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Ibiza

Travel journal · 38.9°N · 1.4°E

No solo fiesta. Ibiza es Dalt Vila (UNESCO), pueblos del norte donde nadie mira el reloj (Santa Gertrudis, San Juan), mercados hippies con 50 años de historia y calas espectaculares como Cala Salada o Cala d'Hort frente a Es Vedrà.

Best season
Mayo, Jun, Sept
Getting there
IBZ · vuelos directos
Getting around
Coche · barco entre calas
Emergencies
112 · H. Can Misses (Ibiza)
Ibiza
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Excursions

The most-booked experiences on the island · book with free cancellation

Tours & excursions · Best-sellers on Viator

The eight best-selling excursions in Ibiza

Hand-picked from Viator's top-rated experiences on Ibiza, sorted by review volume and average rating. Free cancellation up to 24 h before, reserve now and pay later.

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Day boat trip to Formentera with snorkelling stopsBoat & beach8 h

Day boat trip to Formentera with snorkelling stops

4.6(3,421 reviews)

Cross the Es Freus strait in a fast catamaran, drop anchor over Formentera's translucent water and enjoy free time on Ses Illetes — repeatedly ranked among the world's finest beaches.

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£65per person
  • Snorkelling stop with gear provided
  • Four hours of free time on Ses Illetes
  • Onboard bar and lunch option
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Sunset sailing around Es VedràBoat & beach3 h

Sunset sailing around Es Vedrà

4.8(2,187 reviews)

Sail out of Sant Antoni harbour and drop anchor beside the mystical rock of Es Vedrà as the sun dips behind it. A glass of cava per guest and small tapas platter are included.

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£56per person
  • Small-group sailing yacht
  • Cava and tapas on board
  • Anchor stop for a sunset swim
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Cala Salada and Cala d'Hort by catamaranBoat & beach6 h

Cala Salada and Cala d'Hort by catamaran

4.7(1,342 reviews)

Depart from Sant Antoni and cruise both flanks of the west coast: a swim at Cala Salada in the morning and Cala d'Hort under Es Vedrà in the afternoon, with paella served on board.

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£52per person
  • Two anchor stops with snorkelling
  • Paella and open bar on board
  • Live DJ on afternoon departures
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Dalt Vila at dusk with an Ibicencan tapas crawlCulture3 h

Dalt Vila at dusk with an Ibicencan tapas crawl

4.7(894 reviews)

Climb the seven bastions of Dalt Vila as the walls light up amber, then dip into three of the old town's oldest tabernas for wine and Ibicencan tapas.

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£32per person
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Three tapas stops in historic tabernas
  • Small groups (max 12)
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Jet-ski safari along the west coast to Es VedràAdventure1.5 h

Jet-ski safari along the west coast to Es Vedrà

4.9(621 reviews)

Ride your own jet-ski along the wildest stretch of Ibiza's west coast under the guidance of an instructor, with a photo stop at the base of Es Vedrà.

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£82per person
  • No previous licence required
  • Photo stop at the base of Es Vedrà
  • Fuel and safety gear included
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Las Dalias hippy market and the north of the islandCulture5 h

Las Dalias hippy market and the north of the island

4.5(412 reviews)

The Saturday version of Las Dalias combined with the greenest, quietest corners of the north: Sant Joan, Portinatx and a stop at a beach shack for a leisurely lunch.

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£38per person
  • Hotel pick-up in an air-conditioned coach
  • Free time inside Las Dalias market
  • Local guide across the northern villages
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Ibiza VIP club experience with skip-the-queue entryNightlife6 h

Ibiza VIP club experience with skip-the-queue entry

4.6(289 reviews)

Skip the queue at Pacha, Hï or Ushuaïa on the biggest opening nights of the season, with meet-up drinks at a nearby bar and a private transfer to the door.

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£95per person
  • Skip-the-queue club entry
  • Meet-up drinks before the club
  • Private transfer to the venue
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Old Town food tour with wine and local produceFood & wine3.5 h

Old Town food tour with wine and local produce

4.8(231 reviews)

A slow walk through La Marina and Dalt Vila, stopping at four family-run venues for sobrasada, Ibicencan cheese, Balearic wines and the local hierbas ibicencas.

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£54per person
  • Four seated tasting stops
  • Balearic wines and hierbas ibicencas
  • Small groups (max 10)
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Towns

The essential villages and what to do in each

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Town map

Filter by category and see what to do in each town

Map of Ibiza
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Beaches

Beach-by-beach guide with parking, best time and facilities

6 handpicked beaches

Beaches on this island

Each beach has its own guide: where to park, the best time to arrive, what's actually on site, the beach bars worth recommending and what to avoid.

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Sleep

Beds worth the trip

Style
Hacienda Na Xamena
Luxury

Hacienda Na Xamena

Sant Miquel · northern cliffs

Suites with private jacuzzi hanging over the sea. Ibiza's most photographed infinity pool at sunset.

From 520€Check prices
Cas Gasi
Agroturismo

Cas Gasi

Santa Gertrudis · rural estate

Former farmhouse in the island's bohemian heart. Botanical garden, cave spa and farm-to-table kitchen.

From 380€Check prices
Six Senses Ibiza
Wellness

Six Senses Ibiza

Cala Xarraca · northern coast

Sound-healing spa, Longevity clinic and a private cove. The most complete wellness address on the island.

From 780€Check prices
Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay
Beachfront

Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay

Talamanca · beachfront

Beach club, Nobu restaurant and easy walk to Ibiza town. Rooms with private terrace over the bay.

From 420€Check prices
Can Lluc Boutique Country Hotel
Boutique

Can Lluc Boutique Country Hotel

Sant Rafel · interior

Family-run finca surrounded by pines. Adults-only villas with plunge pools, 10 min from Ibiza town.

From 290€Check prices
Mikasa Ibiza Boutique Hotel
Adults-only

Mikasa Ibiza Boutique Hotel

Es Canar · east coast

Eight suites on a cliff over Punta Arabí. Ideal for the Las Dalias market and Cala Nova sunrises.

From 340€Check prices

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Eat

Tables jotted on a napkin

  • La Paloma

    Bistrot-jardín mediterráneo · San Lorenzo

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  • Sa Punta

    Frente al mar · Talamanca

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  • Es Boldadó

    Arroz de pescado con vistas a Es Vedrà · Cala d'Hort

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  • Can Berri Vell

    Cocina ibicenca en pueblo blanco · San Agustín

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Diario

A journal entry

Entrada 12 · Miércoles

Atardecer en Cala d'Hort

Bajamos a Cala d'Hort a las 19:30 con dos cervezas y una bolsa de almendras. La roca de Es Vedrà se recorta contra el cielo naranja y todos hablan en susurros. Un pescador arregla la red. A las 21:15 el sol desaparece detrás del islote y la gente aplaude, no bromea. Cena en Es Boldadó justo detrás — pedimos arroz de bogavante para dos.

  • Reservar Es Boldadó con 3 days
  • Llevar sudadera — cae el fresco
  • No aparcar en el mirador — se llena a las 19:00
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Itineraries

Ready-to-copy routes

3 days

3 days slow en Ibiza

Dalt Vila, Las Dalias y atardecer en Es Vedrà — sin discoteca.

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5 days

5 days entre norte y sur

Cala Salada, mercadillos hippies, cena en La Paloma y barco a Formentera.

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7 days

7 days completos

Islands cercanas incluidas: day en Formentera y snorkel en S'Espalmador.

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Practical

What we've noted for next time

Getting there

Vuelos a IBZ desde toda Europa. Ferry desde Denia (2 h) o Barcelona (8 h) con Baleària/Trasmediterránea.

Getting around

Coche esencial para llegar a calas. Barcos-taxi entre Ibiza-Formentera cada 30 min en verano.

Best time to go

Mayo y septiembre para calas sin gente. Julio-agosto reserva todo con 3 meses.

Emergencies

112 · Hospital Can Misses en Ibiza ciudad · Farmacia 24h en Vara de Rey.

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