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Dalt Vila, Sunsets and the World's Clubbing Island
Known for its superclubs and sunset bars (San Antonio, Playa d'en Bossa), but also the walled hilltop old town of Dalt Vila, a World Heritage Site, quiet coves in the north, hippy markets and a ferry to the white beaches of Formentera. Very expensive in July and August. From November to March the clubs, beach clubs and most resort hotels close; Ibiza Town keeps some rooms open. Flights from Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, and ferries from Barcelona, Valencia, Dénia and Mallorca.
Highlights
- Dalt Vila's walls at sunset
- Cala Comte and Cala Salada
- Sunset at San Antonio
- Es Vedrà view
- Day trip to Formentera's Ses Illetes
- Hippy market at Las Dalias
- A night at a superclub
Things to do
- Dalt Vila old town and cathedralMorning · 2h 30m
- Cove day: Cala Comte or Cala SaladaAfternoon · 5h
- Day trip by ferry to FormenteraMorning · 8h
- Sunset and a club nightJun–SepEvening · 6h
Tours & tickets
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When to go
Best time: May – June, September
Worth knowing
August: Spain on Holiday
August is when Spain takes its holidays: beaches, islands and coast towns are at their fullest and dearest, ferries to the Balearics and trains to the coast sell out, and in Madrid and other inland cities many family restaurants and small shops close for two or three weeks. Book rooms, ferries and trains months ahead, or come in June or September.
Worth knowing
Ibiza Out of Season: Clubs and Most Hotels Closed
From November to March Ibiza's superclubs, beach clubs and most resort hotels in San Antonio and Playa d'en Bossa are shut, many restaurants close and boats to the coves stop. Ibiza Town and Santa Eulària keep some hotels and restaurants open, the flights and the Formentera ferry run, and the island is quiet and green. For winter sun, the Canaries are warmer.
Heads up
Ibiza Peak Season Prices
In July and August Ibiza's rooms, flights, ferries, hire cars and club tickets reach their highest prices of the year and sell out. Book early, or come in June or September for warm seas at lower prices.