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Ibiza

Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea

Photo: Eduardo Pitt from Madrid, Spain, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Ibiza or Eivissa (in Catalan and officially) is one of the Balearic Islands, a group of autonomous communities of Spain. Known for being a party hotspot, Ibiza's part in the post-1950s package holiday boom means there is something for everyone on this island. Long beaches, big nightclubs, historical towns, and the Mediterranean sun mean Ibiza makes a great holiday for families and couples of all ages. Its much-loved status amongst European holidaymakers is a testament to the Eivissa way of life - relaxed and easy-going, but with vivid enjoyment throughout.

Getting there and around

Getting there

By boat
Ibiza is regularly serviced by ferries from across mainland Spain, as well as ferries between the other Balearic Islands.

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Getting around

By boat
The most popular destination for ferries is Formentera, given the high volume of day trips to the nearby Island.
By taxi
Taxis can be used to get around the island and cost €20-30 to travel between cities. Don't use the fixed-prices taxis right after you leave the airport.
By car
Driving a car requires an extra care, as the locals are terrible drivers. Many tourists have been run off the road trying to avoid deadly head-on collisions.

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UnderstandThe island is 153 km off the eastern coast of Spain, situated in the Mediterranean Sea. The Island is split into five Ajuntaments, as noted in Cities above.

TalkThe co-official language of the Balearic Islands, alongside Spanish, is Balearic Catalan, or simply Catalan, as in the Autonomy Statute, and all sign posts are in Catalan.

Get inThere is one main airport on the Island. Its capacity swells with the tourist season, and so it benefits from many charter and low-cost holiday flights in the Summer months, particularly from the UK, Italy, and Germany.

Get aroundBus lines in Ibiza and their schedules are listed at Ibizabus site. There is also unofficial schedule search engine horariodebus.es.

SeeMany young people will be seen flocking to pay for daily rentals on beach chairs, and hawkers scan the beach looking for young adults to attend their club of choice.

EatDon't forget to try two local specialities: ensaimada, a sort of flat, soft pastry coil - what a Danish pastry would be if it was more like a doughnut - and flao, a sweet cheese and mint flan.

DrinkIbiza is famous for its nightlife. During the day most tourists are soaking up rays at one of the gorgeous beaches or sleeping off the past night's drinks.

SleepWhen it comes to choosing a place to stay on Ibiza, it really depends on what type of vacation experience you are after.

Go next

Formenteraa neighboring island – more quiet and less spoilt, set in some of the cleanest, most turquoise waters of the Mediterranean. Take a beautiful boat ride to get there.

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Photo: Eduardo Pitt from Madrid, Spain, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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