Another summer in Ibiza. And after 25 years of watching the island from every possible angle — on the ground, from the page, and through the eyes of our readers — this season feels… different. There’s a quiet shift in the rhythm. People are talking: business owners, advertisers, locals, creatives. Some say it’s the economy. Some say it’s politics. Others say the energy has changed.
We don’ t always know what’s true — not completely. But what we do know is that something is happening, and we hope those who shape the island’s future are truly listening. In the middle of all this, we bring you one of our most special editions yet: The People Edition.
We’ve selected 24 individuals across our six core pillars — Culture, Music, Food, Ecology, Health, and People. Each of them contributes something essential to the soul of Ibiza. Some are well-known. Others have never been profiled before. But all of them represent the spirit, creativity, and care that make this island what it is.
This issue is a celebration of them — and of everyone quietly building Ibiza’s future. Thank you to my team. To our contributors. And to the advertisers who continue to believe in something deeper than hype. Enjoy this issue. Reflect on what Ibiza means to you. And let’s stay awake to its changes — together.
Massimo Shadi Saab
Founder and CEO, NATIV Magazine
