A bay with clear, turquoise water surrounded by green vegetation and steep cliffs. Several boats are at anchor. In the background, rocky islands can be seen in the sea. To the right, a sandy beach stretches out, while red flowers can be seen in the foreground.

Ibiza

Published: 24 April 2025, 14:30

A Balearic island with hippy vibes

Ibiza, the third largest island in the Spanish Balearic Islands, has been a popular tourist destination for decades. It is a great place for night owls and partygoers, as well as for active holidaymakers and families with children. Ibiza is very diverse and offers not only nightlife but also beautiful nature with idyllic beaches, quiet coves and crystal-clear water. The old town of Ibiza Town, Dalt Vila, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and impresses with its cathedral and narrow streets. Rural Ibiza is also charming, with white fincas, green hills and quaint villages. The sunsets are spectacular. Es Vedrà, a striking rock off the coast, is considered a mystical place and is shrouded in legend. The delicious Mediterranean cuisine, characterised by fresh fish and tapas, rounds off the Ibiza experience.

Numbers, data, facts

Time difference: none
Population: 152,000
Official language: Spanish
Currency: Euro (EUR)

Five beautiful places in Ibiza

A city on a hill at night. In the foreground, there is an illuminated harbour with boats. The city walls and the cathedral tower over the whitewashed houses, and lights reflect in the water.

The old town of Ibiza Town, Dalt Vila, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and delights with its narrow streets and imposing cathedral of Santa María del Castillo. © U-JINN Photography/stock.adobe.com

A sunny square with a paved floor, surrounded by trees and plants. In the background, there is a white church with a yellow bell tower. A bench and a statue are in the shade of the trees.

One of the most beautiful villages in Ibiza is Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera. Orange and lemon trees line the village, the houses are built in the Cuban style. © Paul/stock.adobe.com

A sailing boat at sunset on the sea. The sky is an intense orange and red, the sun is low on the horizon. Islands can be seen in the background.

View from Café del Mar of a picturesque sunset: the world-famous bar is a popular place to meet in a chilled-out atmosphere, with legendary music to see out the evenings. © jordicanals/stock.adobe.com

An old sand-coloured watchtower overlooking a prominent rock rising out of the sea. The tower is surrounded by green vegetation and sand-coloured rocky stones.

Pirate tower with a view: the Torre des Savinar offers fantastic panoramic views of the coast and the famous, myth-enshrouded rock massif of Es Vedrà. © Helena GARCIA/stock.adobe.com

The interior of a cave with stalagmites and stalactites rising from the ceiling and floor. The walls are made of light-coloured rock and are illuminated with warm light.

The Cova de Can Marçà is an ancient cave near Puerto de San Miguel that impresses with its fascinating stalactites, stalagmites and light shows. © Pauilan/stock.adobe.com

Sunny island with beaches, bays and mountains

With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, Ibiza is a true paradise for those who want to enjoy sun, beach and sea on holiday. The island offers a wide range of options, from wide sandy beaches to romantic coves that invite you to relax and swim in the crystal-clear water. The beaches of Cala Comte and Cala d'Hort are particularly impressive with their magnificent view of the mystical rock massif of Es Vedrà.

The island's interior delights with gentle hills, olive groves and pine forests, which create ideal conditions for hiking and cycling tours. Another highlight is a boat trip to Formentera, the little sister island of Ibiza. Its fine sandy beaches are among the most beautiful in the Mediterranean. With its calm, relaxed atmosphere, Formentera is the perfect retreat for those seeking relaxation.

Life is better in flip-flops – Beautiful beaches

A secluded cove with turquoise, crystal-clear water and a small island in the background. The beach is surrounded by rocks and sparse vegetation.

Cala Comte on the west coast is one of the island's most beautiful beaches, with crystal-clear, turquoise-blue water. Beach bars and spectacular sunsets are also on offer. © DirkDaniel/stock.adobe.com

A picturesque beach with sun umbrellas and sun loungers, surrounded by rocks and green hills. In the background, striking rocky islands rise out of the turquoise-blue sea.

Cala d'Hort is located near the village of San José and is known for its view of the legendary rock massif Es Vedrà, which rises out of the sea off the coast. © pkazmierczak/stock.adobe.com

A dune landscape with a wind-shaped tree in the foreground. The sand path leads along dense vegetation, while the blue sea and wooded hills can be seen in the background.

In the south of Ibiza, the dreamlike and unspoilt beach of Las Salinas is located in the middle of a nature reserve. © jon11/stock.adobe.com

An idyllic bay with clear, turquoise water. On the right bank there is a sandy beach with sun umbrellas, while green hills and rocks characterise the landscape in the background.

Cala de Benirràs is a bay in the north of the island, near the village of San Miguel. The spiritual drumming sessions at sunset are a highlight. © pkazmierczak/stock.adobe.com

A cave overlooking a coastal landscape. In the foreground, two people are standing on the beach, looking out to sea. On the right, there is an old boat and a rocky cliff in the background.

The sister island of Formentera enchants with its white sandy beaches, crystal-clear water and a calm, idyllic atmosphere – a perfect retreat. © Aisha Bonet/stock.adobe.com