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 mother by car during busy morning hours has become increasingly difficult. She says the car parks are frequently full between 08:00 and 14:00 on weekdays, leaving them unable to find a space close enough for her mother to visit her husband comfortably.

Her complaint, published by Periódico de Ibiza y Formentera on 8 November 2026, has renewed attention on parking availability at Ibiza's main public hospital and the difficulties faced by patients' families.

Family Says Hospital Parking Is Being Used by Non-Patients

Silvia's father has been admitted to Can Misses repeatedly over recent months, meaning she has become familiar with the parking situation.

She believes that some drivers use the hospital's parking facilities without having any connection to the medical centre.

She told the newspaper that she has seen people park their vehicles before taking scooters or other transport into Ibiza Town, rather than entering the hospital.

On one particular morning, she said she watched a driver park, take a scooter out of the boot and leave towards the town centre.

Silvia described the facilities as an attractive alternative to ordinary public parking because they are free, covered and monitored.

She also explained that the situation varies considerably throughout the day. According to her observations, parking is much easier in the afternoons and at weekends, while weekday mornings are particularly difficult.

On one occasion, she spent approximately 45 minutes driving around looking for a space. Eventually, she returned home, left her mother there and walked to the hospital alone.

Concerns for Elderly Visitors and Patients

Silvia says the problem extends beyond her family's circumstances.

She is concerned about elderly people and patients who need to attend medical appointments, including those visiting the hospital for consultations, X-rays or blood tests.

She also highlighted the difficulties for residents travelling from other parts of Ibiza, including villages such as Sant Llorenç, who may have fewer alternatives when arriving by car.

She believes the current arrangements should give greater priority to people who genuinely need access to hospital services.

Among her suggestions is making better use of the existing parking infrastructure, including its barriers and number-plate recognition system.

She proposes introducing a ticket or QR-code system for patients, hospitalised people and their relatives, as well as those attending consultations and medical tests. Under her proposal, these visitors could receive at least two hours of free parking, while other users could face a charge designed to discourage non-hospital parking.

Silvia said she had already raised her concerns with the hospital but had not received a solution that addressed the problem.

Health Authorities Defend Existing Parking Controls

The Ibiza and Formentera Health Area responded to the complaint by defending the measures introduced at Can Misses in September 2023 to improve parking availability and vehicle turnover.

One of the main changes was the closure of the entrance barriers and the introduction of a ticket-based access system. Before those measures, parking had been freely accessible without a time limit.

The Health Area also works with Ibiza Town Council and the Local Police to identify vehicles exceeding the maximum permitted parking period and arrange their removal when appropriate.

According to the administration, some vehicles previously using the hospital car park belonged to people with no connection to the medical centre, including vehicles associated with rental companies.

The municipal parking ordinance introduced in 2026 reduced the maximum permitted continuous parking period from 15 days to 72 hours. The hospital subsequently launched an information campaign for patients, visitors and staff.

Hospital Reports Fewer Parking Complaints

The Health Area provided figures indicating improvements following the introduction of the parking controls.

According to the data supplied to the newspaper, average satisfaction ratings in surveys conducted by the parking concessionaire increased from 2.6 to 2.98 out of five.

The number of parking complaints also declined:

• 2023: Eight complaints.

• 2024: One complaint.

• 2025: No complaints.

• 2026: One complaint up to the publication of the report.

The administration also reported a reduction in vehicles exceeding the permitted parking period. In 2023, 15 vehicles exceeded the then-applicable 15-day limit. In 2026, following the introduction of the 72-hour limit, the figure was two.

Vehicles removed by the municipal tow service fell from eight in 2023 to two in 2026.

The Health Area also reported improvements in its user satisfaction surveys, with the proportion of detractors falling from 40% to 24%, while the proportion of promoters increased from 42% to 60%.

High Occupancy During Peak Hours Remains a Problem

Despite the improvements reported, the Health Area acknowledged that parking occupancy at Can Misses remains high during peak periods.

It attributed the pressure to increased healthcare activity and population growth across Ibiza.

The administration said it was working with the parking concessionaire to examine additional measures that could improve the availability of spaces and encourage better vehicle turnover.

Can Misses has 900 parking spaces in total. Of these, 600 are allocated to hospital users across three parking areas, while another 300 are reserved for healthcare professionals.

The current arrangements therefore include measures against long-term parking, but the high demand during weekday mornings remains a concern for families and patients.

For Silvia, the priority is ensuring that people who need to visit loved ones or attend medical appointments can find somewhere to park without unnecessary difficulty. Her complaint has brought renewed attention to the importance of making hospital facilities accessible not only to patients, but also to the relatives who support them.