All quiet in Ibiza as super-rich hide away and young Brits chill by the pool
With its near-deserted streets and laid-back vibe, the Spanish island is a world away from its pre-pandemic party scene
On the first day of lockdown in Britain, 48 private planes flew into Ibiza. While the island has only officially been open to tourists since the beginning of July, following one of Europe's strictest quarantines, the super-rich have been making the most of a Balearic summer that hasn't been this quiet for decades. Actor Emma Watson has been spotted in town and musician James Blunt has been living permanently in his villa in Santa Gertrudis, dubbed the island's Notting Hill.
Exclusive boutique hotels, luxury villas and the island's most expensive restaurants have reported an unexpected boom in business. Many are already full for July and much of August and say that wealthy customers are staying longer and spending more than the same period last year.
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