Ibiza Town has stepped up inspections against illegal tourism activity, unlicensed passenger transport and other infringements, with a coordinated campaign during the first week of September resulting in 27 reported violations.

The operation was carried out by the Local Police of Ibiza in collaboration with inspectors from the Consell de Ibiza and focused on several areas, including tourist accommodation, public transport, road safety and the occupation of public space.

27 Violations in a Week

The campaign included two main operations.

The first, carried out during a weekend night shift, resulted in 37 police interventions and 17 reports. These included 10 administrative infringements, six traffic violations and one case related to unauthorised activity.

Officers also recorded two positive drug-possession reports and two positive alcohol tests, as well as a proposed sanction under Spain's Citizen Security Law.

Three Suspected Illegal Tourist Rentals

The second operation focused partly on suspected illegal tourist accommodation.

Inspectors examined 11 properties believed to be operating as tourist accommodation and detected three serious breaches of tourism regulations.

The corresponding reports have now been formally opened.

The inspections form part of Ibiza's wider campaign against unlicensed tourist accommodation, an issue that has become a major focus of enforcement efforts on the island.

Four Transport Infringement Reports

Illegal and irregular passenger transport was another focus of the campaign.

Inspectors from the Consell de Ibiza issued four reports for breaches of the regulations governing public passenger transport.

One vehicle was also ordered to be removed immediately using a tow truck.

The enforcement work comes amid continued efforts across the Balearic Islands to crack down on unauthorised passenger services and protect legally operating transport businesses.

The Balearic Government has been strengthening coordination between island councils, town halls, local police and the Guardia Civil specifically to combat illegal passenger transport.

32 Vehicles Checked

Traffic controls were also carried out at several points around Ibiza Town.

A total of 32 vehicles were checked during the second operation.

Ten traffic-related reports were issued, including nine for infringements of the General Traffic Regulations and one concerning the regulations governing drivers.

Five of the sanctions were paid immediately by credit card during the controls.

Public Space Also Inspected

The operation extended beyond transport and accommodation.

Police patrols on foot carried out inspections in busy areas of the city, paying particular attention to the occupation of public space by businesses.

Several establishments were warned after officers identified potential breaches involving terraces and their authorised occupation of public areas.

The aim was to ensure that businesses were operating within the limits permitted by their licences.

A Wider Fight Against Intrusion

The campaign forms part of Ibiza's broader strategy against what authorities describe as tourism and economic “intrusism”, covering activities that operate outside the required legal framework.

The Consell's dedicated enforcement programme has received additional resources during 2026.

In February, the Balearic Government approved a redistribution of more than €93,000 within the island's €4.25 million anti-intrusion project, increasing the resources available for personnel handling inspections and subsequent sanctioning procedures.

The move reflected the growing number of cases being detected and the need to process the resulting disciplinary proceedings more efficiently.

Enforcement Continues Through the Season

Authorities say coordinated controls between the Local Police and the Consell will continue throughout the summer campaign.

The objective is not limited to imposing fines. Officials say the programme is intended to protect legal businesses, improve road and public-space management and reduce activities operating outside the regulatory system.

For Ibiza Town, the latest operation demonstrates the increasingly broad nature of enforcement, with the same campaign covering tourist rentals, transport, traffic, drugs, alcohol controls and the use of public space.

With 27 reported violations during the week's coordinated operations, authorities are signalling that inspections against illegal tourism activity and unlicensed services will remain a priority as Ibiza's busy season continues.