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Best Beach Clubs in Ibiza: Where to Go by Vibe, Coast and Budget

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Ibiza beach clubs sit somewhere between a restaurant, a sunbed hire and a daytime party. Some are glamorous day-to-night scenes with DJs and yacht crowds. Others are quieter coves where the draw is the view, the food and a long lunch in the shade. The island has options on almost every coast, so the hard part is matching the vibe to your trip. This guide covers well-known beach clubs by coast and mood: the busy south around Playa d'en Bossa and Cala Jondal, the west coast near Sant Antoni, and calmer east-coast spots. Menus, music programmes, sunbed policies and opening months change every season, so treat this as a planning overview and always confirm details with the venue before you go.   How Ibiza Beach Clubs Work Most beach clubs combine a restaurant with sunbeds or day beds on or beside the sand. In high season you usually book a bed or table ahead. Some venues expect a minimum spend on food and drinks; others sell sunbeds separately. Ask when you reserve. Beach clubs...
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Ibiza Hippy Markets Guide: Las Dalias, Punta Arabí, Sant Jordi and Village Markets

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Ibiza's markets are one of the best ways to see a different side of the island. Long before the superclubs, travellers and artists arrived in the 1960s and 70s, and the hippy markets they helped start are still going. Today you can spend a morning browsing handmade jewellery under the pines, an evening wandering a fairy-lit night market, or a Saturday rummaging through second-hand treasures near the airport. This guide covers the main Ibiza hippy markets, the best village and flea markets, and how to plan your week around them. Market days, hours and seasons change from year to year, so always check the official website or the local town hall before you go.   Ibiza Market Days at a Glance Wednesday: Punta Arabí hippy market in Es Canar (in season, roughly April to October). Saturday: Las Dalias hippy market near Sant Carles, plus the Sant Jordi flea market. Sunday: Sant Joan village market in the north, and Las Dalias on Sundays outside the summer months. Summer evenin...
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Dalt Vila Ibiza Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Guide to the Walls, Cathedral and Viewpoints

Most people see Dalt Vila first from the sea: a walled hill of white houses topped by a cathedral tower, rising above Ibiza Town's harbour. Up close, Ibiza's old town is a maze of cobbled lanes, Renaissance bastions and viewpoints that look across to Formentera. It is also one of the best things to do on the island that has nothing to do with beaches or clubs, and it is worth a visit in any season. This guide gives you a simple self-guided route through Dalt Vila, the highlights to look out for, the neighbourhoods just below the walls and practical tips for timing your visit. Museum and monument opening hours change through the year, so check the current times with Ibiza Town's tourist office before you go. Why Dalt Vila Matters Dalt Vila (Catalan for "upper town") is the walled old town of Ibiza Town, known locally as Eivissa. In 1999 UNESCO added "Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture" to its World Heritage List. The listing covers four parts: the fort...
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Best Time to Visit Ibiza: A Month-by-Month Guide to Weather, Crowds and Club Season

Ibiza changes completely through the year. In August it is hot, busy and running at full volume. In February it is a quiet farming island where almond trees bloom across the valleys. Choosing the right month matters just as much as choosing the right hotel, so this guide walks through the Ibiza year season by season, with what to expect from the weather, the sea, the crowds and the clubs. The weather figures below are long-term averages (Spain's weather agency AEMET publishes climate normals for Ibiza airport), so treat them as a guide, not a forecast. Opening dates for clubs, hotels and restaurants change every year, so always check the details for the season you're travelling in. Ibiza at a Glance: The Short Answer Best all-round months: June and September. The sea is warm, the days are long and the island is busy without being at its August peak. Best for clubbing: the opening parties from late April into May, the full summer season from late June to August, and th...
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Getting Around Ibiza Without a Car: Buses, Boats, Taxis and Night Transport

You don't need a hire car to enjoy Ibiza. The island is small, the main towns are linked by a public bus network, boats shuttle between beaches, and in summer there are dedicated night buses for clubbers. This guide explains how to get around Ibiza without a car, which options suit which kind of trip, and where a car really does make life easier. One thing first: routes, timetables and fares change from season to season, and many services shrink or stop in winter. Use this guide to plan, then always check the operator's current timetable before you travel. Ibiza's Bus Network: The Backbone of Car-Free Travel Ibiza's public buses are operated by ALSA, and the full list of routes and timetables is on the ALSA Ibiza schedules page . The network is organised into groups of lines, which makes it easier to understand once you know the letters: T lines (main lines) link the big towns, for example Sant Antoni with Ibiza Town, Santa Eulària with Ibiza Town, and Santa E...
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Ibiza to Formentera Day Trip: Ferries, Beaches and a Simple One-Day Plan

Formentera is the smallest inhabited Pityusic island, and it sits just south of Ibiza. It's the day trip almost everyone asks about. The water is famously clear, the beaches are long and pale, and the pace is slower than anything you'll find in Ibiza Town. The good news is that you don't need a yacht to get there. A public ferry from Ibiza's port gets you across in well under an hour. This guide covers how to get to Formentera from Ibiza, how to get around once you land, which beaches and viewpoints are worth your limited hours, and a simple plan for the day. Ferry timetables, fees and access rules change by season, so check the details for your travel date before you go. How to Get from Ibiza to Formentera All public ferries leave from the port of Ibiza Town and arrive at La Savina, Formentera's only port. Ferries run every day, all year, with frequent departures from early morning until late evening. The number of sailings varies with the season and the day ...
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Where to Stay in Ibiza: Best Areas for Every Type of Trip

Where you stay in Ibiza shapes your whole trip. The island is small, but a hotel in Playa d'en Bossa and a farmhouse near Santa Gertrudis feel like two different holidays. Pick the wrong base and you'll spend your evenings in taxis or lie awake listening to bass at 4am. Pick the right one and everything you came for is on your doorstep. This guide covers the best areas to stay in Ibiza, who each one suits, and the trade-offs nobody mentions in the hotel photos. The First Question: Will You Hire a Car? Answer this before you look at a single hotel. Ibiza's bus network works well between the main towns, but the north, the west coast coves and the inland villages are much easier with your own wheels. No car: stick to Ibiza Town, Playa d'en Bossa, San Antonio or Santa Eulalia. These are the best-connected bases, with regular buses between them and to the airport. With a car: the whole island opens up, including the quiet north, the sunset coves of the west a...
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