It is a small island: by car, almost everything is less than half an hour away. Four days cover Dalt Vila, the coves of the west and north and a day in Formentera. The season runs from May to October; outside it, the island is quiet, green and perfect for walking.
What to see in Ibiza: top sights
Dalt Vila
Ibiza’s upper town, ringed by Renaissance walls and a World Heritage Site: cobbled streets that climb between white houses to the cathedral and the castle, with views over the port and Formentera.
Recommended time: 2–3 h
Tip: Go up at sunset, when the heat eases, and stay for dinner in its squares or in La Marina, the quarter below.
Hotels near Dalt Vila · 264 propertiesEs Vedrà and Cala d’Hort
The rocky islet that rises from the sea off the south-west coast, surrounded by legends. Admire it from Cala d’Hort beach or from the Savinar tower, one of the best places on the island to watch the sunset.
Recommended time: 2 h
Ses Salines Natural Park
Salt pans, dunes and juniper woods in the south of the island, in a natural park shared with Formentera. Its beaches, Ses Salines and Es Cavallet, have fine sand, turquoise water and famous beach bars.
Recommended time: Half a day
Hotels near Ses Salines Natural Park · 126 propertiesSant Antoni and its sunsets
The western bay, famous for its sunsets over the sea along the Caló des Moro promenade, with terraces and music. It is also one of the island’s nightlife hubs.
Recommended time: 2 h
Hotels near Sant Antoni and its sunsets · 257 propertiesCala Comte and Cala Bassa
Two of the most beautiful coves in the west: water of an incredible blue among rocks and islets at Cala Comte, and sand among junipers at Cala Bassa. Boats leave Sant Antoni to hop from cove to cove.
Recommended time: Half a day
Tip: In summer the car parks fill up early: go first thing or take a boat from Sant Antoni.
Hotels near Cala Comte and Cala Bassa · 27 propertiesSanta Eulària des Riu
A quiet town by the only river in the Balearic Islands, with a seafront promenade, a marina and the Puig de Missa, a hill crowned by a white fortified church.
Recommended time: 2 h
Hotels near Santa Eulària des Riu · 168 propertiesHippy markets
The hippy legacy of the sixties lives on at the Las Dalias market in Sant Carles on Saturdays, and at Punta Arabí in Es Canar on Wednesdays in season: crafts, clothes, jewellery and music.
Recommended time: 2 h
Benirràs and the north
The north is Ibiza at its greenest and quietest: pines running down to the water and coves like Benirràs, where on Sunday evenings drummers gather to see off the sun.
Recommended time: Half a day
Portinatx
The coves at the northern tip, with white sand and calm water, a lighthouse and a small village. A good choice for families.
Recommended time: 3 h
Platja d’en Bossa and the nightlife
The island’s longest beach, next to the town, is also the heart of the party: here and in Sant Antoni are some of the most famous clubs and beach clubs in the world, open from May to October.
Recommended time: A night
Tip: Buy tickets in advance; in summer, night buses link the town, Sant Antoni and the clubs.
Hotels near Platja d’en Bossa and the nightlife · 87 properties
Day trips from Ibiza
Formentera
About 30 min by ferry from Ibiza port
The small island, with white-sand beaches and clear water such as Ses Illetes, lighthouses on cliffs and a slow pace of life. Explore it by bike, scooter or car.
A cove-hopping boat trip
From Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària or Ibiza town
Boats and catamarans that tour the coves, with stops for swimming and snorkelling; some leave at sunset.
Cova de Can Marçà
About 30 min by car from Ibiza town
A smugglers’ cave above the sea, with stalactites and a waterfall with a light and sound show, on the bay of Port de Sant Miquel.
The inland villages
About 20 min by car from Ibiza town
White fortified churches such as those of Sant Miquel, Sant Josep and Sant Carles, farmhouses and fields of almond and carob trees.
Ibiza in 3 days
Day 1
Dalt Vila and the port in the morning; an afternoon on the ses Salines beaches and sunset facing Es Vedrà from Cala d’Hort.
Day 2
The western coves: Cala Comte and Cala Bassa by boat from Sant Antoni; sunset on the Caló des Moro promenade.
Day 3
The ferry to Formentera for a day at Ses Illetes. Or the Las Dalias market, if it is Saturday, and an afternoon at Benirràs.
Ibiza with kids
- The calm coves of the north, such as Portinatx.
- Cova de Can Marçà and its waterfall of light.
- Glass-bottom boats between the coves.
- Aquarium Cap Blanc, in a cave next to Sant Antoni.
Free things to do in Ibiza
- Walking around Dalt Vila and its walls.
- The sunsets at Sant Antoni and Cala d’Hort.
- The beaches of ses Salines and Es Cavallet.
- The Benirràs drums on Sundays.
- The Las Dalias and Punta Arabí markets.
Where to stay in Ibiza
Ibiza is small and, by car, almost everything is less than half an hour away. Choose according to your plans: parties, coves or peace and quiet.
Ibiza town
Dalt Vila, the port and La Marina: restaurants, shops and nightlife, well connected with the whole island.
Places to stay in Ibiza town · 264 propertiesPlatja d’en Bossa
Next to the town, with the island’s longest beach and the big clubs on your doorstep.
Places to stay in Platja d’en Bossa · 87 propertiesSant Antoni
A young crowd, sunsets and the western coves close by.
Places to stay in Sant Antoni · 257 propertiesSanta Eulària
Quiet and family-friendly, with a seafront promenade and coves on the east coast.
Places to stay in Santa Eulària · 168 propertiesSant Joan and the north
Rural houses and boutique hotels among the pines, for switching off.
Places to stay in Sant Joan and the north · 61 properties
When to go to Ibiza
The season runs from May to October; July and August are the busiest and wildest months. May, June and September are ideal: good weather, a warm sea and a little more calm.
In winter many hotels and restaurants close, but the green, quiet island is perfect for walking; in late January and February the almond trees blossom.
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Frequently asked questions about Ibiza
Do you need a car in Ibiza?
To hop between coves, yes, or a scooter. Buses run between the town, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the main beaches, and boats connect some of the coves.
When do the Ibiza clubs open?
The season runs from May to early October, with the opening and closing parties as highlights. Out of season, most are closed.
How do you get to Formentera from Ibiza?
By ferry from Ibiza port, in about 30 minutes, with frequent departures all year round. In summer there are also boats from Platja d’en Bossa, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulària.
What are the best coves in Ibiza?
Cala Comte and Cala Bassa in the west; Cala d’Hort, facing Es Vedrà; ses Salines in the south; and Benirràs, Cala Xarraca and Portinatx in the north.
Guide written by the buiigo team · Updated October 8, 2026
