What Is Ibiza Famous For?
Ibiza, also known as the White Island, is a real toy country for adults off the Spanish coast. It is in fact the favorite destination for celebrities, hippies and backpackers looking for adventure. In the summer months, Ibiza turns into a paradise for those who love the pleasures of life and dream of dancing until the morning to the music of the best known deejays in the world.
If the nightlife doesn’t fit your holiday standards, this volcanic island boasts ancient villages, crystal-clear beaches and a wide choice of excellent restaurants. Ibiza’s treasures and good life aren’t known for being particularly cheap, but if maximum entertainment is your goal, it’s undoubtedly the destination for you.
1. Start the day at the Ibiza Marina
Have a good coffee overlooking the harbor
In the marina of the city of Ibiza, Eivissa in Catalan, you can lose yourself among the small shops, boutiques and trendy clubs admiring the hundreds of luxurious yachts moored in the mild waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Head to Carrer Andenes for a drink and soak up the sun at one of the many bars and restaurants.
Fully experience the placid spirit of the Spanish siesta and look around for the true soul of Ibiza, an amusement park for the rich and famous.
2. Explore the Fortified Historic City
Stroll through the alleys of the Dalt Vila
The Dalt Vila, the heart of the old town of Ibiza, is an ancient fortified citadel in sandstone, built as a defense against pirates and invaders. Crossing the ancient gateway to the city to enter this neighborhood that has maintained a timeless atmosphere is a particularly suggestive experience.
Turning through the characteristic alleys you will find markets, shops, stalls and ancient bodegas where you can sip a drink and eat a bite. Climb to the top of the hill to admire the splendid view of the harbor and the most modern districts of the city.
3. Visit the Hippy Market in Es Canar
Alternative shopping and henna tattoos
The Punta Arabi hippy market has grown over the years to become one of the most important in Ibiza. If you’re in the area in the summer months, you’ll find hippy-style clothing, crafts, jewelry and more, as well as food stalls and live music. This eccentric market is also ideal for families, thanks to the presence of an area dedicated to children and its location in a cool and shady pine forest.
The Punta Arabi hippy market is held on the east coast of the island, on the outskirts of the village of Es Canar, about 20 km from the city of Ibiza. On the other days of the week in Ibiza there are many other small markets, for example that of Las Dalias, every Saturday from 10:00 and in summer also in the evening on certain days of the week.
Opening hours: April-May and October: Wednesdays from 10:00 to 18:00. June – July and September: Wednesday from 10:00 to 19:00. August: Wednesday from 10:00 to 20:00
4. Relax on the Las Salinas Beach
Perfect your tan on Ibiza’s hottest beach
Las Salinas beach is a long stretch of sand famous for its beautiful chiringuitos with DJs playing chillout music. As it is one of the most popular beaches in Ibiza, it gets very busy in the summer months, so put on your best swimsuit and get ready to meet new people! The environment is very cosmopolitan, you will find people of all nationalities.
The beach is dotted with high-end restaurants, and the southern end is popular with nudists. Las Salinas beach is located at the southern tip of Ibiza, near the airport.
5. Eat a Seafood Paella at Tropicana Beach Club
Dinner with your feet in the sand in Cala Jondal
Seafood paella is an icon of Spanish cuisine. Delight your taste buds with the rich and intense flavor of rice flavored with fresh fish, squid, crustaceans and molluscs.
Paella is served practically everywhere on the island, but one of the best ways to enjoy it is under an umbrella, with your feet in the sand and caressed by the ocean breeze. Make a stop at the Tropicana Beach Club on Cala Jondal beach, one of the best seafood restaurants on the island with indoor and outdoor tables.
Opening hours: Every day from 12:00 to 19:00
6. Set Sail for Es Vedra
Swim in the sea of this magical islet
Es Vedra is a rocky island in front of the southwestern coast of Ibiza, known for being among the three places with the highest level of magnetism on the planet. Many associate this feature with spiritual power. Es Vedra is shrouded in myths and legends, which see it inhabited by nymphs and goddesses. Whether you believe in fantasy and mythological tales or not, you will see for yourself that this enchanting area is the ideal place to discover the volcanic landscape of Ibiza. Visit Es Vedra by booking a 3-hour boat trip departing from Ibiza Town or San Antonio, which includes a tour of the coast and offers the opportunity to dive into the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean.
Opening hours: Departures are available at different times of the day, but the most popular time slot for tourists is from 10:00 to 14:00.
7. Beach Parties All Day at Bora Bora Beach Club
Discover Ibiza’s party mecca
Ibiza’s Bora Bora has been synonymous with lively daytime beach parties for many years, but it’s not the only place to go wild and have a drink with sunglasses. When you are tired of dancing, you can relax on the deck chair or take a dip in the sea. Playa D’en Bossa is one of the longest and most popular beaches on the island, so you will find plenty to do, such as kayaking, sailing and many other water sports.
8. Watch the Sunset from Café Del Mar
Admire the spectacle of the sun plunging into the sea
Café Del Mar in San Antonio, on the north coast of Ibiza, is known as “the sunsets bar”. Open since 1980, it has numerous imitators, but it is still the best place for a drink accompanied by tapas. Watching the sunset from the rocky coast is an Ibiza classic and tons of people gather right here to hear some downbeat and celebrate the end of the day and the start of the night.
9. Taste Sangria de Cava
A Catalan classic based on fruit, wine and bubbles
Sangria de Cava is a white sangria made from sparkling wine, which owes its name to the place where it is produced. Fresh and thirst-quenching, it is perfect for a relaxing afternoon. You can easily find it at any beach bar on the island and sharing a pitcher with friends is a good way to save, as single drinks are notoriously quite expensive in Ibiza. When the sangria is artfully prepared, the sparkling wine bubbles enriched by the fruity wine are a real feast for the palate … an unmissable experience!
10. End The Day Dancing at Pacha
A night with one of the most famous DJs in the world
Pacha nightclub, opened in the 70s, is a real institution on the island of Ibiza. It boasts five dance floors: the largest and most popular is the main hall where you can go wild to the rhythm of house music; choose the funky room if you are passionate about the genre or the terrace to dance under the stars, socialize and admire beautiful views of the old city.
The club hosts a different promoter every night, but the most famous nights are undoubtedly David Guetta’s and the monthly Flower Power event. For the full experience, opt for dinner at the venue’s restaurant, which also offers entry to the VIP area. However, remember that this is a particularly popular venue and that advance booking is required to take advantage of this exclusive treatment.