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Shopping probably isn't top of your list of priorities if you are planning to book Ibiza holidays, but as with many other things on the island, you will find there is a relaxed way to do it. Take a trip to one of the hippy markets and you will find a way to pick up some bargains without having to endure the hustle and bustle of the high street. As well as having a uniquely laidback atmosphere to enjoy, the markets are also a great place to find some unusual handmade items. There are stalls selling jewellery, ornaments and clothes made by local craftsmen and designers, which you would not be able to buy anywhere else. The work for sale is heavily influenced by an often forgotten chapter in Ibiza's recent past. Before it became Europe's dance music capital, the island was a favourite place with people dropping out of mainstream society during the sixties and early seventies. Artists and musicians - along with people who just wanted to get away from the stresses and strains of everyday living – flocked to Ibiza to enjoy the slower pace of life, the beautiful countryside and sea views, and the low-key party scene. The fact it was a favourite hangout of rock stars and there were a large number of UFO sightings only added to the attraction of the island. Many of the people who headed to Ibiza at that time have since moved on, but they continue to influence the local artists and tradesmen. The freedom of expression that characterised their attitude, combined with North African influences and traditional Spanish culture, means that many of the items they make and sell at the hippy markets have a style you will not find anywhere else in the world. If you want to search for some of these unique pieces during cheap holidays, one of the best places to track them down is at Las Dalias, near San Carlos. There is a hippy market there every Saturday, as well as on Monday nights between June and September. Alternatively, you could try the hippy market at Es Cana on Wednesday afternoons between April and October.
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