white and brown concrete building during daytime

Ibiza Town

Ibiza Town is the capital of Ibiza, with a walled hilltop old town, a harbor on a natural bay, and the nightlife and beaches the island is known for.

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Ibiza Town (Eivissa in Catalan) is the capital of Ibiza, the island in Spain's Balearic Islands, on its southeast coast. The town has two parts. Dalt Vila, or Upper Town, is the walled hilltop old core, with the 14th-century cathedral of Santa Maria at the top of the hill. The other part is the newer Eixample ('Extension') district. Dalt Vila and its 16th-century walls have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since December 1999. Philip II had the walls rebuilt against Ottoman attacks and Barbary pirates.

The Puig des Molins Punic necropolis, on a hill near town, holds roughly 3,000 rock-cut tombs. The port sits in a natural bay and is the main sea entrance to the city and the island. Ibiza Airport lies about 6 km southwest of town, at Es Codolar. Summer is hot: July and August average about 26 °C, while winters average about 12 °C. Spring and autumn are milder shoulder seasons. A full day covers Dalt Vila and the harbor; add more for beaches and nights out.

Ibiza Town in five

Walk up to Dalt Vila at golden hourThe UNESCO-listed old town climbs to the cathedral and walls, with views over the harbor. The cobbles are steep, so wear flat shoes. Check cathedral and museum hours for the season.
Take the bus from the airportA public bus links the airport with the Ibiza Town bus station, and a taxi takes about 15 minutes outside peak traffic. For late arrivals, check the last bus before you rely on it.
Book Formentera ferries from the portFast boats to La Savina leave from the port, and midday and evening sailings sell out in peak season. Buy a return with a margin before a flight.Formentera travel guide
Pick club nights, not just clubsThe big venues sit on the edges of town and on the road to Playa d'en Bossa; the center is quiet before midnight. Book tickets and transport ahead in July and August.
Plan beach time by bus or boatThe nearest sand is at Figueretas and Talamanca, and Ses Salines is a short bus ride. Cala Comte and the west coast need a bus, taxi or hire car.Ibiza travel guide

Things to do in Ibiza Town

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Church · Ibiza TownCastle of IbizaWear sturdy shoes. The climb is steep, and the cobbles and battlement paths are uneven in places.

Museum · Ibiza TownCasa Broner Museum

Church · Ibiza TownCatedral de Santa Maria

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Need to know

Airport: Ibiza (IBZ), about 7 km south; bus or taxi about 15–20 minutes
Getting there: Flights, plus ferries from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia
Getting around: Old town and port on foot; buses and taxis to beaches and clubs
Best base: Dalt Vila or La Marina for sights; Figueretas for a beach near town
Time needed: A day for the old town; 2–3 nights as a base

Weather by month

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JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Quiet, many closed
FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Quiet, mild
MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Cool, reopening
AprilClear6 rainy daysHigh18°Low14°Spring, quiet
MayClear4 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°Warm, openings
JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh25°Low21°Beach, club season
JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh28°Low24°Peak, clubs
AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Peak, crowded
SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh26°Low23°Warm sea, calm
OctoberClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Closing parties
NovemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Quiet, closed
DecemberPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh16°Low14°Quiet, closed

Average daily high and low in Ibiza Town, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Humidity: 65%
Wind: 9 km/h
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Thu20°16°25%Thursday: Partly cloudy. High 20°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 25%.
Fri21°15°10%Friday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 10%.
Sat21°15°8%Saturday: Cloudy. High 21°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 8%.
Sun22°19°5%Sunday: Cloudy. High 22°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 5%.

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Day trips by train

Formenteraabout 30–40 minutes by fast ferryLong white-sand beaches and bike lanes.Read the guide
North & Interior Ibizaabout 30–45 minutes by carQuiet coves, pine hills and village markets.Read the guide
Ses Salines beachesabout 20–25 minutes by busWide sand and shallows near the island's salt flats.

Before you go to Ibiza Town

Old-town walking toursDalt Vila history and sunset walksCompare tours

Hotels in Ibiza TownDalt Vila, the port or FigueretasCheck availability

eSIM for Ibiza TownBus times and club tickets on the goRead the guide

Insurance for a short island tripMissed ferries and rental scootersRead the guide

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Rules for Ibiza Town, checked

Spain is in the Schengen Area. Check your entry requirements on the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs site (exteriores.gob.es) before you fly.Source
Non-EU visitors are registered at the Spanish border under the EU Entry/Exit System. Check the current rules on the European Commission's EES page before you travel.
Opening hours for the Puig des Molins museum and the Eivissa Archaeological Museum change through the year. Confirm them on each museum's own page before you go.

Plan around Ibiza Town

All of Spain

Cities, islands and trains beyond the Balearics

Read the guide Ibiza

The whole island: bases, coves and when to go

Read the guide Formentera

A 30–40 minute ferry from the Ibiza Town port

Read the guide North & Interior Ibiza

Quiet coves and hill villages by car

Read the guide Where to stay in Ibiza

Ibiza Town against Santa Eulària and Sant Antoni

Read the guide Tourist taxes in Europe

The Balearic charge added to many bills

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Ibiza Town FAQ

Is Ibiza Town worth visiting?

Yes. Dalt Vila is a UNESCO-listed old town with walls, a cathedral and harbor views, and the port is the island's main hub for ferries and evenings out. Many visitors only see it for a day, but a night adds a lot.

Where should you stay in Ibiza Town?

Dalt Vila for atmosphere and quiet evenings, La Marina for nightlife and ferries, Figueretas for a beach near town, and Talamanca for a calmer bay. All are within a short taxi ride of the port.

How far is Ibiza Town from the airport?

About 7 km. A taxi takes roughly 15 minutes outside peak traffic, and a public bus links the airport with the Ibiza Town bus station. Check the last bus if you land late.

Is Ibiza Town walkable?

The old town and the port are walkable, though Dalt Vila is steep. Beaches, clubs and most of the island need a bus, taxi or hire car, so consider where you will spend your evenings.

What is Dalt Vila?

The walled upper old town of Ibiza Town, listed by UNESCO. It has narrow lanes, a cathedral and viewpoints over the port. Go in the late afternoon for softer light and fewer day-trip groups.