Ibiza in 7 days

More than a party island: a walled old town, hidden coves, bohemian markets and turquoise Balearic water. Best time to visit: May-June and September-October. Average daily budget: $130 to $250 USD.

Day 1, Land & wander

Base: Ibiza Town & Dalt Vila, The capital's UNESCO walled old town above a marina of yachts, boutiques and buzzing bars.

Morning: Dalt Vila old town. Climb the walled hilltop old town to the cathedral and ramparts for sweeping sea views.

Afternoon: Explore Ibiza Town & Dalt Vila, The capital's UNESCO walled old town above a marina of yachts, boutiques and buzzing bars.

Evening: Sunset at Es Vedrà or the strip. Watch the sun drop behind the mysterious Es Vedrà islet or from a San Antoni sunset bar.

Eat: Bullit de peix, a traditional Ibizan fish stew with aioli

Day 2, Iconic sights

Base: Santa Eulària, A relaxed, family-friendly resort town with a palm-lined promenade and calmer beaches.

Morning: Cove hopping. Seek out turquoise coves like Cala Comte, Cala Salada and Cala d'Hort beneath Es Vedrà.

Afternoon: Explore Santa Eulària, A relaxed, family-friendly resort town with a palm-lined promenade and calmer beaches.

Evening: Hippy markets. Browse the bohemian markets of Las Dalias and Punta Arabí for crafts, music and food.

Eat: Sofrit pagès, a hearty island meat-and-potato dish

Day 3, Food & markets

Base: San Antoni & the west, The party-and-sunset capital, home to the famous Sunset Strip and big-name clubs.

Morning: The tiny chiringuito at Cala d'Hort with front-row views of the Es Vedrà rock.. A local favourite most visitors miss, worth the detour.

Afternoon: Explore San Antoni & the west, The party-and-sunset capital, home to the famous Sunset Strip and big-name clubs.

Evening: The salt flats of Ses Salines, a nature reserve with flamingos and pink-tinged pools.. A local favourite most visitors miss, worth the detour.

Eat: Flaó, a minty cheese tart, the island's classic dessert

Day 4, Local neighbourhoods

Base: Santa Gertrudis & the north, Bohemian inland villages, art galleries, farm-to-table dining and quieter, wilder coves.

Morning: Boat trips to neighbouring Formentera's white-sand beaches and clear shallows.. A local favourite most visitors miss, worth the detour.

Afternoon: Explore Santa Gertrudis & the north, Bohemian inland villages, art galleries, farm-to-table dining and quieter, wilder coves.

Evening: Sunset drumming circles on Benirràs beach on Sunday evenings.. A local favourite most visitors miss, worth the detour.

Eat: Fresh seafood paella at a beachside chiringuito

Day 5, Day trip

Base: Ibiza Town & Dalt Vila, The capital's UNESCO walled old town above a marina of yachts, boutiques and buzzing bars.

Morning: Slow start: coffee in Ibiza Town & Dalt Vila, then an unhurried walk before the heat or the crowds.

Afternoon: Explore Ibiza Town & Dalt Vila, The capital's UNESCO walled old town above a marina of yachts, boutiques and buzzing bars.

Evening: Dinner at Bullit de peix, a traditional Ibizan fish stew with aioli, then a quiet drink wherever the locals are in Ibiza Town & Dalt Vila.

Eat: Bullit de peix, a traditional Ibizan fish stew with aioli

Day 6, Hidden gems

Base: Santa Eulària, A relaxed, family-friendly resort town with a palm-lined promenade and calmer beaches.

Morning: Slow start: coffee in Santa Eulària, then an unhurried walk before the heat or the crowds.

Afternoon: Explore Santa Eulària, A relaxed, family-friendly resort town with a palm-lined promenade and calmer beaches.

Evening: Dinner at Sofrit pagès, a hearty island meat-and-potato dish, then a quiet drink wherever the locals are in Santa Eulària.

Eat: Sofrit pagès, a hearty island meat-and-potato dish

Day 7, Slow finish

Base: San Antoni & the west, The party-and-sunset capital, home to the famous Sunset Strip and big-name clubs.

Morning: Slow start: coffee in San Antoni & the west, then an unhurried walk before the heat or the crowds.

Afternoon: Explore San Antoni & the west, The party-and-sunset capital, home to the famous Sunset Strip and big-name clubs.

Evening: Dinner at Flaó, a minty cheese tart, the island's classic dessert, then a quiet drink wherever the locals are in San Antoni & the west.

Eat: Flaó, a minty cheese tart, the island's classic dessert

Hidden gems

The tiny chiringuito at Cala d'Hort with front-row views of the Es Vedrà rock.
The salt flats of Ses Salines, a nature reserve with flamingos and pink-tinged pools.
Boat trips to neighbouring Formentera's white-sand beaches and clear shallows.
Sunset drumming circles on Benirràs beach on Sunday evenings.

Getting around

A rental car or scooter is the easiest way to reach Ibiza's scattered coves and villages, though summer parking is tight. Buses connect the main towns and beaches affordably in season, and 'discobuses' run late to the clubs. Boats and ferries link beaches and nearby Formentera, while taxis are limited and pricey at peak times, so plan ahead.

Safety

Ibiza is generally very safe, including for solo travellers and women, with violent crime rare. The main risks come from the party scene, drink spiking, drug-related dangers, pickpockets in clubs and accidents on scooters or near cliffs. Pace yourself, watch your drink and belongings, and take care on the roads and coastal paths.

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