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Ibiza is often associated with long summer days, beach clubs and lively nightlife, but the island has plenty to offer outside its busiest months. Spring and autumn reveal a different side of Ibiza, with greener countryside, quieter beaches, pleasant temperatures and more opportunities to enjoy th...
Ibiza's 2026 summer season delivered record levels of tourist spending, major international music events and continued growth in airport passenger numbers. Yet behind the commercial success, questions about housing, infrastructure, environmental pressures and the island's future are becoming incr...
The Balearic Government is planning a network of up to eight protected refuges across Ibiza to help safeguard the island's endemic wall lizard, Podarcis pityusensis, from invasive snakes that have caused severe declines in its populations. The first refuge, located at the Can Marines education an...
Rising sea temperatures are placing increasing pressure on Mediterranean gorgonians, important marine organisms that create complex underwater habitats and provide shelter for numerous species. The issue was among the central topics at HIC Summit Ibiza 2026, where scientists and conservation spec...
The Balearic Government has paid almost €4.85 million in financial assistance to self-employed workers and small and medium-sized industrial businesses affected by rising production and transport costs linked to the war in the Middle East. The payments form part of two extraordinary support schem...
Around 45 residents and visitors explored the former dairy farm in Santa Gertrudis on Saturday, 7 November, during a guided tour showcasing its transformation into Juntos Farm. The visit, organised as part of the village's patron-saint festivities, offered an opportunity to discover how the histo...
Arriving at Ibiza Airport is only the first part of your journey. Once you have collected your luggage, you still need to reach your accommodation, and the best transport option depends on where you are staying, what time your flight lands and how much luggage you are carrying. Located at Es Codo...
The traditional flavours of Ibiza are becoming more accessible beyond the island with the launch of the first online shop by Familia Marí Mayans. The historic Ibiza-based family business, which has been producing spirits and traditional liqueurs since 1880, has introduced a new direct-sales chann...
Ibiza is not only a destination for nightlife, beach clubs and summer parties. The island also offers peaceful promenades, traditional villages, museums, coastal scenery and accessible beaches that make it possible to enjoy a more relaxed holiday. For visitors aged 60 and over, the best way to di...
Hidden among the rugged coastal cliffs of Sant Antoni de Portmany is one of Ibiza's most unusual archaeological sites: Ses Fontanelles, a natural rock shelter containing the only known collection of rock paintings in Ibiza and Formentera. Also known as Sa Cova des Vi, or the Cave of Wine, the sit...
Ibiza will once again welcome the world's leading open-water swimmers in April 2027, after World Aquatics confirmed that the island will host the third stage of its 2026/27 Open Water Swimming World Cup on 23 and 24 April. It will be the third consecutive year that Ibiza features on the internati...
The Christmas fair in Ibiza Town will return on Friday, 20 November 2026, bringing back its seasonal combination of fairground rides, games and traditional fair food. The opening is scheduled for 17:00, with the attractions once again setting up in the gravel parking area between El Carnicero and...
Ibiza and Formentera will each have a participating pizzeria in the first edition of FanPizzaWeek, a new gastronomic campaign taking place from 9 to 22 November 2026. Calvari Pizza in Santa Eulària des Riu and La Trastienda in Sant Ferran de ses Roques have confirmed special menus, giving residen...
November 2026 brings several opportunities to observe the night sky from Ibiza and Formentera, including three meteor showers, a close apparent encounter between Mars and Jupiter, a four-planet display before sunrise and November's full Supermoon. The month also offers darker skies around the New...
Santa Eulària has established the eligibility and selection criteria for up to 26 affordable-rent homes planned in a partially constructed municipal building on Calle Teniente Coronel Costa Ribas. Applicants will need to demonstrate at least ten years of registered residence in the municipality d...
Ibiza is among several European destinations being considered by a new luxury travel company planning to launch private aviation day trips from Liverpool and Manchester in 2027. The company, THE SIX, intends to offer a different approach to private flying by allowing customers to reserve individu...
Sant Joan de Labritja, better known as San Juan, is one of the most rural and peaceful municipalities in Ibiza. Located in the north of the island, it offers a different perspective on Ibiza, with traditional villages, whitewashed churches, pine forests, agricultural landscapes, dramatic cliffs a...
Several streets in Ibiza Town will be closed to vehicles and pedestrians on Saturday, 7 November 2026, as the city hosts the Cursa Es Baluards. The restrictions will begin at 16:00 and are expected to remain in place until approximately 18:30, when the sporting event is scheduled to finish. The A...
The Balearic Islands Government has initiated disciplinary proceedings against a person responsible for a private enclosure in Ibiza where protected Ibiza wall lizards were being kept in captivity. The regional government has proposed a €6,000 penalty, arguing that the animals were confined outsi...
With Spain's general elections scheduled for Sunday, 29 November 2026, the selection of polling station members is now under way across Ibiza and Formentera. Residents chosen as presidents, voting officers or substitutes must normally fulfil their duties, although electoral legislation provides a...
Internationally renowned make-up artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury has spoken about the important role Ibiza played in shaping her life, creativity and ambitions, recalling how she grew up on the island surrounded by artists, musicians and other creative personalities long before e...
Ibiza audiences will have the opportunity to experience one of opera's most famous works on the big screen this November, as the Royal Opera House in London brings its production of Carmen to Multicines Eivissa. The live cinema broadcast is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 November 2026, at 20:00, trans...
Atlantis, one of Ibiza's most unusual coastal landscapes, is a place where human history and natural beauty meet. Known locally as Sa Pedrera de Cala d’Hort, this former sandstone quarry is recognised for its geometric rock formations, carved steps, natural seawater pools and spectacular position...
Businesses operating along Calle Santa Agnès in Sant Antoni's West End must follow specific rules for terrace furniture, deliveries and cleaning to protect the colourful street artwork created by internationally recognised artist Okuda San Miguel. The measures, announced by Sant Antoni Town Hall ...
Ibiza takes on a different character during the Christmas holidays. The island becomes quieter as the summer tourism season ends, but it does not close completely. Ibiza Town and the island’s villages retain their local atmosphere, with festive markets, seasonal food, family activities and tradit...
Santa Eulària des Riu is inviting residents to bring some extra Christmas magic to the municipality with the return of its Christmas Balcony Decoration Competition. The second edition of the initiative will award prizes of up to €700 to the most creative festive displays, with €2,500 in shopping ...
The total solar eclipse of 12 August 2026 coincided with an unprecedented concentration of people across the Balearic Islands, with more than 2.1 million residents and visitors estimated to be present in the archipelago. According to the latest figures from the Balearic Institute of Statistics (I...
The Balearic Islands have recorded their strongest low-season tourism performance on record, with British visitors playing an increasingly important role in the growth. Between November 2025 and March 2026, the archipelago welcomed almost 1.96 million tourists, including 150,281 visitors from the...
Ibiza Airport is approaching a significant milestone in passenger traffic, with annual numbers having more than doubled over the past two decades. The airport handled approximately 9.14 million passengers in 2025, representing growth of around 119% compared with 2004, while Spain's latest airport...
Air Serbia is continuing to consider Ibiza as a potential destination for its expanding European network, although the Serbian national airline has yet to secure the airport slots needed to launch the route. Speaking in an interview with aviation publication EX-YU Aviation News, CEO Jiří Marek id...
Ibiza's tourism industry is raising concerns about the potential impact of rising aviation fuel costs on the island's air connections in 2027. Hotel executives and tourism representatives have warned that airlines could reduce flight frequencies or increase ticket prices, potentially affecting vi...
A traditional ice cream from Ibiza is heading to Xixona, Alicante, to compete for an international title celebrating one of Spain's most recognisable sweet flavours. Los Valencianos, the historic family-run ice-cream business in Ibiza Town, will present its traditional Jijona nougat ice cream at ...
Amnesia Ibiza has reportedly sold out its exclusive Gold VIP Medallion, a limited-edition nine-carat gold piece priced at €14,000 that offers its owners lifetime VIP access to the famous nightclub. Combining luxury jewellery, RFID technology and NFT-linked ownership, the unusual product gives its...
Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera is celebrating its 2026 patron-saint festivities with more than 30 activities taking place from 1 November until 5 December. The programme brings together traditional Ibizan celebrations, live music, local gastronomy, sporting competitions, children's activities, theat...
Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera is celebrating its 2026 patron-saint festivities with more than 30 activities spread across November and extending into early December. The programme brings together live music, traditional Ibizan culture, sporting competitions, gastronomy, children's activities and co...
Ibiza's red potato will take centre stage this Saturday, November 7, as the city hosts the fourth Ibiza Red Potato Tortilla Competition alongside a new edition of La Verbenita. The event, postponed from its original October date because of rain, will bring together local gastronomy, cooking teams...
The Balearic Islands recorded 7,188 arrivals of people in an irregular migration situation by sea between January and October 2026, an increase of 14.5% compared with the same period last year. The latest figures from Spain's Ministry of the Interior also show that 399 boats reached the archipela...
Ibiza Town is presenting a new tourism campaign in London, inviting international travellers to look beyond the island's familiar summer image and discover the history, culture, gastronomy and traditions of its capital throughout the year. Titled “¿Conoces Ibiza? Ahora descubre Eivissa” (Do You K...
Ibiza-born businessman Abel Matutes and his family have secured a place among Spain’s 100 wealthiest entries in the 2026 Forbes ranking, with an estimated fortune of €740 million. The family occupies 77th position nationally, rising nine places from the previous year as its estimated wealth incre...
Ibiza's high accommodation prices, the perception of overcrowding during the summer and its international reputation for nightlife are among the main obstacles to attracting more family holidays to the island. These challenges have been identified in a preliminary study presented by the Consell I...
Ibiza and Formentera experienced an exceptionally wet October, with rainfall reaching almost five times the usual monthly average in Formentera and approximately three times the normal amount in Ibiza. According to the latest figures from Spain's State Meteorological Agency (AEMET), published on ...
The Consell Insular d’Eivissa has launched a tender for a new 2.6-kilometre segregated cycle path connecting Ca na Negreta with es Puig d’en Valls. The project aims to improve links between existing cycling routes around Jesús, es Puig d’en Valls and the Sant Miquel road, creating a more continuo...
A worker in Ibiza would need to earn approximately €3,432.64 net per month, paid over 14 instalments, to cover essential expenses and maintain a reasonable standard of living, according to a new study published by Comisiones Obreras (CCOO) Illes Balears. The figure places Ibiza at the top of the ...
Morna International College has returned to Ibiza with an international school football title after winning the Elite Gold Under-16 category at the Mediterranean Cup in Verona, Italy. The Ibiza-based school secured the championship in its first participation in the competition, defeating Swans Ma...
Pacha Ibiza is bringing back its annual Christmas charity celebration on Saturday, 12 December 2026, inviting families from across the island to enjoy an afternoon of festive entertainment while supporting two local organisations. The Gran Fiesta Benéfica will transform the famous nightclub into ...
A traditional bodega in Sant Antoni de Portmany is writing a new chapter in its long history. Los Gatos, located on Carrer del Progrés, has reopened under the management of Rubén Pérez and Martina, bringing renewed life to an establishment that has been part of the town's social history for more ...
Around 250 pupils from Nuestra Señora de la Consolación school in Ibiza took part in an educational day dedicated to inclusive sport on Friday 30 October, meeting world champion athlete Javier Soto Rey and experiencing different adapted sporting disciplines. The event formed part of the sixth edi...
Formentera is marking Universal Children's Day with a month-long programme of cultural, educational and family activities, bringing theatre, storytelling, traditional music, cinema and opportunities for children and young people to participate in public life. Organised by the Consell Insular de F...
November brings a different rhythm to Ibiza. As the summer season comes to an end, the island's villages and towns become more active with traditional fiestas, food festivals, outdoor activities, live music and cultural events. There is plenty to discover throughout the month, from the annual cel...
Ibiza is preparing to welcome the first-ever X-15 Wingfoil World Championships, bringing together 112 registered riders from 26 nations for five days of international competition from 4 to 8 November 2026. Hosted by Club Mare Nostrum at Port Nàutic Ibiza, the Starboard X-15 One Design World Champ...
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Ibiza bodybuilder Sergi Massanet Roig has returned from Alicante with two medals after an impressive debut in the NPC Worldwide Spanish Championship, winning gold in Men's Classic Physique Novice and silver in Men's Classic Physique Class B. The competition took place on 1 November 2026, bringing...
Sabina Estates, the luxury residential development in Cala Tarida, Sant Josep, was established in 2015 by British property entrepreneurs Anton Bilton and Glyn Hirsch alongside Spanish businessman Agustín del Pino Velasco. Eleven years later, changes to the company's public presentation and the de...
Ibiza's water reserves remained at 33% at the end of October 2026, despite the island recording exceptionally high rainfall during the month. According to figures published by the Balearic Government, the island received an average of 232 litres of rain per square metre, approximately three times...
Rumba, sevillanas and a lively festive atmosphere filled Plaça del Parc in Santa Gertrudis on Saturday, 7 November, as El Paripé joined the village's patron-saint celebrations for the first time. The event brought together residents and visitors for an afternoon of live music and dancing, with a ...
Platja d’en Bossa became the setting for a fictional zombie apocalypse on Saturday, 7 November, as hundreds of streets and public spaces were transformed into an immersive survival adventure. The latest edition of Survival Zombie brought participants into a six-hour game in which they had to esca...
The team Tot especi has won the fourth Ibiza Red Potato Tortilla Competition, taking first place in a culinary contest that brought together 17 teams in the centre of Ibiza Town on Saturday, 7 November. Pomarines finished second, while Can Marines secured third place. The competition celebrated o...
A new children's illustrated book inspired by the natural environment of Ibiza will be presented at the Centro Cultural de Jesús on Friday, 13 November 2026. Titled Pepe y el espejo de sal, the book is written by Juanfra Estepa, an Early Childhood and Primary Education teacher living on the islan...
The Banda Juvenil and Banda Municipal de Música de Santa Eulària will come together on Saturday, 14 November 2026, for a special concert celebrating Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians. Organised by the Escola Municipal de Música de Santa Eulària des Riu, the performance will take place ...
The first broccoli of the winter growing season has started arriving at markets across Ibiza, bringing one of the island's characteristic cold-weather vegetables back to local produce stalls. Supplied by farmers belonging to Agroeivissa, the new harvest includes both organically and conventionall...
Bar Es Puig in Sant Antoni is highlighting traditional home-style cooking, weekday lunch menus and a relaxed family atmosphere as part of its offering throughout the year. Located on the road between Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni, the restaurant caters to different dining occasions, from early-morni...
O Beach Ibiza Gimnàstica Club has finished its 2026 competitive season with an impressive international result, winning 12 medals, including 11 gold and one silver, at the Oxford Academic Cup in England. The competition took place from 31 October to 1 November at Radley College in Abingdon, Oxfor...
Las Dalias brought together its extended community on Thursday, 5 November 2026, for its traditional Family Day, an annual gathering dedicated to thanking the artisans, market traders, musicians, employees and collaborators who have helped shape one of Ibiza's best-known cultural spaces. Held at ...
Sentinella, a technology project designed to identify potential forest-fire risks and predict how fires could spread, has won first place in the 2026 Ingenion Entrepreneur Award competition in Ibiza. The project, created by Clara Isabel Cano Núñez, was named the winner during the 12th edition of ...
Insotel Marine Group (IMG) has acquired a new vessel for its maritime operations in the Pityusic Islands, with the Australian catamaran Spirit of Kangaroo Island scheduled to enter service between Ibiza and Formentera in summer 2027. The acquisition will add passenger and vehicle transport capaci...
Three theatrical monologues will explore unwanted loneliness, social relationships and mental health among teenagers in Santa Eulària this November. Organised by the Ajuntament de Santa Eulària des Riu, the initiative will take place on 13 November at the Teatre Espanya, combining theatre with pa...
On the western coast of Ibiza, near Cala Tarida, Sabina Estates is developing an exclusive residential community that combines individually designed luxury villas with private hospitality, leisure and wellness facilities. Set across approximately 17 hectares in the municipality of Sant Josep de s...
Biologist Antònia Maria Cirer has challenged the Balearic Government's scientific arguments against a privately created refuge for Ibiza's native wall lizard, describing its comparison with the conservation requirements of the Iberian lynx as “una burrada”. The dispute follows the opening of an a...
Ibiza will host the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup for the third consecutive year, after the international governing body confirmed the island as the competition's third stop for the 2026/27 season. The event will take place on 23 and 24 April 2027, bringing some of the world's lead...
The legal team representing James 'Fergie' Cox Chambers Jr., the American philanthropist arrested in Ibiza in July 2026, has accused US authorities of submitting Spanish translations of extradition documents that allegedly exaggerate the seriousness of the accusations against him. The defence, le...
The 24th Ibiza Second-Hand Vehicle Show has opened at the island's Recinto Ferial, bringing together approximately 180 vehicles from six local automotive businesses. Running from 6 to 8 November 2026, the exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to compare second-hand cars across a wide range o...
The Paseo de la Marina in the Port of Ibiza has reopened to vehicle traffic for the winter season, allowing residents, businesses and visitors to access the waterfront area by car following the restrictions imposed during the summer months. The Balearic Islands Port Authority (Autoridad Portuaria...
Santa Eulària des Riu has opened a public tender for the construction and management of up to 26 limited-price rental homes in the town centre, as the municipality continues its efforts to improve access to housing for local residents. The project concerns a municipally owned property at number 6...
Two men have been arrested in Ibiza after police used the geolocation system of stolen wireless headphones to trace the devices to a hostel in the city. Officers activated the headphones' remote sound signal inside the building, allowing them to locate one of the suspects wearing them. A further ...
Ibiza and Formentera recorded exceptionally high numbers of people on 12 August 2026, the day of the total solar eclipse, when their combined population pressure reached approximately 373,000 residents and visitors. According to the latest Human Pressure Index (IPH) published by the Balearic Inst...
Ibiza and Formentera were the only island group in the Balearics to record a year-on-year decline in tourist arrivals during September 2026, according to provisional figures published by the Institut d'Estadística de les Illes Balears (IBESTAT). The two islands received a combined 547,659 tourist...
Salt has played an important role in Ibiza’s food traditions, helping families preserve fish, meat and olives long before domestic refrigerators became commonplace. These traditional methods were brought back into the kitchen on Wednesday, 4 November, during a practical session at the Escola d’Ho...
Firefighters extinguished a fire in an apartment on Avenida de España in Ibiza Town on Tuesday afternoon, 3 November 2026. The incident occurred in a second-floor property at number 59, prompting the deployment of five firefighters, an emergency vehicle, local police officers and a SAMU 061 ambul...
Three traditional recipes that have been passed down through generations of Ibizan families took centre stage at a practical cooking session in Sa Coma this week. Participants learned how to prepare greixonera, orelletes and macarrons de Sant Joan, exploring the ingredients, techniques and family...
A new generation of chefs is exploring how gastronomy can become more closely connected to the origin of ingredients, local identity and responsible resource management. These questions took centre stage during the opening day of the eighth HIC Summit in Ibiza, where chefs and industry profession...
Finding the right venue for a private celebration or company dinner in Ibiza involves more than choosing a menu. Atmosphere, location, food and the possibility of having a space exclusively for a group can all influence the experience. Located in the centre of Ibiza Town, close to Plaza del Parqu...
John Frieda, the internationally renowned British hairstylist who worked with Madonna, Nicole Kidman, Princess Diana and other global celebrities, has died aged 75. The death of the founder of the famous John Frieda haircare brand was announced by his salon on 3 November 2026, prompting tributes ...
Sofía Ribas Marí, the 26-year-old woman who had been missing in Ibiza since 26 October, has been found in good condition. Her father confirmed the news on Wednesday 4 November, bringing an end to nine days of uncertainty for her family and friends. Sofía had last been seen leaving her home in the...
An airport suspended in time becomes the setting for a theatrical exploration of migration, memory and identity when CASA arrives at the Centre Cultural de Jesús on Saturday 21 November 2026. The production by international theatre platform Ministerio Sin Fronteras will be presented at 20:00, usi...
The Site Ibiza has completed its first summer season as an integrated luxury destination in Playa d’en Bossa, combining two hotels, internationally recognised restaurants, fashion boutiques, contemporary art and a programme of lifestyle experiences. The project, developed by Palladium Hotel Group...
Ibiza's classical music calendar continues this November with a special orchestral performance in one of the island's most historic settings. The Orquestra Simfònica Ciutat d'Eivissa will present Brahms & Beethoven on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at the Church of Santo Domingo in Dalt Vila, with ...
Sant Antoni Town Hall has confirmed a €3,113,960 urban-planning fine against the owner responsible for an unauthorised development of 13 apartments on rural land. The buildings and associated works cover 1,425.3 square metres, according to the municipal file. The administration rejected the owner...
Ibiza Town recorded 95 incidents jointly handled by the Local Police and National Police during the 2026 tourist season, according to figures presented at a meeting of the Local Security Board. The same meeting reported 37 formal records of coastal infringements resulting from joint work between ...
Literature, blues music, Bitcoin and counterculture come together in a new literary project arriving in Ibiza this November. Writer, artist and musician Gabriel Torres Chalk will present his novel HODL Bitcoin Blues at Sa Peixateria on Friday, 13 November 2026, introducing a creative universe tha...
The future of Ibiza and Formentera's iconic sargantana will be the focus of an environmental discussion at Club Nàutic Sant Antoni on Friday, 6 November 2026. The event, titled Podem salvar a la sargantana? (Can we save the sargantana?), will bring together a biologist, a wildlife photographer an...
The death of CD Tenerife forward Jesús de Miguel Alameda has prompted an emotional response from the football community in Ibiza, where the 30-year-old striker was also known to supporters because UD Ibiza had previously been interested in signing him. De Miguel died on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, ...
Winter in Ibiza does not mean giving up lunches beside the Mediterranean. Even after the summer season ends, a selection of restaurants along the island's coastline and in its marinas continues welcoming diners, offering everything from fresh seafood and traditional Ibizan rice dishes to Italian ...
Ibiza is often associated with summer holidays, beach clubs and busy nightlife, but the island has another side during the winter months. Ibiza Town remains active, restaurants continue welcoming customers in several towns, and a selection of hotels and apartments provides accommodation for visit...
Ibiza's gastronomic scene extends far beyond traditional Mediterranean cooking. Across the island, a growing selection of restaurants combines Japanese culinary techniques, Peruvian traditions, Mexican influences and international ingredients, creating distinctive dining experiences in some of Ib...
Ibiza's four municipalities are preparing different strategies to attract visitors outside the traditional summer season, with congress tourism, cultural heritage, walking routes, family experiences and winter gastronomy among the themes being promoted in London this week. Ibiza Town, Santa Eulàr...
Ibiza and Formentera are experiencing a significant change in weather on Tuesday, 3 November, with heavy showers, possible thunderstorms and lower temperatures replacing the relatively mild conditions of recent days. The Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has activated a yellow weather w...
Art inspired by the landscapes and Mediterranean atmosphere of Ibiza and Formentera is currently on display at Ocean Drive Ibiza, where artist Lidia Abril presents Arteamor por las Islas: Piel de Mar. The exhibition, which opened on 17 October, brings together a collection of paintings exploring ...
People interested in personal development and alternative wellness practices can learn about Access Bars® through training courses organised throughout the year in Ibiza by psychologist and certified facilitator Evangelina Aronne. Based in Siesta, in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu, the...
A chef in Ibiza who reported the disappearance of personal belongings valued at approximately €8,000 has presented a new allegation involving a message allegedly sent by the person responsible for managing his accommodation. According to a second complaint submitted to the Policía Nacional on 23 ...
Long before Ibiza became internationally known for its beaches, nightlife and Mediterranean lifestyle, the island was an important centre of ancient Mediterranean civilisation. Among the most fascinating traces of this past is its connection with Tanit, one of the principal goddesses of the Punic...
Residents and small businesses in Ibiza Town have another opportunity to benefit from locally generated solar energy through the shared self-consumption project at Cas Serres. Applications are open until 9 November 2026, with the initiative offering access to renewable electricity without install...
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Pachacha is keeping the party going this Friday, 13 November, with DJs Frank Storm and Sarah Rey behind the decks. The evening promises another late-night music session at the Ibiza venue, running from 22:30 until 05:00. Entry is available through the main entrance of Pacha Ibiza, with tickets so...
Santa Eulària des Riu is preparing for the Christmas season with the return of its Christmas Balcony Decoration Competition, inviting residents to transform balconies, windows, façades and building entrances into festive displays. The second edition of the competition is organised by Santa Eulàri...
The village of Sant Joan de Labritja welcomes its traditional Sunday market on 8 November 2026, bringing together local artisans, independent producers, handmade products and live music in the heart of northern Ibiza. Set around Plaça d'Espanya and Carrer de Mossèn Vicent Ferrer i Guasch, the San...
The painting exhibition Mirades, by Valencian artist Anthony Gofer, reaches its final day on Sunday, 8 November, at the Casa Parroquial in Sant Joan de Labritja. The exhibition opened on 16 October and brings together more than a dozen newly created works, accompanied by additional paintings from...
Sant Antoni de Portmany is hosting the third edition of Sant Antoni Camina amb el Càncer on Sunday, 8 November 2026, bringing together runners, walkers, local musicians and cancer support organisations for a fundraising event dedicated to the fight against cancer. Originally scheduled for 18 Octo...
The patron saint festivities in Santa Gertrudis continue on Sunday, 8 November, with a programme combining children's sport, traditional Ibizan culture, a tribute to older residents, theatre and dance. The day brings together six activities taking place across the village, beginning with a cyclin...
The Parish of Santa Cruz in Ibiza Town is holding an open day on Sunday, 8 November, inviting residents and visitors to discover the religious, social and community activities taking place within the parish. The event begins at 10:00 and will feature more than 15 information tables in the square ...
Art inspired by the landscapes and natural materials of Ibiza and Formentera is on display at Ocean Drive Ibiza, where artist Lidia Abril presents Arteamor por las Islas: Piel de Mar. The exhibition opened on 17 October and is scheduled to remain accessible to visitors until Thursday, 12 November...
Familia Marí Mayans, the historic Ibizan family business known for its traditional Hierbas Ibicencas and handcrafted spirits, has launched its first official online shop, creating a new way for consumers across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands to discover and purchase its products directly...
Ibiza's traditional gastronomy and popular culture will come together on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with the return of Anem de Frita, a community celebration dedicated to one of the island's most recognisable traditional dishes. Organised by the Associació Cultural Colla de Vila in collaboration wi...
The future of agriculture and livestock farming in Ibiza will be the focus of the second edition of Foro Sembra Futur, an educational initiative bringing together 180 students from seven schools across the island with farmers, livestock breeders and agricultural professionals. Organised by Ibiza ...
The village of Es Cubells will celebrate the 17th edition of its traditional Paella Competition on Saturday, 14 November 2026, bringing together residents and visitors for a day of gastronomy, live music and community festivities. Organised by the Comissió de Festes des Cubells as part of the San...
Ibiza's landscapes, natural materials and cultural identity will take centre stage in Energía de Ibiza. Tres miradas, un mismo territorio, a collective exhibition bringing together three artists with different creative approaches to the island. Carmen Hervás, Vanesa Gimeno and Julián Molina will ...
Ibiza's natural environment will take centre stage this November with three charity walks organised by Ibiza Outdoors in collaboration with Ibiza and Formentera Preservation. Taking place on three consecutive Sundays, the initiative will combine outdoor exploration with environmental education, r...
Fundación Almaterra Ibiza is offering a programme of group mindfulness sessions designed to help adults manage everyday stress, improve emotional awareness and develop practical techniques for supporting their mental wellbeing. The initiative provides an accessible introduction to mindfulness thr...
Flamenco will take centre stage at Can Ventosa in Ibiza Town on Friday, 13 November 2026, with Inevitable herencia, a live performance bringing together Ibiza-born singer Verónica San Juan and Seville-born flamenco dancer Manuel de Lola. The production brings together seven named performers, comb...
The Biblioteca Vicent Serra Orvay in Sant Jordi has announced a programme of cultural and educational activities for November 2026, featuring children's storytelling sessions, a creative workshop and an adult reading club. The programme, organised at the local library in Sant Jordi, offers free a...
The Es Amunts Interpretation Centre will host the second edition of its conference dedicated to non-native species on Saturday, 14 November 2026, offering visitors an opportunity to learn more about how introduced plants and animals can affect Ibiza's natural environment. The II Jornada de Especi...
Santa Eulària des Riu is organising a theatre initiative to raise awareness of unwanted loneliness among teenagers, exploring how social exclusion, peer pressure and difficulties expressing emotions can affect young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing. The performance, titled Teatro co...
Las Dalias Ibiza brought its 2026 summer season to a close with its traditional Family Day on Thursday, 5 November, gathering the artisans, market traders, employees, artists and collaborators who contribute to the identity of one of Ibiza's best-known cultural landmarks. Held at the iconic marke...
Japanese comfort food is back on the menu at Nagai Ibiza, where Ramen Night offers an opportunity to enjoy a warming bowl of traditional Japanese noodles during the cooler months. Located on the road to San Juan, the restaurant has brought back the popular winter dining concept, featuring ramen w...
Ibiza will join the celebrations marking 150 years since the birth of Spanish composer Manuel de Falla with Falla, Luz y Raíz, a multidisciplinary musical performance combining classical music, singing and dance. Presented by Ibiza-based company Art3, the production will take place at the auditor...
Residents of Ibiza will have the opportunity to learn how to turn everyday organic waste into compost during a home composting workshop organised by Sant Josep Town Council in collaboration with Amics de la Terra Eivissa on Saturday, 14 November 2026. The practical and theoretical session will ta...
Christmas treats are already returning to Spanish supermarkets, and Mercadona is bringing back one of its previously sold seasonal favourites. The supermarket chain has confirmed the return of its Roscón Bombón, which will be available in stores from Thursday 5 November 2026, with an improved rec...
Hostal La Torre is continuing its autumn sunset music sessions in Ibiza, offering an opportunity to enjoy the island's west coast with DJ music, Mediterranean food and drinks overlooking the sea. The next listed session takes place on Thursday 5 November 2026, starting at 17:00, at the clifftop v...
Flamenco is preparing to take a new artistic direction in Ibiza with the launch of Flamenco Sin Fin, an ambitious performance series at Teatro Pereyra that brings together traditional flamenco, contemporary music, electronic sounds, dance and visual experimentation. The first edition takes place ...
Ibiza's iconic wall lizard, known locally as the sargantana, will take centre stage at the opening event of a new season of environmental and cultural discussions at Es Nàutic in Sant Antoni. On Friday, 6 November 2026, the Club Nàutic Sant Antoni will host a free public talk examining the seriou...
Classical music will fill one of Ibiza's historic churches on Sunday, 8 November 2026, as the Orquestra Simfònica Ciutat d'Eivissa presents a special concert dedicated to two of the greatest composers in classical music history: Johannes Brahms and Ludwig van Beethoven. Titled Brahms & Beetho...
El Paripé is bringing its festive atmosphere beyond Nassau Beach Club and into the heart of Ibiza's village celebrations with a special edition in Santa Gertrudis on Saturday, 7 November 2026. The popular party will join the programme of the village's patron-saint festivities, transforming Plaça ...
Sant Antoni de Portmany will host a major national inline skating competition on Saturday, 7 and Sunday, 8 November 2026, as the 2nd Division of Spain's National Inline Freestyle League arrives on the island for the first venue of the 2026/2027 season. The event will bring together 16 clubs from ...
The 24th Ibiza Used Vehicle Show will bring together six local automotive businesses at the Ibiza Exhibition Centre from Friday, 6 November to Sunday, 8 November 2026. The annual event offers residents and prospective buyers an opportunity to explore a wide selection of second-hand and nearly new...
Independent cinema returns to Cine Regio in Sant Antoni this November as Zinètic Cinema launches its 11th season, bringing eight international films to Ibiza between November 2026 and March 2027. The programme features a selection of alternative cinema, festival discoveries and distinctive contem...
Ibiza will welcome Buddhist monk and meditation teacher Guen Kelsang Dargyey on 20 and 21 November 2026 for two days of talks, meditation and practical teachings exploring how to face life's challenges with greater wisdom and inner strength. Organised by Medita en Ibiza, the programme will includ...
The housing crisis in Ibiza will take centre stage at a new public conference organised by the Consell d'Eivissa on Thursday, 12 November 2026. Bringing together representatives from the property development sector, academia and the architectural profession, the event will examine how public regu...
Flamenco is heading in an unexpected direction at Teatro Pereyra, where a new live performance series will explore the relationship between traditional flamenco, electronic music, contemporary dance and audiovisual art. Called Flamenco Sin Fin, the monthly concept launches on Friday, 13 November ...
From secluded coves and traditional whitewashed villages to historic churches, ancient caves and spectacular coastal landscapes, Sant Joan de Labritja offers a different perspective on Ibiza. Located in the north of the island, the municipality preserves an important part of Ibiza's rural heritag...
A new collective art exhibition exploring climate change, desertification and the protection of natural ecosystems will open at Far de ses Coves Blanques in Sant Antoni on Friday, 6 November 2026. Titled El bosc protector. Mirades artístiques davant la desertificació, the exhibition brings togeth...
How far can the power of the mind go? Argentine performer Aryel Altamar brings his show El Hipnotista to Teatro Pereyra in Ibiza Town on Thursday, 12 November 2026, for an evening combining hypnosis, comedy and mentalism. The interactive performance invites willing audience members to become part...
Ibiza's maritime heritage is coming to life this autumn with a series of practical sailing workshops inviting residents and visitors to discover the traditional art of lateen sailing. Organised by Santa Eulària Town Hall, the initiative Descobreix la vela llatina offers the opportunity to experie...
Las Dalias Café is introducing a new Friday evening experience for the autumn and winter season, bringing the musical spirit of Akasha into a relaxed dinner setting in the north of Ibiza. Called Chimenea Sessions, the new concept combines electronic music, food and drinks, with DJs associated wit...
One of the most recognisable pieces of traditional Ibizan clothing will take centre stage at a special craft demonstration in Sant Carles on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover how the island's traditional felt hats are made, guided by local master craftsman...
Sant Antoni de Portmany will host the first edition of Ibiza Makers Experience 26 on 7 and 8 November, bringing together 3D printing, digital manufacturing, robotics and creative technology at the town's Maritime Station. Organised by the Ibiza Makers Association, the two-day event is designed to...
ROTO Ibiza is continuing its autumn and winter programme at Marina Ibiza, with a combination of dinner parties, DJ sessions, live performances, interactive entertainment and Sunday dining. The upcoming programme includes Shibiza Nights on Wednesday 4 November, La Ruleta on Thursday 5 November, th...
RAUXA Ibiza has announced a series of upcoming events for November, bringing live music, food, friendly competition and fitness activities to its restaurant in Santa Eulària. The programme includes the return of Los del Varadero on Sunday 8 November, a pairs foosball tournament on 12 November and...
Rigatoni Ibiza is continuing its winter programme at Marina Botafoch with Friday dinner parties, Saturday music dinners and a special New Year's Eve celebration. Located on Avenida de Juan Carlos I in Ibiza Town, the restaurant combines Italian-inspired dining, music and an after-dinner experienc...
How should Ibiza's tourism industry prepare for the future? That question will take centre stage on Thursday, 12 November 2026, when the 13th Ibiza Tourism Forum returns to the Centre Cultural de Jesús under the theme Decisiones de futuro (Future Decisions). The annual meeting will bring together...
Ibiza's conscious events calendar welcomes a full day dedicated to movement, music and self-exploration this November. FIVE: 5 Rhythms, 5 Perspectives is a special dance workshop led by Laura Carrasco, taking place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at Momentum - Escuela de Movimiento in Sant Joan de...
Ibiza's entrepreneurial community will gather in Jesús this Friday, 6 November, for the 12th edition of INGENION, an annual forum dedicated to business innovation, entrepreneurship and professional development. Held at the Centre Cultural de Jesús, the event will bring together entrepreneurs, bus...
The taxi community of Ibiza and Formentera is preparing another day of food, live music and family entertainment with the return of Taxi Solidari. Now in its eighth edition, the annual charity gathering will take place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the Ibiza Fairgrounds, with this year's fund...
Ibiza welcomes a distinctive live music experience this November as Brazilian-born multi-instrumentalist Poranguí brings his Serve the Music World Tour: An Origination Ceremony to Teatro Pereyra on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Joined by visionary co-facilitator Ashley Klein, the artist will prese...
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The High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands has annulled a ruling that upheld the disciplinary dismissal of a waitress in Ibiza after finding that the original judgment failed to identify clearly which of the 15 alleged workplace irregularities had actually been proven. The case concerns a ...
Municipal technical and legal reports have identified outstanding infrastructure works, insufficient technical documentation and missing approved planning instruments as the reasons Sant Josep Town Council refused to formally accept the urbanisation of planning unit AA 4.3 in Cala Vadella. The fi...
A long-running urban planning dispute in Cala Vadella has escalated after property owners filed a complaint with the Ibiza Public Prosecutor's Office against Sant Josep mayor Vicent Roig and other municipal officials, alleging possible administrative prevarication and irregularities in the manage...
People interested in personal development and alternative wellbeing practices can learn Access Bars® in Ibiza through official training courses led by psychologist and certified facilitator Evangelina Aronne. Based in Siesta, in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu, the training introduces p...
Construction has begun on a new public car park in Sant Rafel, where Sant Antoni Town Council is investing more than €1.76 million in improved parking facilities, pedestrian access and public spaces. The project will provide 109 parking spaces beside the Pep Negre children's playground, in an are...
Vehicle repair workshops across Ibiza are struggling to keep up with demand as a shortage of qualified mechanics, bodywork specialists and painters puts increasing pressure on the automotive sector. Despite the end of the summer tourist season, some customers are still facing waiting times of sev...
The mayor of Sant Joan de Labritja, Tania Marí, has defended family tourism as the preferred model for the municipality, expressing concern about the growing number of hotels adopting an adults-only approach in areas including Portinatx and Port de Sant Miquel. In an interview published by Periód...
Political tensions in Sant Antoni de Portmany have intensified following the controversy surrounding PP councillor Miguel Tur and a series of exchanges between the municipal government and the Socialist opposition. The disagreement has developed into a wider debate about political responsibility,...
The cost of finding somewhere to live in Ibiza has once again sparked debate on social media after a worker shared his disbelief at an online advertisement offering a room for €2,000 a month. His video highlights the financial pressure facing people who move to the island for work, particularly t...
Ibiza Town Council has begun work to modernise the hydraulic infrastructure in es Pratet, one of the areas of Ibiza Town historically affected by flooding and wastewater overflows during periods of heavy rainfall. The project includes installing new rainwater drainage pipes, separating stormwater...
A total of 62 older residents of es Cubells gathered at restaurant s'Espartar on Thursday, 5 November 2026, for the traditional lunch organised by Sant Josep Town Hall as part of the village's Santa Teresa festivities. The annual gathering celebrates the people who have helped shape the community...
Santa Eulària Town Hall is organising a theatrical activity for teenagers on Friday, 13 November 2026, to raise awareness of unwanted loneliness and its impact on emotional wellbeing and mental health. The event will take place at Teatre Espanya and will combine three theatrical monologues with p...
The Partido Popular has announced plans to reduce VAT on newly built homes from 10% to 4%, introduce state-backed guarantees for young homebuyers and accelerate housing construction if Alberto Núñez Feijóo becomes Spain's next prime minister. The proposals were presented by Sergio Sayas, the PP's...
A 27-year-old man is facing an eight-year prison sentence after being accused of stabbing another man 11 times while he was asleep in a shared home in Sant Antoni. The alleged attack took place in March 2026, and the prosecution considers the incident an attempted murder. According to the indictm...
A total of 550 adolescents from five schools across Ibiza attended the first edition of SUPERA, the Youth Congress for Awareness and Addiction Prevention, held at Teatro Pereyra on Thursday, 5 November 2026. Organised by Asociación Vívete, the event brought together former Olympic water-polo cham...
The two main pumps at the stormwater tank in Ibiza Port have been removed for inspection following another wastewater discharge into the harbour after rainfall on 3 November 2026. The incident has prompted a disagreement between Ibiza Town Council and the Balearic Government over the cause of the...
A woman living in or visiting Ibiza has turned to social media to ask for recommendations for more affordable hairdressers after claiming she was quoted €500 for balayage highlights at a salon on the island. The user, who publishes content under the account @laurymundy, shared a short video on so...
A woman in Ibiza is facing a proposed administrative penalty of €6,000 after the Balearic Government opened proceedings over the keeping and confinement of protected Ibiza wall lizards (Podarcis pityusensis) in an enclosure on private property. The case concerns a refuge established by Marilina S...
A doctor at Sant Antoni Health Centre in Ibiza has reported an alleged incident of verbal aggression and threats by a patient, saying she was forced to hide outside her consultation room because she feared for her safety. The incident, reported on 6 November 2026 by Periódico de Ibiza y Formenter...
A 27-year-old emergency medical technician has reported being physically assaulted while attending an emergency call in Santa Eulària, Ibiza. The incident occurred on 28 October 2026, when the 061 team was attempting to transfer a woman to Hospital Can Misses. According to the technician's accoun...
3D-printed figures, innovative designs, robotics and digital manufacturing took centre stage at Sant Antoni's Maritime Station on 7 and 8 November as the first Ibiza Makers Experience opened its doors to the public. The two-day event introduced visitors to the growing possibilities of 3D printing...
The Ayuntamiento de Ibiza has asked residents to avoid putting rubbish in public street containers on Tuesday, 10 November, and during the night leading into Wednesday, 11 November, as municipal waste collection services prepare for disruptions caused by the planned general strike. The strike, sc...
Spain's Supreme Court has upheld a disciplinary sanction against a Guardia Civil officer who allowed four people, including two children, to stay in the official accommodation assigned to him at the Can Sifre barracks in Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza. The Military Chamber rejected the officer's ...
A small studio measuring just 26.87 square metres in Sant Agustí, in the municipality of Sant Josep, has been placed in a judicial auction in Ibiza. The property, located in the Residencial Cala Blanca complex, has a published auction value of €108,690.18, with no minimum bid specified in the lis...
The investigation into the fatal fire at Casa Lola in Sant Josep has taken a significant new turn, with reports that the man suspected of starting the blaze went to Can Misses Hospital while the victim was still fighting for his life. According to a report published by La Voz de Ibiza on 5 Novemb...
Heavy rainfall in Ibiza on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, caused another wastewater discharge into Ibiza Port, affecting the area where passengers board ferries connecting the island with Formentera. Following the incident, the Balearic Government has called for progress towards separating rainwater d...
Residents living near Ibiza Airport have raised fresh concerns over what they believe could be inadequately treated wastewater being used to irrigate the airport's green areas. Neighbours from Ca’n Frígoles and Ca’n Palleu say they have repeatedly witnessed watering operations accompanied by a st...
Ibiza is preparing to say goodbye to one of its most distinctive musical artisans. Manolo Marín Cano, the self-taught luthier whose handmade guitars and basses have accompanied musicians across the island for nearly two decades, will leave his birthplace in early December and begin a new chapter ...
Ibiza's island government has welcomed the proposed new Agrarian Law of the Balearic Islands, describing it as an opportunity to strengthen the island's agricultural sector, improve the profitability of farms and encourage a new generation of farmers to remain in the countryside. Vice-President o...
The political dispute surrounding Sant Antoni councillor Miguel Tur has intensified after the local Partido Popular accused the PSOE of misrepresenting the explanations given during an extraordinary council meeting about Tur's financial relationship with Ice Properties. In a statement published o...
Sant Josep de sa Talaia has opened its 2027 process for obtaining municipal taxi driver permits, introducing updated eligibility requirements under the new Balearic taxi regulations. Applications will be accepted from 9 to 17 November 2026, while the examinations are provisionally scheduled for t...
Residents of Sant Joan de Labritja will have another opportunity to apply for or renew their Spanish national identity card (DNI) and passport without travelling to Ibiza Town. The National Police's mobile documentation vehicle, known as VIDOC (Vehículo Integral de Documentación), will return to ...
A worker in Ibiza would need an estimated €3,432.64 net per month, paid over 14 instalments, to cover the costs of living and maintain a minimum standard of social and cultural participation, according to the latest reference-salary study by CCOO Illes Balears. This is equivalent to €48,056.93 ne...
The transfer of Ibiza's three public residential care homes to the Consell Insular remains without a confirmed date, despite an agreement to begin co-managing the facilities in December 2025. The issue returned to the Balearic Parliament on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, where the PSOE questioned the ...
A new wastewater discharge has been reported at Ibiza Port, where liquid emerging from drainage pipes flowed directly into the harbour near the passenger terminal connecting Ibiza with Formentera. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning, 3 November 2026, accompanied by a strong unpleasant smell ...
After more than four years under the care of Ibiza's Sa Coma Animal Protection Centre, Noa has finally found a permanent home. The dog, who was abandoned tied outside Can Misses Hospital in March 2022, is now settling into family life with Gema López, a long-time volunteer at the centre. A week a...
Businesses along Avenida de la Pau in Ibiza Town have raised concerns about new roadworks intended to create a direct traffic connection to Calle Canarias, fearing that the changes could leave existing flooding problems unresolved or potentially make them worse. The Ayuntamiento de Ibiza began th...
A rental BMW 420d crashed down an embankment on the road to Es Cubells in Ibiza on Monday morning, 2 November, after leaving the carriageway, striking a telephone pole and falling several metres down a slope. The accident occurred at approximately kilometre 4 of the road connecting Sant Josep de ...
A badly damaged car was removed from the EI-300 road in Ibiza on Monday, 2 November, after a collision at kilometre 7 left the vehicle with extensive damage to its left side and its front-left axle torn away. The incident occurred in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu. A roadside assistanc...
Javier Torres has announced that he will leave Ciudadanos and will not lead an electoral candidacy in the 2027 elections, bringing his current political chapter in Ibiza to a close. The spokesperson for the Sa Veu des Poble and Ciudadanos coalition in Sant Joan de Labritja made the announcement o...
A young man was detained by the Policía Nacional at a commercial establishment in Ibiza Town on Monday evening, 2 November, following an alleged theft. The intervention took place shortly after 20:00 at Xin Xin Sháng Chang, a shop located at number 39, Calle Bisbe Abad y Lasierra, in the centre o...
Sant Antoni de Portmany will have to close the Ses Variades parking area within a maximum period of three months after the Spanish Supreme Court rejected the Town Council's appeal against a judicial ruling ordering its closure. The municipality announced on Friday, 30 October 2026, that it would ...
A major transformation of Can Misses is being explored by UD Ibiza and the Ayuntamiento de Ibiza, with preliminary plans envisaging a stadium for approximately 12,000 spectators, new commercial spaces, VIP facilities and infrastructure for concerts and other events. The proposal would go beyond a...
Santa Eulària Town Council has provided further details about the support offered to a homeless woman who was detained after damage was caused to the Centre Cultural de Jesús on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The woman had been sleeping near the municipal building after losing the vehicle she had bee...
Two young women, aged 25 and 26, were injured on Sunday afternoon, 1 November 2026, after the car they were travelling in overturned on the road between Santa Gertrudis and Sant Mateu in Ibiza. The accident occurred at approximately 16:20 on the PMV-804-1 road, within the municipality of Santa Eu...
Two businesses on Calle Castilla in Ibiza Town suffered damage to their metal security shutters during Halloween night, Saturday, 31 October, prompting calls from local traders for increased police surveillance in the town centre. The affected establishments were Vanity, a hair salon, and CT Home...
Two children under the age of 14 were identified by Ibiza's Local Police after eggs were thrown at the façade of a shop on Calle Catalunya during Halloween night, Saturday, 31 October 2026. The police intervention took place at approximately 20:35, after the owner of a bazaar alerted officers tha...
Ibiza's Island Fire Service carried out three emergency interventions during the early hours of Sunday, 1 November 2026, including the rescue of a man trapped on a coastal cliff and two separate fires involving vegetation remains. The incidents required firefighters to remain on duty until approx...
The competition to manage one of the most prominent nautical facilities in Ibiza Port is approaching a decisive stage, with the Balearic Islands Port Authority (APB) expected to convene its Contracting Committee in the coming days. Two candidates are competing for the concession: Club Náutico de ...
The Santa Eulària Town Council has coordinated the removal of more than five tonnes of rubbish and abandoned belongings from a former settlement in the Cala Mestella area, in an operation intended to reduce environmental risks and discourage new occupations of the site. The clean-up took place on...
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Ibiza Town Council has removed the provision allowing a general consultation of applicants' criminal records from the competition for 13 new taxi licences, following objections from the Balearic taxi sector. The change appears in the definitive tender conditions approved by the municipal plenary ...
The Health Area of Ibiza and Formentera has recorded 5,716 psychiatry consultations during 2026, while 318 people were admitted to the Mental Health Hospitalisation Unit at Can Misses during the first ten months of the year. The figures were announced on 7 November alongside confirmation that the...
The financial structure behind Sabina Estates, the luxury villa development at Cala Tarida in Sant Josep, includes a credit facility of up to €110 million, almost €84 million in advances from property buyers and additional financing from companies within its international ownership structure. The...
José Vicente Marí Bosó, the People's Party (PP) candidate for Congress in the Balearic Islands, has demanded explanations from Francina Armengol over the pandemic-era purchase of protective masks by the Balearic Health Service (IB-Salut) and the money that remains subject to recovery proceedings....
Francina Armengol has defended her former Balearic Government's handling of pandemic-era mask procurement, insisting that its actions were “honest and transparent” and taken in the public interest. The president of Spain's Congress of Deputies and general secretary of the PSIB-PSOE made the remar...
A total of 31 people were rescued from two boats in waters near Ibiza and Formentera on Saturday, 7 November, during separate operations involving Spain's Guardia Civil and Salvamento Marítimo. The first rescue took place during the afternoon near Formentera, while a second operation was carried ...
Finding a parking space at Hospital Can Misses in Ibiza has become a source of frustration for Silvia, a resident of Ibiza Town, who says the situation is preventing her mother, aged over 80, from regularly visiting her hospitalised husband. Silvia can walk to the hospital herself, but taking her...
The president of the Balearic Government and leader of the People's Party (PP) in the Balearic Islands, Marga Prohens, has defended the expulsion of foreign nationals who commit serious crimes or repeatedly offend. She made the statement on Saturday, 7 November, while closing the PP's Security Fo...
The Socialist Federation of Ibiza (FSE-PSOE) has called on the Balearic Government to withdraw the sanctioning proceedings opened against a private refuge for Ibiza wall lizards in Sant Joan de Labritja. The project, known as Can Jaume Arnau, was established by Marilina Serra with advice from bio...
An incident involving four people found inside an official accommodation room at the Guardia Civil barracks in Can Sifre, Sant Josep, has drawn attention after the Supreme Court reportedly upheld a disciplinary sanction against the officer assigned to the room. The events took place on 12 October...
An emergency medical technician working for Ibiza's 061 emergency medical service has reported being physically assaulted while attending to a patient in Santa Eulària des Riu on 28 October 2026. The professional sustained injuries to his right forearm after the woman allegedly kicked and spat at...
A new wastewater discharge into Ibiza Port following rainfall on 3 November 2026 has prompted a disagreement between Ibiza Town Council and the Balearic Government over the condition and operation of the port's stormwater infrastructure. The dispute comes as the two main pumps at the port's storm...
The Guardia Civil has arrested a man suspected of carrying out several burglaries at restaurants and other catering establishments in Es Pujols, Formentera. The incidents were reported in early October, and investigators used security-camera recordings to help identify the alleged perpetrator. Th...
Ibiza will host a presentation of a new guide documenting the traditional medicinal uses of wild plants across the Balearic Islands on Thursday, 12 November 2026. The event will take place at Sa Nostra Sala in Ibiza Town from 19:00 to 20:00 and will be led by Marc Moll, a master artisan herbalist...
Correos will maintain mandatory minimum services during Spain's nationwide general strike on Wednesday, 11 November 2026, with staffing requirements established for post offices, distribution units and postal processing centres. The Ministry of the Interior published the rules in the Official Sta...
Spain has activated an exceptional measure requiring olive oil mills to temporarily withhold 12% of their declared production during the 2026/2027 campaign, in an effort to regulate supply and stabilise the market following forecasts of a particularly large harvest. The resolution was published i...
A man is facing a request for 27 years in prison after being accused of sexually abusing and raping his stepdaughter over approximately 15 years in Manacor, Mallorca. The allegations were heard at the Provincial Court of the Balearic Islands in Palma on Friday, 6 November 2026. The prosecution is...
The High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands (TSJIB) has overturned the final allocation of seasonal taxi authorisations in Sant Josep for the 2022 and 2023 seasons after identifying errors in the calculation of applicants' professional seniority. In a judgment dated 13 October 2026, the cou...
José Luis Carrillo Benítez, the founder and president of Hoteles Globales, has died in Palma at the age of 85. The businessman, who began his career working in the hospitality industry before building one of Mallorca's major hotel groups, passed away on Thursday, 5 November 2026. His death marks ...
Juanjo Ferrer, candidate for the Spanish Senate representing the progressive coalition Eivissa al Senat, has presented an electoral programme calling for restrictions on property purchases by non-residents, tighter regulation of rental contracts and measures to address tourism pressure in Ibiza. ...
Sabina Estates, the luxury residential development in Cala Tarida, Sant Josep, has disclosed two major construction-related legal disputes involving claims exceeding €9 million. The proceedings are detailed in the 2025 consolidated accounts of its British parent company, Sabina Estates Group Hold...
Ibiza and Formentera's hotel industry is preparing for the 2027 tourism season amid rising operating costs, economic uncertainty and a growing tendency among travellers to book their holidays closer to departure. Despite these challenges, the sector remains cautiously optimistic following a posit...
The Site Ibiza has completed its first summer season in Playa d'en Bossa, establishing a new destination that brings together luxury hospitality, internationally recognised gastronomy, contemporary art, fashion and lifestyle experiences. Developed by Palladium Hotel Group with an investment excee...
Television viewers across Spain are being asked to rescan their televisions following the introduction of a new broadcasting standard that brings Ultra High Definition (UHD) transmissions to selected national channels and introduces a new television station, La Séptima. The change began on Thursd...
An Italian couple say they decided to leave an aircraft preparing to fly from Palma de Mallorca to Ibiza on Wednesday, 4 November, after becoming concerned about the behaviour of another passenger. Their account emerged on social media on Thursday, coinciding with a new wave of bomb threats affec...
A woman has been convicted of unlawfully occupying the former Na Burguesa restaurant in Palma, Mallorca, and ordered to pay a €540 fine. The property, which belongs to the Parish of the Transfiguration of the Lord of Gènova, is also subject to a court order for it to be vacated. However, the case...
The High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands has dismissed a legal challenge brought by the Spanish Federation of Underwater Activities (FEDAS) against the marine reserves of ses Bledes and es Vedrà-Vedranell, upholding the restrictions established to protect marine ecosystems off the west c...
The percentage of boats anchoring over protected Posidonia oceanica meadows in Ibiza has fallen significantly during 2026, according to the latest results from the Balearic Government's Posidonia Surveillance Service. The proportion dropped from 21.3% in 2025 to 10% this year, marking a substanti...
The Balearic Parliament is expected to approve a legislative proposal by Vox on Tuesday 10 November 2026 that seeks to prohibit the wearing of the burqa and niqab in public spaces across the islands. The initiative is expected to receive support from both Vox and the Partido Popular (PP), followi...
Negotiations between the Balearic Government and trade unions over minimum services for the general strike scheduled for 11 November have ended without agreement. The dispute concerns the level of essential services that must continue operating within the regional administration during the 24-hou...
Can Misses Hospital in Ibiza is preparing further security measures after carrying out more than 40 interventions in recent years, according to the Ibiza and Formentera Health Area. The announcement comes amid renewed scrutiny of hospital safety following a patient's death currently under police ...
The investigation into the death of a 64-year-old woman at Ibiza's Can Misses Hospital has raised further questions about what happened inside the hospital and whether staff who were working during the relevant shift were advised not to discuss the case. A man was arrested on 28 October over his ...
Ibiza and Formentera are under a yellow weather warning for rain on Thursday 5 November, with the Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) forecasting the possibility of up to 20 litres per square metre falling in just one hour. The warning is in force from midnight until 14:59, with locally heavy s...
Aena has launched a new tender worth approximately €7.12 million, including VAT, for assistance to passengers with reduced mobility at Ibiza Airport over an initial three-year period. The contract forms part of a larger €69 million procurement covering Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca and Menorca airport...
Women head more than eight out of every ten single-parent family nuclei recorded in Ibiza and Formentera, according to official statistical data. The figures, based on Spain's 2021 Survey of Essential Characteristics of the Population and Housing, identify 4,028 nuclei consisting of a mother livi...
Ibiza and Formentera recorded a combined estimated population of 373,346 people on 12 August 2026, the day of the total solar eclipse, bringing the two islands close to their previous historical human-pressure record from 2017. According to the latest figures from the Balearic Institute of Statis...
Eleven people and family groups linked to the Balearic Islands have secured places among Spain's 100 wealthiest entries in the 2026 Forbes ranking, with estimated fortunes ranging from €720 million to €4.1 billion. The latest classification highlights the continued influence of the hotel and tour...
Santa Eulària des Riu is opening the door to artificial intelligence training with a new free, in-person course designed to help residents develop practical digital skills. Organised by the Escola Municipal de Formació and subsidised by the Balearic Islands Employment Service (SOIB), the programm...
Forn Can Bufí is taking a selection of Ibiza's traditional sweets beyond the island with the launch of a new WhatsApp ordering service. From November 2026, customers across mainland Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands will be able to order four of the bakery's best-known specialiti...
Two 14-year-old minors have been identified by Ibiza Local Police following acts of vandalism affecting several shops in the centre of Ibiza on Saturday, 31 October. The incidents included damaged security shutters, eggs thrown at shopfronts and stones and other objects directed at a business tha...
One in three women working in the tourism sector who participated in a new study has turned down a promotion to protect her personal and family life, while another 20.5% has seriously considered doing so. The findings come from EQUILIBRIA, a study involving 926 tourism professionals that examines...
A controversial application involving a luxury villa on the cliffs of Es Cubells has reached the Balearic Parliament, raising questions about public access to Ibiza's coastline and the possibility of granting a private property owner a concession to regularise an existing staircase leading down t...
Local food, sustainable farming, traditional culture and family activities will come together in Sant Antoni de Portmany on Sunday, 8 November 2026, for the fifth Ibiza and Formentera Organic Agriculture Fair. The event will transform Passeig de ses Fonts into a meeting point for local producers,...
Armin Heinemann brought his latest artistic production, Sueños-2, to the Palacio de Congresos de Ibiza in Santa Eulària on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The performance combined Argentine tango, Japanese butoh dance, theatre and music in an exploration of human passions, desires, relationships and the...
A lawyer's comments about the right to housing and foreign property purchases in Formentera have sparked debate on social media after a video discussing the subject attracted widespread attention. The controversy centres on a video published by the Instagram account @almiralegal, in which the law...
The Balearic Government has authorised a new 15-year contract worth an estimated €351.9 million for the islands' air medical transport service, with a new fleet of four medical helicopters and one medicalised aeroplane planned from 2028. One of the three operational helicopters will be based in I...
Ibiza's agricultural cooperatives have broadly welcomed a proposal in the new Balearic Islands Agrarian Law that would link certain new homes on rural land to a commitment to maintain agricultural activity for at least 15 years. The measure could help bring abandoned farmland back into production...
The competition to manage one of the most important nautical facilities in Ibiza Port is approaching a decisive stage, with the Balearic Port Authority (APB) expected to convene its contracting committee to determine whether the two competing applications can proceed to the next phase. The tender...
Only two of the first 100 grants paid by the Balearic Government under its €10,000 home-purchase assistance scheme have gone towards properties in Ibiza, while no properties in Formentera were included in the initial group of beneficiaries. The regional government announced on 2 November 2026 tha...
An archaeological excavation in Mallorca has uncovered human remains and prehistoric objects dating back approximately 3,500 years, offering researchers a valuable opportunity to investigate how communities on the island buried their dead during the Bronze Age. The discoveries were made at the So...
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The Hospital de Formentera has suspended scheduled surgical operations again after rain caused further water leaks in its operating-theatre area, just one day after the hospital announced that planned surgery could resume. The latest suspension was introduced on Thursday, 5 November 2026, followi...
Formentera continues to face a significant shortage of Guardia Civil officers, with only around 30 of the 48 positions in its authorised staffing establishment reportedly filled. The shortfall has prompted renewed calls for urgent action from the professional association JUCIL, which says the isl...
Formentera recorded a 26.1% decline in the number of British residents staying in its hotels between May and September 2026, despite an increase in overall hotel guests during the same period. The figures come as the island's government steps up its efforts to attract more visitors from the Unite...
Fifteen people of Maghrebi origin were rescued at sea approximately 30 nautical miles south-east of Formentera on Tuesday evening, 3 November 2026. The operation took place at 21:25 and involved Spain's Maritime Rescue Service and the Guardia Civil, according to the Government Delegation in the B...
The Guardia Civil has arrested a man suspected of carrying out several burglaries at restaurants and other establishments in Es Pujols, Formentera. The investigation began after business owners reported a series of thefts in early October, including one incident in which an owner surprised an int...
The Hospital de Formentera has resumed scheduled surgical operations after a 16-day suspension caused by water leaks following the heavy rainfall associated with DANA Adam in October. The operating theatre returned to normal scheduled activity on Wednesday 4 November 2026, after microbiological t...
Formentera is seeking to change how British holidaymakers experience the island, encouraging them to spend more than a single day there and discover its nature, gastronomy, culture and activities beyond the summer season. The Consell Insular is taking that message to the World Travel Market in Lo...
The Consell Insular de Formentera has failed to fill the permanent coordinator position for s’Estany des Peix after the only remaining applicant was excluded from the recruitment process for failing to submit the required documentation. The decision was formalised through a decree signed by Conse...
The Balearic Health Service (IB-Salut) has launched the tender for construction and refurbishment works to provide Formentera with a new health centre, with a total contract budget of €4.48 million and an expected construction period of 18 months. The tender was published on 2 November 2026 and c...
The Balearic Islands Provincial Court has sentenced the skipper of a migrant boat to three years in prison after the vessel ran out of fuel during a crossing from Algeria to Formentera, leaving the people aboard adrift at sea. The conviction concerns an incident on 20 and 21 April 2026, when a ri...
Drivers in Formentera can park for free in designated Blue Zone spaces in Sant Francesc, Sant Ferran and es Pujols during the winter season, following the suspension of regulated parking in the three localities from 1 November 2026. The measure, introduced by the Consell Insular de Formentera, wi...
The Fundación Julián Vilás Ferrer has announced a new round of scholarships for students of Medicine and Health Sciences with links to Ibiza and Formentera. The foundation will distribute six grants worth a combined €38,000 for the 2026–2027 academic year, supporting university students and young...
Formentera has approved two urban-planning agreements that will help secure additional public space in El Pilar de la Mola and Es Caló de Sant Agustí, including plans to create an approximately 2,300-square-metre public area in front of La Mola's historic church. The agreements were approved duri...
Formentera has run out of available educational technical assistants to cover staff absences and replacements in its schools, according to the trade union CSIF, which warns that the situation could affect support for pupils with special educational needs during the 2026–2027 academic year. The un...
The Balearic Government has announced plans to expand marine environmental protection around Ibiza and Formentera and acquire privately owned land within two natural parks, including Es Trenc for the first time. The announcements were made by Balearic President Marga Prohens on 20 October 2026 du...
Ibiza and Formentera are preparing for another aerial treatment campaign against the pine processionary caterpillar, with the Balearic Government planning two applications across 15,000 hectares of forest during October and November 2026. The operation, organised by the Balearic Ministry of Agric...
A further 36 migrants were intercepted in Formentera on Wednesday morning, 28 October, after two separate boat arrivals were detected just seven minutes apart. According to information provided by the Government Delegation in the Balearic Islands, the first intervention took place at 06:33 at kil...
Sant Francesc Xavier, the main town of Formentera, is competing against the Mallorcan municipality of Muro for the chance to receive a special Christmas lighting display as part of Ferrero Rocher’s national competition, Juntos Brillamos Más. The public vote opened on 26 October 2026 and runs unti...
The Consell Insular de Formentera has imposed €5,204 in contractual penalties on two operators managing sunbed and parasol services at Cavall d’en Borràs and Ses Illetes, following findings of non-compliance with their beach concession contracts. The decisions, approved by the island council’s Go...
Seventeen people of Maghrebi origin were rescued from a small boat in waters south-east of Formentera on Monday evening, 26 October, according to information provided by the Spanish Government Delegation in the Balearic Islands. The boat was located at approximately 20:40, around 1.5 nautical mil...
Drivers in Formentera will be able to park in the blue-zone spaces of Sant Francesc, Sant Ferran and es Pujols without obtaining a ticket from 1 November 2026, as the island switches to its winter parking arrangements. The Consell Insular de Formentera will suspend regulated parking in the three ...
A 21-year-old developer based in Formentera is building an artificial intelligence platform designed to help companies retain internal knowledge, reduce dependence on individual employees and make information easier to find. But as he tries to bring the product to market, Robert Nicuta says tradi...
Three-star hotels in Ibiza and Formentera recorded a sharp increase in average room rates in September 2026, with prices rising by 24.4% year on year and moving above the average charged by four-star establishments, according to the latest hotel profitability figures reported for the Pitiusas. Th...
Llorenç Córdoba, former president of the Formentera Island Council and a member of the Balearic Parliament, will stand for the island’s new Senate seat in Spain’s general election on 29 November 2026, reversing his earlier decision not to run. Córdoba announced on Friday, 23 October, that he woul...
The future of Formentera’s eight beach kiosks remains uncertain as the Balearic Islands Government’s procedure to potentially terminate the concession continues to cast a shadow over the island’s beach services. The case centres on alleged breaches of the concession conditions, particularly the o...
The Formentera Island Council, governed by Sa Unió, is challenging the legal basis for requiring the island’s eight beach bars to be dismantled each winter, arguing that the obligation is unlawful and should not apply to the establishments operating under the current concession. The council’s leg...
The price of buying a home in Formentera highlights the growing divide between the Balearic Islands and Spain’s less expensive rural property markets. September 2026 asking-price data put Formentera at €10,332 per square metre, compared with approximately €291 per square metre in Albalate del Arz...
Port Med Formentera is facing questions over its proposed water and electricity charges at La Savina marina after customer quotations reportedly included estimated consumption amounts that do not appear to follow the billing requirements set out in the tender conditions established by the Baleari...
Port Med Formentera has come under scrutiny over the way it calculates water and electricity charges for boats using the marina at La Savina, after a customer quotation reviewed by a local newspaper reportedly included estimated consumption rather than charges based on measured usage. The issue c...
Hospital de Formentera will require further repair work after heavy rainfall from DANA Adam caused new water leaks in its surgical area, forcing the temporary suspension of scheduled operations. The Health Area of Ibiza and Formentera has confirmed that the latest leaks occurred at points differe...
The Church of El Pilar in La Mola, Formentera, was flooded on Sunday, 18 October, after torrential rainfall brought by Storm Adam overwhelmed parts of the island. Water entered the church and inundated its nave, creating a striking image during a day marked by flooding, disrupted transport and da...
Formentera will welcome a comedy performance inspired by the characters, customs and everyday life of Ibiza on Saturday, 24 October, when 8 apellidos ibicencos takes to the stage at the Sala de Cultura (Cinema). Written by comedian and actor José Boto, the production will begin at 20:00 as part o...
The Ibiza-based politician will be the third candidate on the Socialist Party’s list for the 29 November 2026 general election, with Azahara Peña de la Fuente also included in seventh place. Milena Herrera García has been selected as number three on the PSOE’s candidate list for the Congress of D...
The programme includes wood carving, creative watercolour, painting, textile recycling and digital photography, with activities taking place at the Espai Cultural de Sant Ferran. Formentera is offering five courses and workshops for adults during the 2026-2027 academic year, with a programme focu...
The Argentine teenager has been transferred to the paediatric ward at Ibiza’s Can Misses Hospital after initially being admitted in critical condition with severe multiple injuries. The 14-year-old girl who was seriously injured after being hit by a motorcycle in Formentera has left the intensive...
Formentera has topped Spain's housing price rankings, with an average price of €10,332 per square metre in September 2026, according to a report by property portal Pisos.com. The figure places the Balearic island ahead of every other municipality in the country in the report's ranking of resident...
Spanish singer Bertín Osborne gave guests an unexpected musical moment at Beso Beach Formentera, taking to the floor for an impromptu performance during the venue’s closing celebration. The singer’s surprise appearance transformed the restaurant into an informal live music setting, with guests ap...
A 14-year-old Argentine girl was left critically injured after being struck by a moped in Formentera on Tuesday evening, 13 October 2026. She was transferred by helicopter to Can Misses Hospital in Ibiza, where the latest publicly reported medical update said she remained in intensive care in cri...
Formentera has added a second butterfly garden to the island as part of an environmental initiative designed to support butterflies and other pollinating insects. The new garden was established at the Espai Cultural de Sant Ferran on Saturday, October 10, through a collaboration between Ibiza &am...
Formentera has the highest estimated annual budgets for food and transport among the four Balearic Islands, according to the 2025 Reference Salary study prepared by CCOO and included in the Balearic Islands Economic and Social Council’s annual report. The study estimates that a person living in F...
The Consell Insular de Formentera has confirmed that 1,001 tourist accommodation places awarded before 2022 remain pending entry into operation, as it seeks to clarify the implications of a new study examining the island’s tourism capacity. The disclosure came on 9 October 2026, following debate ...
Formentera is preparing an afternoon of shopping, discounts and family activities as the fourth edition of the Fira d’Estocs arrives on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The event will begin at 17:00 at the Sa Sanieta car park, bringing together 18 local businesses offering discounted seasonal products...
The planned new health centre in Formentera will cost an estimated €4.49 million after the Balearic Islands Government approved an updated construction budget, an increase of almost €1.5 million compared with the €3 million initially announced. The Consell de Govern authorised the revised budget ...
The Balearic Islands are facing sustained pressure from irregular maritime migration, with the Govern calling for greater involvement from the Spanish Government and the European Union and warning that the islands' system for protecting unaccompanied foreign minors is under severe strain. Manuel ...
Formentera recorded three separate migrant arrival operations between Thursday night and Friday morning, with 57 people of North African origin intercepted on the island or in waters nearby. The operations took place over less than seven hours, from 23:15 on Thursday, September 24 to 06:09 on Fri...
A green exotic alga that was first detected in Formentera in 2020 has spread throughout s'Estany des Peix and is now growing directly on Posidonia oceanica, prompting researchers to call for urgent monitoring and management. The species, Batophora occidentalis, is the subject of a new study by re...
A new tourism capacity study commissioned by the Consell de Formentera has identified a potential increase of 3,767 tourist places under the study's maximum operational scenario. The study places Formentera's current operational tourist capacity at 15,069 places and establishes a “Maximum Operati...
Firefighters intervened on Thursday, October 8, after a fire broke out in the meter room of a building in Sant Ferran de ses Roques, Formentera. The emergency call was received at 12:27, reporting a fire affecting the meter room of a property at Carrer del Sol, 1. The room has external access. Fo...
Formentera has begun a new chapter in its local olive-oil production, with the island’s new olive mill serving producers during its first full campaign. The mill, operated by the Cooperativa del Camp de Formentera, began processing olives on September 30. By October 7, around 18,000 kilograms of ...
For almost four decades, Café Matinal has been serving breakfast in the heart of Sant Francesc, becoming one of Formentera’s enduring family-run businesses. Founded by Josep Marull and Ina Luber on May 24, 1988, the café introduced a style of breakfast that was unusual on Formentera at the time, ...
Upcoming parties and music events...
Ibiza's Sunday programme brings together daytime parties, electronic music, restaurant experiences and relaxed social gatherings on November 8. The main electronic music event is NIDO, taking place across the gardens of Las Dalias and inside Akasha, while ROTO Ibiza combines a Sunday lunch with l...
Sunday, November 8, 2026, offers a varied programme of live music, choral performances, classical concerts and contemporary theatre across Ibiza. RAUXA Ibiza welcomes Los del Varadero for a live restaurant performance, while Sant Josep hosts the II Trobada de Corals Lina Bufí. Classical music tak...
Ibiza offers several ways to enjoy Sunday afternoon and evening, with music overlooking the Mediterranean, vinyl DJ sessions and relaxed cocktail experiences. The programme includes Autumn Sunset Sessions at Hostal La Torre, the return of Sofa Sessions at Mira Lounge and two early-evening drinks ...
Saturday brings two early-evening drinks promotions to central Ibiza Town, with happy-hour offers at Jara at The Standard and Locals Only in Plaza del Parc. The programme also includes an earlier pre-fix lunch at Locals Only, giving visitors another option for enjoying Mediterranean food before t...
Ibiza's winter dining and entertainment scene continues on Saturday, November 7, with a selection of experiences combining food, drinks and music. From the Italian tasting menu at Rigatoni and its after-dinner experience at VYBE to the Saturday DJ sessions at VYBE Department, the evening offers d...
Saturday, November 7, offers a varied selection of daytime and early-evening music experiences across Ibiza. From the street celebration at Vara de Rey to beachfront entertainment at Nassau Beach Club, visitors can enjoy different musical styles, food and drinks throughout the afternoon. The prog...
Saturday, November 7, offers one of the most varied music programmes of Ibiza's early winter season, with events running from lunchtime until the early hours of Sunday morning. The day's highlights include a live blues performance at Can Jordi Blues Station, beachfront music at Nassau Beach Club,...
Ibiza Town offers several places to meet friends and enjoy an early-evening drink during the autumn season. On Friday, November 6, Jara at The Standard Ibiza and Locals Only both offer happy-hour promotions between 18:00 and 20:00. The two venues are located in central Ibiza Town, making them con...
Ibiza's autumn music scene continues with a selection of DJ sessions and social music gatherings on Friday, November 6. From daytime music overlooking Playa d'en Bossa to evening vinyl selections in Marina Botafoch and late-night house and Latin rhythms by the sea, the programme offers alternativ...
Although Ibiza's main summer club season has ended, electronic music and late-night entertainment continue across the island during November. Friday, November 6, brings together two events with contrasting musical identities. LYRA at Summum focuses on psytrance and underground electronic music, w...
Ibiza's winter dining and nightlife scene offers several ways to enjoy Friday evening, with a combination of restaurant experiences, music and dancing across Marina Botafoch. From the Las Chicas Special Birthday celebration at ROTO Ibiza to the return of After Dark at Pachacha and the Italian-ins...
Looking for an easy way to start the evening in Ibiza? Thursday, November 5, 2026, brings several happy-hour promotions across the island, with two-for-one cocktail and drinks offers at Jara at The Standard Ibiza, Locals Only in Ibiza Town and Es Birra in Es Canar. The promotions provide opportun...
Ibiza offers two different ways to combine dining and entertainment on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Sa Caleta Restaurant welcomes guests for a Mediterranean lunch accompanied by live piano music, while ROTO Ibiza introduces another edition of La Ruleta, an interactive dinner experience combining g...
Ibiza's autumn music scene continues with another evening of vinyl culture and live performances on Thursday, November 5, 2026. From the independent music community at Las Dalias Café to blues, soul and jazz at Can Jordi Blues Station, and pop, rock and soul at Cas Costas, the island offers sever...
Ibiza's midweek nightlife continues into the early hours of Thursday, November 5, 2026, with entertainment and electronic music at three venues across the island. Jara at The Standard hosts its popular Not Your Standard Bingo, ROTO Ibiza brings back Shibiza Nights, and Sigma Club welcomes another...
Ibiza offers more relaxed ways to enjoy Monday, November 2, with a special Día de Muertos culinary experience at La Era at Aguamadera and the daily Afterglow Happy Hour at Jara, The Standard Ibiza. Día de Muertos at La Era, Aguamadera La Era at Aguamadera celebrates the Mexican tradition of Día d...
Ibiza's underground music scene continues into November with HYDRA at Sigma Club and an extended No-Hype session at Vybe Ibiza, bringing together local and international DJs across two of the island's electronic music venues. HYDRA at Sigma Club Ibiza Sigma Club welcomes HYDRA on Monday, November...
Sunday's electronic music programme continues across Ibiza with independent DJ collectives, vinyl sessions, a Día de Muertos celebration and the closing party of Chinois Ibiza's TRIP residency. Vybe Ibiza: No-Hype No-Hype takes over Vybe Ibiza in Marina Botafoch from 17:00 until 06:00 on Monday. ...
Ibiza's Sunday music programme brings together daytime parties, vinyl sessions, beach club entertainment and underground electronic music on November 1, with several venues continuing their autumn schedules. Las Dalias and Akasha: Nido x Día de Muertos Nido takes over Las Dalias from 12:00 to 20:...
The Halloween weekend brings another selection of parties across Ibiza, from vinyl-led electronic music and seasonal closing celebrations to themed dinners, immersive entertainment and late-night DJ sessions. Teatro Pereyra: Muertos de Ganas Halloween Tardeo Teatro Pereyra hosts its Halloween Tar...
Ibiza's Halloween celebrations continue into the early hours of Sunday, November 1, with underground electronic music, elaborate productions and themed club nights across the island. Las Dalias and Akasha: Supernova x Halloween Supernova begins in the Las Dalias gardens on Saturday, October 31, f...
Ibiza's Friday music programme starts well before midnight. From Vélour's Halloween Edition at The Standard and sunset sessions at La Torre to live music at Johnny's Bar, Clab and Coral Star, the island offers several ways to ease into the Halloween weekend. Not every Friday party in Ibiza takes ...
From the Plastik Fridays Closing Party to underground sessions at Paradise Lost and Sigma Club, Friday brings another selection of late-season music events to Ibiza. Smaller venues across Ibiza Town and San Antonio Bay offer alternatives to the island's main Halloween parties. Ibiza's nightlife o...
Halloween weekend brings themed club nights to Ibiza, with DESEO at Baloo, The Halloween Weekender at Tomodachi, Halloween Winter Vibes at Guaraná and pre-Halloween parties at Zazú and Hedges Club. Friday, October 30, is the opening night of Halloween weekend across Ibiza's nightlife scene. Along...
Ibiza's Halloween weekend gets underway with a strong Friday night programme. C.R.A.F.T. brings Mariano Mellino and Matías Vila to Akasha, MENEITO celebrates the Ritmo Encendío anniversary at Chinois, Pacha opens Pachacha for THE UNKNOWN, and Es Paradis prepares its Puro Reggaeton Closing Party. ...
DESEO brings a special Halloween edition to Baloo Ibiza on Friday, 30 October, with reggaeton, Latin tech and urban music. The party runs from 23:00 until 05:00, offering several ticket options, including admission with a drink. Baloo Ibiza hosts DESEO Halloween Edition on Friday, 30 October 2026...
Chinois Ibiza welcomes MENEITO on Friday, 30 October, with Alvama Ice, Pikabboy, Juan Moreno and Sexky B2B Tonificado. The event brings reggaeton and urban music to the club's Halloween weekend programme, starting at 23:30. Chinois Ibiza continues its final weekend of October with MENEITO on Frid...
Es Paradis celebrates Halloween on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with four DJs taking over the iconic San Antonio nightclub. The party runs from 23:45 until 06:00, with general admission tickets including one drink. Es Paradis Ibiza is preparing a Halloween night on Saturday, 31 October, bringing to...
Erol Alkan, Leon Vynehall and Paula Tape lead the line-up as Pikes Presents brings The Haunted Ballroom back to 528 Ibiza on Saturday, 31 October. The Halloween celebration combines live orchestral music, electronic music and a theatrical atmosphere, with the event scheduled to continue until 06:...
Hedges Club Ibiza hosts No Sleep Gussta Bday on Friday, 23 October 2026, bringing a late-night lineup of DJs to the intimate Ibiza Town venue. Running from 23:59 until 06:00 on Saturday morning, the birthday celebration features Ayrton Da Silva, Carlos Vázquez, CJ Martínez, Gussta, Miniblack and ...
Makino Ibiza launches its winter programme on Friday, 23 October 2026, with an opening party at Sigma Club Ibiza featuring Sustance, Chazz B2B Pauli, ECSTA and Nicky Soula. Starting at 23:59 and continuing until 06:00 on Saturday morning, the event brings drum and bass, jungle, breaks and 140 sou...
Es Paradis Ibiza welcomes another edition of Puro Reggaeton on Friday, 23 October 2026, bringing Latin rhythms and urban sounds to San Antonio for a late-night party. Starting at 23:30, Puro Reggaeton celebrates reggaeton and Latin music, with a soundtrack built around contemporary Latin hits and...
Chinois Ibiza welcomes Bora Uzer, Hector Couto and Sarahrey on Friday, 23 October 2026, for another edition of Chinois Presents, bringing a strong electronic music lineup to Marina Botafoch. The night begins at 23:30 and continues until 06:00 on Saturday morning. Headliner Bora Uzer performs live...
Es Birra Ibiza hosts Didjam Project on Friday, 23 October 2026, for a late-night musical journey blending live didgeridoo with tribal electronic rhythms. The evening begins at 23:00 with a one-hour live Didgeridoo Jam, using the instrument’s deep, resonant tones to build an organic soundscape ove...
DESEO returns to Baloo Ibiza on Friday, 23 October 2026, for a late-night party dedicated to reggaeton, Latin urban sounds and dancefloor favourites. Running from 23:00 until 05:00 on Saturday morning, the event features Pikabboy and Yopanda.Wav, according to the supplied lineup, for a night of L...
La Tipi returns to Akasha Ibiza on Friday, 23 October 2026, for a late-night gathering focused on electronic music, community and creative expression. Starting at 23:00, the lineup features LUMIO, Words Of Niō, Sarcasmo B2B David Osorio and Tomy Velez, accompanied by live drums from Ema Toscano. ...
Paradise Lost welcomes Colin O’Connor for a late-night session on Friday, 23 October 2026, offering an intimate music experience in the atmospheric streets of Ibiza’s Old Town. Running from 21:00 until 03:00, An Evening with Colin O’Connor takes place at the rum and cocktail bar on Carrer del Pas...
Plastik Ibiza continues its late-season club programme on Friday, 23 October 2026, with Plastik Fridays, a late-night party featuring resident DJs Jason Brown, Brav0 and Johnny Malek, alongside Mico, Pvs, Spartaa and Manuel Sanchez. Running from 21:00 until 06:00 on Saturday morning, the event br...
Pikes Ibiza brings its Flash party series to a close on Friday, 23 October 2026, with a final night of house, disco and Balearic sounds across the venue’s intimate spaces. Running from 21:00 to 04:00, Flash Closing brings together an extensive lineup of DJs and collectives, including The Pepperbo...
Coral Star Hotel & Apartments in Cala de Bou welcomes Music 4 Life on Friday, 23 October 2026, for an evening of live soul, rock and pop from 21:00 to 23:00. The local trio features Alejandra Rodríguez on vocals, René Mercier on guitar and Marcela Friederichs on bass. Their repertoire include...
Rigatoni Ibiza sets the tone for Friday night with its Friday Dinner Party on 23 October 2026, featuring DJ El Papi de Ibiza and a soundtrack of Latin urban music and reggaeton. Running from 21:30 until 02:00, the event combines Italian dining with upbeat Latin rhythms, offering a lively way to s...
Live music takes centre stage at Clab in Cala de Bou on Friday, 23 October 2026, as singer and pianist Abby Pianoman performs from 20:30 to 22:30. A familiar name on Ibiza’s live music circuit, Abby Pianoman has spent around three decades performing at hotels and venues on the island, as well as ...
Keeper Ibiza welcomes a night of live music and dancing on Friday, 23 October 2026, with Los Bomberay and DJ Gatosuave taking over the Marina Botafoch venue for ¡Voy a Pasármelo Bien!. Starting at 20:00, the event celebrates the spirit of Keeper’s earlier years, inviting Ibiza locals and visitors...
Funky Room Ibiza brings an evening of music and cocktails to Ibiza Town on Friday, 23 October 2026, with Joy, Tiziano and Ras Moses taking over the intimate Old Town venue. Running from 20:00 until 03:00, the event offers a relaxed alternative to the island’s large-scale clubs, with music in a co...
Classical music takes centre stage in Dalt Vila on Friday, 23 October 2026, as Quintet Zèfir presents Los Mundos Idealizados at Sala Capitular, as part of the Eivissa Clàssica chamber music festival. Starting at 20:00, the concert invites audiences on a musical journey through evocative works fro...
Es Pins Cala Pada hosts Art, Bites & Beats on Friday, 23 October 2026, bringing together visual art, handmade jewellery, live performances, food and DJ music for an evening beneath the pine trees. Starting at 20:00, the event features jewellery designer Eva Roncero, visual artist Kenya Ibiza,...
PaloSanto Ibiza brings a taste of Mexico to Friday evening with Sofá Chingón, a social gathering combining Mexican food, drinks and music at Las Dalias in Sant Carles de Peralta. Starting at 20:00 on Friday, 23 October 2026, the event features Looka Barbi on the decks, alongside guest DJs. Guests...
Pacha Restaurant and Pachacha offer an evening of dining, cocktails and music on Friday, 23 October 2026, as their autumn and winter Dine & Dance programme continues in Ibiza Town. The evening begins at 20:00 at Pacha Restaurant, where guests can enjoy Japanese-Mediterranean-inspired cuisine ...
Mira Lounge in Sant Miquel brings a playful twist to Friday evening on 23 October 2026 with its weekly Bingo Night, hosted by Hannah Masters from 20:00 to 23:00. The evening combines bingo, cocktails, dinner and friendly competition in the lounge’s artistic, retro-inspired setting. With prizes aw...
ROTO Ibiza welcomes another edition of Las Chicas on Friday, 23 October 2026, combining dinner, cocktails and late-night dancing at its Marina Ibiza waterfront venue. The lineup features Polski, Salva Martín, Luis De Costa Rica, Maxo Cream and Kevin Betancor, alongside ROTO resident DJ Rodrigo Es...
Celebrities in Ibiza...
A previously undisclosed encounter in Ibiza has become the subject of television discussion after journalist and television contributor Alexia Rivas revealed that she once went on a date with actor Carlo Costanzia. The revelation came on Thursday, 5 November 2026, during the Mediaset programme La...
Following his victory at Roland-Garros in June 2025, Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz travelled to Ibiza for a short break before returning to competition on grass. His visit combined outdoor exercise, time with friends and an afternoon at Ushuaïa Ibiza, where he attended a performance by Myke ...
Before building one of the world's best-known beauty brands, Charlotte Tilbury spent her childhood in Ibiza, surrounded by artists, musicians and creative personalities. Now, in a new interview with Spanish presenter Vicky Martín Berrocal, the British makeup artist and entrepreneur has spoken abo...
British television presenter Cat Deeley has shared a collection of photographs from her recent Ibiza holiday, where she celebrated her 50th birthday with time to relax in the Mediterranean sunshine. The This Morning presenter posted the photographs on Instagram on Monday, 2 November, giving follo...
FC Barcelona players Joan García, Eric García and Dani Olmo spent part of their summer break in Ibiza, enjoying time on the water, nights out and sporting activities before returning to preparations for the new football season. The holiday moments were shared by Eric García through a carousel of ...
Spanish model, fashion designer and entrepreneur Jessica Goicoechea shared a glimpse of her summer holiday in Ibiza through a series of photographs posted on social media, showing moments aboard a boat with her partner, rugby player Manu Moreno. The images, reported on 5 August 2026, capture the ...
Spanish influencer Dulceida and her partner, Alba Paul Ferrer, have shared photographs from a romantic getaway in Ibiza, offering their followers a glimpse of their summer escape on the island. The couple's trip, featured in photographs published by Dulceida, included time at a luxury hotel, beac...
Brazilian model and content creator Gabi Moura has offered fans a behind-the-scenes look at her beauty routine while preparing for the 2027 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit photoshoot in Ibiza. In a video shared on social media on Tuesday, 27 October, Moura documented her “Get Ready With Me” routine, ...
Ibiza and Mallorca are in the international spotlight as Sports Illustrated Swimsuit begins producing its 2027 issue in Spain. The magazine has revealed a roster of 11 women travelling between the two Balearic Islands for the upcoming edition, bringing together established SI Swimsuit names, mode...
Clara Johansson once worked behind the scenes of the international fashion industry, including at Alexander McQueen in London. Now, she is building a different kind of future in Ibiza, restoring a historic rural estate and developing a wellness retreat shaped by nature, local craftsmanship and a ...
Some of cycling's biggest names swapped race-day routines for island roads, shared meals and live music in Ibiza this October, as LeBlanq's Joyride Festival brought together professional riders, cycling enthusiasts and entertainment figures for a four-day event. Held from 15 to 18 October 2026, t...
Gérald Marie, the former European head of Elite Model Management, has reportedly been served with legal papers in Ibiza relating to a civil lawsuit in New York brought by American former supermodel Carré Otis. The development follows years of efforts to serve the French former modelling executive...
David Guetta has offered fans a glimpse into his life away from the stage, sharing a personal video that reveals his home in Ibiza, his music-making environment and the everyday moments he enjoys on the island. From waking up to views of the Mediterranean to working in his private studio and watc...
Spanish singer and television presenter Bertín Osborne surprised diners at Beso Beach Formentera with an impromptu live performance during the venue's closing celebrations, turning an unexpected appearance into a musical moment for guests. According to a report published on 14 October, Osborne wa...
Former MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi has been enjoying a family holiday in Ibiza, with a visit to a children’s play centre in Platja d’en Bossa among the activities during the Italian family’s stay. Rossi travelled to the island with his wife, Francesca Sofia Novello, and their two daught...
Shakira has revisited a special memory of Ibiza during a visit to the exhibition dedicated to her career at Macondo Park in Madrid. The Colombian singer stopped in front of a photograph taken on the island in 2010 by her friend and personal photographer, Jaume de la Iguana, which later became the...
The latest episode of HBO comedy series Youth takes its characters to Ibiza for an anniversary holiday filled with complicated relationships, awkward encounters and romantic uncertainty. However, although the story is set on the White Isle, the production filmed the episode in Mallorca. Season 1,...
Spanish television and radio presenter Lorena Castell has been enjoying a getaway in Ibiza, sharing glimpses of her island experience with her followers on social media. Known for her work as a presenter, singer, actress and entrepreneur, Castell offered a look at a more relaxed side of the islan...
Spanish model and content creator Malena Costa and former professional footballer Mario Suárez have enjoyed an October getaway in Ibiza with their family, sharing highlights of their stay with followers on social media. The visit was particularly special because it marked the first time their you...
British television presenter Jenny Powell has been enjoying an Ibiza getaway with her daughter Connie, sharing glimpses of their mother-and-daughter trip with her followers on social media. The 58-year-old presenter, known for shows including Wheel of Fortune, Top of the Pops and Loose Women, has...
Claudia Chacón has opened up about the real reasons she entered La Isla de las Tentaciones 9 alongside her then-partner Gilbert, claiming that she already knew their relationship was coming to an end before they appeared on the reality show. Speaking on content creator Malbert's podcast Última Ll...
Ibiza has once again provided the backdrop for an international fashion campaign, with supermodel Irina Shayk starring in Hunza G's Resort 2027 collection. The 40-year-old model was photographed along Ibiza's rocky coastline for the British swimwear brand's latest campaign, bringing its 2000s-ins...
Demi Rose Mawby became one of the biggest names of Instagram's early influencer era, building a following of millions through fashion, modelling and glamorous travel content. Then she largely disappeared from social media. The British model, now 31, has spent the past several years living a much ...
Love Island winner Millie Court has been enjoying another Ibiza getaway, sharing a series of glamorous photos from the island as the 2026 season heads towards its final closing parties. The 29-year-old reality TV star posted the images on Instagram on October 4, showing off a shimmering bralet an...
An old video of Cristiano Ronaldo enjoying a night out in Ibiza with Georgina Rodríguez has resurfaced online as attention continues to surround the footballer's sudden departure from the Portugal national team. The footage shows Ronaldo and Rodríguez dancing together inside an Ibiza nightclub. H...
Nicky Jam combined work and relaxation during a July visit to Ibiza, where the Puerto Rican reggaeton star performed at Pacha Ibiza before spending time enjoying the island with his partner. The singer took the stage at Pacha on Thursday, July 9, 2026, for a special edition of Mamacita, bringing ...
Spanish-Colombian actress Juana Acosta has shared a glimpse of her latest getaway to Ibiza and Formentera, giving her followers a look at a relaxed break centred around the Mediterranean, sunsets, music and good food. The actress shared two posts on Instagram during the trip, showing moments from...
Ferran Adrià has looked back on an unexpected chapter of his youth in Ibiza, recalling the intense nightlife he experienced on the island in the 1980s. The celebrated chef appeared on La Revuelta on Tuesday, September 29, to present Gènesi, the six-episode fiction series about the history of El B...
Actor Miguel Bernardeau has a long-standing connection with Ibiza, where he spends time with his family and enjoys one of his best-known passions, the sea. The actor is associated with a family home in the Ses Salines area of southern Ibiza, within one of the island's protected natural landscapes...
A planned beach day at Jondal in Ibiza turned into an unexpected series of celebrity encounters for a young visitor who says she met actor Aron Piper, Romeo Beckham, David and Victoria Beckham and footballer Kylian Mbappé during the same visit. The visitor, Arina Almakaeva, shared her experience ...
BBC Radio presenter Sara Cox has recalled an unusual problem from her years broadcasting the Radio 1 Breakfast Show from Ibiza: the Balearic heat was so intense that some of the MiniDiscs used by the production team began to melt. Speaking about the early days of her broadcasting career, Cox said...
Spanish actress Hiba Abouk enjoyed a relaxed break in Formentera with her two sons, Amín and Naím, during the summer of 2025. The actress shared moments from her time in the Pitiusas on Instagram, showing a quieter side of her holiday away from the spotlight. A Day in Formentera During her stay i...
Lisa Wilson, the mother of NFL quarterback Zach Wilson, has been sharing glimpses of her Ibiza holiday on social media, describing her recent time on the island as a memorable trip filled with beach clubs, nightlife and time by the sea. Wilson, who shares lifestyle and fitness content with her fo...
Lazio forward Matteo Cancellieri reportedly suffered a knee injury while on holiday in Ibiza during the international break, requiring 15 stitches. The 24-year-old Italian returned to Rome with a swollen knee and a wound that required medical treatment. He was absent when Lazio resumed training a...
Chloe Shearer has continued her hen celebrations in Ibiza with her sister Hollie and friends ahead of her wedding to former professional rugby player Micky Young. The daughter of former England and Newcastle United footballer Alan Shearer shared photographs from the island on Instagram, including...
Irish radio presenter Katie Sheehan has announced her engagement to her partner, Eoin, following a sunset proposal in Ibiza. Sheehan shared the news on social media on Saturday, September 26, revealing that the proposal had taken place the previous evening at one of the couple's favourite places ...
Vick Hope celebrated her 37th birthday in Ibiza on Friday, September 25, spending the evening with her husband, DJ Calvin Harris, and friends at Ushuaïa Ibiza. The BBC Radio 1 presenter marked her birthday while Harris was performing at the Playa d’en Bossa venue as part of his 2026 Friday reside...
Ibiza has welcomed Chloe Shearer, daughter of former England and Newcastle United footballer Alan Shearer, as she celebrates her upcoming wedding with a hen trip on the island. Chloe has shared a series of photographs from the getaway on social media, including images with her sister Hollie and f...
Andy Carroll has revealed how a disciplinary incident during his England Under-19 days unexpectedly ended with him heading to Ibiza. The former England striker recounts the story in his new autobiography, Owning It, published on September 24, 2026. Sent home from England duty The incident happene...
An unusual Ibiza story involving Leonardo DiCaprio has surfaced on Spanish television, with cook and actress Miri Pérez-Cabrero recalling that she spent 12 consecutive days preparing breakfast for the Hollywood actor and his group. The catch? According to Miri, DiCaprio never came to the breakfas...
Lionel Messi and Meliá Hotels International president and CEO Gabriel Escarrer have met in Miami to review the first year of their hotel partnership and discuss future expansion plans, with MiM Ibiza among the six hotels already forming part of the collaboration. The meeting took place after Inte...
Marcos Llorente has returned to Ibiza for a few days of downtime, sharing a glimpse of his latest visit to the island with his followers. The Atlético de Madrid star was pictured enjoying the final days of summer in Ibiza, including a lavish meal at Jondal featuring an impressive selection of foo...
Ferran Torres has revealed a funny story from his summer in Ibiza, recalling a night of partying with television presenter Pablo Motos and UFC fighter Ilia Topuria that lasted until the night and morning almost became one. The Spain international shared the story during his appearance on El Hormi...
Bad Gyal has shared a glimpse of her latest Ibiza getaway, posting photographs from Cala Molí alongside model Noah Luis Brown. The Catalan artist documented parts of her time on the island through Instagram Stories, including a visit to El Silencio, where she enjoyed lunch by the sea, as well as ...
Alexia Putellas has been enjoying a break in Ibiza after bringing her 14-year career with FC Barcelona to an end. The Spanish footballer shared a series of photographs and videos from the island on her social-media account, showing her spending time aboard a yacht, swimming in the Mediterranean a...
Nathy Peluso has another reason to celebrate during her latest stay in Ibiza: her album Malportada has been nominated for a 2026 Latin GRAMMY. The Argentine-born singer learned of the nomination while spending several days on the island with friends, according to a report published by Diario de I...
Former EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney is reportedly hoping to return to the BBC soap after spending much of the summer in Ibiza. The 48-year-old actor, best known for playing Robbie Jackson, has continued to visit the island regularly and has been pictured with Ibiza-based friends including Tony T...
Ricky Martin has been spotted enjoying time at Beso Beach Ibiza, adding another international celebrity appearance to the island's late-season calendar. The Puerto Rican singer was photographed at the beachside venue, which subsequently shared images from his visit on social media. Martin also sh...
Nicole Kidman has revealed that she has had to change the disguise she uses when visiting Ibiza in an effort to enjoy time on the island without constantly being recognised. The Oscar-winning actress has spoken previously about using disguises while travelling, and her latest comments have once a...
Nicole Kidman has revealed that she once went to Ibiza raves in disguise in an effort to experience the island's nightlife without being recognised. The Oscar-winning actress shared the story while discussing her relationship with electronic music and her experiences of visiting Ibiza, recalling ...
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There are certain places in Ibiza that seem to have a personality of their own, and Es Vedrà is undoubtedly one of them. Rising dramatically from the Mediterranean off Ibiza's southwestern coast, the rocky islet has become one of the island's most recognizable sights. Its silhouette appears in co...
You do not necessarily need to rent a car to enjoy Ibiza. While having your own vehicle can make it easier to discover remote beaches, countryside roads and hidden corners of the island, plenty of visitors choose to explore Ibiza without driving. The island has buses connecting major towns and t...
If you want to understand the heart of Ibiza, start in Ibiza Town. Known locally as Eivissa, the island's capital is where centuries of history, Mediterranean life, restaurants, shopping, beaches, nightlife and harbour culture all come together. It is one of the most atmospheric places on the isl...
Ibiza is famous around the world for its beaches, sunsets, music and nightlife, but the island has a story that stretches back thousands of years. Long before international visitors arrived for summer holidays, Ibiza was already an important Mediterranean settlement shaped by traders, sailors, fa...
Ibiza is famous for its beaches, sunsets and nightlife, but its food tells a much older story. Long before international restaurants and beach clubs arrived, the island's cuisine developed around what local families could grow, raise, catch and preserve. Fresh fish came from the Mediterranean, ve...
When people imagine Ibiza, they often picture turquoise water, beach clubs, sunset parties and crowded summer beaches. But away from the coastline, another Ibiza begins to appear. Whitewashed churches rise above quiet village squares. Narrow country roads wind through pine forests and farmland. T...
Getting around Ibiza is relatively easy, but choosing the right type of transport can make a big difference to your holiday. The island is compact enough to explore in a few days, yet its beaches, villages, resorts and attractions are spread across different parts of the island. Some places are w...
Visiting Ibiza for the first time can be exciting, but knowing a little about the island before you arrive can make the experience much easier. Ibiza has a reputation for nightlife, beach clubs and summer parties, but there is much more to the island. Its historic old town, traditional villages, ...
Ibiza is surrounded by some of the most beautiful coastline in the Mediterranean. From long sandy beaches and sheltered family-friendly bays to tiny coves hidden between pine-covered cliffs, the island offers an impressive variety of places to swim, sunbathe, snorkel and simply enjoy the sea. Som...
Ibiza offers far more to discover than its famous nightlife. The island is home to historic streets, beautiful beaches, hidden coves, traditional villages, spectacular viewpoints, local markets, Mediterranean restaurants and protected natural landscapes. You can spend one day swimming in turquois...
Choosing where to stay in Ibiza can completely change your experience of the island. Although Ibiza is relatively small, its towns, villages and coastal areas have very different atmospheres. Some places are centred around nightlife and late nights, others are better suited to families and relaxe...
Choosing the best time to visit Ibiza depends on what you want from the island. Ibiza changes considerably throughout the year. Summer brings packed beaches, open-air clubs, boat trips, beach clubs, long evenings and the biggest international events. Spring brings wildflowers, hiking, cycling and...
Ibiza is one of those destinations that is difficult to describe in just a few words. For some travellers, it means world-famous clubs, international DJs and long summer nights. For others, it is a place of quiet coves, pine-covered hills, traditional villages, Mediterranean food and spectacular ...
Beaches in Ibiza...
If you picture an Ibiza beach surrounded by pine trees, warm Mediterranean sand, clear blue water and a little bit of glamour in the background, there is a good chance you are picturing Ses Salines. Officially known as Platja de Ses Salines, this long sandy beach sits on the southern tip of Ibiza...
There are beautiful beaches in Ibiza, and then there are beaches with a view that completely steals the show. Cala d'Hort is one of the latter. Set on Ibiza's south-west coast, this small beach looks directly towards Es Vedrà, the dramatic rocky island that rises from the Mediterranean just offsh...
Cala Bassa is the kind of Ibiza beach that makes it very easy to lose track of time. You arrive for a swim and suddenly it is lunchtime. Then you stay for another drink, go back into the sea, lie under the pine trees for a while and realise you have spent the entire afternoon there. Located on Ib...
Cala Comte is one of those Ibiza beaches that looks almost too perfect to be real. Turquoise water, pale sand, rocky little coves, tiny islands on the horizon and one of the island's most famous sunsets all come together on Ibiza's west coast. It is also one of the beaches people tend to have on ...
Ibiza is famous for its nightlife, but spend a few days exploring the island and you quickly realise that its beaches are just as much a part of the experience. There are long sandy stretches, tiny coves hidden between pine-covered cliffs, beaches with crystal-clear turquoise water, family-friend...
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Ibiza is famous for its beaches, cliffs, pine forests and dry Mediterranean landscape. So this fact can come as a surprise: Ibiza has a river. In fact, the Santa Eulària River is traditionally described as the only river in the Balearic Islands. It is one of those fascinating details about Ibiza ...
High above Santa Eulària des Riu sits a white church that has become one of the most recognisable landmarks in the east of Ibiza. It stands on a hill overlooking the town, the surrounding countryside and the Mediterranean. This is Puig de Missa. At first glance, it looks like another of Ibiza's b...
Look at Ibiza from the surface and it is easy to think of the island as a landscape of pine forests, white houses, rocky hills and beaches. But there is another Ibiza beneath your feet. The island contains numerous caves and underground cavities, formed over thousands and sometimes millions of ye...
In the countryside of northern Ibiza, not far from Sant Llorenç de Balàfia, there is a tiny historic settlement that looks almost frozen in time. A handful of white farmhouse buildings sit together among fields and trees. But look more closely and you will notice something unusual. Two of the tra...
Imagine entering a small village church in Ibiza on Christmas Eve. There is no stage. No concert hall. Instead, a small group of singers and musicians stands inside the church, performing traditional religious songs that have been passed down through generations. This is part of the tradition kno...
Look at a map of Ibiza and you will quickly notice a pattern. Sant Antoni. Sant Josep. Sant Joan. Sant Miquel. Sant Jordi. Sant Mateu. Sant Llorenç. For visitors, these names can seem confusing. Why does the island have so many places beginning with "Sant"? The answer lies in the organisation of ...
There is an Ibiza that feels very different from the island most visitors first imagine. In the north, the roads become quieter, the hills rise higher and the coastline becomes increasingly rugged. Pine forests cover the hillsides. Small valleys cut through the mountains. Cliffs fall towards the ...
High above Ibiza Town, inside the walls of Dalt Vila, stands one of the island's most recognisable buildings. The Cathedral of Santa Maria. With its pale stone exterior, Gothic structure and commanding position above the harbour, it looks as though it has always been one of Ibiza's most important...
There is a drink in Ibiza that tastes of the island itself. It is aromatic, herbal, slightly sweet and traditionally served after a meal or during family and social gatherings. It is called Hierbas Ibicencas. Although it is now familiar to visitors all over the world, the drink has its roots in t...
Look around some of Ibiza's hills and old rural landscapes and you may notice something unusual. A stone tower rises above the surrounding fields, sometimes with a distinctive cap and large wooden sails. These are Ibiza's traditional windmills. Today, they are picturesque reminders of the island'...
It is hearty, filling and definitely not the kind of dish you order when you are looking for something light. Sofrit pagès is one of the most traditional dishes of Ibiza, a substantial combination of meat, potatoes and sausages that belongs firmly to the island's rural food culture. For generatio...
It looks like a cheesecake, but there is something very different about Ibiza's flaó. Instead of tasting mainly of cream cheese and sugar, this traditional pastry combines fresh sheep's or goat's milk cheese with mint, creating a dessert that is rich, fresh and distinctly Mediterranean. Flaó is o...
Bread may not seem like the most exciting part of Ibiza's history. But in the island's traditional countryside, bread was an important everyday food, and one particular style became closely associated with rural life. It is known as pa pagès, or farmhouse bread. This simple bread was part of the ...
There is a very unusual sight in the countryside of Ibiza. A fig tree stands with its branches spread wide and almost horizontal, supported by a forest of wooden poles. At first, it can look as though someone has carefully built the tree rather than simply planted it. But this is a traditional wa...
There is a tree that has quietly played an important role in the history of Ibiza. It grows naturally along the island's coast and countryside, survives in dry Mediterranean conditions and has been used by local communities for generations. It is the sabina. Known scientifically as Juniperus phoe...
If you visit the Ibiza countryside in late winter, you may notice a beautiful transformation. The bare landscape begins to fill with delicate white and pinkish blossoms as almond trees come into flower. The sight has become one of the most recognisable images of rural Ibiza. But almond trees are ...
Look across the countryside of Ibiza and you will see a style of house that seems to belong perfectly to the landscape. White walls. Flat roofs. Small windows. Simple, almost cubic shapes. These are the traditional rural houses of the island, commonly known as casas payesas. They are one of the c...
Across the countryside of Ibiza, one architectural feature appears again and again. A small white church stands on a hill or at the centre of a village, usually with thick walls, a simple façade and a small bell gable. There are no enormous towers reaching into the sky. There is little of the ela...
Walk into a village celebration in Ibiza and you may see something that looks very different from the island's modern Mediterranean style. Women in elaborate traditional clothing, men in dark trousers and waistcoats, embroidered fabrics, aprons, hats and striking jewellery can appear as part of l...
One of the most striking parts of traditional Ibicencan clothing is not the dress itself. It is the jewellery. During traditional celebrations and performances of ball pagès, women can wear elaborate sets of necklaces, crosses, chains and other pieces that immediately stand out against their clot...
At the southern end of Ibiza, the landscape changes. Instead of the hills and pine forests found across much of the island, you find a broad area of shallow ponds, channels and flat expanses stretching towards the sea. These are the salt pans of Ibiza, Las Salinas or Ses Salines. For centuries, s...
You can sometimes hear it before you see it. A clear, distinctive melody rises above the deep rhythm of a drum, creating one of the most recognisable sounds of traditional Ibiza. The instrument producing that melody is the flaüta, the traditional flute of Ibiza and Formentera. Small in appearance...
On a summer evening in Ibiza, you may hear the sound of a small drum and a three-hole flute coming from a village square. Then the dancers appear. The women move in small, precise steps, while the men jump and circle around them, sometimes with remarkable energy. This is ball pagès, the tradition...
For anyone exploring the Ibiza countryside, one of the most interesting things to discover is that water was once at the centre of everyday rural life. Before modern water networks supplied homes across the island, people had to collect, store and carefully manage their own water. Wells, springs,...
Travel around the countryside of Ibiza and you will notice something that is easy to overlook at first. Stone walls seem to be everywhere. They run alongside roads, divide fields, cross hillsides and surround traditional agricultural land. Some are only a few stones high, while others are substan...
The white houses of Ibiza are one of the island's most recognisable features. From the countryside around Santa Eulària to the hills of Sant Josep and the older villages across the island, traditional houses often appear as simple white shapes against the green landscape. It can look almost too p...
One of the first things you notice about Ibiza Town is the enormous stone fortress rising above the harbour. These are the Renaissance walls of Dalt Vila, the historic upper town of Eivissa. Today, they are one of the island's most recognisable landmarks. But they were not built simply to make th...
On a rocky peninsula overlooking the sea in the southwest of Ibiza are the remains of a settlement that is more than 2,500 years old. Today, Sa Caleta is a quiet archaeological site surrounded by Ibiza's coastal landscape. But in the eighth century BC, people lived and worked here as part of one ...
Just a short distance from the historic centre of Ibiza Town lies a place that can be easy to overlook. It is a hillside covered partly by trees and modern streets, but beneath the ground is one of the most important archaeological sites in Ibiza: the ancient necropolis of Puig des Molins. For mo...
Long before Ibiza became known for its beaches, white villages and Mediterranean lifestyle, the island was already part of an international world of trade. More than 2,500 years ago, Phoenician settlers established communities on Ibiza and connected the island with a much wider network stretching...
Ibiza is one of those places with two names that visitors quickly notice. In Spanish, it is known as Ibiza. In Catalan, the island is called Eivissa. So why are there two names for the same island? And where did the name Ibiza come from? The story goes back more than 2,500 years, to the island's ...
When people think about Ibiza, they often think about music. DJs. Clubs. Sunsets. Beaches. But one of the island's oldest industries has nothing to do with nightlife. It is salt. For centuries, Ibiza's salt pans have been used to produce sea salt, shaping the landscape and economy of the southern...
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For a generation of Ibiza clubbers, Sunday did not mean the weekend was coming to an end. It meant Judgement Sundays. Led by Judge Jules, the weekly party became one of the defining trance and hard-dance events of San Antonio during the 2000s, bringing together major international DJs, energetic ...
In 2013, a new Saturday event appeared at Ushuaïa Ibiza. It was called ANTS, and its concept was built around underground electronic music, the island's seasonal workforce and a deliberately different identity from the venue's bigger headline events. The party had ants everywhere. On posters. On ...
When Ocean Beach Ibiza opened in San Antonio in June 2012, it introduced a new kind of daytime entertainment to the resort. There was a swimming pool at the centre. There were DJs. There were house music parties. But there was also live entertainment, dancers, acrobatics, fashion, food and a stro...
Some Ibiza stories belong to a club. Others belong to a DJ. Defected's story belongs to a record label. Founded in London in 1999 by Simon Dunmore, Defected built its identity around house music and gradually developed into much more than a record company. Its compilations, artists, events and cl...
In Ibiza, replacing a famous club is never a simple renovation. When Space Ibiza closed its doors in October 2016 after 27 years, one of the island's most important clubbing chapters came to an end. Just seven months later, the same Playa d'en Bossa site opened again. But it was no longer Space. ...
Before Matinée became one of Ibiza's best-known gay-friendly parties, it was a Barcelona after-hours idea. The concept was simple but effective. Music in the morning. A party that continued after the traditional nightclub had finished. A crowd that did not want the night to end. From those beginn...
Before Ibiza became dominated by superstar DJ residencies with enormous productions, there was another model. One DJ. One night. One club. And a crowd that came back week after week. For more than a decade, Erick Morillo's Subliminal Sessions became one of the defining Wednesday nights at Pacha I...
For decades, Ibiza's biggest club nights were associated with darkness. Then Ushuaïa helped move the party into the daylight. Today, thousands of people arriving at an Ibiza club in the late afternoon feels completely normal. DJs perform from enormous outdoor stages, crowds dance beside swimming ...
Ibiza has always attracted clubs from somewhere else. But few brought such a strong identity with them as Sankeys. Born in Manchester, Sankeys arrived in Ibiza in 2011 with a reputation built around underground electronic music. It was smaller than the island's giant superclubs. It was darker. Mo...
Not every important Ibiza club became a global brand. Some disappeared almost completely. Their names stopped appearing on modern party calendars. Their signs vanished. Their dance floors were replaced. But ask people who were actually working in Ibiza during the 1990s and you can still hear stor...
Ibiza has always had clubs that wanted to be famous. They wanted the biggest DJs. The biggest crowds. The biggest advertising campaigns. The biggest reputation. Underground Ibiza chose the opposite approach. No giant billboards. No obsession with celebrity DJs. No aggressive marketing. For years,...
Ibiza has never been short of clubs. But HEART Ibiza was trying to create something different. It wanted dinner to become a performance. It wanted art to become part of the night. It wanted live musicians and DJs to share the same space. And it wanted clubbing to feel less like simply entering a ...
Ibiza is famous for house music. It is famous for techno. It is famous for trance, Balearic beats and superstar DJs. But there has always been another side to the island's nightlife. A smaller, more musical world where people dance to funk, soul, Afrobeat, reggae, disco, Latin grooves and hip-hop...
For a period in Ibiza's clubbing history, there was a club where the view could be almost as memorable as the music. El Divino sat on the waterfront in Ibiza Town, looking across the harbour toward Dalt Vila. It was smaller and more intimate than the island's enormous superclubs, but it developed...
Ibiza has always been good at turning unexpected places into nightlife destinations. A farmhouse became a club. A theatre became a concert venue. A hotel became a party institution. And now, one of Ibiza Town's oldest buildings has entered another chapter. Teatro Pereyra, a historic venue in the ...
For decades, Ibiza had been famous for DJs. Then Ibiza Rocks arrived with guitars, live bands and a very different kind of crowd. What started in the mid-2000s as an attempt to inject new energy into the island's nightlife became one of Ibiza's most recognizable music brands. Ibiza Rocks helped c...
Some of Ibiza's most memorable parties have happened inside famous clubs. Others happened somewhere much stranger. In the hills behind San Antonio, an abandoned animal park became the setting for one of the island's most distinctive party concepts. Benimussa Park had once been a zoo. Years later,...
Before Ibiza had giant clubs, superstar DJs and parties that attracted thousands of people from around the world, nightlife on the island was much smaller. There were bars. Small dance venues. Private parties. And a handful of pioneering clubs that helped establish the idea that Ibiza could becom...
Ibiza has always been a place where parties evolve. Some begin in small bars. Some grow inside clubs. Some become famous because of a DJ. And some become famous because the entire room turns into something else. elrow belongs to the last category. What started in Barcelona in 2010 as a Sunday par...
Some Ibiza parties are remembered for their music. Others are remembered for a particular DJ. La Troya is remembered for something much harder to define. People. Costumes. Characters. Performance. Chaos. And the freedom to arrive looking completely outrageous and feel perfectly at home. For decad...
There are places in Ibiza that became famous because of their music. And then there is Pikes. Hidden in the hills outside San Antonio, Pikes began as something much quieter: an old Ibicencan finca that Tony Pike discovered in 1978. Within a few years, it had become a hotel. Then came the musician...
Long before Ibiza became famous for superstar DJs and enormous electronic music productions, the island had another reputation. It was a place associated with freedom. Artists, musicians, travellers and people looking for an alternative way of life were drawn to Ibiza during the 1960s and 1970s. ...
For many years, Sunday in Ibiza did not mean the end of the weekend. It meant another party. And at the centre of that Sunday tradition was We Love... at Space. The party became one of the defining institutions of Ibiza's clubbing culture, famous for marathon sessions, adventurous bookings and a ...
Before Ibiza became famous for superclubs, superstar DJs and enormous productions, its nightlife was built by smaller venues. Some disappeared almost without a trace. Others became part of Ibiza folklore. Glory’s belongs to the second category. The former club is rarely mentioned alongside names ...
Before Ibiza could be followed through Instagram stories, livestreams and YouTube clips, there was radio. For dance music fans in Britain, BBC Radio 1 became one of the most important ways to experience the sound of Ibiza without actually being there. Every summer, the station's DJs would travel ...
There was a time when DJs rarely received awards. They were essential to nightlife, but they were not usually treated like recording artists. The people behind the decks could influence an entire generation of music without ever appearing at the kind of industry ceremonies normally reserved for s...
Before DJs could download thousands of tracks onto a laptop, finding the right record could take an entire afternoon. In Ibiza, that often meant going to a record shop. For decades, music stores were an important part of the island's musical ecosystem. DJs needed records. Collectors wanted import...
In Ibiza, the first party of the summer can feel almost as important as the last. After months of winter silence, the island's clubs reopen their doors. DJs return to their residencies. New parties are announced. Thousands of visitors arrive for the first big weekend of the season. The opening pa...
In most places, sunrise means the party is over. In Ibiza, it can mean the opposite. For decades, one of the island's defining nightlife traditions has been the after-hours session: the moment when the official party should be finished, but the night somehow continues. It might mean leaving a clu...
Before Ibiza became dominated by superstar DJ brands, there was a period when a handful of influential parties were helping shape what electronic music could become. Renaissance was one of them. Founded in Britain in 1992 by Geoff Oakes, Renaissance became closely associated with a new, sophistic...
In Ibiza, the end of summer is not really an ending. It is a party. Every year, as September turns into October and the island begins to quieten down, Ibiza's clubs prepare for one final celebration. The closing party has become one of the most distinctive traditions in global club culture. Peopl...
Some Ibiza residencies are remembered because of the DJ. Others are remembered because of the club. Carl Cox at Space was different. For years, the two names became almost inseparable. When people talked about Space Ibiza, they talked about the Terrace, the aircraft flying overhead, marathon Sund...
If the 1980s helped Ibiza discover its sound, the 1990s turned that sound into a global phenomenon. The decade began with Ibiza already attracting international DJs and adventurous clubbers. It ended with the island firmly established as one of the world's most important electronic music destinat...
For many people who discovered Ibiza through British dance music, Pete Tong was the voice of the island. Long before social media could broadcast a DJ set around the world within seconds, radio was one of the most powerful ways to experience Ibiza from home. And few people were more closely conne...
Before Ibiza became synonymous with enormous clubs, spectacular productions and thousands of people dancing under one roof, there was KU. Long before the era of Privilege, Manumission and today's superclubs, KU was already doing something remarkably ambitious in the middle of Ibiza. It was huge. ...
There are Ibiza clubs that became famous for their music. There are others that became famous for their size, their DJs or their parties. And then there is Es Paradis. With its white architecture, gardens, columns and famous pyramid roof, Es Paradis has always looked different from the rest. But ...
In Ibiza, some clubs become famous because they define an era. Others become important because they keep changing with the island. Eden Ibiza belongs to the second category. Standing in the heart of San Antonio, just a short distance from Es Paradís, Eden has spent more than two decades adapting ...
Some Ibiza clubs are famous because they are enormous. DC-10 became famous for almost the opposite reason. It was raw. Unpolished. Close to the airport. And for years, it felt like a place where the normal rules of Ibiza nightlife didn't quite apply. Then came Circoloco. The Monday party would be...
There was a time when Ibiza was becoming increasingly associated with superstar DJs, huge parties and the growing commercial side of club culture. Then Sven Väth arrived with a different idea. He wanted a night built around music. Long sets. Techno. House. Atmosphere. And the freedom to let the n...
There was a time when going to a club meant dancing. Then Manumission arrived. Suddenly, an Ibiza night could feel more like a giant theatre production. Acrobats. Performers. Fire. Costumes. Dancers. Characters wandering through the crowd. And thousands of people inside one of the biggest clubs i...
There is a particular kind of Ibiza memory that doesn't involve a huge nightclub. It starts on the beach. Bare feet. Sand. Music coming from the speakers. People dancing in swimsuits. Drinks on the tables. And no obvious reason to wait until midnight. That is the world of Bora Bora Ibiza. For dec...
Before Ibiza became famous for house music, techno, trance and superstar DJs, something much harder to define was already happening on the island. A disco record could be followed by rock. A soulful groove could lead into an electronic track. Something completely unexpected could suddenly become ...
Before Ibiza became famous for enormous EDM productions, superstar residencies and festival-sized club nights, there was a period when trance was becoming one of the most powerful sounds in European club culture. One of the names at the centre of that story was Cream. Born in Liverpool and later ...
In the summer of 1987, four British DJs travelled to Ibiza. They weren't arriving at an unknown party island. Ibiza already had a thriving nightlife culture, famous clubs and DJs who had been developing a very different approach to dance music for years. But what happened next would help strength...
Imagine booking a holiday to Ibiza. You check the dates. You choose your hotel. And then you plan your entire week around one DJ. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Same club. Same DJ. Different night. Today, this is completely normal in Ibiza. People travel thousands of kilometres to see thei...
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There are certain years that become part of music history. For Ibiza, 1987 is one of them. It was the year a group of British DJs and club promoters arrived on the island, discovered the extraordinary music being played at Amnesia, and returned to Britain inspired by what they had experienced. Wi...
Ibiza’s coastal landscape provides the inspiration behind “Cala Salada”, a deep house release by William James that takes its name from one of the island’s best-known coves. The track’s latest extended mix was released on 8 October 2026 through LVLD Music. Listed at 126 beats per minute in G mino...
Charlotte de Witte is taking her influence beyond the world of techno and into fashion, becoming the new Global Brand Ambassador for G-STAR as part of a multi-year partnership with the Dutch denim brand. The Belgian DJ, producer and KNTXT founder is the global face of G-STAR’s renewed women’s col...
Seventeen years ago, deadmau5 released one of the most important albums of his career. For Lack of a Better Name was released internationally on October 5, 2009, following its North American release on September 22. Seventeen years later, the album remains closely associated with some of deadmau5...
A collaboration first teased on the Ibiza dancefloor this summer has now officially arrived. Solomun, Dom Dolla and Skepta have released “DANGER DANGER”, bringing together three artists from different corners of electronic and dance music for their first recorded collaboration. The single was rel...
David Guetta has been voted the No. 1 DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026 poll, making history as the first artist to win the title six times. The result was revealed live at [UNVRS] Ibiza on Tuesday, October 6, during the second consecutive year that DJ Mag has brought its Top 100 DJs ceremony to th...
David Guetta has been crowned the World’s No. 1 DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026 poll, becoming the first artist in the history of the ranking to claim the title six times. The French DJ and producer was announced at the Top 100 DJs LIVE event at [UNVRS] Ibiza on Tuesday, October 6, retaining the ...
Indira Paganotto has been named the World’s No. 1 Psy DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026 poll, becoming the first artist to receive the newly introduced genre award. The Spanish-Italian DJ and producer was recognised during DJ Mag LIVE at [UNVRS] Ibiza on Tuesday, October 6, where the results of the...
Charlotte de Witte has been voted the World’s No. 1 Techno DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026 poll, retaining the title for a seventh consecutive year while climbing to No. 6 overall. The Belgian DJ and producer was recognised during DJ Mag LIVE at [UNVRS] Ibiza on Tuesday, October 6, where the resu...
Sara Landry has been voted the World’s No. 1 Hard DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026 poll, adding a major new accolade to a year of international performances, label growth and new music. The award was announced on Tuesday, October 6, at DJ Mag LIVE at [UNVRS] Ibiza, where the results of the 2026 To...
John Summit, Mau P and CHRIS STASSY have made history in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026 poll, becoming the first three artists to share the Highest Climber award after each rising 22 places in the ranking. The three house artists were recognised following the reveal of the Top 100 DJs 2026 results at ...
New York-based house DJ and producer Anastazja has been named DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs 2026 Future Star, recognising her as one of the emerging artists to watch in the global electronic music scene. The award was announced ahead of the full Top 100 DJs 2026 results, which were revealed at DJ Mag LIVE...
DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs 2026 results reveal a changing landscape in electronic music, with house and techno artists making major gains, a new generation of DJs entering the poll and David Guetta securing a record sixth World’s No.1 title. The results of the annual poll were revealed on Tuesday, Octo...
FISHER has been voted the World’s No. 1 House DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026 poll, retaining the house music title for a second consecutive year. The Australian DJ and producer was recognised during the DJ Mag LIVE event at [UNVRS] Ibiza on Tuesday, October 6, where the full Top 100 DJs 2026 res...
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have retained the title of World’s No. 1 DJ Group in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2026, with the Belgian duo ranking No. 5 overall in this year’s poll. The result was announced during the DJ Mag LIVE event at [UNVRS] Ibiza on Tuesday, October 6, where the full Top 100 DJs 20...
Josh Baker has made his debut in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs poll at No. 40, becoming the highest new entry in the 2026 ranking following a breakthrough year that included his first Ibiza residency at Amnesia. The British house DJ and producer's result was revealed during the DJ Mag LIVE event at [UNVRS...
Hamdi and grime veteran D Double E have joined forces for the first time on “Heart & Soul”, a new collaboration bringing together UK grime vocals and Hamdi’s bass-heavy production. Released on October 5, 2026 via RCA Records, the track combines D Double E’s distinctive flow with Hamdi’s 140 B...
BASHKKA has announced her new four-track EP CORE, marking her debut release on fabric Originals, and has shared its hypnotic lead single “Surrender”. The Turkish-German producer will release CORE on November 6, 2026, following the digital release of “Surrender” on October 6. The EP brings togethe...
Martin Garrix is set to officially release his highly anticipated new single “This Dream Of You” on Friday, October 2, bringing one of the most talked-about tracks from his 2026 festival sets to streaming platforms. The track first caught attention in July when Garrix opened his Tomorrowland Belg...
Josh Baker, KETTAMA and Prospa have confirmed the London show they first teased earlier this week, with the trio set to headline the inaugural Embrace LDN festival at Finsbury Park on Saturday, July 3, 2027. The three artists will perform a back-to-back-to-back set, with the date marking their fi...
Fatboy Slim marked 30 years of his debut album Better Living Through Chemistry with a one-off performance inside London's Royal Society of Chemistry on September 23. The special event saw Norman Cook perform the 1996 album in full at Burlington House, transforming the institution's historic libra...
Carl Cox has reworked Renegade Soundwave's “The Phantom”, giving the influential UK rave track a new interpretation as part of the RSW Rewired project. “The Phantom (Carl Cox Rewire)” was released digitally on September 24 through Jack Said What, with a vinyl edition scheduled for mid-October. A ...
Charlotte de Witte has released her new EP The Resistance, with all proceeds from the record being donated to The Nighttime Foundation, a global nonprofit working to protect nightlife culture and support the communities that sustain it. Released on September 24 through de Witte's KNTXT label, the...
Fred again.. has spoken publicly about artificial intelligence in music, explaining why he has no desire to use AI as part of his own creative process. The British DJ and producer shared his thoughts in a series of Instagram Stories on September 25, revisiting notes he had written on his phone ar...
O Beach Ibiza is taking its pool-party experience back to Thailand for the 2026/27 winter season, with 17 events planned across Phuket and Koh Samui between 26 December 2026 and 14 February 2027. The programme expands on the brand’s first Thailand season, bringing its combination of electronic mu...
Pacha is expanding its New York presence with the launch of Brooklyn Pacha, a year-round indoor club set to open on 6 November 2026 in the former Great Hall in East Williamsburg. The two-night opening weekend will bring together international electronic music artists and established figures from ...
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UNTOLD Dubai has postponed its planned 2026 edition, moving the festival from November to March 2027. The festival was originally scheduled to take place from November 5 to 8, 2026, at Dubai Parks and Resorts. It will now return in March 2027, with the official UNTOLD Dubai website listing the ne...
A Tokyo underground club has transformed its dancefloor into an unconventional reading lounge, bringing books, ambient music and club culture together for a daytime event. SPREAD, an underground club in Tokyo’s Shimokitazawa neighbourhood, hosted its first JUCY BOOK RAVE on September 26, 2026. In...
Primavera Sound Barcelona has unveiled the lineup for its 25th anniversary edition, bringing together Massive Attack, The Chemical Brothers, FKA twigs, Robyn, Doechii, Phoebe Bridgers, Fontaines D.C., Turnstile and many more for a five-day programme in June 2027. The festival will return to the P...
EDC Las Vegas will expand into a 12-day, two-weekend experience in May 2027, with Insomniac revealing a programme that will take the festival beyond the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and into venues and spaces across the city. The expanded edition will operate under the Dusk Till Dawn concept, running...
Saudi Arabia's Soundstorm festival has cancelled its 2026 edition, with organiser MDLBEAST confirming that the major Riyadh electronic music event will return in 2027. The festival had been scheduled to take place at the Banban Grounds in Riyadh on December 3 and 4, 2026, with tickets already on ...
Josh Baker, KETTAMA and Prospa have sold out three consecutive shows at London's Finsbury Park, with the trio set to go back-to-back-to-back across the opening weekend of the new Embrace LDN festival in July 2027. The rapid sell-out has turned what began as a single London show into a three-day r...
A State of Trance has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2027 Rotterdam edition, with Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, John O'Callaghan, Vini Vici, Space 92 and Ferry Corsten among the names announced. The two-day event will take place at Rotterdam Ahoy on Friday, February 26, and Saturd...
KOKO Electronic has announced its autumn-winter 2026 programme, bringing a wide-ranging series of electronic music events to the London venue from September through New Year's Day. The programme includes Michael Bibi, Shanti Celeste, DESIREE, Hernán Cattáneo, Danny Howells, Green Velvet, Oscar Mb...
Erol Alkan is set to publish a new book documenting the history of Trash, the influential London club night he founded in 1997. Titled Trash: A Club, A Sound, A Home, the book will be published by Faber on January 14, 2027, marking 30 years since the first Trash party and 20 years since the night...
Global Underground will mark its 30th anniversary in Ibiza with a two-night celebration spanning 528 Ibiza and Café del Mar on October 1 and 2, 2026. The event was originally announced as a single night at 528 Ibiza, but the programme has now been expanded with a second date at Café del Mar in Sa...
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The best time to visit Ibiza depends on what kind of experience you want. May, June and September are considered the ideal months for most travelers because the weather is warm, the sea is pleasant and the island is lively without feeling overwhelming. July and August are peak season with the biggest parties, hottest temperatures and highest prices. From November to April, Ibiza becomes calm and local, focusing more on nature, food, culture and everyday island life.
For most visitors, four to seven days is the perfect amount of time. A short stay of three to four days works if you want highlights like beaches, dining and one or two nights out. Five to seven days allows you to slow down and enjoy different sides of the island without rushing. Longer stays are ideal if you want to explore multiple areas, relax deeply or experience Ibiza beyond the tourist rhythm.
Ibiza can be expensive, but it does not have to be. Costs depend heavily on when you visit and how you travel. Summer months, beach clubs, nightlife and taxis are usually the biggest expenses. Traveling in shoulder season, choosing local restaurants, renting a car and planning ahead can significantly reduce costs. Ibiza works for both budget-conscious travelers and luxury seekers.
Ibiza is more than parties, so leave space in your schedule to explore beaches, villages and quieter areas. Planning transportation early helps a lot, especially in summer when taxis are in high demand. Booking clubs, boats and popular restaurants ahead of time saves stress. Many first-time visitors enjoy Ibiza more when they balance daytime relaxation with nights out instead of trying to do everything at once.
Ibiza suits all types of travelers. Couples often enjoy romantic beaches, sunsets, boutique stays and wellness experiences. Families appreciate the safe environment, calm beaches and short driving distances. Solo travelers find it easy to meet people, especially through beach clubs, wellness activities and social spots. The island naturally adapts to different travel styles.
Summer in Ibiza is energetic, vibrant and social. Beaches, clubs, boats and long sunny days define the experience, but it also comes with crowds and higher prices. Winter in Ibiza is quiet and authentic, focusing on local life, nature, cafes and slower rhythms. Many visitors who return to Ibiza fall in love with the island during winter because it reveals a completely different personality.
Most visitors fly into Ibiza. There are direct flights from many European cities, especially during the peak season. You can also get to Ibiza by ferry from mainland Spain. Ferries run from ports like Barcelona, Valencia and Denia, and the trip length depends on the departure point.
Ibiza Airport is small but efficient and located very close to the main town and popular resort areas. After landing, you can take a taxi, airport shuttle or a rental car to reach your accommodation. During summer the airport is busiest, so arriving earlier than your flight time is often a good idea.
Ferries are a scenic way to reach Ibiza. They leave from several mainland ports. In high season there are more daily sailings and larger vessels. The ferry terminals are usually close to bus connections and taxis, making it simple to continue your journey on the island once you arrive.
A car gives you the most freedom because many beautiful beaches, quieter towns and scenic spots are spread out across the island. Taxis work well for short trips or late nights when driving might be tiring. Scooters are a popular choice for solo travelers or couples who want an easy way to zip between nearby spots, but they offer less protection from weather or traffic than cars.
Ibiza has a public bus system that connects the airport, Ibiza Town, San Antonio, beaches and many towns. It is generally reliable, especially during the summer, but routes can be slow and limited late at night. For flexible schedules and hidden coves, many people prefer renting their own transport.
Uber as a service you might know from other countries is not widely available in Ibiza. Instead, local taxi services operate across the island and you can usually flag one down, book by phone or use a local app depending on what is popular at the time of your visit.
Choosing where to stay in Ibiza depends on what you want from your trip. Ibiza Town is vibrant and central with easy access to restaurants, nightlife and historic streets. San Antonio is known for sunset views and party energy. For beaches and a relaxed vibe, areas like Playa d’en Bossa, Talamanca and Cala Tarida are popular. Santa Eulalia and Portinatx are quieter and great for families. Many people like splitting their stay between two areas so they can experience both nightlife and relaxation.
Hotels in Ibiza range from boutique design stays to large beachside properties, and they are perfect if you want services like breakfast, reception and easy booking. Villas offer privacy and space, often with a pool and outdoor area, which is ideal for groups or anyone planning to relax or celebrate together. Fincas are traditional country homes set in quiet countryside, giving a more local and peaceful experience. The right choice depends on your budget, group size and travel style.
If nightlife is a priority, Ibiza Town and Playa d’en Bossa put you close to many clubs, bars and late-night spots. San Antonio is another nightlife hub, especially for sunset bars and big party nights. Staying in these areas means less travel after late nights and more time enjoying music and events.
For beautiful beaches, consider areas like Talamanca, Cala Comte, Cala Bassa and Cala Tarida. These spots have stunning water and easy access to beach bars and restaurants. Some are more developed with loungers and service, while others remain natural and quieter. The choice depends on whether you want full amenities or a more untouched beach feel.
Families often prefer the quieter and more relaxed towns. Santa Eulalia is known for its calm atmosphere, family-friendly restaurants and a beachfront promenade. Portinatx in the north has calm waters and gentle beaches that are easy for kids. These areas offer a slower pace and are great for mixing beach days with local culture.
Ibiza has distinct vibes across the island. Quiet areas such as Santa Gertrudis, San Juan or the countryside fincas are ideal if you want peaceful mornings, nature walks and slow evenings. Party areas like Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza Town and San Antonio are energetic after sunset with music, nightlife and social scenes. Many visitors find that splitting time between a party area and a quieter base gives the best balance.
Ibiza is world famous for its club scene with venues that host international DJs and unforgettable nights. Some venues focus on big-name electronic music, others mix underground sounds with diverse crowds. Most clubs are outside city centers, so it’s common to arrive early or plan transport ahead. Whether you want huge party energy or a more stylish lounge vibe, Ibiza has options for many tastes.
The Ibiza club season generally starts in late May and runs through late September or early October. Opening parties usually begin around May, and closing parties often happen in the first half of October. During this time, weekly and special event lineups fill summer calendars, and many clubs operate six or seven nights a week.
Day parties are a huge part of Ibiza culture and usually take place in beach clubs or outdoor venues. They start in the afternoon and can go until sunset or later. Night clubs open later, often after midnight, and carry on into the early morning. Many visitors choose both, starting with a day party and finishing at a late-night club event.
Dress codes vary but lean toward smart casual to stylish. Most clubs ask that you avoid beachwear, flip flops or overly casual clothing. Many visitors wear fresh summer outfits, sleek shirts, dresses or fashionable separates. Comfortable but chic attire often fits best, especially if you’re going to more upscale venues.
Ticket prices vary by venue, event and DJ performing that night. Weekday events and lesser-known artists may be more affordable, while weekend parties and headliners can be significantly higher. Prices usually include entry only, so drinks and table service are typically extra. Booking tickets early often brings better rates than buying at the door.
Ibiza attracts international DJs throughout the season, with names from house, techno, trance and other electronic genres. Big festivals and club residencies regularly feature artists who are global icons, and smaller events spotlight emerging talents. The lineup shifts each year, giving both new and returning visitors fresh experiences.
While nightlife and clubs are a major reason people come, Ibiza is not only about partying. The island has beautiful beaches, quiet bays, scenic hiking areas, local markets, historic old towns, boutique dining, wellness retreats and cultural festivals. Many visitors mix nights out with relaxed days, exploring nature and enjoying local life. Ibiza offers a wide range of experiences beyond the dance floor.
Ibiza has a huge variety of beaches, from long stretches of soft sand to tucked-away coves framed by cliffs and pine trees. Some of the most beloved spots include wide sandy beaches close to restaurants and facilities, as well as smaller calas that feel more private and scenic. Each beach has its own vibe, so your favorites may depend on whether you want convenience, natural beauty or water activities.
Sandy beaches are great for lounging, walking and families with kids. They usually have gentler slopes into the water and easier access. Rocky beaches and calas often have crystal-clear water and dramatic scenery, perfect for snorkeling or photos, but they can be harder to enter and may require shoes for walking on stones or pebbles.
Beach clubs are a big part of the Ibiza beach experience. They combine sunbeds, music, food and drinks in a social seaside atmosphere. Some beach clubs are lively with DJs and cocktails, while others focus on elegant dining and chill vibes. Most popular beach clubs fill up quickly during summer, so reservations are recommended if you want a guaranteed spot by the water.
If you are traveling with children or prefer calm water, look for beaches with shallow shorelines, soft sand and nearby amenities. These spots tend to be safe for little ones, with space to play and restaurants within walking distance. Some family beaches also have watersport options that are suitable for kids and easy to enjoy together.
Hidden beaches and calas are some of Ibiza’s best-kept secrets. These smaller coves are tucked between cliffs and often require a short walk or a boat ride to reach. They reward visitors with peaceful surroundings, striking views and clear water. Many locals and seasoned travelers plan part of their trip around discovering these quieter spots.
Watching the sunset in Ibiza is a ritual for many visitors. Certain beaches and coves face west or southwest, giving you a perfect view as the sun dips into the horizon. In the evening hours these beaches fill with relaxed energy, with people gathering on the sand or rocks to enjoy the colors and calm before dinner. Some sunset spots also have nearby bars where you can stay for drinks as the day ends.
Ibiza offers far more than nightlife. Many visitors spend their days exploring beaches, charming villages, scenic drives and local restaurants. Boat days, sunset viewpoints, beach hopping and long lunches are part of the rhythm. You can visit the historic old town, browse local markets, swim in quiet coves or simply slow down and enjoy the island atmosphere. A balanced trip usually mixes relaxation, exploration and a few memorable nights out.
One of the most popular experiences in Ibiza is spending a day on the water. Boat trips range from shared excursions to private yacht charters. Many people sail to nearby coves or across to Formentera for clear water and beach restaurants. A typical boat day includes swimming stops, music, food and time to relax at sea. Booking ahead is recommended in summer, especially for weekends and sunset slots.
Ibiza has clear water and underwater landscapes that make snorkeling and diving rewarding. Rocky coves and marine reserves often have the best visibility and sea life. You can join guided dives, rent equipment or simply bring a mask to explore near shore. Calm mornings usually provide the clearest conditions, especially in quieter areas away from busy beaches.
The island has many scenic walking routes with views over the sea, cliffs and countryside. Coastal paths, hills and quiet rural trails offer a peaceful side of Ibiza that many visitors don’t expect. Popular viewpoints attract people at sunrise and sunset, when the light is soft and the island feels calm. Hiking is especially pleasant in spring and autumn when temperatures are milder.
Ibiza has a creative and bohemian culture that shows up in its markets and small villages. Local markets sell handmade goods, clothing, jewelry and food, and they often have live music and a relaxed atmosphere. The old town area has historic streets, stone walls and scenic viewpoints. Visiting these spots gives a deeper look into the island beyond the beach scene.
Ibiza has become a destination for wellness as much as nightlife. Yoga classes, meditation sessions, spa days and countryside retreats are available across the island. Many travelers come to reset, recharge and enjoy a slower pace. Wellness experiences range from drop-in beach yoga to full retreat programs focused on health, relaxation and balance.
Ibiza has a wide range of restaurants, from simple seaside spots to elegant dining experiences. You’ll find everything from fresh seafood and Mediterranean cooking to international cuisine. Many popular restaurants book up quickly in summer, especially for sunset or waterfront tables, so reserving ahead is a good idea. Exploring different parts of the island often leads to the best food discoveries.
Local dishes are rooted in Mediterranean flavors and seasonal ingredients. Expect fresh fish, seafood rice dishes, grilled meats, salads with local produce and traditional desserts. Olive oil, herbs and simple preparation are key to many recipes. Trying local specialties at countryside restaurants or family-run spots can be one of the most memorable parts of a trip.
Beachfront dining is a big part of the Ibiza experience. Many restaurants sit directly on the sand or just above the sea, making them perfect for long lunches or sunset dinners. Some offer relaxed menus with simple seafood and salads, while others feel more upscale with curated menus and music. Summer reservations are strongly recommended for the most popular locations.
Ibiza balances refined dining with relaxed eateries. Fine dining restaurants often focus on presentation, tasting menus and creative cuisine, ideal for special evenings. Casual spots range from beach bars to small village restaurants serving simple but excellent food. Most visitors enjoy mixing both styles throughout their stay, with casual lunches and a few standout dinners.
Plant-based and vegetarian dining has grown significantly in Ibiza. Many restaurants offer dedicated menus or creative vegetable-focused dishes. You’ll find smoothie cafes, organic kitchens and modern restaurants with plant-forward options across the island. Whether you eat fully plant-based or just prefer lighter meals, there are plenty of choices.
Food prices vary depending on location and style of restaurant. Casual cafes and local spots are usually more affordable, while beach clubs and fine dining restaurants can be more expensive. Lunch is often cheaper than dinner, and menus in quieter towns tend to cost less than those in major beach areas. Planning a mix of dining styles helps balance the overall budget while still enjoying the island’s food scene.
Ibiza can fit many budgets, but it is generally known as a higher-cost destination during peak season. Prices rise significantly from June through September, especially for accommodation, beach clubs and nightlife. Traveling in May, early June or September often brings better value. Your total cost depends on where you stay, how often you go out and whether you plan extras like boat days or fine dining.
A rough daily budget varies by travel style. Budget travelers who choose simple accommodation, local food and limited nightlife may spend around 80 to 120 euros per day. Mid-range travelers usually spend between 150 and 300 euros per day with comfortable stays, restaurants and some activities. Luxury trips with villas, beach clubs, tables and private experiences can go far beyond that. Planning ahead and mixing casual days with special experiences helps balance spending.
Nightlife is one of the biggest expenses in Ibiza. Club entry prices vary depending on the event and time of season. Big DJs and weekend events tend to be more expensive. Inside clubs and beach venues, drink prices are higher than average European cities. Many visitors budget in advance for a few key nights out rather than going out every night. Buying tickets early online can sometimes reduce costs compared to paying at the door.
Most places in Ibiza accept cards, including restaurants, shops and clubs. However, it’s still useful to carry some cash for taxis, small beach bars or rural spots. ATMs are widely available in towns and resort areas. Contactless payment is common, especially in busier locations and modern venues.
Tipping is appreciated but not always required. In restaurants, rounding up the bill or leaving around five to ten percent is common if service was good. For taxis, many people round up to the nearest amount. In beach clubs or bars, small tips for attentive service are welcomed. Tipping tends to reflect satisfaction rather than being a strict rule.
January is quiet and local. Many beach clubs and seasonal restaurants are closed, but the island feels peaceful and authentic. It’s a good time for nature walks, local dining and slow travel. Weather is cool with mild sunny days and cooler evenings.
February remains calm and uncrowded. It’s a relaxed time to explore villages, coastal walks and everyday island life. Some hotels and restaurants reopen gradually toward spring. Temperatures are still cool but often pleasant in the daytime.
March brings early signs of spring. Flowers begin to bloom and the island feels more alive. Some venues reopen on weekends. It’s a great time for hiking, cycling and enjoying the countryside before the summer rush.
April is one of the nicest months for a peaceful visit. Days are longer, the weather is mild and the island starts preparing for the season. Some beach restaurants and early events begin to open. It’s ideal for exploring without crowds.
May marks the start of the season. Beach clubs begin opening, the sea warms slightly and the atmosphere becomes more social. Opening parties and events start to appear. It’s a popular month for those who want energy without peak crowds.
June is a favorite month for many travelers. The weather is hot and sunny, the sea is swimmable and most venues are open. Nightlife is fully active but not as packed as July and August. It offers a great balance of energy and comfort.
July is peak summer. The island is busy, vibrant and full of events. Beaches, restaurants and clubs operate at full pace. Expect hot temperatures, lively nights and higher prices. Booking in advance becomes essential.
August is the busiest and hottest month. It’s high season for nightlife, beach clubs and international visitors. The atmosphere is electric but crowded. Prices are at their highest, and reservations for almost everything are recommended.
September is often considered one of the best months to visit. The weather stays warm, the sea is perfect for swimming and the crowds begin to ease slightly. The energy remains strong with closing parties and late-summer events.
October is the transition into the quieter season. Early in the month, closing parties take place and some venues remain open. Later in the month the island slows down. It’s a beautiful time for sunsets, walks and relaxed dining.
November is calm and local again. Many seasonal venues close, and the island returns to everyday rhythm. It’s ideal for visitors seeking quiet, nature and a slower pace. Weather can be mixed but often still mild.
December is peaceful with a cozy atmosphere. Local celebrations and festive events take place. While it’s not beach season, it’s a lovely time for village life, countryside walks and a different perspective on Ibiza.
Ibiza is generally considered a safe destination for travelers. Violent crime is rare and most visits are trouble free. Like any popular tourist location, it’s important to stay aware of your belongings in crowded areas, beaches and nightlife venues. Using licensed taxis, keeping valuables secure and planning transport home after nights out helps avoid common issues. Most visitors feel comfortable exploring the island both day and night.
Ibiza follows Spanish law, and there are local regulations aimed at keeping the island respectful and livable for residents and visitors. Drinking alcohol in the street in certain busy areas is restricted. Public disturbances and disorderly behavior can result in fines. Smoking rules apply in indoor spaces and some public areas. It’s always best to follow posted signs and local guidance, especially in residential zones.
Drug laws in Ibiza follow Spanish national law and are taken seriously. Possession, sale or trafficking of illegal substances can lead to legal consequences. Even in nightlife settings, rules still apply and enforcement exists. Visitors are advised to stay within the law and avoid situations that could create legal trouble during their trip.
Ibiza has strict noise regulations, especially at night and in residential areas. Loud music, parties or disturbances in villas and apartments can result in complaints or fines. Many accommodations have clear quiet hours that must be respected. If you are staying in a villa, it’s important to follow the property rules and keep outdoor noise controlled after certain times.
Most beaches in Ibiza are public and open to everyone, but there are guidelines to keep them clean and enjoyable. Littering, loud disturbances and lighting fires are generally not allowed. Some beaches have designated areas for certain activities, and protected natural areas may have extra rules. Respecting the environment and taking rubbish with you helps preserve the coastline.
Clubs in Ibiza usually require valid identification and have age restrictions. Entry can depend on capacity, dress standards and behavior at the door. Bringing outside drinks or items into venues is not allowed. Security checks are common, and respectful behavior helps ensure smooth entry. Buying tickets in advance can reduce waiting times and guarantee access for popular events.
Yes, Ibiza is very family-friendly. Beyond the nightlife reputation, the island has calm beaches, safe towns and plenty of outdoor activities that suit all ages. Many areas have a relaxed pace, especially outside peak party zones. Families often choose villas or quieter resorts where they can enjoy space, pools and easy access to beaches and restaurants.
Families in Ibiza usually spend time at sandy beaches with shallow water, boat trips with swim stops, countryside walks and local markets. There are also small water parks, boat excursions and casual beach restaurants that welcome children. Many activities revolve around being outdoors, enjoying nature and keeping a relaxed schedule that works well for both kids and adults.
Santa Eulalia is one of the most popular areas for families because it is calm, walkable and full of restaurants and a beachfront promenade. Portinatx in the north offers gentle beaches and a peaceful setting. Cala Llonga and other quieter coastal areas also work well. These locations provide easy beach access without the intensity of major nightlife zones.
Absolutely. Many visitors come to Ibiza and never step inside a club. The island offers beaches, scenic drives, hiking, wellness experiences, markets, culture and excellent dining. It can be a peaceful escape focused on nature, relaxation and good food. Ibiza has a strong reputation for nightlife, but it is just one part of what the island offers.
Ibiza has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. From May to October, days are sunny and warm with very little rain. July and August are the hottest months, often with long dry days and warm nights. Spring and autumn bring pleasant temperatures that are ideal for exploring. Winter is cooler but still mild compared to many European destinations, with occasional rain and plenty of clear days.
Clothing in Ibiza depends on the season and your plans. During warmer months, light summer outfits, swimwear and comfortable sandals are essential for beach days and daytime exploring. Evenings can be stylish but relaxed, especially for dinners and nightlife. Bringing a light layer is helpful for cooler nights near the sea. In cooler months, casual layers, light jackets and comfortable shoes work best for exploring towns and nature.
Summer clothing focuses on breathable fabrics, beachwear and sun protection. Sunglasses, hats and sunscreen are must-haves. Nights are warm but a light shirt or dress for evening outings is useful. Winter clothing is more about layering. Days can still feel sunny and mild, but mornings and evenings are cooler, so a jacket or sweater is recommended. Comfortable walking shoes are useful year-round.
The sea around Ibiza warms up gradually from late spring. By June, many visitors find it comfortable for swimming. July through September usually offers the warmest water. In October the sea can still feel pleasant after a long summer of sun. During winter and early spring the water is cooler, though some people still enjoy quick swims on sunny days.
Life in Ibiza moves at a different rhythm depending on the season. Summers are energetic and social, with long days at the beach and late nights out. Outside peak season, the pace slows and daily life becomes more relaxed and community-focused. Many locals value balance, nature, good food and time outdoors. Visitors often notice that people take time to enjoy simple moments like long lunches, sunsets and social gatherings rather than rushing from place to place.
Ibiza has a long-standing bohemian and creative spirit that still shapes its identity today. Local markets reflect this culture through handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, art and music. Walking through a market often feels like stepping into a relaxed, colorful world where creativity and self-expression are celebrated. Even beyond the markets, the island has a free-spirited atmosphere that mixes traditional roots with modern influences.
Like many parts of Spain, Ibiza follows a later daily schedule. Lunch is often the main meal of the day and can last longer than visitors expect. Some shops close in the afternoon for a break before reopening later. Dinner times are also later, especially in summer, with many people eating in the evening after sunset. Adapting to this slower rhythm helps visitors enjoy the island more naturally.
Respect for the environment and local communities is important in Ibiza. Keeping beaches clean, respecting quiet hours in residential areas and being mindful of noise at night are appreciated. Greeting people politely, being patient during busy summer months and supporting local businesses all contribute to a positive experience. A relaxed, respectful attitude goes a long way and often leads to warmer interactions with locals.
Booking a villa in Ibiza gives you privacy, space and flexibility that hotels often can’t match. Villas are ideal for groups, families, celebrations or anyone who wants a more personal experience. You can enjoy private pools, outdoor dining, beautiful views and the freedom to create your own schedule. Many guests choose villas so they can host dinners, relax between beach days and have a comfortable base close to the areas they love most.
Luxury villas and high-end stays are spread across the island, each area offering a different atmosphere. Hillside locations provide panoramic views and privacy. Coastal areas offer easy beach access and sunset scenery. Some guests prefer being close to nightlife and restaurants, while others choose peaceful countryside settings for total relaxation. The right area depends on whether your priority is views, access, quiet surroundings or proximity to social spots.
Private chefs are one of the most requested services for villa stays. They can prepare breakfasts, lunches, dinners or special event menus directly in your villa, allowing you to enjoy restaurant-quality meals without leaving home. Private drivers are also popular, especially during busy summer months when taxis are limited. Having a dedicated driver makes it easier to move between beaches, dinners and nightlife without worrying about logistics.
Chartering a boat or yacht is a signature Ibiza experience. Many visitors spend a day exploring hidden coves, swimming in clear water or sailing to nearby islands. Options range from relaxed day boats to fully crewed yachts with food, drinks and water toys. Yacht days can be customized to your schedule, whether you want a calm swim day, a sunset cruise or a celebration at sea.
Concierge services bring everything together into one seamless stay. From villa selection and airport transfers to restaurant reservations, club access, wellness bookings and boat charters, a local concierge handles the details so you can focus on enjoying the island. Many travelers prefer having one trusted contact who understands Ibiza and can arrange experiences quickly and smoothly.
Opening parties usually begin in late May and mark the start of the main season. Clubs and beach venues relaunch their weekly events and the island shifts into full summer mode. This period feels exciting and fresh, with a strong atmosphere but slightly fewer crowds than peak summer. Many visitors choose this time to experience the energy of Ibiza without the height of July and August prices.
Closing parties take place from late September into early October. These events celebrate the end of the season and often feature long sets, special lineups and a festive atmosphere across the island. The weather is still warm, the sea is swimmable and the crowds begin to thin slightly. For many travelers, this is one of the best times to visit because you get peak energy with a more relaxed pace.
Throughout the summer, Ibiza hosts a variety of music-focused events and special performances. While the island is known for club residencies rather than large single-weekend festivals, there are still themed events, outdoor shows and collaborations that attract international artists and crowds. Checking lineups in advance helps if there are particular DJs or experiences you want to plan around.
Ibiza has traditional local fiestas across different towns and villages throughout the year. These celebrations often include parades, live music, food stalls and community gatherings. They provide a more authentic look into local culture and can be a fun surprise if your visit overlaps with one. Each village has its own calendar of celebrations tied to patron saints or seasonal moments.
Winter holidays in Ibiza are peaceful and local compared to summer. December brings festive decorations, markets and seasonal meals. Some restaurants and hotels host special dinners and celebrations. New Year’s Eve is more low-key than peak summer nightlife but still offers gatherings, dinners and a relaxed party atmosphere. It’s a different side of the island that many repeat visitors enjoy.
The main languages spoken in Ibiza are Spanish and Catalan, with a local Ibizan dialect also used by residents. English is widely spoken in tourist areas, hotels, restaurants and beach clubs, especially during the summer season. In quieter villages and local shops, basic Spanish phrases can be helpful and appreciated.
Ibiza uses the euro. Most businesses accept credit and debit cards, and contactless payment is common in restaurants, shops and clubs. It is still useful to carry some cash for taxis, small cafes or beach kiosks, particularly in less busy areas. ATMs are easy to find in towns and resort zones.
WiFi is available in most hotels, villas, restaurants and beach clubs. Mobile coverage across the island is generally strong. Visitors staying for more than a few days often choose a local SIM card or an eSIM for data and calls. These can be purchased at the airport, phone shops or arranged before arrival depending on your provider.
Ibiza uses the standard European two-pin plug type with 230 volts. Travelers from countries with different plug types will need an adapter. Most modern electronics like phones and laptops support dual voltage, but it’s always worth checking before plugging in devices.
The main emergency number in Ibiza, as in the rest of Spain, is 112. This number connects you to police, medical services and fire assistance. Operators usually speak multiple languages. For non-urgent matters, local police stations and medical centers are available in most towns.
Ibiza has public and private medical centers as well as pharmacies across the island. Pharmacies are easy to find in towns and resort areas, and some operate on a rotating late-night schedule. For minor issues, pharmacists can often provide advice and over-the-counter treatments. For more serious concerns, clinics and hospitals offer professional care.
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