Ibiza Travel Guide

Ibiza or Eivissa (in Catalan and officially) is one of the Balearic Islands, a group of autonomous communities of Spain. Known for being a party hotspot, Ibiza's part in the post-1950s package holiday boom means there is something for everyone on this island. Long beaches, big nightclubs, historical towns, and the Mediterranean sun mean Ibiza makes a great holiday for families and couples of all ages. Its much-loved status amongst European holidaymakers is a testament to the Eivissa way of life - relaxed and easy-going, but with vivid enjoyment throughout.

There is one main airport on the Island. Its capacity swells with the tourist season, and so it benefits from many charter and low-cost holiday flights in the Summer months, particularly from the UK, Italy, and Germany. These seasonal services are principally operated byRyanair,Jet2.com,Easyjet, andTui[dead link]. Services in the winter are typically limited to other Balearic islands and Mainland Spain, throughIberia[dead link]and its subsidiaries.

Bus lines in Ibiza and their schedules are listed atIbizabussite. There is also unofficial schedule search engine[1].

When it comes to choosing a place to stay on Ibiza, it really depends on what type of vacation experience you are after. Ibiza offers everything from basic hostel-style modest accommodation to five star mega-bling, such as the Ibiza Grand Hotel in the city of Ibiza. Unless you enjoy surrounding yourself with mainly large groups of rowdy drunks who rarely leave their comforts in "San An", then avoid the central 'West End' bar strip of San Antonio, although its peripheries are far classier, offeri