Practical Ibiza
Ibiza's third market speaks Italian. What your experience listing should tell it
Learn how to get bookings for your experience in Ibiza by catering to Italian tourists and creating a clear, high-converting activity listing.
The Ibiza guide
What's worth knowing about the island, checked against official sources and local press. No recycled filler.
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Ibiza Airport Wastewater Treatment: Facing Challenges with Environmental Upgrades
Learn about Ibiza Airport's ongoing efforts to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant and tackle environmental challenges, ensuring sustainable operations.
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Exploring Ibiza Without a Car: The Rise of Public Transport
Ibiza's public transport system set a new record with over 1.25 million passengers recently, offering an easy way to explore the island without a car.
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Before the first customer: the form, the fee and the insurance it takes to charge for an experience in Ibiza
A practical guide to legally host and charge for an experience in Ibiza, covering DRIAT registrations, self-employed tax rules, and mandatory insurance.
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Six places to list your Ibiza experience, and what each one keeps
Compare commissions and rules for GetYourGuide, Airbnb, Civitatis, Viator, Journi and direct sales before listing your activity in Ibiza.
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Ibiza has not held a guide exam since 2017. You can still guide here legally
Want to work as a tour guide in Ibiza? Learn how Balearic tourism law works, the three legal pathways to guide, real 2026 wages, and housing costs.
Culture & history
Experience Ibiza's Enduring Grape Treading Tradition
Discover Ibiza's deep cultural roots with traditional grape treading events, like Jesús's recent 'fonyada de raïm,' an authentic taste of its agricultural heritage.
Culture & history
Experiencing Ibiza's Traditional Festivals: Sant Agustí's Patron Saint Day
Discover Ibiza's deep-rooted traditional festivals like Sant Agustí's patron saint day. Experience folk dance, processions, and concerts.
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Ibiza to New York Direct Flights: Everything You Need to Know for 2027
Starting 2027, United Airlines will offer direct flights from Ibiza to Newark, significantly simplifying transatlantic travel from the US. Get details on the route and what to expect.
What's on
Dive into Ibiza's Water Sports Events: Non-Competitive Coastal Adventures
Engage with Ibiza's tradition of popular, non-competitive water sports events like kayaking and open-water swimming for an authentic island experience.
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Ibiza's Commitment to Sustainable Tourism: Water, Waste, and Well-being
Ibiza is actively implementing policies for sustainable tourism, focusing on waste management and a balanced model to enhance visitor well-being.
Beaches & coves
The Wild Side: A Guide to the Ibiza North Coast Coves
Discover the rugged, pine-lined coast of northern Ibiza. Learn how to reach secluded pebble coves like Benirrás and Cala Xarraca without the crowds.
Food & drink
Ibiza Wine Tasting: Exploring the Island's Flourishing Local Scene After a Bumper 2026 Harvest
Discover how Ibiza's 2026 bumper grape harvest means more opportunities to taste authentic local wines. Find out where to go and what to expect.
What's on
Ibiza's own craft market is back at the port from 14 August
Seventeen stalls, nineteen accredited artisans, Tuesday to Sunday from seven until midnight, free, until 20 September. Live music on Thursdays.
Culture & history
Nits de Tànit: two concerts at the foot of Dalt Vila for ten euros
Rodrigo Cuevas on 28 August, Valeria Castro on 30 August, both at 22:00 below the old town walls. Ten euros in advance, fifteen at the gate, free minibus from town.
What's on
Sant Bartomeu in Sant Antoni: 200 drones on 23 August, fireworks on the 24th
The town's patron festival runs until 13 September and almost all of it is free. The two nights that fill the bay, and what else is on the programme.
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The €750 sign in Sant Antoni is real. Here is what the rule actually says
Shirtless in the street can cost up to 750 euros, nitrous oxide 3,000 and street drinking 1,500. None of it is new, and none of it applies on the beach. A T-shirt in the bag solves it.
Culture & history
Dalt Vila Accessibility: The Public Debate Over the Parador Elevator
Explore the ongoing public debate about the Parador's elevator in Dalt Vila and its role in improving accessibility to Ibiza's UNESCO site.
Nature & outdoors
Which Way the Coast Faces: Planning an Ibiza Day Around the Light
Ibiza's west coast faces the sunset, the east the sunrise. Planning a day around the light beats following a list of beaches.
Food & drink
What Time Ibiza Actually Eats in August
Lunch runs two to four, dinner starts at nine: how Ibiza really eats in August, when beach kitchens stop, and why the late booking is the better one.
Beaches & coves
Ibiza's North Coves: Pebbles, Pine Shade and Very Small Car Parks
North of Sant Joan the coast turns rocky and almost empty. What Benirràs, Cala Xarraca, Cala d'en Serra and Portinatx are really like, and when to arrive.
Culture & history
August Festes Patronals: The Party Ibiza Throws for Itself
Nearly every Ibizan village holds a free festa patronal in August. What happens at one, and how to be a guest, not a spectator.
What's on
Total Solar Eclipse in Ibiza on 12 August 2026: What Happens, and When
Ibiza is inside the path of totality on 12 August 2026: partial phase from about 19:38, totality near 20:32-20:33, and the Sun barely above the sea.
Beaches & coves
Ibiza's Six Official Eclipse Zones, Beach by Beach
Ibiza's six official eclipse zones all face west. What each one offers in open horizon, access and parking.
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Fifty Seconds at Sunset: How to Watch the Ibiza Eclipse Safely — and Get Home After
Fifty seconds of totality with the Sun on the sea: the filter you need from 19:38, and why the drive back deserves planning.
What's on
Total Solar Eclipse 2026: Ibiza is in the Path of Totality
Prepare for Ibiza's total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026. Get timings, safety tips, and what to expect when day turns to night for 50 seconds.
Nature & outdoors
Ibiza Sunset Spots vs Sunrise Coves: The Practical Geography of Island Light
Understand the geography of Ibiza's coastlines. Learn why the west coast gets the best sunsets while the east coast shines in the morning.
Beaches & coves
Navigating Environmental Health: Insights from Ibiza's Recent Beach Closure
Learn why Es Codolar beach recently closed due to environmental concerns, what it means for your visit, and how Ibiza maintains public health standards.
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Navigating Amenities in Ibiza's Historic Dalt Vila: What Visitors Need to Know
Navigating Dalt Vila's amenities requires understanding public vs. private access. Learn about the Parador elevator and other facilities for your visit.
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Navigating Ibiza's Evolving Transport and Traffic
Ibiza's new traffic laws restrict private vehicle access and boost public transport. Learn how to navigate these changes for sustainable island travel, permits, and fines.
Nature & outdoors
Protecting Ibiza's Wildlife: Why Road Safety Matters
Learn how careful driving helps protect Ibiza's unique wildlife, including the recently recovering genetta, ensuring a responsible and respectful visit.
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Navigating Ibiza Accommodation: Understanding Local Housing Initiatives
Ibiza is cracking down on unauthorized rentals with new funds and regulations. Learn how these changes impact your stay and help you find legitimate accommodation.
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Navigating Ibiza's August Heat: Heatwaves, Fire Risk, and the August 12 Eclipse
Prepare for Ibiza's intense August heat, increased fire risk, and potential eclipse crowd impacts to ensure a safe and comfortable trip.
Food & drink
Savoring Summer: Discover Ibiza's Abundant Watermelon Harvest
Indulge in Ibiza's juicy, sweet watermelon this summer. Learn where to find it and how to enjoy this abundant local harvest.
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Essential Ibiza Pharmacy Advice: What Tourists Need to Know for Medication and Wellness
Navigating Ibiza pharmacies? Understand local rules for medication, learn what requires a prescription, and discover popular health products tourists are seeking this summer.
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Ibiza & Formentera Weather Forecast: Your Guide for August 1, 2026
Stable and warm weather across Ibiza and Formentera on August 1, 2026, with cloudy afternoons in Ibiza and varied conditions in Formentera.