IBIZA RECOMMENDATIONS 2025
Arrival & Mobility
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Flights: daily direct connections with Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and most European capitals; the airport is 7 km from Eivissa.
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Ferry: Ibiza ↔ Formentera every 30 min (29-58 min, from €15) and daily routes to Dénia and Palma.
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Car or SUV rental: book online to avoid overpricing (limited parking in summer).
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Discobus (Jun–Sep): lines D3 and L3B connect Sant Antoni, UNVRS–Amnesia and Playa d’en Bossa every 30–45 min (00:30–06:30 h, €4–5).
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Useful apps: Taxi Ibiza, PideBus (real-time urban bus), Donia (Posidonia seagrass anchoring map), and Ibiza Club Calendar.
Must-See Beaches & Coves
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Top Sand 2025 – Cala Bassa
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Voted Best Beach in Spain 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler; CBbC beach club, showers, and shaded parking.
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Sunset – Cala Comte
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Nature – Cala Salada/Saladeta
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Shuttle bus access in July–Aug; bring water shoes.
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Chic vibe – Ses Salines
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Beso Beach and Jockey Club beach bars.
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Boho–family – Cala Nova
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Aiyanna Club (yoga 9 am + organic brunch).
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Calm waters – Cala Llonga
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Watersports and seaside cafés.
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Local tip: avoid traffic by arriving before 11 am; park in Sant Antoni and take the boat–bus to the west coves (€12 round trip).
Gastronomy
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Fine dining (book weeks in advance)
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Omakase by Walt – 12 seats for creative sushi.
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1742 – Tasting menu in a 17th-century palace, views over Dalt Vila.
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Can Font – elevated local produce.
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La Gaia – Mediterranean–Nikkei fusion (Hotel Ibiza Gran).
New Openings 2025
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Hell’s Kitchen Ibiza – Gordon Ramsay’s first European venue; stylish “backstage” concept and signature cocktails (Playa d’en Bossa).
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Sublimotion – immersive 20-course experience / €1,800 pp (Jun–Sep).
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[UNVRS] Food Hall – fast-gourmet inside the hyperclub (opens 11 pm).
Ibizan Classics
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Bullit de peix at Port Balansat (Port de Sant Miquel).
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Homemade flaó at Can Tixedó (Buscastell).
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Local wine: try the Monastrell single-varietal from Bodegas Can Rich.
Nightlife & Beach Clubs
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Superclubs 2025: UNVRS (hyperclub in former Privilege, opening May 30), Hï Ibiza (DJ Mag #1), Ushuaïa (pool shows 3–11 pm), Pacha (classic house), Amnesia (elrow Saturdays), DC-10 (Circoloco Mondays).
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Top beach clubs: Blue Marlin (grand opening Apr 27 2025), Beachouse, Amante, Nikki Beach (renovated 2024), Cotton Beach Club, El Silencio, and Nassau.
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Calendar: check updated dates and tickets in Ibiza Club Calendar and each club’s website; opening parties start late April, closing parties last week of October.
Culture & Heritage
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Dalt Vila (UNESCO) – walls, Cathedral, and Museum of Contemporary Art; sunset guided tours.
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Puig des Molins Punic Necropolis – best preserved in the Mediterranean.
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Museum of Contemporary Art – Balearic artists and temporary exhibitions.
Shopping & Markets
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Las Dalias (San Carlos):
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Night Market Sun–Tue 7:00 pm–12:00 am (Jun–Sep).
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Namaste Wednesdays: ethnic music + street food.
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Hippy Market Punta Arabí (Es Canar): Wed 10:00 am–7:00 pm (May–Oct).
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Designer boutiques in Marina Botafoch: LOEWE Paula’s, Charo Ruiz, Adlib.
Nature, Sport & Wellness
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Hiking:Cap Llentrisca → Sa Pedrera (Atlantis) – medium–high level, 3 h round trip.
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Es Vedrà viewpoint (30 min easy) for sunset.
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Yoga & longevity: retreats at Six Senses (Cala Xarraca), such as “Young Forever” by Dr. Mark Hyman, and RoseBar programs.
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Sunset cruises: Float Your Boat 6 h (3–9 pm, €69, drinks + paddle + snorkel, stops at Cala Bassa/Cala Comte).
Highlight Excursions
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Formentera in 1 day: Ferry 30 min; rent an e-scooter (€35/day) and visit Ses Illetes, Far de la Mola, and Sant Francesc market.
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Slow north route: Sant Joan → Cala Xarraca → Portinatx → Can Rich Vineyards (tasting), ideal with electric car.
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Wine & Sunset tour: Ibizkus Winery + picnic at Torre de ses Portes.
Suggested Itineraries
3-day express
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Day 1: Dalt Vila + lunch at La Oliva → afternoon in Talamanca → night at Pacha (Flower Power).
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Day 2: Cala Comte + lunch at Sunset Ashram → shopping Las Dalias → dinner at 1742 → afterparty at Hï Ibiza (Tues on Mars).
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Day 3: Ferry to Formentera → Ses Illetes → sunset at Café del Mar → dinner at Hell’s Kitchen.
7-day resident
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Mon: Local market Eivissa + Ses Salines beach + DC-10.
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Tue: Es Vedrà hike + chill at Cala d’Hort + UNVRS opening.
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Wed: Yoga at Aiyanna + Punta Arabí market + dinner at Es Torrent (rice).
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Thu: Cap Llentrisca hike + afternoon spa at Six Senses + Amnesia elrow.
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Fri: Boat charter (Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida) + Blue Marlin sunset.
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Sat: Sant Carles slow food + Namaste Las Dalias + free club night.
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Sun: Brunch at Cotton Beach Club + free afternoon + Ushuaïa closing.
Tips
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Bookings: premium clubs and restaurants require prepayment (deposit €30–100).
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Tips: round up or 5–10% at the table.
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Posidonia: anchor only on sand; fines > €1,000.
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Water: drinkable but with saline taste; use filters or refill bottles at fountains (80–90% comes from desalination plants).
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Dress code: top clubs require closed shoes and shirt/polo at night; beach clubs accept elegant resort wear.
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Local hours: lunch 1–4 pm, dinner 8–11 pm; clubs open 11 pm–12 am (Ushuaïa 5 pm).
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Payments: mostly by card; carry cash for taxis and markets.


















