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IBIZA RECOMMENDATIONS 2025

Arrival & Mobility

  • Flights: daily direct connections with Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and most European capitals; the airport is 7 km from Eivissa.

  • Ferry: Ibiza ↔ Formentera every 30 min (29-58 min, from €15) and daily routes to Dénia and Palma.

  • Car or SUV rental: book online to avoid overpricing (limited parking in summer).

  • 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).

  • Useful apps: Taxi Ibiza, PideBus (real-time urban bus), Donia (Posidonia seagrass anchoring map), and Ibiza Club Calendar.

Must-See Beaches & Coves

  • Top Sand 2025 – Cala Bassa

  • Voted Best Beach in Spain 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler; CBbC beach club, showers, and shaded parking.

  • Sunset – Cala Comte

  • Nature – Cala Salada/Saladeta

  • Shuttle bus access in July–Aug; bring water shoes.

  • Chic vibe – Ses Salines

  • Beso Beach and Jockey Club beach bars.

  • Boho–family – Cala Nova

  • Aiyanna Club (yoga 9 am + organic brunch).

  • Calm waters – Cala Llonga

  • Watersports and seaside cafés.

  • 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

  • Fine dining (book weeks in advance)

  • Omakase by Walt – 12 seats for creative sushi.

  • 1742 – Tasting menu in a 17th-century palace, views over Dalt Vila.

  • Can Font – elevated local produce.

  • La Gaia – Mediterranean–Nikkei fusion (Hotel Ibiza Gran).

New Openings 2025

  • Hell’s Kitchen Ibiza – Gordon Ramsay’s first European venue; stylish “backstage” concept and signature cocktails (Playa d’en Bossa).

  • Sublimotion – immersive 20-course experience / €1,800 pp (Jun–Sep).

  • [UNVRS] Food Hall – fast-gourmet inside the hyperclub (opens 11 pm).

 

Ibizan Classics

  • Bullit de peix at Port Balansat (Port de Sant Miquel).

  • Homemade flaó at Can Tixedó (Buscastell).

  • Local wine: try the Monastrell single-varietal from Bodegas Can Rich.

Nightlife & Beach Clubs

  • 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).

  • Top beach clubs: Blue Marlin (grand opening Apr 27 2025), Beachouse, Amante, Nikki Beach (renovated 2024), Cotton Beach Club, El Silencio, and Nassau.

  • 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

  • Dalt Vila (UNESCO) – walls, Cathedral, and Museum of Contemporary Art; sunset guided tours.

  • Puig des Molins Punic Necropolis – best preserved in the Mediterranean.

  • Museum of Contemporary Art – Balearic artists and temporary exhibitions.

Shopping & Markets

  • Las Dalias (San Carlos):

  • Night Market Sun–Tue 7:00 pm–12:00 am (Jun–Sep).

  • Namaste Wednesdays: ethnic music + street food.

  • Hippy Market Punta Arabí (Es Canar): Wed 10:00 am–7:00 pm (May–Oct).

  • Designer boutiques in Marina Botafoch: LOEWE Paula’s, Charo Ruiz, Adlib.

Nature, Sport & Wellness

  • Hiking:Cap Llentrisca → Sa Pedrera (Atlantis) – medium–high level, 3 h round trip.

  • Es Vedrà viewpoint (30 min easy) for sunset.

  • Yoga & longevity: retreats at Six Senses (Cala Xarraca), such as “Young Forever” by Dr. Mark Hyman, and RoseBar programs.

  • Sunset cruises: Float Your Boat 6 h (3–9 pm, €69, drinks + paddle + snorkel, stops at Cala Bassa/Cala Comte).

Highlight Excursions

  • 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.

  • Slow north route: Sant Joan → Cala Xarraca → Portinatx → Can Rich Vineyards (tasting), ideal with electric car.

  • Wine & Sunset tour: Ibizkus Winery + picnic at Torre de ses Portes.

Suggested Itineraries

3-day express

  • Day 1: Dalt Vila + lunch at La Oliva → afternoon in Talamanca → night at Pacha (Flower Power).

  • Day 2: Cala Comte + lunch at Sunset Ashram → shopping Las Dalias → dinner at 1742 → afterparty at Hï Ibiza (Tues on Mars).

  • Day 3: Ferry to Formentera → Ses Illetes → sunset at Café del Mar → dinner at Hell’s Kitchen.

7-day resident

  • Mon: Local market Eivissa + Ses Salines beach + DC-10.

  • Tue: Es Vedrà hike + chill at Cala d’Hort + UNVRS opening.

  • Wed: Yoga at Aiyanna + Punta Arabí market + dinner at Es Torrent (rice).

  • Thu: Cap Llentrisca hike + afternoon spa at Six Senses + Amnesia elrow.

  • Fri: Boat charter (Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida) + Blue Marlin sunset.

  • Sat: Sant Carles slow food + Namaste Las Dalias + free club night.

  • Sun: Brunch at Cotton Beach Club + free afternoon + Ushuaïa closing.

Tips

  • Bookings: premium clubs and restaurants require prepayment (deposit €30–100).

  • Tips: round up or 5–10% at the table.

  • Posidonia: anchor only on sand; fines > €1,000.

  • Water: drinkable but with saline taste; use filters or refill bottles at fountains (80–90% comes from desalination plants).

  • Dress code: top clubs require closed shoes and shirt/polo at night; beach clubs accept elegant resort wear.

  • Local hours: lunch 1–4 pm, dinner 8–11 pm; clubs open 11 pm–12 am (Ushuaïa 5 pm).

  • Payments: mostly by card; carry cash for taxis and markets.

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