Things to do in Ibiza

9 places, 8 of them free. World-famous clubs, sunset bars and surprisingly quiet coves.

9 places

Must SeeFree

Dalt Vila Old Town

Ibiza Town

A UNESCO-listed hilltop citadel with stone walls, a cathedral and views over the harbour.

  • Suggested time: 2h 30m
  • No booking needed

Open-air; museums keep their own hours

BeachesFree

Cala Comte

Sant Josep

A pair of clear-water coves on the west coast, popular for sunset.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed

Open access; beach clubs in season

ViewpointsFree

Es Vedrà Viewpoint at Cala d’Hort

Cala d’Hort

A rocky islet rising from the sea, wrapped in myth, best seen from the shore at dusk.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed

Open-air; best around sunset

MarketsFree

Las Dalias Hippy Market

Sant Carles

A long-running market of handmade jewellery, clothes and crafts, with live music and food stalls.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed

Sundays and some other days in season; check calendar

Day Trips~£30

Formentera Day Trip

Formentera (ferry)

A sandy, flat island with shallow turquoise water reached by a short ferry.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended

Ferries daily in season

ViewpointsFree

Sunset in San Antonio

Sant Antoni

A West End sunset ritual, with the sun dropping into the sea beside chilled bars.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed

Sunset at bars along the bay

NightlifeFree

Playa d’en Bossa Club Scene

Playa d’en Bossa

The island’s longest beach, lined with beach clubs and home to some of its biggest parties.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed

Beach clubs typically open day and night in season

BeachesFree

Salinas Beach and Salt Flats

Ses Salines

A long sandy beach beside salt flats, with flamingos in the lagoons and relaxed beach bars.

  • Suggested time: 3 hrs
  • No booking needed

Open access; lifeguards in season

BeachesFree

Portinatx and the North Coast

Portinatx

Quiet coves and pine forests at the island’s northern end, far from the club crowds.

  • Suggested time: 4 hrs
  • No booking needed

Open access; small facilities in season