Ibiza holiday travel

Known throughout the world for being a party island, attracting some of the world’s best DJs and A-list, Ibiza has a lot more to offer visitors than nightclubs and crazy nights on the town. The coast stretches from the centre to the quiet highways and offers white sandy beaches, while further inland offers traditional villages and olive groves.

Where to stay – hotels

The most popular resorts of the island include San Antonio, which is located on the island’s western coast and is home to most of the island’s valued clubs; and Ibiza Town, which the locals call Eivissa. Located on the eastern coast is Santa Eulalia, another Ibiza area with hotels. Make sure you secure your rooms ahead of time by booking your hotel in Ibiza online.

The eastern coast of Ibiza offers a large array of resorts, stunning beaches and places to stay all within walking distance of each other. Famous accommodations include Playa den Bossa, Cala Llonga and Es Cana. The northern and western coasts are lightly populated and offer only a few hotels. An assortment of Ibiza hotels can be found by clicking here.

Hotels in Ibiza are often resorts, which provide a handsome range of facilities such as swimming pools, water sports, beachfront access and loungers and meals on location. With so many things to do, take a boat trip or island tour.

Please also peruse our recommended page on Ibiza airport parking and guide for more information.

What to do

The capital, Ibiza Town, is a historic centre and offers a great selection of beaches and boasts a hectic nightlife. The main Street and marina district, Vara de Rey, is a must with its wide variety of shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Consisting of cobbled streets and whitewashed buildings, the town also has an interesting old square. A popular site here is the Museum of Archaeology.

A short car ride northwest of Playa Cavallet, a popular nudist beach, is San Antonio and is one of the liveliest areas in the Mediterranean. For late nights and lazy days, tourists join here from all over Europe. San Antonio bay is packed with cafes and bars and a 14th century parish nearby.

Santa Eulalia del Rio is a beautiful town with an under populated beach. The nearby beaches at Cala Llonga, Playa d’es Cana and Cala Llena are the best on the island. The salt flats in La Salinas, south of Ibiza town, provide a postcard perfect photo op.

Every water sport imaginable is available on the island, ranging from windsurfing and snorkelling to fishing. Activities on land include horse riding, golfing and go carting. Treat all types of cravings with Ibiza’s wide array of eateries including terraced cafes, fast-food stalls and some of the finest seafood restaurants.

What to see – by car hire

Hiring a car is definitely the best way to discover Ibiza and its culture. Ibiza town, San Antonio and the many beaches of the island should not be missed. Ibiza car hire can be arrange online and includes well known names such as Budget and Avis.

To the east of Ibiza town is Santa Eulalia, which is filled with historical monuments such as the fortress church and the 16th century Gothic altar screen. Hiring a car gives one easy access to places that are ‘off the map’ and allow visitors to stop alogn the way for local delicacies.

East of Sant Carles, a small village with a hippie market catering to residential bohemians and islanders, drive by hire car through olive fields, almond and carob trees lies a number of untouched beaches, such as Cala Llena. More on car hire in Ibiza.

Coastal roads follow a thrilling route above the beachside, winding through thick pine forests and past the nudist beach at Aigues Biancas.