Ibiza
Ibiza is famous for its nightclubs, but its pine hills, rocky coves and walled old town give you plenty to do beyond them.
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Ibiza is a Spanish island in the Balearic Islands, in the Mediterranean off Spain's east coast. Its nightclubs and summer dance-music scene draw most of the attention, but the island also has pine-covered hills, rocky coves with clear water and farmland inland. In Ibiza Town, Dalt Vila is a walled old town on a hill and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Plan about four days: that covers the old town, a few coves and one day outside Ibiza Town. Most visitors come between late spring and early autumn, when the beaches are busiest and the clubs are open, and the shoulder months bring fewer crowds. Buses link the main towns, but a rental car makes quiet coves easier to reach. The ferry to Formentera makes a good day trip if you want a change of scene.
Ibiza in five
- Pick your base before you pick your datesIbiza Town, Playa d'en Bossa, Santa Eulària, Sant Antoni and the north feel like different holidays, and transfers between them add up. Fix the base first.Where to stay in Ibiza
- Rent a car for the coves, use buses for the townsBuses link the main towns and some beaches, but many coves and the north need a car or a taxi. In peak season, parking near popular coves fills early, so book a car ahead.Getting around Spain
- Book big club nights and sunset tables ahead in peak seasonHeadline club nights and the best sunset spots sell out in July and August. The best months for beaches, calm and prices are not the busiest ones.Best time to visit Ibiza
- Add the Balearic tourist tax to your budgetStays on Ibiza carry the Balearic sustainable tourism tax per person per night, and the amount depends on the accommodation type and season. Use the official calculator and check the total at booking.Tourist taxes in Europe
- Arriving direct from the UK or US? Allow for EESDirect flights from outside the Schengen area clear passport control and EES on arrival, so book transfers and car pickup with a margin after landing.EES explained
Things to do in Ibiza
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Need to know
- Airport
- Ibiza (IBZ), about 7 km from Ibiza Town; many seasonal flights from Europe
- Getting there
- Flights, or ferries from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia
- Getting around
- Hire car for coves; buses link the towns; taxis and boat shuttles in summer
- Best base
- Ibiza Town for nightlife; Santa Eulària or the north for quiet
- Time needed
- 4–5 days for beaches and the old town; add a day for Formentera
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- JanuaryClear6 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Quiet, many closedJanuaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 37 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, many closed
- FebruaryClear5 rainy daysHigh15°Low12°Quiet, blossomFebruaryClear
Mixed
- High
- 15°
- Low
- 12°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 5
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, blossom
- MarchClear7 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Cool, reopeningMarchClear
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 40 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, reopening
- AprilClear6 rainy daysHigh18°Low14°Spring, quietAprilClear
Good
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 39 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring, quiet
- MayClear4 rainy daysHigh21°Low17°Warm, openingsMayClear
Best
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 17°
- Precipitation
- 22 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, openings
- JuneClear2 rainy daysHigh25°Low21°Beach, club seasonJuneClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 11 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Beach, club season
- JulyClear1 rainy dayHigh28°Low24°Peak, clubsJulyClear
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 3 mm
- Rainy days
- 1
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, clubs
- AugustClear2 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Peak, crowdedAugustClear
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 21 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak, crowded
- SeptemberClear6 rainy daysHigh26°Low23°Warm sea, calmSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 62 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm sea, calm
- OctoberClear6 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Closing partiesOctoberClear
Best
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 53 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Closing parties
- NovemberPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Quiet, closedNovemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 51 mm
- Rainy days
- 7
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, closed
- DecemberPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh16°Low14°Quiet, closedDecemberPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 14°
- Precipitation
- 36 mm
- Rainy days
- 6
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, closed
Average daily high and low in Ibiza Town, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Ibiza
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
18
- Feels like
- 16°
- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 8%
Ibiza Town
09:46 PM
Monday, November 2
- Today20°18°8%Monday: Cloudy. High 20°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Tue19°16°68%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 68%.
- Wed19°16°25%Wednesday: Rain. High 19°, Low 16°. Chance of rain 25%.
- 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%.
Updated 07:10 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Day trips by train
- Formenteraabout 30–40 minutes by fast ferryWhite-sand beaches, bike lanes and a slow pace.Read the guide
- Ibiza Townabout 15–25 minutes by bus or taxiDalt Vila's walls, the cathedral and the harbor.Read the guide
- North & Interior Ibizaabout 30–45 minutes by carPine hills, small coves and rural villages.Read the guide
Before you go to Ibiza
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Rules for Ibiza, checked
- Formentera: from 1 June to 30 September 2026, bringing a vehicle needs prior authorization and a daily fee on formentera.eco; foot passengers do not.Checked Oct 1, 2026 · Source
Ibiza FAQ
How many days do you need in Ibiza?
Four or five days covers Ibiza Town, two or three beaches and a sunset on the west coast. Add a day for Formentera, and a few more if you want to move between bases.
Where is the best place to stay in Ibiza for a first visit?
Ibiza Town suits a first trip without a car, with the old town, the port and the bus station close. Santa Eulària is better for families and calm, and Sant Antoni for sunsets and a budget.
Do you need a car in Ibiza?
Not if you stay in Ibiza Town, Playa d'en Bossa or Sant Antoni and use buses, taxis and boat shuttles. A car helps for the north and for quieter coves, but parking at popular beaches is tight in peak season.
When is the best time to go to Ibiza?
June and September for warm sea, open venues and fewer crowds than July and August. May is cheaper and quiet, and October has closing parties but cooler water. Many places close from November to March.
Is Ibiza only for clubbing?
No. The island also has a UNESCO-listed old town, pine-backed coves, hill villages and markets, and the north and east are quiet even in August. Choose the base, not the clubs, to set the mood.