Ibiza overview
Ibiza boasts Dalt Vila, Ibiza Town’s fantastic world heritage site, stunning beaches, undiscovered coves, white-washed villages, and the infamous glitzy clubs for the young at heart. Formentera is simply a beach lovers’ paradise; no glitz, no clubs, no revelling - just watersports, cycling and walking, and enjoying the sun.
Ibiza is a fairly small island just 45km long by 25km wide and is the nearest Balearic Island to mainland Spain.
Thanks to its hilly terrain the island offers some magnificent scenery with towering cliffs and the countryside, particularly in the north, is a rural patchwork of groves of almonds, olives and figs, dense pine forests and many tiny hamlets with pretty whitewashed village churches, whilst the entire coastline is made up of stunning cove beaches, many of which are deserted even in high season.
You really need your own transport to reach the best spots although there’s a good bus service around the island and local boats serve various destinations along the coast.
Formentera
Just 12 miles south of Ibiza the island of Formentera is just 20km long from east to west and boasts some of Spain’s longest, whitest and least crowded beaches.
The most famous is Illetas although at Playa de Migjorn the fine white sands and turquoise waters extend for more than 5km. It is possible to drive around the island in a hire car, but really the best way to discover Formentera is by bicycle.
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Climate
Ibiza boast mild climates with so much continuous sunshine that rainy days are considered a luxury!
Did you know?
Despite only measuring approximately 35km (21 miles) in length at its longest point, and just 20km (12 miles) in width, Ibiza boasts two mountain ranges, both covered in thick hardy woodland which inspired early Greek invaders to name Ibiza and neighbouring Formentera the Islas Pitiusas (Islands of Pine Trees). The highest point of Ibiza is Atalaya at 476m (1,561ft) while the land to the south is the lowest point and consists of salt pans that have been exploited since ancient times and continue to be both an industry and tourist attraction.
Ibiza hotels
Ibiza Gran Hotel
The exclusive all-suite Ibiza Gran Hotel boasts a desirable location overlooking the harbour
Insotel Fenicia Prestige
Located on the banks of the Santa Eulalia River and close to some of Ibiza’s most beautiful beaches and coves
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Hotel Aguas de Ibiza Lifestyle & Spa
This new sophisticated hotel run by the entrepreneurial Torres family is situated 50m from a small sandy beach
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Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena
In the north east of the island, perched high above the Mediterranean in fragrant pine woods
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Map
Climate
Ibiza boast mild climates with so much continuous sunshine that rainy days are considered a luxury!
Did you know?
Despite only measuring approximately 35km (21 miles) in length at its longest point, and just 20km (12 miles) in width, Ibiza boasts two mountain ranges, both covered in thick hardy woodland which inspired early Greek invaders to name Ibiza and neighbouring Formentera the Islas Pitiusas (Islands of Pine Trees). The highest point of Ibiza is Atalaya at 476m (1,561ft) while the land to the south is the lowest point and consists of salt pans that have been exploited since ancient times and continue to be both an industry and tourist attraction.
Ibiza sightseeing
Ibiza Town
Ibiza Town, the capital and main port, does boast a few world-class clubs, but it also manages to retain the air of a 1950s Spanish provincial borough.
The old part of Ibiza Town (Dalt Vila) within the ancient walls, is a UNESCO world heritage site where restaurants and cafes abound as well as some worthwhile museums and a Cathedral that has been a place of worship for more than 2000 years.
As well as the waterfront area, you should explore Placa de Vila and Sa Carrossa for the better (and pricier) restaurants serving international menus alongside the local cuisine.
Rural Ibiza
The countryside, particularly in the north is a rural patchwork of groves of almonds, olives and figs, and wooded hills and all around the coast are numerous delightful coves and beaches to discover. Sant Josep, home to artists and painters, is a scenic hilltop village with delightful panoramic views.
Markets
The original hippy market, Punta Arabi, takes place in Es Cana each Wednesday. And on Saturdays there's a typical hippy market in San Carlos.
Cruises
Take a trip in a glass bottomed boat from San Antonio round to the delighful bay of Cala d'Hort with fantastic views of Ibiza's dramatic cliffs and the magical rock of Es Vedra.
Variety
Tourist attractions on Ibiza also include, Aguamar, a water-park ideal for children, a spectacular Mardi Gras Evening for all the family, the salt flats at Ses Salines which are an important refuge for birdlife, and the impossibly busy beach area surrounding Malibu; perfect for spotting the rich and famous!
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Climate
Ibiza boast mild climates with so much continuous sunshine that rainy days are considered a luxury!
Did you know?
Despite only measuring approximately 35km (21 miles) in length at its longest point, and just 20km (12 miles) in width, Ibiza boasts two mountain ranges, both covered in thick hardy woodland which inspired early Greek invaders to name Ibiza and neighbouring Formentera the Islas Pitiusas (Islands of Pine Trees). The highest point of Ibiza is Atalaya at 476m (1,561ft) while the land to the south is the lowest point and consists of salt pans that have been exploited since ancient times and continue to be both an industry and tourist attraction.
Ibiza cuisine
Ibiza has a wide variety of restaurants and Ibiza Town offer many excellent eateries serving traditional Ibicencan cuisine and the old town, Dalt Vila, a particularly romantic setting for an evening meal. Santa Eulalia on the east coast boasts a wonderful array of restaurants, many of them lining the promenade running alongside the beach.
Along the coast and on some of the beaches, chiringuitos (bar-restaurants) serve chilled drinks and grilled fish in high season. Fresh seafood and fish dishes are particularly popular and local specialities include Bullit de Peix, a fish stew made with different types of fish, alioli garlic sauce and potatoes, or Burrida de Ratjada, skate with almonds.
Arrocerias are restaurants specialising in rice based dishes such as arroz negro, rice that has been coloured with cuttlefish ink or the local fideua, a vermicelli paella cooked in a large frying pan usually to be shared by two or more people.
Bread, olives and ailoli is served in most places as a nibble whilst waiting for the main course, or with an aperitif, and the local dessert is flao, a fresh mint-flavoured cheesecake, is worth a try.
Map
Climate
Ibiza boast mild climates with so much continuous sunshine that rainy days are considered a luxury!
Did you know?
Despite only measuring approximately 35km (21 miles) in length at its longest point, and just 20km (12 miles) in width, Ibiza boasts two mountain ranges, both covered in thick hardy woodland which inspired early Greek invaders to name Ibiza and neighbouring Formentera the Islas Pitiusas (Islands of Pine Trees). The highest point of Ibiza is Atalaya at 476m (1,561ft) while the land to the south is the lowest point and consists of salt pans that have been exploited since ancient times and continue to be both an industry and tourist attraction.
Ibiza offers
Hotel Aguas de Ibiza Lifestyle & Spa
This new sophisticated hotel run by the entrepreneurial Torres family is situated 50m from a small sandy beach
2 offers
Hotel Hacienda Na Xamena
In the north east of the island, perched high above the Mediterranean in fragrant pine woods
2 offers
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Ibiza Gran Hotel
The exclusive all-suite Ibiza Gran Hotel boasts a desirable location overlooking the harbour
3 offers
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Insotel Fenicia Prestige
Located on the banks of the Santa Eulalia River and close to some of Ibiza’s most beautiful beaches and coves
3 offers
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Map
Climate
Ibiza boast mild climates with so much continuous sunshine that rainy days are considered a luxury!
Did you know?
Despite only measuring approximately 35km (21 miles) in length at its longest point, and just 20km (12 miles) in width, Ibiza boasts two mountain ranges, both covered in thick hardy woodland which inspired early Greek invaders to name Ibiza and neighbouring Formentera the Islas Pitiusas (Islands of Pine Trees). The highest point of Ibiza is Atalaya at 476m (1,561ft) while the land to the south is the lowest point and consists of salt pans that have been exploited since ancient times and continue to be both an industry and tourist attraction.