Review: Pukka Up brings infectious energy to Eden

When it comes to sunset boat parties, Pukka Up has long been considered part of Balearic folklore. Fuelled by epic hands-in-the-air anthems, their infamous pink party boats have been setting sail from the San An Marina since 2003. Over the years, the world’s biggest boat party brand has also made a series of triumphant raids onto dry land, hosting exclusive events at Es Paradis and Privilege, in addition to dedicated room takeovers at Space for none other than Carl Cox.

This summer, to help celebrate its 15^th anniversary, Pukka Up has launched a brand new club night at Eden. The event has been getting plenty of rave reviews recently, both from Ibiza newbies and town workers alike. Which is why, on Saturday August 19, we ventured out to experience the hedonistic action for ourselves.

Entering the venue, it takes us less than five quick seconds to figure out why Pukka Up’s new nighttime party has been creating so many waves. Quite simply, Eden has never looked this bright, this vibrant. The dark, cavernous, open-plan dancehall has literally been transformed into a tropical wonderland thanks to a mad excess of visual candy. The Main Room is thoroughly besieged from floor to ceiling with creeping vines, flamingos, huge Amazonian flowers, pineapples, coconuts and herds of illuminated elephants.