You are here: Things To Do Spain >> ibiza
Things to do in Ibiza
things to do in Formentera
Ibiza is known as Spain´s party island, and it attracts thousands of visitors every year to its sun-drenched shores. Whether you want to party all night in one of Ibiza´s famous clubs or soak up the sun on one of the many beaches, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to do.
Family fun in Ibiza
There are a great range of things to see and do in Ibiza for all the familiy, including water sports on the local beaches, mountain bike tours of the island, paintballl, horse-riding, go-karting, the Smugglers Cave in San Antonio and Aguamar at Play d´en Bossa or try a white knuckle ride on board the Twister Jet in San Antonio Bay. There are also some great golf courses in Ibiza, so if you fancy some sporting fun in the sun, you can book green fees before you travel. If you prefer to relax on the beach, there are plenty of activities for kids of all ages, including beach volleyball, water skiing, banana rides, donut rides and some fabulous boat trips around the island. Also, the scenic tour train will take you around the Ibiza countryside, and you can enjoy the entertaining commentary on board this special road train from San Antonio.
Ibiza beaches
Cala Jondal, Las Salinas and Figueretas are three of the best beaches in the south of Ibiza, while Cala Vadella, Cala Bassa and the San Antonio town beaches are popular in the west of the island. In the north, try the beaches at Portinatx, Puerto de San Miguel and Cala San Vicente. In the east of Ibiza, the beaches of Santa Eulalia and Es Cana, plus Figueral, Cala Nova, Cala Pada and Cala Llonga are among the best beaches in the region. Beach bars and seafood restaurants line the promenade in many Ibiza resorts, and if you enjoy fresh fish and seafood, you will be spoilt for choice in Ibiza.
Weather in Ibiza
By far the most popular time of the year in Ibiza is summer. The official summer season runs from May to September, and temperatures are normally in the mid-twenties during May. From June to September, there is virtually no rainfall, and temperatures often rise to over 30ºC in July and August. This is the perfect time to top up your tan, but make sure you pack the sun cream, particuarly if you are fair-skinned. In May, June and September you will need a light jacket for the evenings, and for windy days. During July and August you will only really need beachwear, including T-shirts and shorts and loose fitting tops for the evening. In October, temperatures can plummet to 17ºC, so pack accordingly. Although Ibiza has a mild year-round climate, from November to April, the average daytime temperature is around 15ºC, although when the sun is out it can rise to over 20ºC. It does rain but not usually for more than three days at a time, so don´t be too disappointed if there is a shower when you arrive on the island - its should pass quickly.
Ibiza festivals and ferias
If you are lucky enough to be in Ibiza while there is a festival or annual feria, taking place, you will find plenty to see and do for the whole family. January 17th is the festival of the patron, San Antonio Abad, while in Santa Eulalia on the first sunday in May there is a large, colourful procession through the streets. Nostra Senyora des Neus on August 5th and Fiestas de la Reconquista on August 8th shows regional culture and folklore at its best. On August 24th sports and cultural events take place in San Antonio to celebrate the Fiesta de San Bartolomé.
Nightlife in Ibiza
Known throughout the world for its wild nightlife and club scene, Ibiza attracts hard core clubbers and soft core sunseekers throughout the summer. Privilege, the largest club in the world, Manumission, Space, Pacha and Amnesia all attract the clubbing crowds, and whether your taste in music is pure House, Hip Hop, R ´n´ B or Rock & Indie you will find a club in Ibiza to suit your tastes. Most of the major holiday resorts in Ibiza are well served by clubs, which ususally stay open until the following day during summer, so you are never far away from the party scene. San Antonio is home to Eden and Es Paradis, which both attract some of Europe´s top guest Djs. Es Paradis is also famous for its incredible water and foam parties, where the central dance floor is completely flooded.
Car hire in Ibiza
The best way to get around Ibiza is to pre-book a hire car from Ibiza Airport. Ibiza car rentals start from just €69 per week, and most of the major car hire companies are represented here. If you want to explore the island, cheap airport car hire is the most economical way to do it, and you can save hundreds of pounds by booking through us, as we work closely with car hire companies in Ibiza, and we can offer deals and offers for car rentals that are not available elsewhere. Hire a cabriolet, a 4x4, a family car or a mini car from Ibiza Airport for a fraction of the price you will be quoted at other car rentals sites.
Accommodation in Ibiza
Accommodation in Ibiza ranges from the inexpensive to the luxurious, and whether you are looking for a small hotel or a boutique hotel on the island, or a farmhouse or finca in rural Ibiza, you can find it easily online. Five star hotels in Ibiza and deluxe hotels overlooking the Mediterranean sit side by side with package tour hotels and cheap apartment accommodation in Ibiza. Whatever your taste and budget, you will find accommodation to suit you and your family in Ibiza.
Places to visit in Ibiza
The Sa Penya and Dalt Vila districts of Ibiza Town have lots of trendy boutiques, Santa Eulalia boasts some of the island's best restaurants, while Sant Antoni is notorious for its discos and bars. You'll also want to discover the 'real' Ibiza the country of farmers and fishermen. All you need to do is just wander off the beaten path, beyond the bustling tourist zone. If you crave a change of environment, a day's outing to Formentera offers the bonus of a sea voyage. From architecture to zoology, Ibiza laid back, yet lively offers exhibits seen nowhere else on earth. Whether your interests are as serious as ancient history or as energetic as on this secluded island and the beaches are not so crowded. You'll probably be tempted to stay put for a while, relaxing in one of the Mediterranean's quietest corners.
Things to do in Ibiza Town
The island's capital and main centre, Ibiza Town (Eivissa), is neatly divided into two areas. There is the old town the Dalt Vila and La Marina, the harbour. Most visitors guiding themselves through a sightseeing day in Ibiza Town arrive by bus from one of the outlying resorts. The buses stop either at the station on Isidoro Macabich, or in the case of the small blue buses opposite the Delegaci6n del Gobierno building on the same avenue.
Isidoro Macabich intersects Avinguda Ignacio Wallis; turn to the right down it and a few hundred metres later you'll come to Passeig Yara de Rey, a favourite spot to while time away in the town.
As you'll see, this modest boulevard is where the local youngsters get together to decide how to spend the evening. On one side a news-stand offers a wide selection of European publications, while in the middle of this pleasant prome-nade stands an old-fashioned, rousing monument to one of the island's few native sons who was successful in making a mark on Spanish history. The local hero, called Joaquin Yara de Rey, was a Spanish general who died defending the colony of Cuba against the Americans in the war of 1898.
On one side of the street are several outdoor cafes where a cafe con leche can be stretched over a whole morning of basking in the sun, postcard-writing, map reading or watching the crowds. The cafes situated nearest to the port attract the chic and sophisticated, among others, who sit at tables covered with yellow tablecloths and are served by waiters who, with exaggerated formality by local standards, are smartly decked out in bowties and white jackets. Here, also, the town tycoons transact business in the civilized Spanish way: over sherry or brandy.
Santa Eulalia del Riu Ibiza
Tourists arriving in Santa Eulalia may be forgiven if they wander about looking for the centre of town. It's not at the top of the hill, where a medieval fortress-church makes a pretty picture against the blue sky, and it's not at the seafront, where a flower-decked promenade overlooks a thin crescent of sandy beach.
Santa Eulalia was the first village in Ibiza to attract foreign visitors decades before the invention of the package tour and a significant (and in some cases notorious) colony of foreign artists and writers has grown up here, scattered around the local area. One fortunate result of this community's influence has been the proliferation of good restaurants and interesting bars from which to choose.
Public transport at the airport in Ibiza
Although Ibiza Airport is well served by taxis and buses, the best and most economical way to get around the island is to hire a car from the airport. Pre-booked car hire is only a fraction of the cost of taxis, and wherever you are staying in Ibiza, your holiday accommodation can be easily reached by hire car.
Ibiza is a fascinating island, which boasts a diverse range of things to see and do. Whether you are planning a holiday in Ibiza with the family or you want to spend your time clubbing with friends, you won´t be disappointed. With almost year round sunshine, superb beaches and great restaurants, bars, clubs and hotel accommodation, Ibiza is the perfect holiday destination for all age groups.
Destinations
