I broke my Ibiza virginity in style at the renowned Pacha nightclub, writes Jamie Roberts, and it will be remembered for a number of reasons.
The brand Pacha is a globally recognised name and rightly so. It is widely known as being the iconic, glamorous, and historic nightclub that helped create the legendary dance culture on Ibiza 52 years ago.
I knew I had to take advantage of the summertime party VIP opportunity. At the age of 38, I was wondering if my more “chilled” outlook on these nights would allow me to travel the distance until the 6am curfew. Let’s face it, I’ve recently discovered that my preferred day of work is the beginning of the day rather than the sipping of tequila by thousands of revelers.
But, I knew I had to throw myself into the legend that is Pacha in full force as Dutch DJ Mau P headlined his fantastic Baddest Behaviour residency. Unlike some of the party island veterans, this may well have turned out to be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for me. And it’s safe to say that from the outset, the labyrinth that is Pacha Ibiza dragged me fully into its core.
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It was obvious at first that the iconic spot isn’t just relying on its name and hoping legends of the past would keep it afloat. One devoted employee, who proudly shared that he had worked for the company for over 40 years, admitted that his former office space is now an outdoor toilet as the space continues to evolve with the changes of society as I was shown around at the beginning of the night.
He explained how Pacha is determined to stay relevant and improve the experience by blaming the smoking ban and the Covid pandemic for the need to grow. The venue then made the decision to develop additional high-end boutiques for its eager revelers. However, despite expanding, the space still radiates a distinctive vibe every time.
The Paradiso rooftop bar deserves a special mention. Before midnight, anyone with a Pacha ticket can enter this area, which is a welcome addition for those looking for a quiet beverage before dancing until early in the night.
From both the Paradiso bar and the Pacha Family outside location, it became obvious that the venue was concentrating on enhanced comfort with its open-top forest-like feel.
However, thanks to an electronically tagged wristband, there were twists and turns once inside the venue that created new worlds. The space was significantly more available thanks to the exclusive Ricardo’s room, the special section floating above and behind the DJ booth, and the DJ booth’s exclusive space. You could also take the main floor and experience the busier vibe under the strobe lights and smoke cannons if you want to truly soak up the Pacha feel.
With its bolder than ever lighting and 360-degree immersive visuals, it is obvious that the club is proud to create a buzz. Despite the lavish amenities at the Pacha club and its impressive VIP, the apparent openness of smoking persisted throughout. As a non-smoker, this brought me back to my earlier, more intense partying days from 2005, just before the smoking ban became effective.
Even though the smoking ban has led to some opulent outdoor elements, it appeared that some private areas had a much more relaxed attitude.
But is Pacha Ibiza VIP a good investment? I’d say yes to this aging father-of-one, and I’m confident that those of all ages will benefit from fully experiencing one of the world’s most famous spots.
As for the Ibiza Final Boss, long may he enjoy his newfound fame and VIP treatment. He is lucky enough to be living his best life this summer – something I would also certainly do if anyone was to film this ginger Mr Muscle character-of-old lookalike!
Source: Mirror
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