Ibiza

Larger vessels berth at Passeig Marítim or Muelle Dique de Potafoc. From there, the fairly long walk into the town centre reaches the heart of Ibiza's activity. Around the foot of the rock, Sa Marina is filled with outdoor bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Ibiza City is also known as Eivissa.

Smaller vessels use Muelle Levante.

Farther away, Dalt Vila is spectacular but very steep and paved with cobbles: a medieval settlement above its modern counterpart. A taxi is the most practical way to reach it.

The ‘City Boat’ is a pleasant link between the cruise port and city centre, running every 15 mins. Tickets cost 6 euro return or 4 euro one way. Its jetty is 200m from the terminal, across the car park on the left, and tickets are sold in the Terminal or aboard by credit card only.

Bring the printable map for reference.

Consult the Port Map.

View the Port Location on Google Maps for Muelle Dique de Potafoc.

View the Port Location on Google Maps for Muelle Levante.

Ibiza is the smallest of the three Balearic Islands yet draws thousands of people from around Europe each year. Close to its larger sister Mallorca, it is an internationally important visitor destination. Known as the capital of electronic music, Ibiza has one of Europe's leading nightlife scenes. Its internationally recognised discos, bars and nightclubs host numerous intensive dance-music sessions and parties during summer.

Ibiza's Old Town, Dalt Vila, combines cobbled streets and exceptional views with bastions and esplanades in the high town. Two Roman statues flank its imposing main entrance, greeting visitors as they climb and cross the drawbridge called Portal de Ses Taules. Beyond is a cobbled courtyard leading into Plaza de Vila, the main square. Dalt Vila also contains many bars, restaurants, shops, art galleries and small hotels. These complement the broad choice in the popular fishermen's quarter of la Marina beside the fortifications...

Caves Can Marca lies in Port de San Miguel in Ibiza's north. Entry costs about 8 euros and includes a guided visit lasting around 30-40 minutes. Smugglers discovered the caves long ago, and arms dealers later used them during the Spanish Civil War. Lighting and access have since been extensively improved for visitors. Stalactites and stalagmites create striking forms, while red and black wall markings identify old smuggling routes.

Most cruise lines run a shuttle into the town centre for roughly 13 Euro.

A taxi to Dalt Vila, considerably farther away and Ibiza's main highlight, costs about 11 Euro. From there, an easy downhill walk reaches central Ibiza and the shops and pavement cafés along its attractive promenade. The return taxi from here to the ship costs only around 8 Euro.

The climb from central town to Dalt Vila is steep, whereas the return towards the centre is an easy and particularly pleasant downhill stroll.

Busy weekly markets across Ibiza's provincial towns and villages are good places to buy fresh fruit, fish, vegetables and local goods at reasonable prices. Most sell a broad mixture and also provide an opportunity to meet residents or sample island specialities.

The euro is the currency.

Numerous cafés along the central promenade offer free WiFi.

For emergencies, dial 112 without charge anywhere in Spain. Assistance is in Spanish, with English, French and German also available in certain tourist districts.

Typical shop and business hours are Monday to Saturday from 9.30 h to 13.30 h, then from 16.30 to 20.00 h.

Large shopping centres and department stores trade continuously from 10.00 h until 21.00 or 22.00 h. Some of these major stores also open on Sunday.

During high season in coastal towns, shops usually remain open past 22.00 h.

Pharmacies trade from 9.30 to 13.30 h and from 16.30 to 20.00 h. Major cities have pharmacies operating 24 hours, while a rotating late-opening roster is printed in newspapers and displayed at every pharmacy.

Museums generally close on Mondays.

National details are provided separately.