Party like an A-lister! Inside Ibiza's luxurious Pacha hot spots where the likes of Boy George and Mel C perform and celebs including Anne Hathaway and Luke Evans let their hair down
In recent months, the likes of Kate Moss, Margot Robbie, Sofia Vergara, and Will Smith have been pictured in Ibiza, while stars including Mel C and Boy George have performed for fans.
One location in particular that has caught A-list attention is the lavish Destino Five Ibiza, part of The Pacha Group's hospitality empire, where celebs including Jack Grealish and Sonny Fodera have been spotted over the summer.
With entertainment at the heart of the hotel, they host Pacha ICONS every Thursday, where legendary DJ Marco Carola, performs, and guests receive complimentary access to he event.
The resort underwent a winter renovation in 2024, and the prestigious five-star hotel reopened its doors on June 1.
From terrace rooms with lush gardens to cherry-inspired private pool hideaways, the extensive transformation included a complete redesign of its 159 rooms and suites.
The hotel now runs on 100 per cent green power, conserves millions of litres of water through recycling, and has achieved a 46 per cent reduction in its carbon footprint.
On arrival, guests are greeted with an expansive panorama of the resort and sea views from the light-filled lobby.
New additions to the property include a modern fire pit for evening gatherings, a plush outdoor gym and an open-air stage.
Elsewhere, guests can enjoy evening meals with a view at Greek restaurant Elia, while Cielo restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Playa Pacha is the luxury pool area, equipped with a DJ, where guests can spend their days sunbathing while sipping on signature cocktails and tucking into Mediterranean bites.
Meanwhile, evenings are reserved for the nearby Pacha Ibiza, the island's legendary nightclub and playground of the rich and famous.
Back in the day, the likes of Kate Moss, Jade Jagger and Naomi Campbell could be found dancing here carefree.
Famed for its cherry logo, the club has been a go-to destination in Ibiza since the 1970s, and is regularly packed out with partygoers looking to let their hair down and dance the night away.
The club, which has a 3,000-person capacity, offers VIP experiences, bottle service, and exclusive events, contributing to its glamorous reputation.
Over the years, A-list stars including Anne Hathaway, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Conor McGregor have been spotted partying in the superclub.
Even the Prince and Princess of Wales are fans of the venue, following a visit during a wild trip to the party island in 2006.
William was so impressed with the night out that he called up the organiser the next day and told him he'd got him into dance music.
Pacha has enlisted some of the biggest names in music to take on residencies this year, along with special appearances from stars including Mel C and Boy George.
They have performed during Flower Power, the club's earliest themed night, which is still going to this day – playing 60s and 70s music.
Proving how much of a Pacha fan she is, Mel wrote on Instagram: 'What a privilege to play the almighty @pachaofficial. This is my 4th summer playing this iconic venue and I f***ing love it, can't wait to get back'
As one of Pacha's longest-running residencies, Solomun will bring an all-star array of guests to Ibiza this year for his +1 parties, including Four Tet, Peggy Gou, Carlita, Jamie xx, Chloé Caillet and Caribou - running every Sunday from June 8.
Guests can expect to pay anything between €40 to €100 depending on the night of the week, and for the most popular nights in peak season, the price can exceed €100.
Katy Perry is another pop star who has visited Pacha Ibiza in recent years, as she surprised guests ahead of the release of her latest album '143.'
She appeared in high spirits as she danced alongside the performers and DJs on stage.
Pacha has club franchises in a number of countries including Brazil, United States, Russia, Germany, England, Egypt, Portugal, Austria and several Spanish cities including Madrid, Valencia, Bilbao and Barcelona.
Back in 2023, FIVE announced the successful completion of its acquisition of a 100% equity interest in the legendary nightlife entity, the Pacha Group, in a landmark deal valued at €303 million.
With this acquisition, including The Pacha Nightclub, Destino Pacha Hotel, and El Hotel, FIVE's vision and commitment to fuse world-class hospitality with sensational, cutting-edge entertainment experiences continues to expand worldwide.
The new properties now join the lineup of FIVE's hotels, including the iconic FIVE Palm Jumeirah, trendy FIVE Jumeirah Village, recently opened FIVE Zurich and soon-to-be launched, FIVE LUXE.
This feature was written following an invitation to stay at the Destino Five Ibiza hotel.
PACHA NIGHTCLUB: IBIZA'S OLDEST NIGHTSPOT
Pacha, playground of the rich and famous, is best known for the cherries, VIP tables, and for being Ibiza's oldest, most well-known club.
Founded in Ibiza in 1973 in Ibiza Town by Ricardo Urgell, grandson of Spanish painter Modesto Urgell, it has fast become the most dominant clubbing brand in the world.
It has a reputation for providing clubbing with style, with revellers hitting the dance floor to the tunes of some of the world's more renowned DJs.
The music scene boasts everything from electronic music, mainstream and classics from the past.
And according to the website: 'With its whitewashed facade and open floor plan main dancing area, Pacha Ibiza is a sexy message of love to the island.'
'The naked walls enclose a hippie soul combined with the spontaneity of the 70's, and today's technology...
'A night at Pacha is an authentic Ibicenco experience embodying the magical energy of this powerfully alluring setting in the Mediterranean uniting people of eclectic tastes with a common love for music.'
Pacha has club franchises in a number of countries including Brazil, United States, Russia, Germany, England, Egypt, Portugal, Austria and several Spanish cities including Madrid, Valencia, Bilbao and Barcelona.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Viewers lash out at 'boring' Logies ceremony amid rumours the awards night is 'on its last legs'
The Logie Awards got off to a glamorous start on Sunday night. But not everyone watching the telecast was impressed, with many viewers lashing out at the 'boring' awards show. Several people took to X to slam the annual ceremony and claim the Logies simply isn't relevant any more. 'No better confirmation that free to air TV is dying than the #Logies - a mixture of yesterday's celebrities and nobodies talking about themselves,' one person wrote. 'It's quaint how they still have the Logies - a dying medium celebrating mediocrity #Logies,' another said. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. A third commented: 'Dear Aussie media, no one gives a flying f*** about the Logies, regards, the Australian public.' 'Are the Logies even relevant anymore?' another questioned while one said: 'Geez the Logies have become so irrelevant.' 'In fairness the Logies are an embarrassment and have been for at least 30 years... Did you see the nominees for awards this year? Not a shred of talent to be seen,' one wrote. Another added: 'Sometimes I get mad about how much I pay for streaming services but then remember I don't have to endure torturous broadcasts like tonight's #Logies.' It comes after Daily Mail revealed the Logie Awards might not be back next year - or ever. A very high-level TV insider has revealed 'they're quietly rolling up the red carpet'. 'It's just not viable anymore. No one wants to pay for it, no one's watching, and the people behind it are already looking for an exit,' said the source. That 'exit' is apparently the upcoming fire sale of mags at Are Media - which owns TV Week and the Logies brand. The private equity firm backing Are Media, Mercury Capital, wants out after five years of underwhelming returns. The Logies red carpet used to host the likes of Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, One Direction, Ricky Martin and even Destiny's Child. 'You remember when the Logies had international stars, outrageous moments, drama?' said the insider. 'Now it's a glorified promo reel for local TV. It's like the Bogan Oscars. The big acts are gone - and so is the audience. 'It's Karl Stefanovic, Sonia Kruger, Hamish Blake - rinse and repeat. Boring! The audience is tired, the talent's recycled, and the networks aren't throwing cash at Logies campaigns like they used to.' The ratings have also plummeted as Seven - which reclaimed the Logies broadcast in 2023 after 28 years with Nine - has seen a 20 per cent drop in digital audience. 'Seven thought they were buying back a national treasure. What they got was a very expensive nostalgia trip,' the insider added.
Times
4 hours ago
- Times
Tourism is not always to blame
Cities that want tourists to stay away, including Barcelona, should be careful what they wish for EMILIO MORENATTI/AP I t is the height of the summer holidays, and millions of tourists are now on their way to their favourite Spanish beaches or jostling through the narrow alleyways of Venice. In fact, rebounding vigorously from the slump during and after the Covid pandemic, tourism is at an all-time high: European countries hosted an estimated 756 million tourists last year, 46 million more than in 2023. The Greek island of Zakynthos drew 150 times more people than it has permanent residents. Little wonder that there has been a backlash: tourists are jeered and sprayed by water guns in Barcelona, Venice has introduced a daily tourist tax and cruise ships are increasingly unwelcome in the Canary Islands. Spain, the second most visited country in Europe (and the top one for British tourists), is experiencing particular overcrowding and hostility. The mayor of Barcelona has unveiled a €15 million plan to alleviate the congestion around the Sagrada Familia basilica, visited last year by 4.7 million people. He wants to regulate the proliferation of tourist shops, promote commercial diversity and enforce limits on bars. Apparently it is not working. Despite the 41 souvenir shops already crowding nearby streets, more are still being opened. Residents complain there is nowhere to buy bread and other staples. And young people find housing increasingly unaffordable, as landlords find it much more profitable to rent out properties to the thousands looking for Airbnb accommodation. These complaints — on the distortion of the housing market, the noise, traffic, drunkenness and loutish behaviour of many tourists (especially the British and Germans in Ibiza and other clubbing hotspots) — are being voiced increasingly stridently across Europe. Paris numbered more than 400,000 visitors per square kilometre in 2024, 20 times the local resident population. Central Athens and Copenhagen were also swamped. Amsterdam is now openly hostile to those coming to gawp at the red light district (and has tried to move the prostitutes to a distant designated venue). And tranquil Switzerland finds its slopes overcrowded in winter and Alpine summers ruined by cars and walkers. Take the train instead, it urges. The complaints are understandable. But tourism is not always to blame. A failure to build enough houses, poor traffic regulation, the refusal to see the environmental impact of huge cruise liners (especially in the Venice lagoon), profiteering by business monopolies — these all deflect blame and lay it on overtourism. The danger, however, is that overt hostility will be keenly felt by visitors, who may choose to take their holiday spending money elsewhere. Numbers will drop. The goose may not only stop laying golden eggs but will be cooked. Already some businesses in popular destinations are complaining that fewer people are coming after protests. Tourism is extraordinarily big business, not only in Europe but further afield: Thailand, New Zealand, Bali and the Gambia rely on visitors. On the whole, tourism does broaden most minds, though the risk of local exploitation is significant. But proper regulation is essential if it is not to increase xenophobia and prejudice. Countries such as Greece, helped back from the brink of bankruptcy by tourism, now find some heritage sites in danger. Responsible governments must treat their heritage, visitors and earnings responsibly.
The Sun
6 hours ago
- The Sun
Skint celebrities struggling to make ends meet – from soap legend getting loans from pals to singer who lives in her car
THE SKINT celebrities that are struggling to make ends meet - from Dawn O'Porter to Mischa Barton. Even if you have made lots of money, it doesn't always mean you're not going to run into money problems as these celebrities have found out. Mischa Barton The OC actress Mischa, 39, has had a widely-publicised battle with her former momager, Nuala Barton, over her money. In July 2015, she even sued her mother, alleging that she lied about how much Mischa was being paid for a film role and pocketed the rest of the cash herself. She's also struggled to make mortgage payments on her home in the past, at one point falling five months behind. Though she eventually sold the Beverly Hills mansion in summer 2016 for $7.05 million reports The BBC. Dawn O'Porter 8 Her husband is one of Hollywood's biggest comedy actors, but despite this, Dawn O'Porter has revealed she is struggling to make ends meet financially. The television presenter, 46, who has been married to Bridesmaids actor Chris O'Dowd since 2012, has opened up about her money woes. She expressed to MailOnline: 'I work pay cheque to pay cheque. I'm always broke. My card got declined last week. I'm like, what the f*** is happening? When will this end?' The Scottish writer and director has had a varied career, presenting several documentaries and shows including BBC's Super Slim Me and How To Look Good Naked on Channel 4. Meanwhile, Chris, 45, has starred in some of Hollywood's biggest productions, including This Is 40, Thor: The Dark World, Gulliver's Travels and St. Vincent. The couple have two children, sons Art, 11, and Valentine, who is eight years old. Wife of Hollywood actor claims she's 'always broke' and 'lives pay cheque to pay cheque' Lindsay Lohan 8 The Parent Trap's Lindsay Lohan had her bank accounts seized in 2012, for reportedly owing $234,000 in tax. Lindsay apparently sent her 18-year-old sister to haggle with second hand stores to make some emergency cash from her old clothes. Ali Lohan went to the vintage clothing store Wasteland to flog the singer's most valuable designer gear. Ali was seen arriving at the Los Angeles store with bags bursting with shoes, clothes and accessories. But she was reportedly shocked when she was offered a lot less than she was expecting. She tried another tactic to increase the value of the items by listing all the occasions her famous sister had been pictured wearing them. She went through items including a pair of Chanel pumps and a Balenciaga handbag, saying: "These have to be worth more, Lindsay was photographed wearing them, that has to add value." But the manager would not be swayed, and Ali had to settle much lower than she had planned. Her Scary Movie 5 co-star, Charlie Sheen, gave her $100,000 towards the bill and Lindsay now appears to have her finances under control. 50 Cent 8 50 Cent declared himself bankrupt in 2015, but said the move was a 'strategic' one, and not because he'd spent all of his money. He made the decision after he was sued for leaking a sex tape of Lastonia Leviston, who has a child with his rap rival Rick Ross, and didn't want other people to follow suit. He told US talk show host Larry King in 2015L "It's a move that was necessary for me to make at this point. "So I didn't allow myself to create that big red and white bulls eye on my back, where I become the person that people consistently come to." He still had to pay off debts of more than $22 million, though, with $6 million going to Lastonia for invasion of privacy. Shane Richie 8 Back in 2020, the EastEnders legend said the coronavirus pandemic hit him hard and left him begging friends and family for loans. Shane revealed how the pandemic and years of daft spending had left him "literally skint." At the time he was relying on loans from friends and family, and government help to pay his mortgage. He told the Mirror at the time: "I was going on tour, doing a TV series and panto but it all got cancelled in March. Now I am literally skint! "You save for a rainy day but you don't expect the rainy day to last eight months. Thankfully, I've been able to borrow money from mates, my family and the bank." He added: "I got rid of my car but only cos I lease a car for my wife for the school run. I can get around on a moped. "I am alright, I have had a career and if it all finishes tomorrow, so be it. If the worst comes to the worst, I'll do stand-up or resurrect a musical." Shane also revealed that he blew thousands on the strangest things, in particular Planet of the Apes memorabilia. He said: "It was my favourite show as a boy, I couldn't resist. It harks back to Christmases when mum and dad couldn't afford much." However, after his stint on I'm a Celeb and back on our screens in EastEnders, we are sure Shane's finances are in much better order now. Courtney Love 8 In April 2014, Courtney was hit with a $320,000 tax bill, as well as being ordered to pay $96,000 to a fashion designer she defamed on Twitter. Later that year, the singer told the Sunday Times, "I lost about $27 million. "I know that's a lifetime of money to most people, but I'm a big girl, it's rock 'n roll, it's Nirvana money, I had to let it go. "I make enough to live on, I'm financially solvent, I focus on what I make now." And back in 2021 according to official tax records, the Hole lead singer had five outstanding tax debts that have accumulated from 2017 to 2021. The iconic artist was hit with three outstanding Internal Revenue Service liens, totaling $1.9 million, while the rest of the debt was owed to the State of California. At the time, a clerk at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's office confirmed to The Sun that all of the liens remained outstanding and were unpaid. Dawn Robinson 8 Dawn, found early fame in the '90s alongside Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron, and Maxine Jones for their work as R&B group En Vogue. With seven Grammy nominations under their belt, the foursome are considered one of the most successful R&B girl groups of the past quarter-century. But now Dawn has revealed that she's been living in her car for the past three years. She has likened it to a 'camping trip' that's helped her feel more 'free.' The singer said in a recent video posted to her YouTube channel: 'You guys, for the past three years, I have been living in my car. "I said it, oh my gosh, it's out,' The Grammy nominee explained that she was living with her parents for a while in Las Vegas before the situation became unfavourable. She eventually moved back to Los Angeles after her manager suggested she move in with him for a bit. But the home was too small so Dawn ultimately resided in a hotel for eight months before deciding to research 'car life.' Following her search, the singer began living in her car in 2022 and said that she 'felt free.' She added: 'I felt free. I felt like I was on a camping trip. It just felt like it was the right thing to do. 'I didn't regret it. You know, a lot of celebrities have lived in their cars.' The singer admitted that though the experience is sometimes 'scary' she's learned 'what to do in my car and how to do it, like, how to cover my windows and you don't talk to certain people.' She explained: 'You're careful of telling people that you're alone, as a woman especially." Her candid confession comes weeks after her former band - En Vogue - announced that they would soon be embarking on a European tour. Cat Power Charlyn Marie "Chan" Marshall, better known by her stage name Cat Power, is an American singer-songwriter. She spent a lot of her own money on recording 2012 album, Sun. Then, when it came time to tour Sun, she took to Instagram to share some bad news with fans. She wrote: "I may have to cancel my European tour due to bankruptcy & my health struggle with angioedema. "I have not thrown in any towel, I am trying to figure out what best I can do." The tour was indeed postponed, with Chan later adding: 'The American tour has been wonderful and amazing, and with me being unable to afford to bring my show with full production (which i helped create), to Europe. "Financially, really dumped a huge additional amount of stress on me as I was and still am fighting trying to get tour support."
