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Ibiza, cityEivissa
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–early Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices); many clubs and beach clubs shut Nov–Apr
- Airport
- IBZ
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ibiza, city112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ibiza, city, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyIbiza town is generally safe by day and busy at night.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All emergencies · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckIBZ Ibiza Airport (About 7 km (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).IBZ Ibiza Airport (About 4.3 mi (7 km) southwest of town; bus and taxi to the Av. d'Isidor Macabich hub in the centre — line number and journey time check).
- Getting aroundThe centre (Dalt Vila, port, Vara de Rey) is walkable but hilly, with cobbles and stairs.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) (check)
- Beerbar / club€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)€10–18 (≈ US$12–25) (check)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, town to Platja d'en Bossa€10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketClub entryvaries by night and DJ€30–80 (≈ US$35–95) (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room€160 (≈ US$190)
- High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel, a night, per room€320 (≈ US$400)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €140 (≈ US$170) · High €280 (≈ US$350)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IBZ Ibiza Airport (About 7 km (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)IBZ Ibiza Airport (About 4.3 mi (7 km) southwest of town; bus and taxi to the Av. d'Isidor Macabich hub in the centre — line number and journey time check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best*
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Oct (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Ibiza, city: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting 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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Santa Eulària des Riu
goDoor to door: About 45 min (check)
Bus from the Av. d'Isidor Macabich hub
Quieter resort town with a promenade and beach; easy half-day.
Sant Antoni de Portmany
goDoor to door: About 45 min (check)
Bus from the Av. d'Isidor Macabich hub
Sunset strip and a second club cluster; go for the evening and take a late bus or taxi back.
Formentera
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h (check)
Ferry from the Estació Marítima
Book the ferry ahead in July–August; a full day is enough for the beaches.
Platja d'en Bossa
goDoor to door: About 25 min (check)
Bus from the centre
Long beach and the big clubs; walk or bus back if taxis are queued.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
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 (1.2–1.9 mi) south; long beach, big clubs and resort hotels. Bus line 3 or a taxi from town.1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) south; long beach, big clubs and resort hotels. Bus line 3 or a taxi from town.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- €110–180 (≈ US$130–250) excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- €200 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Double room, mid-range hotel1 × 3 nights × €160 | €480 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €140 | €840 |
| Airport bus, both ways2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Local bus day pass or several single rides2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €139 |
| Trip total≈ €254 per person per day, bed included | €1,525≈ US$1,800 |
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2026 estimate in euros; flights and club entry excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) (check) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) (check) |
| Beer: bar / club | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) / €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) (check) |
| Taxi, town to Platja d'en Bossa | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check) |
| Ferry to Formentera, return | €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (check) |
| Club entryvaries by night and DJ | €30–80 (≈ US$35–95) (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €10–20 (≈ US$12–25) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No embassies in Ibiza; the US has a consulate in Palma de Mallorca (check the address), and most countries keep embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → town centre, bus: about €4 (≈ US$5), 15–20 min (check)
- Taxi airport → town centre: €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) (check)
- Ferry Ibiza → Formentera: about €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) each way, 30–60 min (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-ta por fa-VOR)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KWES-ta)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-do pa-GAR kon tar-HE-ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (DON-de es-TA el BA-nyo)
112 works from any phone, including without a local SIM.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ibiza, city. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–early Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds, peak prices); many clubs and beach clubs shut Nov–Apr · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for IBZ: last bus and taxi fallback field-checked.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Dalt Vila, port and Vara de Rey, Figueretes, Platja d'en Bossa.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (cathedral, Museu Puget, MACE, Baluard de Sant Jaume) and eat pages with last orders.
- Ferry and club-night fixtures so gates A–D can go green.