Planning a trip to Ibiza

As with Palma de Mallorca, if you come in July and August, be sure you have a return ticket and a reservation. Nine different airlines serve Ibiza International Airport (tel. 90-240-47-04), 5.5km (3 1/2 miles) from Ciudad de Ibiza. Several daily flights connect Ibiza with Palma. There are at least four daily flights from Valencia and at least five from Madrid. Main service from points in Spain is via Vueling, Air Europa, and Iberia (as Air Nostrum). From the airport, bus service covers the 5.5km (3 1/2-mile) ride into town. Sometimes taxis are shared. In Ciudad de Ibiza, buses leave hourly for the airport from Av. Isidor Macabich, 24 (by the ticket kiosk), 7am‒11pm. Hertz and Avis have car rental offices at the airport.

Trasmed GLE, Estación Marítima, Andenes del Puerto, s/n  (tel. 96-091-33-16), operates ferry service. There are boats from Barcelona several times per week; a one-way ticket costs 84€. From Valencia to Ibiza, there are several Trasmed boats per week with fares ranging 67€‒75€ one-way. Check the website for ferry schedules. It’s easiest to book online.

Getting Around Ibiza

The two main bus terminals are at Av. Isidor Macabich, 20 and 42 (tel. 97-134-05-10). Mopeds and bikes are popular in the southern part of the island; rent through Casa Valentín, corner of Av. B. V. Ramón, 19 (tel. 97-131-08-22). Mopeds cost 30€‒40€ per day.

Visitor Information in Ibiza

The tourist information office is at Plaça de la Catedral, s/n (tel. 971-319-232). It’s open October to March Monday to Friday 10am‒3pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am‒2pm. In April, May, June, and September, it’s open daily 10am‒2pm, and Monday through Friday 5–8pm. In July and August, It’s open daily10am‒2pm and Monday to Saturday 6–9pm.  An airport office is open year-round Monday to Saturday 9am‒2pm and 3‒8pm, Sunday 9am‒2pm.