Ibiza

World-famous clubs, sunset bars and surprisingly quiet coves.

Overview

Why go to Ibiza

Ibiza is more than its superclubs: a UNESCO-listed old town, hippy markets, pine-fringed coves and dramatic sunsets. Choose a base to suit the pace you want, from Ibiza Town’s nightlife to the calm north.

BeachNightlifeCouplesFamilyNature & outdoors

Where
Balearic Islands, Spain
Recommended stay
4–7 nights
Best time to go
June and September for warm sea and lively nights; peak clubbing runs from June to September.
Approx. daily budget
£75–160 a dayPer person, excluding flights. Indicative.

What does Ibiza cost?

Full cost guide
  • Budget traveller£70–100a day
  • Mid-range traveller£145–210a day
  • Luxury traveller£290+a day

Approximate per person per day, including a share of a twin room, and excluding flights. Not live prices.

Things To Do

Top picks in Ibiza

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Must SeeFree

Dalt Vila Old Town

Ibiza Town

A UNESCO-listed hilltop citadel with stone walls, a cathedral and views over the harbour.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Culture lovers

Open-air; museums keep their own hours

BeachesFree

Cala Comte

Sant Josep

A pair of clear-water coves on the west coast, popular for sunset.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers · Photographers

Open access; beach clubs in season

ViewpointsFree

Es Vedrà Viewpoint at Cala d’Hort

Cala d’Hort

A rocky islet rising from the sea, wrapped in myth, best seen from the shore at dusk.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Open-air; best around sunset

Shopping & MarketsFree

Las Dalias Hippy Market

Sant Carles

A long-running market of handmade jewellery, clothes and crafts, with live music and food stalls.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Sundays and some other days in season; check calendar

Hidden Gems

Beyond the checklist

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ViewpointsFree

Es Vedrà Viewpoint at Cala d’Hort

Cala d’Hort

A rocky islet rising from the sea, wrapped in myth, best seen from the shore at dusk.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Couples · Photographers

Open-air; best around sunset

Shopping & MarketsFree

Las Dalias Hippy Market

Sant Carles

A long-running market of handmade jewellery, clothes and crafts, with live music and food stalls.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Food lovers

Sundays and some other days in season; check calendar

Day Trips~£30

Formentera Day Trip

Formentera (ferry)

A sandy, flat island with shallow turquoise water reached by a short ferry.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended
  • Suits: Beach lovers

Ferries daily in season

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BeachesFree

Salinas Beach and Salt Flats

Ses Salines

A long sandy beach beside salt flats, with flamingos in the lagoons and relaxed beach bars.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed
  • Suits: Beach lovers

Open access; lifeguards in season

Hotels

Best-value hotels in Ibiza

Well reviewed and fairly priced for what you get: not simply the cheapest.

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Ibiza (illustrative photo: example hotel)
Best Mid-Range HotelBest for Couples
Example listing

Dalt Vila Boutique Hotel

Ibiza Town, Ibiza

9.0Guest rating 9.0/10 · Exceptional

Very good valueValue score 72 out of 100

Rated 9.0/10, priced above typical 4★ hotels in Ibiza, for a higher-end stay, in a central location.

From £150 per night · check current availability
Food & Restaurants

Where to eat

Food guide
  • Bullit de peix

    A traditional fish stew served with saffron rice

  • Flaó

    A minty cheesecake, the island’s signature dessert

  • Hierbas ibicencas

    A herbal aniseed liqueur poured after dinner

A suggested Ibiza itinerary

3 nights Couple

Ibiza · Highlights

Ibiza in 3 nights

A balanced first-visit plan built from our Ibiza picks: the headline sights, a local favourite or two and time to breathe.

  1. Day 1 · Dalt Vila Old Town, Salinas Beach and Salt Flats, Playa d’en Bossa Club Scene
  2. Day 2 · Formentera Day Trip, Es Vedrà Viewpoint at Cala d’Hort
  3. Day 3 · Free day

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