During the day on the beach and in the evening at a proper party, this is how everyone envisions the island of Ibiza. The important thing is to then find the right balance so that both the liver and the wallet can endure it. We recommend combining a visit to Ibiza with an even more beautiful island of Formentera, where you can find the arguably most beautiful beach in Europe – Platja de Ses Illetes.

Detailed map of our points of interest

Practical Information

• Ibiza is mainly known for its sandy beaches with white to yellow sand
• A good guide to beaches is the website white-ibiza.com
• Luxury clubs like Amnesia Ibiza have an entrance fee of 50€ or more
• The round-trip ticket price by boat to the island of Formentera through Aquabus is 19.99€ if you return on the same day (you can pay online with Paypal or Visa credit card)
• In Formentera, besides bicycles, scooters are also available for rent
• Beware of pickpockets in the morning – you may encounter them on the street, they pretend to be friendly, pat you on the back, give you a hi-five, and at the same time, for example, take your phone out of your pocket

Ibiza (3 days)

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Ibiza, in Catalan Eivissa, is a Spanish island in the Balearic archipelago. In size, it can be compared to Menorca. With dimensions of 40 x 20 km, you can easily explore it by car in 3 days. We recommend checking the Ryanair Car Hire website or Wizz Air Car Rental and choose according to the best price. Accommodation Apartamentos Poniente Playa we chose on the west side of the island in the town of Sant Antoni, as we did not want to stay in the capital.

Beaches in the WEST

1. Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta – for us one of the TOP, a large natural cove with 2 beaches separated by a rocky barrier. The parking lot is near Cala Salada, but the more beautiful one is actually the second Cala Saladeta, which is accessible by a forest path over the rocks. At this beach, a “model” usually showcases clothes that can be purchased on the spot. Excellent conditions for snorkeling.
2. Cala Bassa – a nice cove surrounded by trees with a large rocky promontory on the right side
3. Platges de Comte – on paper one of the TOP beaches in Ibiza, photogenic with a pointed promontory and an island in the background. There is usually a mass of people here because the beach is easily accessible. There are two restaurants nearby.
4. Cala Tarida – more of an urban cove with plenty of restaurants, stone steps lead to the beach
5. Cala d’Hort – a natural cove with a huge island in the background, one of the TOP beaches for us (watch out for jellyfish if there are no big waves)

Beaches in the NORTH

1. Cala Masella – small bay with good snorkeling opportunities
2. Cala Boix – beautiful open beach on the northwest
3. Playa de Agua Blanca – large beach with yellow sand and excellent snorkeling by 2 large rocks a short distance from the shore
4. Xarraca – smaller beach suitable for snorkeling due to many rocks
5. Cala Benirrás – on this beach, you can experience a romantic sunset with a photogenic rocky finger in the background. We were also lucky to have a drumming and dancing ritual

Beaches in the SOUTH

1. Platja des Jondal – possibly the only stony beach we visited, with a luxurious Blue Marlin restaurant serving champagne on the beach
2. Sa Caleta – a beautiful beach surrounded by red cliffs
3. Platja de ses Salines – a large open beach behind the airport, with calm waters perfect for swimming

Additionally…

1. Sagrat Cor de Jesus – a 23-meter statue of Christ the Redeemer. It is situated on a hilltop, offering views of Ibiza Town. You can reach it by a short drive off the main road between Sant Antoni and Ibiza Town.
2. Ibiza Town – the capital of the island. The old town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We stopped here for a kebab and then drove to the main cathedral Ibiza Cathedral.

Formentera (1 day)

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Formentera, compared to Ibiza, is a little paradise. Once again, it’s proven that smaller islands offer bigger experiences. Sandy dunes, long white beaches reminiscent of the Caribbean, and the option to rent a bicycle or a scooter and explore wherever your wheels take you. Nature truly shines here with the most beautiful beach in Europe according to multiple rankings – Platja de Ses Illetes. The ferry ride from the port in Ibiza town takes approximately an hour. We recommend the low-cost companyAquabus for 19.99€ round trip.

TIP: Renting a bike at the harbor costs around 6€, renting a scooter around 20€.

1. Platja de Ses Illetes – paperly the most beautiful beach in Europe with white sand (and we can only agree). It consists of a long narrow peninsula with beaches on both sides. At the El Pirata restaurant, there is the first cove with shallower water, but more people. We recommend going further, parking your bike at the last restaurant, Es Ministre, and wading through the sand dunes. On a coastline more than a kilometer long, you can choose your own piece of beach to lay down. Since it is open sea, watch out for jellyfish.
2. Es Caló – a large open beach in the center of the island on the northeast side. Snorkeling was possible here too. We recommend the café with the same name, which offers a nice view of the cliffs towards the end of the island with a lighthouse.
3. Platja de Migjorn – a large open beach in the center of the island on the southwest side, with bigger waves than Es Caló.
4. Faro de la Mola – a lighthouse at the end of the island; it is the farthest point from the harbor. You can easily get here by bike, with an elevation of about 150 meters to the lighthouse. During the journey, you will have a view of the narrow middle of the island with the coastline on the left and right.
5. Cap de Barbaria – a lighthouse with beautiful views of the sea and surroundings