History
El Divino was built in 1992 but was open only to a select clientele in its early years. Later it threw open its doors to the general public and became a more intimate alternative to its more high profile neighbour, Pacha.
Over the years the 1,500 capacity venue has hosted a number of promoters looking to dip a toe into the shark-infested Ibiza party pool. Some who have thrived in its environs such as Defected and Roger Sanchez's Release Yourself made the move to Pacha, thus attracting accusations of poaching.
A cloud hangs over El Divino's future due to proposals to demolish the pier it currently sits on the make way for further development of the marina.
Location
Right on the harbour, directly opposite the port where all the shopping and late night festivities take place.
Off Paseo Maritimo, if you're coming by car but our tip is to arrive in style by catching a boat from Ibiza harbour directly to the the club - cool huh?
Music Policy
Quality house music, with just a touch of glam, is the order of the day at El Divino right now, with some of the biggest names in UK clubbing making this waterside retreat their Ibiza home.
If you like your music funky and full of club classics, then you really need look no further, as: -
Hed Kandi (Saturday),
Miss Moneypenny's with Fashion TV (Friday)
Kissdafunk (Tuesday)
Milk'n'2 Sugars (Monday)
all provide the tunes to strut your stuff to.
Inside El Divino
It's designed to appeal to the yachting crowd who moor within a champagne cork's pop of the front door. The decor is faux ornate but don't look too closely because it could really use a spruce up. There's one main dance floor with space for a few hundred with a slightly cramped-looking dj booth at the foot of stairs which lead to the interior VIP.
However it's the outside terrace which is the big draw card. It runs the length of the club and every seat has a fantastic view of Dalt Vila, the castle which has justifiably been granted World Heritage status. The waves lap against the rocks below and there are few better places to enjoy a vodka limon.
Laurence Heather