Union pickets disrupted traffic entering and leaving Ibiza Town during the early hours of Wednesday, 11 November 2026, as Spain's nationwide general strike got underway. Dozens of demonstrators interrupted vehicle circulation at the Joan XXIII roundabout, affecting Avenida Sant Antoni de Portmany and the E-10 towards Can Misses.
The demonstrations began at approximately 07:00, with representatives of the UGT trade union among those taking part. The traffic interruptions affected both directions of Avenida Sant Antoni de Portmany, making it more difficult for motorists to enter Ibiza Town and for vehicles to travel towards Sant Antoni.
Traffic Interrupted at Joan XXIII Roundabout
The Joan XXIII roundabout was one of the first locations affected by the strike-related demonstrations.
Pickets blocked vehicle circulation in both directions along Avenida Sant Antoni de Portmany. The disruption also extended to the E-10 in the direction of Can Misses, affecting an important route serving the city.
The interruptions created difficulties for motorists travelling into and out of Ibiza Town during the morning commute.
Demonstrators Move Towards Cetis Bus Station
After 08:00, the demonstrators began moving towards Cetis bus station.
Their route subsequently continued along Avenida España, where they stopped outside the Ibiza Island Council, before proceeding along Avenida Isidor Macabich.
According to the newspaper's report, Local Police and National Police officers were monitoring the demonstrations and the movements of the pickets.
Access to Educational Centres Also Affected
The traffic interruptions also affected access to some educational establishments.
Europa Press reported that union pickets had made entry to schools, including IES Isidor Macabich, more difficult during the early hours of the strike.
UGT described the initial period of the general strike as peaceful and without incidents. The union told Europa Press that approximately 60 people were taking part in a picket moving around Ibiza Town.
Traffic Disruption During the 11 November General Strike
The morning demonstrations formed part of the nationwide general strike called for 11 November 2026, with unions raising concerns about housing affordability, wages and workers' purchasing power.
Although the pickets caused temporary traffic interruptions at several locations in Ibiza Town, the union's account described the initial demonstrations as peaceful.
The situation highlighted the immediate effects of the strike on morning traffic, particularly around the main access routes connecting Ibiza Town with Sant Antoni and Can Misses.