what it\u2019s all about,\u2019 Greg says.<\/p>\n

Where to watch the sunset<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s a trip to Ibiza without catching the world famous sunset in all its glory.<\/p>\n

San Antonio bay is located on the west side of the island and therefore home to a number of beautiful spots to enjoy the moment.<\/p>\n

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My three-year-old living her best Balearic life (Picture: Rosy Shearman)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The aptly named \u2018sunset strip\u2019 in San Antonio town is where millions have gathered at bars including Cafe del Mar and Cafe Mambo to soak in the last rays of the day to a backdrop of live DJ sets since the 1980\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Long before Ibiza became synonymous with partying and hedonism, the island was a retreat for artists, poets and musicians.<\/p>\n

Since the 1930s and throughout General Franco\u2019s dictatorship people have travelled here in search of the island\u2019s healing energy and community emphasis on peace and love.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not surprising then that these factors combined with the island\u2019s spiritual history and tales of ley-lines, sun deities and magnetic forces that the Ibizan sunset has become an attraction in its own right.<\/p>\n

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Khumaras is just a 20-minute walk from the hotel along the coast towards San Antonio (Picture: Rosy Shearman)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We managed to go to a few different family friendly sunset viewing points nearby and found chilled Ibiza vibes at Khumaras. The atmosphere was relaxed with live music playing while children ran along the rocks and the crowds clapped as the sun dipped into the sea.<\/p>\n

But you don\u2019t have to go that far to enjoy the sunset, you can watch from the comfort of the hotel\u2019s Sunset Bar located next to the infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.<\/p>\n

Or even walk down to the beach for a post-dinner sunset swim, which we did almost every evening during our stay.<\/p>\n

Making our way back through the hotel post sunset watching, we are greeted with the sound of Shalamar reverberating around the main pool.<\/p>\n

Parents and kids of all ages fill the dancefloor, and I can see that it really is going to be another Night to Remember.<\/p>\n

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Everything to know about Ibiza: at a glance<\/h2>\n
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How to get there<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to travel like Rosy Shearman, TUI flies to Ibiza from several UK airports, including London Luton, Gatwick, Stansted, Newcastle and Birmingham.<\/p>\n

Jet2, easyJet and British Airways also operate multiple routes.<\/p>\n

Best time to go<\/strong><\/p>\n

May to October will give you peak sunshine, parties, and warm waters for the full summer experience, while\u00a0September\u00a0is ideal for a balance of good weather, warm seas, and fewer crowds.<\/p>\n

Where to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Ibiza Town (for history and culture<\/li>\n
  • Santa Eulalia (for family-friendly fun)<\/li>\n
  • Portinatx and Sant Miquel (for nature and beaches)<\/li>\n
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