A small group of demonstrators took to the streets of Ibiza Town during the early hours of Wednesday, 11 November, as part of the general strike called over housing affordability, wages and the rising cost of living. The participants moved through several streets, distributing leaflets to taxi drivers, placing stickers and approaching businesses that remained open, while whistles and union flags made the group visible despite its limited numbers.

The morning action included a gathering near the Cetis transport interchange. According to La Voz de Ibiza, fewer than 100 demonstrators were present there after the group had walked through the city. Police accompanied the participants during the activity.

Demonstrators Approach Open Businesses

During the morning route, participants distributed leaflets to taxi drivers and placed stickers promoting the housing-related strike in different locations around Vila.

They also approached businesses that were operating, knocking on the doors of premises where employees were working. The action formed part of the unions' wider call for workers to join the stoppage and avoid consumption during the day as a means of putting pressure on employers and public authorities.

The demonstration was accompanied by whistles, union flags, particularly those of UGT, and slogans connected to the right to housing.

Cadena SER also reported that an early-morning picket of approximately 60 people caused temporary traffic interruptions in Ibiza Town, including at the exit towards Sant Antoni and outside the Consell Insular. The broadcaster reported that some businesses in the La Marina neighbourhood were also made to close temporarily. The picket had dispersed shortly after 10:00.

Journalist Challenged for Working During the Strike

The interaction between demonstrators and the media also attracted attention during the morning protest.

According to La Voz de Ibiza, its journalist covering the gathering approached participants for comments, but they declined to give statements. One demonstrator questioned why the journalist was working during the strike, asking: «¿Qué haces tú trabajando?».

Police remained present throughout the reported route, while demonstrators continued distributing information and displaying their campaign material.

Main Evening Demonstration Attracted Thousands

The morning picket was separate from the main demonstration held later in the day.

The larger march began at approximately 18:00 at Plaça de Julià Verdera and continued along Avenida de España towards Parque Reina Sofía. It brought together a substantially larger crowd, with the police estimate reported by Periódico de Ibiza placing attendance at around 2,500 people.

La Voz de Ibiza also reported an estimate of 2,500 participants, while CCOO's secretary general for Ibiza and Formentera, Consuelo López, gave a figure of between 1,500 and 2,000.

The evening demonstration focused on demands for more affordable housing, improved wages and measures to address the rising cost of living. One of the central slogans was «Ni casas sin gente ni gente sin casas».

Workplace Participation Described as Limited

Although the evening march attracted a large turnout, union representatives acknowledged that participation in the workplace stoppage had been limited in Ibiza.

Consuelo López, secretary general of CCOO in Ibiza and Formentera, described the strike as «floja» while expressing satisfaction with the public demonstration. She also pointed to the seasonal nature of the island's economy and the fact that many hospitality businesses were already closed at this time of year as factors affecting the strike's impact.

Figures released by the local administrations also showed limited participation among their employees. The Consell Insular d'Eivissa reported a 4.5% participation rate, while Ibiza Town Hall recorded 7.96%. These figures apply only to the respective institutional workforces and should not be interpreted as overall strike participation across the island.

The 11 November strike therefore produced different levels of mobilisation throughout the day: a small morning picket that visited businesses and affected traffic in parts of Ibiza Town, followed by a much larger evening demonstration centred on housing and workers' living conditions.