Eivissa is the official Catalan name and the name used by its inhabitants; but the name used by Spanish speakers and the rest of the world is Ibiza (usually pronounced using the Castilian morphology: ih-'bee-thuh).

Eivissa is a very popular tourist destination, especially due to its legendary riotous nightlife (mainly in Ibiza Town, the island's capital on the eastern shore). The most famous clubs include Privilege (the world's largest club which holds the weekly event known worldwide as Manumission on Monday nights), Es Paradis (famous for its water parties), Amnesia (famous for its foam parties and what goes on there), Space (opens at around 8AM) and Pacha. Ibiza is also famous for Café del Mar, a chill spot in Sant Antoni de Portmany where many people watch the sunset every night.

But there is a relaxing side to the island too with 72 beaches to chose from combined with wonderful countryside and some of the best restaurants in the Balearics. One of the most popular beaches is Benirras Bay in the north of the island with its wonderful view of "Gods Finger" a piece of rock jutting out of the sea. It has also beach restaurants and shops including "Podenko" a 'salty sea shack' selling fine beach clobber and mens' clothes.

The island is used a lot for photo and film shoots by companies from all over the world because of its incredible locations and stunning villas.

There also exists a genre of trance music named for Ibiza dubbed Balearic Beat, similarly to the way Goa trance is named for Goa, India. The style tries to reflect the atmosphere of Ibiza, and listeners often say they can see a Mediterranean sunset when they hear its euphoric, uplifting melodies. The atmosphere is brought on with the use of synthesized string instruments, the sound of waves, mandolins and guitars, and wispy vocals. Popular tracks in this genre include:

• Seven Cities by Solar Stone
• Offshore by Chicane
• Beachball by Nalin & Kane
• The Devil Went Down to Ibiza by Alabama 3

Mike Oldfield, a prominent British musician, owned a house on Ibiza, where he worked on a couple of his albums. After being exposed to the vibrant dance scene, he gradually incorporated dance-like elements into his subsequent works, such as Tubular Bells III.