7 Best Activities in Ibiza
With its abundance of beaches, long sunny days, and lively nightlife, Ibiza has been a hot tourist destination for a summer holiday. The famous city offers various attractions that keep tourists returning every year. There is always something for everyone, whether you are a jet-setter, a traveler on a budget, or a family looking for a lively summer holiday.
If anything, the place might have too many choices. But fret not, here we compile the seven best activities in Ibiza you need to bookmark for your trip.
Let's check them out!
1. Beach Hopping
As part of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza's rich coastal ecosystem gives exceptionally picturesque beaches with vibrant blue water and coves and cliffs to explore. Some of its popular beach destinations are Cala Bassa, a beach surrounded by Sabina trees and has soft, pale golden sand. If you'd like a trip to its neighboring islands, take a beach-hopping cruise like that ibiza-spotlight.com offers. The trip starts from San Antonio, and you can choose a daytime or sunset cruise. The journey will take you to Ibiza's stunning coastline and the surrounding islands like Conejera on the way. The cruise offers open bars that include unlimited drinks with food such as pastry, fruits, snacks, and appetizers.
2. Water Activities
For the adrenaline junkie or beach goers, the beaches of Ibiza offer plenty of beaches and sea-related activities. If you travel with your significant other or best friends, a jet ski is a fun ride to take while enjoying the beach view. It is available in San Antonio, Santa Eulalia, Cala Conta, and many other beaches. Meanwhile, for a group activity that involves a more serious adrenaline rush, you might like to take a trip in Xtreme Jet Boat, which essentially is a rollercoaster ride on waves with its heart-racing speed. For a more chill ride, through kayaking, you can travel a longer route to see the sunset or moon rise in calm water and an idyllic rowing route.
3. Dalt Vila
An old town perched on a small mountain next to the sea surrounded by a panoramic city view, Dalt Vila is one of the popular historical tourist spots. With plenty of photo spots and places to stop, the historical town is perfect for walking tours, and it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes when visiting. The city keeps the cobbled streets and stone and wood-constructed buildings from centuries ago repurposed as gift shops, galleries, cafes, and the like, making you feel like traveling back in time. For museum enthusiasts, Museo Puig des Molins is a must-see museum that keeps archaeological collections from the Carthaginian era, including burial grounds and some Roman artifacts.
4. 4WD Tour
Number 4 in our seven best activities in Ibiza list is for adventurous people. Try an off-road twist for your island adventure, book a vehicle and take a 4WD tour. The choices are Big Buggy Tour, which offers a ride for up to a group of six with a two-person vehicle, and Ibiza Quad ATV Tour, which has a one-person motor vehicle for up to a group of eight... With both tours, you can explore the Ibiza landscape and drive your funky vehicle among nature. You will depart from Carrer dels Polls and have a 3-hour trip starting from Playa d'en bossa, passing by the valley to the small villages, and stopping at a small beach. When the tour ends, travelers can take a bath in the clear water of Ibiza beach.
5. Aquarium Cap Blanc
Cap Blanc Aquarium is a must-visit if you travel with your small children. It has plenty of brightly colored marine creatures such as fish, octopus, stingrays, and many other underwater animals. Also known as "Lobster Cave," it was a large storage tank where fishermen kept lobsters before going to market. It is now used as a recuperation center for injured sea turtles before they are released back into the wild. Now an accessible tourist destination with a small bar and terrace you can spend your afternoon in, the place has a rather eerie history. Before being transformed into a playful aquarium, it was an ancient underground cavern used as Smuggler's grotto.
6. Ibiza Horse Valley
Ibiza Horse Valley offers a horse riding trip through the beautiful wild north of the island. As a charity foundation that rescues mistreated and abandoned horses, it aims to allow the horses to roam naturally and free. The trip takes approximately 4 hours, and you're not only getting the experience of riding the horse but also actively encouraged to properly get to know the horse by the guide. You can do it by feeding and tending them and having quality time between you and the horse. Before the ride, let the staff know your level in horse riding. You will be given assistance depending on your experience, from absolute beginner to advanced rider.
7. San Antonio
Photo by Ibiza Villa Finder
The sunny city, San Antonio, is one of the biggest metropolitan cities in Ibiza and has vibrant city life with many to offer. The city offers an abundance of famous clubs such as Howl At The Moon San Antonio, Bonham Exchange, The Martini Club, and Club Sirius for the shiny nightlife. For a day trip, you can go sightseeing to the historical Columbus statue in Passeig de Ses Fonts, visit beach clubs like O Beach Ibiza or Ibiza Rocks Hotel, or try tapas in Calle San Mateo where it has lots of small charming bistros and cafes, including the famous Rincon de Pepe. And a day in San Antonio wasn't complete without a sunset viewing on the coast.
Wrapping Up
So there you have it, our top seven best activities in Ibiza for your next trip.
Happy Ibiza holiday!
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