A Spanish archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea, Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands. The port island is well-known for its lively nightlife, beautiful beaches, and sandy coves. Experience the flavors of fresh seafood with tapas in the harbor of Ibiza Town, the island's largest city. As you explore the upper town with its walls, follow the narrow, cobblestone laneways up to Dalt Villa, the historic battlements and cathedral. The island of Ibiza is a hotspot for millions of summer visitors who enjoy sightseeing, sunbathing, and celebrating life.
Ibiza is known for its beautiful beaches, and wild parties with celebrities on the Las Salinas in Playa d’en Bossa. The port island has over 100 miles of coastline with some 50 beaches, plus plenty of things to do and see. There are restaurants, bars, and water sports, including some of our favorites listed below.
Dalt Vila is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Charles V in the 16th Century. Strong renaissance fortifications guard the highest and oldest part of Ibiza Town. The fort walls were constructed to fend off the threat of attacks by Berber pirates and invasion by sovereign forces like the French. Visiting the fortificationyou can see the seven bastions, each with a slightly different story to tell. For example, the Santa Lucia bastion houses 18th-century powder magazine and command fabulous vistas over the old fishing district and harbor.
Ibiza Cathedral is located at the top of the old city, sitting next to a scenic outlook over the water. Visit a 1399 gothic gold and silver monstrance and a 14th and 15th-century Gothic panel painting. You’ll have a lot of fun exploring because there is a steep warren of alleys inside the walls. They are packed with galleries, boutiques, and local amenities like bakeries. Occasionally they’ll open out onto charming old squares like Plaza de la Villa and Plaza de Sa Carrosa.
The northern tip of Ibiza can feel very remote and wild, especially for an island such as this. Pine forests, farmlands, and tiny holiday communities are built around coves throughout this part of the island. Try cliff-top hiking from the Portinatx lighthouse to do something a little different. An artificial structure built in the 1970s stood 52 meters high. While the hike through scrub pine and juniper can be challenging, you'll be rewarded with spectacular sights from the headland.
The island of Es Vedra is a beautiful, almost otherworldly place; a rugged island with a monolithic slab of sheer limestone that crests at 413 meters. It is protected as a natural park off the southwest coast of Ibiza. You can hop on this island on a boat from Ibiza Town or San Antonio. Moreover, water sports centers around the island organize jet-ski tours and snorkeling excursions here. One can also climb ashore and watch the drama of the beautiful landscape and the wildlife, including lizards, falcons, and goats.
There are chances visitors might not have seen this kind of Aquarium before in their entire life. This attraction is just minutes away from San Antonio, down the sea cave where local fishermen used to set their lobster traps. But now, they allow people to watch marine species, including rays, conger, morays, and grouper. The attraction is also a recuperation center for sea turtles. The cave's well-lit pools are surrounded by raised boardwalks, where you can admire sea life.
Ibiza is known for its Mediterranean climate, warm summers, and mild winter months. The coldest months start from December through March. Summers in Ibiza are generally hot and dry and begin in July and August. Still, the best time to visit Ibiza is from May to July as you can enjoy the island’s beautiful beaches and coves in the warmer months.
