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Voykit pocket guide · Spain
Ibiza, city
Eivissa
Base in Ibiza town for 2–3 nights: Dalt Vila and the port on foot, bus or taxi to the beaches, clubs only if you pre-book.
Ibiza town (Eivissa, locally just "Vila") is the island capital and its transport hub: the walled Dalt Vila on the hill, the marina and Passeig de Vara de Rey below it, and Figueretes and Platja d'en Bossa beaches within a short walk or bus ride. Most visitors use it as a base for 2–3 nights and day-trip to the beaches, Sant Antoni or Formentera; club nights are a separate, expensive decision.
- Country
- Spain
- Local name
- Eivissa
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices); many clubs and beach clubs shut Nov–Apr
- Stay
- 2–3 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Cards and contactless work almost everywhere, including tapas bars and taxis in the cities.
- Daily spend
- Budget €60–100 excl. bed (2026 estimate) · Mid €110–180 excl. bed (2026 estimate) · High €200+ excl. bed (2026 estimate) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- EU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.
- Emergency
- All emergencies 112 · National police 091 · Guardia Civil 062
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Bar or café: Leave small change or nothing.; Restaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro.; Hotel porter: €1–2 a bag.; Guide on a free walking tour: €10–15 a person is the expected payment.
- Water
- Tap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas. Ask for 'agua del grifo' in restaurants — by law since 2025 they must offer it free (check local application).
- Toilets
- Few public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee). Stations and shopping centres have free or cheap toilets.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €1.50–3 (check) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–20 (check) |
| Beer: bar / club | €3–5 / €10–18 (check) |
| Taxi, town to Platja d'en Bossa | €10–15 (check) |
| Ferry to Formentera, return | €30–50 (check) |
| Club entry | €30–80 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (check) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- IBZ · Ibiza Airport
- About 7 km southwest of town; bus and taxi to the Av. d'Isidor Macabich hub in the centre — line number and journey time checkAbout 4.3 mi southwest of town; bus and taxi to the Av. d'Isidor Macabich hub in the centre — line number and journey time check
Typical fares
- Airport → town centre, bus
- about €4, 15–20 min (check)
- Taxi airport → town centre
- €20–30 (check)
- Ferry Ibiza → Formentera
- about €20–30 each way, 30–60 min (check)
Get around
The centre (Dalt Vila, port, Vara de Rey) is walkable but hilly, with cobbles and stairs. Local buses leave from the stops along Avinguda d'Isidor Macabich; island lines reach Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària and the beaches, and a line runs to Platja d'en Bossa (route numbers and times check). Taxis are metered; a rental car helps only for the far beaches, and parking in town is hard in summer.
See and do
Known for
- Dalt Vila UNESCO walls and cathedral
- Marina and Passeig de Vara de Rey
- Nightclubs (Pacha, Amnesia, Ushuaïa)
- Ferries to Formentera
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Eulària des Riu | Bus from the Av. d'Isidor Macabich hub | About 45 min (check) |
| Sant Antoni de Portmany | Bus from the Av. d'Isidor Macabich hub | About 45 min (check) |
| Formentera | Ferry from the Estació Marítima | About 1–1.5 h (check) |
| Platja d'en Bossa | Bus from the centre | About 25 min (check) |
Sleep
- Dalt Vila and Sa Penya
- Inside or just below the walls; character and views, but stairs, noise and few cars. Best for a short stay without a car.
- Port and Passeig de Vara de Rey
- Central, walkable to everything, ferry terminal and bus hub nearby. The default for a first visit.
- Figueretes
- Beach suburb 10–15 min walk south of the centre; cheaper beds, quieter nights.
- Platja d'en Bossa
- 2–3 km south; long beach, big clubs and resort hotels. Bus line 3 or a taxi from town.1.2–1.9 mi south; long beach, big clubs and resort hotels. Bus line 3 or a taxi from town.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | HolaOH-lah |
| Thank you | GraciasGRAH-syas |
| The bill, please | La cuenta, por favorla KWEN-ta por fa-VOR |
| How much is it? | ¿Cuánto cuesta?KWAN-to KWES-ta |
| Can I pay by card? | ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta?PWEH-do pa-GAR kon tar-HE-ta |
| Where is the toilet? | ¿Dónde está el baño?DON-de es-TA el BA-nyo |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Two kisses on the cheek (right then left) between friends and when introduced socially; handshake in business; avoid: Being stiff — Spaniards stand close and touch arms
- Meal times: Late lunch and dinner; long sobremesa (chat after eating); avoid: Rushing to leave or asking for the bill with the last bite
- Noise: Join in the lively conversation; avoid: Reading loud voices as anger
- Siesta hours: Keep noise down in residential buildings 15:00–17:00 and after 23:00; avoid: Phone calls to people at lunch time
- Dress: Smart casual in cities; locals rarely wear shorts in Madrid in town; avoid: Swimwear or bare torsos away from the beach
- Regional pride: Ask about local dishes and festivals; avoid: Assuming Catalan or Basque are dialects of Spanish
Scams and watch-outs
- Club and beach-club entry plus drinks can cost more than a night's hotel: check the door price and drink prices before you commit.
- Some Dalt Vila and marina restaurants have no posted prices; ask the total before ordering.
- Pickpockets work the port, Vara de Rey and bus queues in high season.
- August is hot and packed; book beds and ferries weeks ahead.
- Many clubs and beach clubs close or run weekends only from November to April: check before booking a winter trip.
Ibiza town is generally safe by day and busy at night. The real risks are overpriced bars with no posted prices, stairs and cobbles in Dalt Vila, and July–August heat; pickpocket and taxi-queue reports are common in high season but unverified (check).
One and two days
No timed day plan for Ibiza, city yet. Suggested stay: 2–3 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Dalt Vila UNESCO walls and cathedral
- Marina and Passeig de Vara de Rey
- Nightclubs (Pacha, Amnesia, Ushuaïa)
- Ferries to Formentera
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Ibiza (city), revision 5327497 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5327497
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Ibiza, cityEivissa
A esta dirección, por favor
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
No embassies in Ibiza; the US has a consulate in Palma de Mallorca (check the address), and most countries keep embassies in Madrid.
112 works from any phone, including without a local SIM.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/ibiza-city). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.