Last week, I visited Ibiza, the beautiful Balearic island in Spain. The place was amazing to visit even during the off-season in April.
Through the 5-day trip, I have learned so much more about the island. And I wanted to share the information with you.
I hope this post will keep you well informed before your trip to Ibiza so you could make the best use of your time there!
Tip 1: Transportation- Rent a Car
Rent a Car
I highly recommend renting a car to go around the island as the attractions are quite decentralized. A car is the most efficient and economic way of travelling on the island if your goal is to explore every corner of Ibiza. Reserve a car before your arrival to ensure maximum travel fun and savings! The airport is a popular place to pick up the car- super convenient!
Take the Bus + Taxi
If you are unable to hire a car, then your next economic option is to combine the usage of bus and taxi to go around.
Click here forTime Table for All Buses in Ibiza
Please note that you pay cash onboard for your tickets and the bus driver will have some change so it doesn’t have to be the exact amount.
Airport to Ibiza Old Town
For example, we went from the airport to Ibiza town (Dalt Vila) via Line 10 (yellow line above).
Line 10 runs every 30 minutes and costs €3.6 per ride. The ride from the airport to Dalt Vila (Ibiza old town) is approx. 35 minutes.
Ibiza Old Town to Sa Talaia (Top of Ibiza)
Line 8 (purple) also took us to Sant Josep and to Sant Antoni. From Sant Josep, we hiked to Sa Talaia (Top of Ibiza) and enjoyed the view from the highest point of the island.
Ibiza Old Town to Sant Antoni: Cala Bassa and Cala Comte beach
Once arrived at Sant Antoni, you can take a c.15-minute taxi ride to the beautiful beaches: Cala Bassa and Cala Comte.
We stayed 3 hours at Cala Bassa and then took a 10-minute taxi to get to Cala Comte. More intro on Cala Bassa and Cala Comte later.
Prices
Bus rides generally cost around €2-€3 which is quite affordable. However, many buses only run once an hour and are often not punctual.
For taxis, you could either download the “Taxi Ibiza” App or call +34971333333 to order a taxi.
We have so far only called the number to order taxis and it worked pretty well even using English. You just need to know where you are or find an obvious landmark so the taxi can find you.
Taxis are charged by the meter. A 15-minute taxi ride is approx. €15.
It is also a good idea to navigate the Taxi Ibiza App to see which option works best for you!
Tip 2: 10 Places to Visit in Ibiza
1. Dalt Vila (Ibiza Old Town)
The Ibiza old town (a.k.a. Dalt Vila) is a cute place to wander and get a glass of sangria.
As we stayed directly at Dalt Vila, it was quite convenient for us to go to the Central Bus Station or to catch a ferry to Formentera.
Address of the Central Bus Station where you can catch all bus lines:
Carrer de Canàries, 35, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears, Spain
2. Sa Talaia (Top of Ibiza)
After taking the bus line 8 to Sant Josep from Ibiza, you can hike from the town all the way to the highest point of Ibiza.
The hike is approx. 2 hours and the elevation is easy to intermediate. Bring some food and drinks with you to stop on the top and enjoy a nice picnic! ( A supermarket is located right at the bus stop)
3. Sant Antoni
With bus line 3 or 8 (see above bus map) you can get from Ibiza old town to Sant Antoni. Sant Antoni is another cute town to wander and sunbathe.
After having a juice at Rita’s Cantina at Sant Antoni, we accidentally found a beach just next to the juice bar, Cala Alto de Porta.
The Cala Alto de Porta beach was at its best when we found it- quite empty and a bit hidden- like a private beach!
My 3 tips for you all beach lovers:
- Bring a scarf which can be used for sunbathing on the beach and keep you warm in Ibiza evenings.
- A book to keep things interesting on the beach.
- Sunscreen and a hat to prevent sunburn.
4. Cala Bassa
From Sant Antoni to Cala Bassa is approx. 15-20 minutes via taxi.
We planned the day by getting to Sant Antoni in the morning, transferring to Cala Bassa via taxi, and then spending 2-3 hours each at Cala Bassa and Cala Comte. Was a great plan for the day and allowed us to catch the sunset at Cala Comte!
5. Cala Comte
From Cala Bassa to Cala Comte is approx. 10 minutes by taxi.
The vibe at Cala Comte is incredible! We stayed until around 8:40 pm for the sunset.
6. Ferry Ride to Formentera
As we stayed directly at Dalt Vila, we went to the Ibiza port to take our ferry to Formentera in the morning. The location of the port is following:
WC7P+44 Ibiza, Spain
Ferry Ride operated by Balearia
We took the ferry operated by Balearia and bought our round tickets directly onboard.
It cost €48.5 per person and was one of the fastest ferries- took only 30 minutes to get to Formentera. (Perhaps with a little research you could find a better deal online!)
Also, it was an open ticket so we could choose freely when we want to leave Formentera. Just check the timetable beforehand!
The last ferry was 22:00 pm for us that day and we took it. The ocean reflected the moon the night we left Formentera, it was romantic.
Transportation at Formentera
Once arrived at Formentera, we went and rented bikes to travel around the island. It was €12 per bike per day and we had to return the bike before 19:30/20:00 pm.
It was also possible to rent a car, motorbike or other means of transport, but we thought biking was more fun!
Cap de Barberia
Our first stop was a 40-minute bike ride to the very south of Formentera- Cap de Barberia.
The cliff view there was beautiful.
But beware of the seagull there as one of them took my sandwich to the sky and dropped it into the ocean while I was not watching.
7. Platja des Pujols
Our next stop was Platja des Pujols.
Not sure if it was due to the weather or other reasons, from my point of view, Platja des Pujols was more beautiful than the most famous Platja de Ses Illetes when we visited.
So I hope you don’t miss this amazing beach!
I spent plenty of time swimming back and forth between the beach and the island behind me in the picture above. And it was amazing!
There was even pink sand on the beach, isn’t it dreamy?
8. Platja de Ses Illetes
After a satisfying stay at Platja des Pujols, we got on our bikes and rode to Platja de Ses Illetes. It took us approx. 15-20 minutes.
9. Santa Eulària des Riu
We took bus 13 (red line) to go from Ibiza to Santa Eulària des Riu, it took approx. 40 minutes.
Santa Eulària des Riu is where the Hippie Market is located.
However, the market was not open when we visited.
Santa Eulària des Riu has a different vibe from Ibiza but as usual, the town is full of beaches and access to the open water.
There are also plenty of hills for you to hike and observe the ocean view. So, take a walk, explore and find out for yourself.
After having breakfast and strolling around the town for a bit, we took a 15 minutes taxi to our horse riding appointment.
10. Horse Riding at Ibiza
The horse riding place is at a resort called Can Curreu. We went there because we only decided to do horse riding the day before and it was the only place possible, so we went.
My horse was called Castaña, which means “chestnut” or “conquer” in Spanish. I find the name adorable.
During the ride, Castaña went off the route to eat a couple of times, therefore I was brought into the bushes a couple of times as well. I am glad I didn’t fall off my high horse!
It was a lovely experience, perhaps you want to try it too?
Conclusion
Ibiza was an amazing place to explore, especially if you love the ocean, sun, sandy beaches and seafood.
I hope this post keeps you well informed and gives you a better idea of how to best navigate Ibiza.
Have a great travel!