Ibiza travel guide for newbies: Akasha | Ibiza Spotlight

From Amnesia to Pacha, from Hï to Ushuaïa, Ibiza’s clubs are not only huge, they are also known worldwide. However, sometimes we are looking for a different clubbing experience – a place that is not geared towards mass tourism or have a budget of several million euros. This place is Akashic.

Akasha is tiny compared to the clubs you know and love, but that doesn’t make it any less modern. The boutique area is located on the grounds of the historic music venue Las Dalias.

When Akasha opened its doors in late 2021, the launch was shrouded in intrigue.

At this time of year, it was no longer tourist season in Ibiza. Las Dalias is so well-respected. Was there a risk that the arrival of Akasha could damage this reputation? How would the locals react?

Well, the locals were pretty much unanimous that they liked this new addition and that it honored Las Dalias in the most respectful and authentic way. When the tourists returned the following summer, they too immediately took Akasha to their hearts.

With a strong focus on sound quality, developed by audio expert Martin (it includes Fibonacci’s mathematical formula and the ancient geometric philosophy – oooooooooh!) But yes, it is a labor of love and you can feel the passion within.

Oh, at this point we should mention that The DJ booth is in the middle of the dance floor. It’s that intimate. In keeping with its hippie character, Akasha was also built from CO2-neutral km0 materials, making it a truly sustainable project.

Quick Facts

Number of rooms: Just one, although on Sundays and at various other times in the summer, the Las Dalias garden is open during the day, with the music starting outside in parallel with the bustling market before moving indoors later – the full programme

Capacity: 300

Famous for: Legendary Las Dalias Party Namastethe DJ booth in the middle of the dance floor, impeccable sound, psychedelic wall projections, drinks at reasonable prices, Las Dalias is the original meeting place of the hippies and Ibiza’s oldest music venue

Mood: Intimate, programmed with love and channeling the hippie spirit in a modern way

Go if: You want an alternative to the bright lights in the South and long for an informed audience

Useful information: Akasha means “space,” “sky,” or “ether” in Sanskrit, the sacred language of Hinduism.

Musical heritage

Few places in Ibiza are as culturally significant as Las Dalias. It has been a centre for musical performances since 1954 and lived through the years of the Franco dictatorship when non-Spanish music was practically banned. What a rebel.

Las Dalias has always had a cosmopolitan, even experimental feel. It is still the best place to experience live musicians and acoustic performances alongside modern electronic acts. Here, too, Sundays are the ideal opportunity to experience the best of both worlds. Akasha remains true to this heritage.

Under the dutiful direction of head booker Igor Marijuan, the program respects the heritage and every booking is considered. Electronic and traditional music often overlap. Common acts include Medusa Odyssey, SanRa And Brutal & She Combine different musical elements.

The club nights are still electronic, but tend more towards the organic and melodic sound of progressive house, which we think works perfectly in such an intimate venue.

Parties like Namaste are not commercial or entertaining. You could hear 60s soft rock and mind-shattering psytrance in the same session. You can also hear reggae or Balearic beat all year round.

Akasha tends to attracts a slightly older audience and certainly a musically informed. It’s as far away from conspicuous poster clubbing as you can get. For example, taking pictures on the dance floor is much more frowned upon here than in the other clubs.

You can find more details in our party guide here.

How to get there

What? You didn’t think it would be easy, did you? Part of what makes Akasha such a gem is that it off the beaten track (unless you happen to live near San Carlos).

The village of San Carlos is ten minutes by car from the center of Santa Eulalia. It goes without saying that it is not on any disco bus route – and in our opinion that is for the best. There are no walk-in customers at Akasha. The people there are there because they have done their research.

Unless you have a driver who does not drink alcohol (besides Park is available for €4 per vehicle), Akasha’s isolated location can make getting there and back difficult. But that’s all part of the Adventure in unknown territory.

If you are travelling from San Antonio, a taxi can be expensive. Perhaps up to €48 each way. Best to make sure you fill all the seats and split the cost. A taxi to/from Ibiza Town will cost around €32-37 and Playa d’en Bossa a little more. From Santa Eulalia around €11-16.

At the end of the night, the taxi ride home can be an Olympic event, so making friends with strangers in the taxi line is paramount. I told you, you’ll have to work hard for it.

While we don’t recommend it, there’s always the option of doing what the hippies do and hitchhiking home. In our opinion, it’s not worth it. Once the sun is high enough, you’ll regret it!

food and drinks

A bottle of Estrella beer costs between 6 and 8 euros, while spirits and mixed drinks cost between 10 and 12 euros. And the cocktails – they’re strong. There’s no measuring here. Las Dalias does real Spanish mixology! A couple of mojitos will definitely do the trick.

Hungry? Before you go in, get some traditional Spanish food at Las Dalias Café. It’s simple but inexpensive, tastes great and is ideal for sharing. We ourselves are big fans of the patatas bravas and the burrata salad.

The Las Dalias Garden also has food trucks with hot dogs, burgers, pizza, curries and vegan options. The selection continues to grow Market days with a selection of international dishes. You can also buy fresh smoothies.

Dress code

There is no dress code at Akasha, but since you are in the spiritual home of the hippieswhy not let your inner flower child come out?

You will even find a large selection of handmade clothing and jewelry at the Las Dalias market, from ponchos, capes and robes to maxi dresses, necklaces and rings. Not to mention woven bags, dream catchers, jewelry and various other accessories. Batik patterns to the max.

Nothing is too outrageous. Trust us, San Carlos has seen it all before.

DJ set times

DJs may announce their set times through their own channels, but we recommend just going with the flow and diving in. On several occasions, we have settled on a particular DJ A or B, but then discovered a new favorite. Use the open-minded and curious mentality.

Cloakroom / ATM

For the colder months there is a cloakroom between the Las Dalias garden and the indoor bar.

You will find a La Caixa ATM just outside Las Dalias cafe on the roadside. A second ATM is located in the garden of Las Dalias next to the outdoor toilet block and cigarette machine. More ATMs can be found in the centre of San Carlos but all bars accept contactless payments.

Akasha’s annual cycle

Since I (almost) a year-round clubAkasha doesn’t have an opening and closing party – at least not like the other clubs do in the summer. Akasha is open for about 11 months out of 12 and usually takes a well-deserved winter break in January after the New Year celebrations.

Then, sometime in February, it starts to stir and has an annual opening.

Even after just over a month of closure, these parties remain popular as local residents who missed the dance floor scramble to get tickets. The 300-seat capacity doesn’t go very far, so these tickets are literally worth their weight in gold.

Whether it’s the opening or the performances of the well-known DJs: It makes sense to get a ticket as early as possible to ensure entry (a prime example of this is Sven Väth’s dates, where the tickets are sold out within a very short time).

Just like the big clubs, Akaska’s weekly and monthly parties have a summer closing season in October to take advantage of the last wave of tourists. Things then calm down a bit in November, with earlier closing times and lesser-known but still great DJs.

This article is part of our Ibiza Virgins’ Guide and is full of information on how to get the most out of your stay in Ibiza. Check it out.