Ibiza

Ibiza tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Ibiza, one of the Balearic islands, is a hedonistic island for the younger holiday makers, yet retains a certain amount of historical interest. It welcomes some of the globe’s best DJs and thousands of dedicated followers annually, Ibiza has much more to offer than just nightspots and wild nights out. The town consists of a lively marina district around the harbour and an old town with narrow cobblestone streets and flat-roofed, whitewashed houses.

Attractions in Ibiza

Soak up the sun beaches and perfect your golden tan on the island’s beautiful beaches. Sandy stretches not to be missed include Playa des Canar, Playa den Bossa and Playa des Cavallet.

The capital of the island is Ibiza town and is the main place and historical centre, with a nice selection of beaches and rowdy nightlife. The marina district and the main street, Vara de Rey, are the top attraction.

Located in a former arsenal in Ibiza's old town, the Museo Arqueologic de Ibiza y Formentera (Museum of Archaeology) houses the world's most important collection of Punic remains.

Visit the salt flats at Les Salinas, which have been in use for over 2,000 years. This is also a popular spot for watching the sunset.

Hire a car and discover Ibiza’s hidden inland villages, boasting charming Balearic character and picturesque whitewashed houses. Car hire is a must if you would like to explore all the interesting sites on Ibiza. Click here for Ibiza car hire.

Hotels on Ibiza

Most hotels on Ibiza are of high standard and for the backpackers there’re not really suitable hotels. The renowned Ibiza hotels are located on stunning locations. Click here if you want to book a hotel in Ibiza in advance on-line.

Ibiza Town or Ciutat d'Eivissa is easily the most attractive place on the island and boasts some excellent hotel accommodation. Hotels on Ibiza are well staffed and often provide numerous of extra facilities. In advance reserving of Ibiza hotels is the best way to book a hotel room as rates will be less expensive.

Airport and car hire on Ibiza

From spring until late autumn, the airport of Ibiza is served by international charter flights from many major European destinations. The airport is the principle port of entry for most visitors to the island. It operates flights to the Spanish mainland and the neighbouring island of Mallorca throughout the year. The airport is to be found seven kilometres from Ibiza town and five kilometres from San Jorge. You will find most facilities available when flights are operating. Banking provisions include ATMs, a bureau de change and a bank while beverages and foods are available in the many fast food outlets, bars, restaurants, a cake shop and a café.

Public transport is on hand, with a bus running every hour to Ibiza from 07:00 to 22:35, duration of the trip is half an hour. You will find taxis outside the main terminal building, offering trips to the centre of Ibiza.

Ibiza airport has several of the major car hire companies represented. A hire car can be rented directly at the airport or on-line. For better deals on car hire in Ibiza it is best to pre-book your hire car on-line. Rent a car to discover the hidden inland villages, boasting charming Balearic character and quaint whitewashed houses.

Ibiza airport has good airport car parking facilities. The initial 30 minutes are free of charge. After that car parking fees are based on an hourly rate. Payment is made at automated payment machines before returning to your car. There’s 15 minutes of free parking at Zona Azul (Blue Zone) for picking-up and dropping-off passengers and/or luggage. Click here for the best rates on Ibiza airport parking.