Have you heard about Ibiza's famous hippy markets? They are one of the island's top attractions and a must-see for every holidaymaker. They are held all over the island, so wherever you stay, you will be able to enjoy a fabulous shopping experience.
The hippy markets have their origins in the 1960s. At that time, many hippies spent the winter in Asia, mostly in Goa in India or on Bali in Indonesia. From there, they brought back colourful hippy fashion and sold it on the markets in summer. Artisans, painters and designers also flocked to the island in those days to experience its unique atmosphere, freedom of expression and incredible light.
You still find an incredibly varied choice on the hippy markets today: inexpensive fashion and jewellery from Asia, but also many handicraft products such as leather goods and self-designed jewellery.
The biggest hippy markets are the Hippy Market Punta Arabí in Es Caná, on Wednesdays during the summer season, and the Las Dalias Hippy Market in San Carlos, on Saturdays and Sundays year round. During the summer months, both markets can also be enjoyed in the cooler evening hours on different days, in a smaller, more tranquil version, also offering live music and other evening entertainment.
In addition to the hippy markets, there are also various artisan markets where local artists present and offer their self-made products. These range from ceramics and paintings to many imaginative souvenirs such as hand-crocheted baby shoes, homemade soap, painted stones and much, much more.
One of the largest artisan markets is held on Saturdays in the charming village of San José in the southwest of the island.
Below is a list of all markets that take place around the island. Certain markets only open in the summer season while others are year-round and each has its own unique atmosphere. Just take a look and decide which one you'd like to visit!
Please note that dates and times may change during the year. We have provided websites where available, so please check before going.
Monday, Tuesday and Sunday
Las Dalias night market
Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the atmospheric night market, a more relaxed version of the famous Las Dalias hippy market on Saturdays. There are more than a hundred stands, chosen for their quality and originality. Specialities include hand-made clothing and jewellery, and artists showcase and sell their works.
A Moroccan tea tent, a juice bar and a pizza stand cater for your culinary needs and there are several bars and restaurants in the Las Dalias venue. Live music adds to the magical atmosphere and on Sundays, DJs play in the outside bar; visitors of all ages dance under the stars, later in the night continuing in the intimate cool club of Las Dalias, Akasha.
Read also our review Las Dalias hippy market: A treasure trove of experiences.
Where: in and around the multi-purpose venue Las Dalias, shortly before the village of San Carlos in the north of the island
When: Monday, Tuesday and Sunday from June to September, 18:00 to 00:30 (in July and August till midnight)
Website: Las Dalias
Wednesday
Hippy Market Punta Arabí
This is the original hippy market and the biggest. Countless stalls huddle beneath the shade of pine trees on lots of winding paths among white-painted buildings. This market is full of items from all over the world, many hand-made. A definite shop-till-you-drop experience.
There's also a kids' area where they can make their own market souvenirs. Several bars and restaurants offer drinks and food. Drummers and live music add to the lively atmosphere.
We have visited it - read our latest review: Hippy Market Punta Arabí: Ibiza's original hippy market is a handicrafts' heaven
Where: in the resort of Es Caná on the grounds of Hotel Cala Martina (previously Club Punta Arabí)
When: every Wednesday from May till October from 10:00 to 19:00.
Instagram: hippymarketibz
Thursday
Cala Llonga market
Small selection of local artisan stalls selling fashion accessories and silver jewellery set with precious gems.
There is also live music and the little fun fair of Cala Llonga is open too.
Where: on the promenade in the small resort of Cala Llonga
When: Thursday from May to October, 18:30 - 22:00
San Rafael evening artisan market
A great weekly market with ceramics with traditional and contemporary designs as well as other artisan-made products. It's the only place on the island named an "area of interest" for handicrafts. There's also fruit from local orchards on sale.
Where: On the church square in the village of San Rafael, located in the centre of the island
When: every Thursday from the end of June to mid September, 19:30 to 22:30
Website: Muestra Artesanal de Sant Rafel
Friday
Santa Gertrudis artisan market
Small evening market in this lovely village in the centre of the island. Local artists showcase their work. You will find paintings, jewellery and lots of interesting self-made souvenirs like crocheted baby shoes.
It takes place in the beautiful village square in front of the church, which is lined with restaurants. Safe for children to run around, there is also a large playground. From June, live music adds to the magical atmosphere.
Where: in the village of Santa Gertrudis, one of the most beautiful on the island
When: every Friday from the end of May till September, from 19:00 to midnight. On Easter Sunday and on all Sundays in May, the market also takes place during the daytime from 10:00 to 14:30, before it changes to its regular Friday evening slot.
Saturday
Mercadillo Sant Jordi - car boot market
You can buy practically anything here: secondhand books, clothing, jewellery, plants and furniture at a market that's much loved by locals.
All kinds of bric-a-brac are here. Soak up the vibrant atmosphere and then relax in the bar with a drink or snack. At midday, an array of bongo players meet on the spectators' steps at this former horse trotting stadium for an incredible jamming session.
We have been there - read our review about the Mercadillo Sant Jordi.
Where: in Sant Jordi in the south of the island, in the Hipodromo, which used to be an active horse trotting stadium, at the south end of the village
When: every Saturday all year round, 08:00 till 15:00
Website: Mercadillo Sant Jordi
Forada Market
Small market featuring local products, a popular meeting point for island residents. There is artwork and handicrafts of all types, with paintings, sculptures and ceramics. You will find home-made hierbas, the local herb liqueur, perfumes, cosmetics and lots of other goods.
There is also a lot of food from the island: besides fruit and vegetables, there is a nice variety of homemade products such as jam, honey, kombucha drinks and much more - the perfect souvenir. At lunchtime, they prepare a very tasty paella for you to tuck into, and performances, live music and themed activities provide entertainment.
Where: in the car park of Can Tixedo Art Café near San Rafael (see Google maps)
When: every Saturday year round, 10:00 to 15:00
Facebook: Mercat de Forada
Ecological food and craft market San José
A market that promotes the traditions of Ibiza, with white stalls lining the roads of this lovely village in the southwest of the island. Some offer organic and "eco" products from the island, such as fruit, vegetables and or homemade pastries, whilst others sell handicrafts of all types like paintings, sculptures and ceramics.
Workshops offer ways of learning how to help nurture the environment, with ones on how to bake bread, make compost or grow herbs.
Many restaurants in the village also offer a special organic menu for lunch.
See this video from the San José local council.
Where: in the centre of the charming village of San José, in front of the town hall
When: every Saturday from April to the end of October, 9:30 to 13:30
Saturday and Sunday
Hippy Market Las Dalias
After the Punta Arabí Hippy Market, this is the second largest one, with a superb selection of fashion and jewellery, much of it made by hand by local designers and artists. Look out also for other handicrafts like leatherware and paintings. Enjoy mime acts, a Moroccan tea tent and live music - all in the exotic atmosphere of Las Dalias, still one of the most important meeting points for the island's bohemian set.
There are several bars offering drinks and fresh juices plus Las Dalias Café serves tasty meals on its ivy-shaded terrace. Go early to avoid the crowds.
Find here our review with lots of detailed information: Las Dalias hippy market: A treasure trove of experiences.
Where: in and around the multi-purpose venue Las Dalias shortly before the village of San Carlos in the north of the island
When: Every Saturday from February to November, from 10:00 till late afternoon; and every Sunday from February to May and October to November, from 11:00 till late afternoon. From June to September the Las Dalias Night Market happens on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday evenings (see above under Monday). In December the Las Dalias Christmas market takes over. In January Las Dalias is closed.
Website: Las Dalias
Sunday
Artisan market San Juan
After it has been shut for almost one year due to licence problems, the atmospheric artisan market of San Juan has opened again on 20 August 2023.
This market in the charming village of San Juan is very popular, showcasing locally-made foods, drinks and handicrafts as well as good quality trinkets and clothing items, many of which are hippy in style. There also is a section where artists promote and sell their work, such as paintings, sculptures and more.
From 12:00 noon, live bands play in the village square after the main church mass has ended. Attracting residents and island guests alike, the San Juan market has a very eclectic and lively vibe.
There are large parking areas at the northern end of the village, so if you enter the village from the southern entrance, drive straight through it to the northern end. You will be guided to free parking spots by the yellow-vested parking assistants.
Review with photos: San Juan Market
Where: in the centre of the small village of San Juan in the north of the island
When: every Sunday all year round, 09:00 to 16:00
Street and beach markets
During the summer season from May to October there are also street and beach markets selling handicrafts, arts, fashion, accessories, jewellery and many other things:
- Ibiza Town – every evening from late afternoon in the narrow streets of the old port quarter La Marina; from mid August to September this is complemented by an artisan fair on the harbour promenade
- San Antonio – every evening from late afternoon, on the fountain square
- Santa Eulalia - every morning except Wednesdays and Sundays in the Paseo S'Alamera, the small "Ramblas" leading down to the beach. Saturdays also only a few stands open, as most vendors are at the Las Dalias hippie market in nearby San Carlos.
- Playa d'en Bossa - every evening in the small pedestrian area in the centre of the resort
- Figueretas – every day along the promenade from early evening
- Cala Benirrás - right next to the beach, all day long, every day of the week, apart from Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Formentera – find all markets in the text further below on the page Things to do on Formentera
Medieval festival
The Medieval festival is one of the highlights of the year. Just walk across the drawbridge into the fortified old town to step back in time with fire-eaters, pot makers, basket weavers and stilt-walkers. Numerous other activities, performances and stalls are put on.
Review with photos: Ibiza's Medieval Fair
Where: in the old walled town of Dalt Vila in Ibiza Town
When: each year on the second weekend of May
Christmas Markets
Las Dalias Christmas Market
Throughout the month of December, Las Dalias Restaurant is transformed into a Christmas Market. Warm snacks, mulled wine and a thriving local community make this a great meeting spot.
Where: in and around Las Dalias Café just before the village of San Carlos in the north of the island
When: each year from mid-December to 5 January (25 December and 1 January closed). Weekdays from 17:00 to 21:00; Saturdays from 10:00 to 21:00; Sundays from 15:00 to 21:00.
Website: Las Dalias
Christmas market in Ibiza Town
Up to 24 stalls selling hand-made and leather goods, jewellery, artisan products and lovely Christmas decorations on the Vara de Rey boulevard in the heart of town.
Where: Vara de Rey
When: every day between 11:00 and 22:00 from the start of December to early January
Las Dalias Easter Market
At Easter, the Saturday daytime Las Dalias Hippy Market, which takes place on Saturday all year round, extends over the whole Easter weekend - perfect to browse the many stalls in the warm spring sun. This event is very popular with the locals and signals the arrival of the summer season when you will see many more market stands than in winter.
Where: in and around Las Dalias Café located just before the village of San Carlos in the north of the island
When: each year from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, each day from 10:00 until 19:00
Website: Las Dalias
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See our events calendar for dates and times of all markets.
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The above information is correct to the best of our knowledge but may be subject to change.
