What are the must-see sights when traveling to Ibiza?
A guide to Ibiza, Spain, combining its world-class party scene with its hidden natural beauty
📍Geographical location: One of the Balearic Islands in Spain, located in the western Mediterranean, adjacent to Formentera.
🈯️Climate: Mediterranean climate, **Best travel season**:
◾️Peak season (May-September): plenty of sunshine, suitable for beaches and parties (July-August is the busiest and prices are the highest).
◾️Shoulder season (April, October): Mild temperatures, fewer tourists, suitable for hiking and cultural exploration.
◾️Language: Spanish, Catalan (common on the island), English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
💵Currency: Euro (€).
🚏Transportation Guide
🔻International flights:
◾️Ibiza Airport (IBZ): Direct flights mostly come from major European cities (such as London, Paris, Barcelona, Madrid).
◾️From mainland Spain: Barcelona/Madrid by plane (about 1 hour), or by ferry from Barcelona/Valencia (6-8 hours).
🔻Island Transportation:
◾️Ferry: connecting Formentera (30 minutes), Mallorca (2 hours), operators such as [Baleària]
🔻Transportation on the island:
◾️Car/motorcycle rental: the most flexible (advance booking is recommended as vehicles are in short supply during peak season).
◾️Bus: covers major attractions, but with fewer buses.
◾️Taxi: The price is higher and reservation is required in advance at night.
🏡Accommodation recommendations
🔻Luxury Vacation:
◾️Six Senses Ibiza (eco-luxury hotel, cliff sea view, health and healing theme).
◾️Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay (Japanese-style seaside hotel next to Talamanca Beach).
🔻Party core area:
◾️Ushuaïa Ibiza Beach Hotel (located in Playa d’en Bossa, with direct access to top electronic music parties).
🔻Quiet niche:
◾️B&Bs in the northern or western coastal areas (such as the suburbs of Sant Joan or Sant Antoni) are suitable for families or secluded travelers.
🔻Economic Choice:
◾️Apartments or youth hostels (such as Hostal Rosell) around the Old Town (Dalt Vila).
💁Must-see attractions and activities
1⃣World Heritage and History:
✔️Dalt Vila: An ancient city surrounded by 16th-century walls. You can overlook the entire island from the top and the lights are romantic at night.
✔️Puig des Molins archaeological site: Phoenician tombs, explore the early civilization of Ibiza.
2⃣Top beaches and bays:
✔️Cala Salada: A hidden bay surrounded by clear waters and pine forests, perfect for snorkeling.
✔️Ses Illetes (Formentera): Take a boat to the "Mediterranean Caribbean", fine white sand and jelly sea (one-day trip required).
3⃣Party and Nightlife:
✔️Pacha, Amnesia, Hi Ibiza: the world's top electronic music clubs, with big-name DJs on site (buy tickets in advance on the official website).
✔️Café del Mar (Sant Antoni): Classic sunset bar with chill-out music.
4⃣Nature and Outdoors:
✔️Es Vedrà mysterious rock island: the legendary "magnetic anomaly zone", hike to the Torre des Savinar viewing platform to watch the sunset.
✔️Bike or hike: Explore the vineyards and olive groves of the northern countryside.
5⃣Flea market and shopping:
✔️Las Dalias Hippy Market (Sant Carles): Hippie cultural market, handicrafts, clothing, street performances (open every Saturday).
🍽Food recommendations
◾️Local Features
▪️Bullit de Peix: Traditional fish soup with potatoes.
▪️Sofrit Pagès: stewed chicken/pork with sausage and vegetables.
▪️Ensaimada: spiral sweet bread with icing sugar (from Mallorca).
◾️Seafood:
▪️Charcoal-grilled red shrimp (Gambas a la Plancha), sea urchin (Erizo de Mar).
◾️High-end restaurants:
▪️Experimental Beach Ibiza (creative cuisine by the sea), Sa Capella (converted monastery, famous for its roast suckling pig).
📌Practical Tips
✅Visa: Spain belongs to the Schengen area, and Chinese citizens need to apply for a Schengen visa in advance.
✅Budget: Accommodation and dining prices double during the peak season (July-August), so it is recommended to book 3-6 months in advance.
✅Safety:
◾️Please pay attention to the safety of your belongings in nightclub areas and avoid excessive drinking.
◾️Pay attention to warning flags when swimming at the beach (red flags mean danger).
✅ Environmental protection: Plastic is restricted in some areas of the island, please bring your own eco-friendly bag/water cup.
✅ Etiquette: A 5-10% tip is usually required when dining in a restaurant, and drinks in nightclubs are expensive (about €15-20 for a cocktail).
💁Itinerary suggestions
🈯️3 days and 2 nights: Dalt Vila Old Town + 1 top nightclub party + Formentera island hopping.
🈯️5 days and 4 nights: In-depth exploration of beaches and nature (Cala Salada, Es Vedrà) + hippie market + 2 nights of nightlife experience.
Ibiza is not only a "party capital", but also a treasure trove of nature and history. If you want to avoid the crowds, you can choose to travel in the shoulder season and enjoy the tranquility of the Mediterranean and the slow life of the locals!