For a small island, Ibiza has plenty to show you on your holiday: beautiful beaches, enchanting countryside, history and culture.
Inland you will find beautiful whitewashed villages, each with its own ancient church. Wander through narrow lanes, browse the local shops and then enjoy a lazy lunch on a shady terrace.
You can either hire a car or scooter and explore the island at your own pace - or choose a guided excursion where island experts show you their favourite places on Ibiza.
Hippy and artisan markets
A visit to one of the famous hippy markets is a must. At the markets, you have an enormous variety to choose from: the most exotic batik wraps and clothing to tailor-made leather moccasins and a tantalising variety of East Asian silver jewellery and trinkets. If you look around you can still find some of the original hippies, although most of them have grey hair by now.
Furthermore you will find lovely artisan markets where handcrafted items and local food products from the island are being sold.
The large markets also offer food and drinks and entertainment like live music.
Las Salinas salt flats
One of Ibiza's most famous landmarks. On the southernmost tip of the island, the salt flats have been in use for over 2,000 years. As the water evaporates during the hot summer months, a sparkling layer of pure salt is left on the bottom of the lakes.
The salt flats are one of the most beautiful spots for sunset photos. At the end of the salt fields, you'll find the beautiful beach of Las Salinas.
Read on our page about the history of Ibiza and Formentera and how the Carthaginians first traded in the 'white gold'.
Ibiza Town
Ibiza Town's romantic medieval castle, Dalt Vila, is a must-see for all visitors to Ibiza. Later at night, enjoy a cocktail in the buzzing port area and see the best of Ibiza by night.
Es Vedrà
Lying two kilometres off the island’s southwest coast near Cala d’Hort, Es Vedrà and its smaller sister, Es Vedranell, form one of Ibiza’s most emblematic landmarks.
The pair of islets are part of a protected nature and marine reserve and home to several species of local fauna, including rare lizards and a colony of the endangered bird of prey known as Eleonora's falcon.
Many local legends and myths surround Es Vedrà, some stretching back in time as far as the Ancient Greeks. Make sure to read more about how and when to best catch sight of the magic and natural beauty before planning your visit.
Can Marça caves
The Can Marça caves are dripstone caves near the small resort of Puerto de San Miguel. There are breathtaking sea views as you descend steeply to the entrance. Enter this multi-level, yellow-gold world, plotting the smugglers' ancient route with a multilingual guide.
Over aeons, stalagmites and stalactites have formed into figures, temples and rocket stations. At the heart of the caves, there is a spectacular music and light show with a 10-metre cascade of diamond-bright water.
BiBo Park
BiBo Park is a beautiful ecological space that offers a window into the stunning Flora and Fauna across Ibiza and Formentera. With several habitats and different garden spaces to explore, you can also enjoy guided tours to learn more about the plant life that grows there, and the animal life that has made the park its home.
Home to the ‘vegetable piano’, the park offers great interactive learning opportunities for children and adults. It also features Ibiza's first planetarium, where you can stargaze and learn fascinating facts about the universe.
Explore Ibiza's beautiful villages
Visit the sleepy, white-washed villages of Ibiza. Enjoy tapas in local bars and restaurants and later cool off in some deserted coves.
Find descriptions and photos of all villages on our page Ibiza's towns, resorts and villages - the villages are at the end of the list, starting with San José. Especially beautiful are San José, Santa Gertrudis, San Juan, San Carlos, and San Agustín.
If you discover the island with a hired car, try our self-drive island tours.
