Ibiza is far more than superclubs and beaches. Its walled old town, Dalt Vila, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the mythic rock of Es Vedrà rises from the sea off a wild southwest coast; and between the salt flats, hippy markets, caves and sleepy northern villages there is a whole other island to discover by day. Here are the attractions worth building your trip around, with prices, opening hours and insider tips.
FreeDalt Vila (Old Town)
Area
Ibiza Town
Category
UNESCO Old Town
“Enter through the Portal de ses Taules at dusk and climb slowly — the ramparts glow gold at sunset.”
FreeIbiza Cathedral (Santa Maria)
Area
Dalt Vila
Category
Cathedral
“The terrace beside the cathedral is the single best free viewpoint in the old town — go for sunset.”
FreeEs Vedrà Viewpoint (Torre des Savinar)
Area
Sant Josep (southwest)
Category
Viewpoint
“Drive to the Torre des Savinar car park then walk 10 min to the tower — go at sunset, bring water and sturdy shoes.”
Free entryLas Dalias Hippy Market
Area
Sant Carles
Category
Market
“Come to the Saturday day market for crafts, or a summer night market for music, food and a bohemian buzz.”
Free entryPunta Arabí Hippy Market
Area
Es Canar
Category
Market
“It only runs on Wednesdays — arrive before 11:00 to beat the coach parties from the resorts.”
FreeSant Antoni Sunset Strip & Café del Mar
Area
Sant Antoni
Category
Sunset Bars
“Grab a wall spot on the rocks by 20:00 in summer if you don't want to pay bar prices for the view.”
€3Necròpolis Puig des Molins
Area
Ibiza Town
Category
Museum / Ruins
“The air-conditioned museum and its underground tombs make a cool, quiet escape from the midday heat.”
FreePortinatx
Area
North coast
Category
Resort / Coves
“Walk out to the Punta des Moscarter lighthouse — the tallest in the Balearics — for cliff views over the north coast.”
FreeSanta Eulària des Riu
Area
East coast
Category
Town
“Climb to the fortified Puig de Missa church for hilltop views, then stroll the palm-lined marina promenade.”
FreeCala d'Hort
Area
Sant Josep (southwest)
Category
Beach / Viewpoint
“Book a table at one of the seafood restaurants above the cove for a long lunch with Es Vedrà in full view.”
FreeSes Salines Salt Flats
Area
Sant Josep (south)
Category
Nature Park
“Cycle the flat lanes between the pans at dusk to spot flamingos and catch the pink light on the water.”
€11Cova de Can Marçà
Area
Port de Sant Miquel
Category
Caves
“The guided tour ends with a small sound-and-light show and a cliff terrace over the bay — great for kids.”
FreeEs Cubells
Area
Sant Josep (south)
Category
Village / Viewpoint
“Pause on the terrace by the little white church for one of the south coast's quietest, loveliest sea views.”
FreeSant Joan de Labritja
Area
North
Category
Village
“Time your visit for the Sunday morning eco-market on the church square — local produce, crafts and live music.”
FreeSant Mateu d'Albarca Wine Country
Area
Northwest
Category
Village / Wine
“Visit in December for the Festa del Vi Pagès, when the village pours its young home-made wine for free.”
FreeAtlantis (Sa Pedrera)
Area
Sant Josep (southwest)
Category
Hidden Cove
“Only attempt the steep, unmarked cliff descent in daylight, dry weather and proper shoes — it is not for everyone.”
FreePunta Galera
Area
Sant Antoni (west)
Category
Rock Terraces
“There is no sand — bring a towel for the flat rock 'shelves' and go for a wildly atmospheric west-coast sunset.”
Ibiza attractions in detail
1.Dalt Vila (Old Town)
Dalt Vila — literally 'upper town' — is the fortified heart of Ibiza and the reason the island earned UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999. Renaissance walls built by Philip II in the 16th century enclose a steep tangle of whitewashed lanes, hidden squares and honey-coloured stone that rises to the cathedral and the Almudaina castle at the summit. It is a place to wander without a plan: duck through the grand Portal de ses Taules gateway, follow ramps and stairways past art galleries, tiny boutiques and viewpoints, and let the alleys pull you upward. The reward is a sweeping panorama over the marina, Ibiza Town's rooftops and the sea toward Formentera. Come early morning for empty lanes and soft light, or at dusk when the walls turn amber and the terraces fill. Wear comfortable shoes for the cobbles and gradients. It is entirely free to explore, though the small archaeology and contemporary-art museums inside charge a few euros. Allow at least two hours to do it justice.
Hours
Streets always open; cathedral roughly 10:00–18:00
Price
Free to explore; some museums €3–5
Getting there
Walk up from Ibiza Town port (10 min uphill), or the little tourist train from Vara de Rey
Insider tip: Enter through the Portal de ses Taules at dusk and climb slowly — the ramparts glow gold at sunset.
2.Ibiza Cathedral (Santa Maria)
Perched at the highest point of Dalt Vila, the Cathedral of Santa Maria d'Eivissa has watched over Ibiza Town for more than six centuries. Built on the site of earlier Roman and Moorish places of worship, it began as a plain Catalan Gothic church in the 14th century and was substantially remodelled in the Baroque style in the 1700s, leaving an austere exterior and a surprisingly luminous interior with a slender bell tower. Most visitors come as much for the setting as the building: the esplanade and terrace beside it offer an unbeatable, and entirely free, panorama across the harbour, the salt pans and the sea to Formentera. Inside, a modest museum displays sacred art and silverwork. It sits right beside the Almudaina castle and the small archaeology museum, so it caps a walk up through the old town perfectly. Opening hours are limited and it often closes over the long lunch, so aim for late morning or early evening, and dress respectfully as it remains an active place of worship.
Hours
Roughly 10:00–14:00 & 17:00–20:00 (seasonal, closed some afternoons)
Price
Free; small donation appreciated
Getting there
At the very top of Dalt Vila, a 15-minute walk up from the port
Insider tip: The terrace beside the cathedral is the single best free viewpoint in the old town — go for sunset.
3.Es Vedrà Viewpoint (Torre des Savinar)
Es Vedrà is the image that ends up on every Ibiza postcard — a sheer, uninhabited limestone islet soaring almost 400 metres straight out of the Mediterranean off the island's wild southwest coast. Steeped in legend (variously claimed as the third-most-magnetic spot on earth, a home for sirens, or the tip of sunken Atlantis), it is undeniably magnetic in the everyday sense: watching the sun drop behind its silhouette is one of Ibiza's essential experiences. The classic vantage point is the Torre des Savinar, an 18th-century watchtower on the cliffs above Cala d'Hort. Park at the signed mirador and follow the rough footpath for about ten minutes to the tower for a jaw-dropping, elevated view; alternatively, the beach and restaurants at Cala d'Hort below offer a lower, easier sunset seat. Bring water, wear proper shoes for the loose, rocky trail, and arrive well before sunset to claim a spot, as the small area fills quickly on summer evenings. It costs nothing and delivers Ibiza at its most cinematic.
Hours
Always open; best 1–2 hours before sunset
Price
Free
Getting there
Car to the Torre des Savinar / Es Vedrà mirador car park near Cala d'Hort, then a short unpaved walk
Insider tip: Drive to the Torre des Savinar car park then walk 10 min to the tower — go at sunset, bring water and sturdy shoes.
4.Las Dalias Hippy Market
Las Dalias is the beating heart of Ibiza's enduring hippy culture, a sprawling market beside a legendary roadside bar near the village of Sant Carles in the island's greener north. Trading since the mid-1980s, its hundreds of stalls spill under the trees selling handmade leather, flowing 'Adlib' island fashion, jewellery, incense, vintage vinyl, art and street food, all wrapped in patchouli and live acoustic music. The flagship Saturday market runs year-round and is the one to catch for craft shopping in daylight; in summer, atmospheric night markets add DJs, food trucks and a festival energy that draws locals and clubbers alike. It is far more than a tourist trap — this is where the island's countercultural spirit, dating to the 1960s, is kept genuinely alive, and many stallholders are long-time residents and artisans. Entry is free. Combine a visit with lunch in laid-back Sant Carles and a trip to nearby beaches like Cala Llenya. Bring cash, and haggle gently. Weekend mornings are calmest; summer evenings are the most fun.
Hours
Saturday market ~10:00–20:00 all year; night markets on selected summer evenings
Price
Free entry; goods vary
Getting there
Bus 16 from Santa Eulària; or drive — free parking beside the site on the Sant Carles road
Insider tip: Come to the Saturday day market for crafts, or a summer night market for music, food and a bohemian buzz.
5.Punta Arabí Hippy Market
Punta Arabí, on the coast at Es Canar, is the original Ibiza hippy market — running every Wednesday since 1973 and now the biggest on the island, with some five hundred stalls sprawling across a shaded seaside site. It is more mainstream and family-friendly than Las Dalias, geared to the nearby resorts, so expect a lively, busy scene of beachwear, sunglasses, jewellery, ceramics, leather goods and souvenirs, plus food stands and a small stage with live music and folk dancing through the day. The setting by the water is pleasant, and it is an easy, colourful morning out even if you are not buying — good for holiday gifts and browsing rather than serious artisan finds. Because it only operates one day a week in the summer season, plan around the Wednesday date. Coaches ferry in day-trippers from across the island, so arrive early for the calmest wander and easier parking, or come by the seasonal boat from Santa Eulària for a more relaxed approach. Entry is free; bring cash and expect to haggle a little.
Hours
Wednesdays ~10:00–18:00, May to early October
Price
Free entry
Getting there
Bus 20 from Santa Eulària to Es Canar; or drive with paid parking nearby; boats also run from Santa Eulària
Insider tip: It only runs on Wednesdays — arrive before 11:00 to beat the coach parties from the resorts.
6.Sant Antoni Sunset Strip & Café del Mar
Sant Antoni's Sunset Strip is where the whole idea of the Ibiza chill-out was born. Along this stretch of west-facing waterfront, Café del Mar opened in 1980 and, with resident DJ José Padilla, effectively invented the ambient 'Balearic beat' that soundtracked a generation of sunsets; neighbouring Café Mambo and Savannah continue the ritual today, hosting warm-up sets by big-name DJs before the clubs open. As the sun sinks over the bay, the strip fills with a happy crowd nursing cocktails to a slow, melodic soundtrack — a genuinely communal, only-in-Ibiza moment. You can pay for a prime terrace table (and premium drink prices) or simply claim a perch on the sea wall and rocks for free, joining the crowd with a takeaway drink. Arrive an hour before sunset in high season to get a decent spot, as it gets packed. Beyond the sunset, Sant Antoni itself is the island's brasher resort town with plenty of bars, but the strip is its redeeming, iconic pleasure. Check which DJs are playing — the free pre-party sets can be superb.
Hours
Bars from afternoon to late; sunset the main event
Price
Free to watch from the rocks; drinks €10–16 at the bars
Getting there
Bus 3 from Ibiza Town to Sant Antoni, then a short walk along the bay to the Sunset Strip
Insider tip: Grab a wall spot on the rocks by 20:00 in summer if you don't want to pay bar prices for the view.
7.Necròpolis Puig des Molins
Just below Dalt Vila lies one of the most important archaeological sites in the western Mediterranean — and one of Ibiza's least-visited treasures. The Puig des Molins ('Hill of the Windmills') was the necropolis of the Phoenician and Carthaginian city founded here in the 7th century BC, and over the centuries it grew into a hillside honeycomb of more than three thousand rock-cut tombs and hypogea. It forms part of the same UNESCO World Heritage inscription as the walled town. The modern monographic museum on the site displays remarkable Punic finds, including terracotta figures and the famous bust of the goddess Tanit, and you can descend into a section of the underground burial chambers cut into the rock. It is a genuinely fascinating, air-conditioned and blessedly quiet counterpoint to the beaches and clubs, telling the deep pre-Roman story of the island. Entry is only a few euros and it is an easy walk from the centre of Ibiza Town. Allow an hour, and pair it with a walk up into Dalt Vila immediately above.
Hours
Tue–Sat 10:00–14:00 & seasonal afternoons, Sun morning (closed Mon)
Price
~€3; free on certain days
Getting there
A 10-minute walk from Ibiza Town centre, just below Dalt Vila
Insider tip: The air-conditioned museum and its underground tombs make a cool, quiet escape from the midday heat.
8.Portinatx
Tucked into the island's northern tip, Portinatx is a relaxed resort strung around three sheltered coves of clear, shallow turquoise water, making it one of the calmest and most family-friendly corners of Ibiza. The three beaches — S'Arenal Gros, S'Arenal Petit and the tiny Playa Portitxol — offer soft sand, gently shelving water, sunbeds and easy-going beach bars, a world away from the club scene down south. The bay is well set up for swimming, snorkelling and paddleboarding, and the surrounding pine-clad hills give it a natural, unhurried feel. The signature walk is up to the Punta des Moscarter lighthouse, the tallest in the Balearic Islands, reached by a footpath from the resort for panoramic views over the rugged north coast. Portinatx is about a forty-minute drive from Ibiza Town, and seasonal buses connect it, though a car gives the most freedom to explore the nearby northern coves. It suits visitors after sun, sea and quiet rather than nightlife — an ideal base or day trip for families and couples looking for Ibiza's gentler side.
Hours
Always open; summer lifeguards on the main beaches
Price
Free; sunbeds ~€12/day
Getting there
Bus 20/33 from Ibiza Town/Sant Joan (seasonal); or ~40 min drive north from Ibiza Town
Insider tip: Walk out to the Punta des Moscarter lighthouse — the tallest in the Balearics — for cliff views over the north coast.
9.Santa Eulària des Riu
Santa Eulària des Riu is the most refined of Ibiza's three main towns, a genteel, family-oriented resort on the east coast built around the island's only river. It has long attracted a slightly older, calmer crowd, and its palm-lined seafront promenade, smart marina and pedestrianised restaurant streets make it one of the pleasantest places to base yourself away from the party zones. The town's historic anchor is the Puig de Missa, a whitewashed 16th-century fortified church set on a hill above the centre, alongside an ethnographic museum in an old Ibicenco farmhouse — the climb rewards you with lovely views over the town and coast. Down at sea level, the town beach and nearby coves are calm and well-serviced, and Santa Eulària has quietly become the island's gastronomic hub, with a strong line-up of restaurants and the famed Etxeko Michelin-starred kitchen just outside town. It also hosts a marina and a decent Wednesday and Saturday scene of markets nearby. Easily reached by bus or car from Ibiza Town, it makes both a relaxed base and a rewarding half-day visit.
Hours
Always open; church roughly 10:00–18:00
Price
Free
Getting there
Bus 13 from Ibiza Town (~25 min); or a 20-minute drive up the east coast
Insider tip: Climb to the fortified Puig de Missa church for hilltop views, then stroll the palm-lined marina promenade.
10.Cala d'Hort
Cala d'Hort is a modest cove on the wild southwest coast that punches far above its size thanks to one thing: the view. From its mix of sand and pebbles, you look straight out across clear water to Es Vedrà and its smaller sister Es Vedranell, the mythic islets that define Ibiza's most dramatic seascape. That makes it a magnet at sunset, when the rocks glow and the whole beach turns to face the horizon. The swimming and snorkelling are excellent in the transparent, protected water, and a handful of long-established seafood restaurants terraced above the cove serve paella and fresh fish with that unbeatable backdrop — booking a lunch table here is one of the island's great slow pleasures. Because it is remote and has limited parking, it is best reached by car; arrive early on summer days or you may struggle for a space and a patch of sand. There is little shade, so bring an umbrella. Combine a swim and a leisurely lunch with the clifftop Torre des Savinar viewpoint just above for the definitive Es Vedrà day.
Hours
Always open
Price
Free; sunbeds ~€15/day; parking ~€5
Getting there
Car from Sant Josep toward Cala d'Hort (~15 min); very limited seasonal bus service
Insider tip: Book a table at one of the seafood restaurants above the cove for a long lunch with Es Vedrà in full view.
11.Ses Salines Salt Flats
The Ses Salines Natural Park protects the shimmering salt pans at Ibiza's southern tip, a working saltworks since Phoenician times that is now one of the Balearics' most important nature reserves, shared with neighbouring Formentera. The geometric pools, tinted white, pink and rust by the salt and algae, are a haven for birdlife: flamingos, herons, egrets and migrating waders gather here, especially in spring and autumn, and the surrounding pine forest, dunes and juniper add to the biodiversity. Flat lanes and footpaths thread between the pans, making it perfect for a gentle walk or bike ride, particularly at dawn or dusk when the light softens and the birds are most active. The park also backs directly onto two of the island's finest beaches — Ses Salines and Es Cavallet — so many visitors combine a swim with a wander through the reserve. It is free and open at all times. Bring water, sun protection and, if you can, binoculars. The salt is still harvested commercially, a living link to the industry that first made ancient Ibiza wealthy.
Hours
Always open
Price
Free
Getting there
Bus 11 from Ibiza Town to Ses Salines; or a 15-minute drive south, with parking near the beaches
Insider tip: Cycle the flat lanes between the pans at dusk to spot flamingos and catch the pink light on the water.
12.Cova de Can Marçà
Carved into the cliffs above Port de Sant Miquel on the north coast, the Cova de Can Marçà is a 100,000-year-old cave system that once served as a hideout for smugglers, who marked the walls with painted signs to navigate it in the dark. Today it is opened up with safe walkways and a roughly 40-minute guided tour that leads visitors past dramatic stalactites and stalagmites, mineral formations coloured by iron and copper, and quiet underground pools, before finishing with a short sound-and-light spectacle and a recreated waterfall. The tour exits onto a terrace set into the cliff face with fine views over the bay and the sea — a memorable finale. It is a reliable, cooler activity for a hot afternoon and a firm favourite with families and children. The cave is reached by a signposted set of steps down the cliff, so wear sensible shoes and expect some steps and damp, uneven ground inside. Combine it with a swim at the small beach in the bay below and lunch at one of the port's restaurants for an easy northern day out.
Hours
Daily ~10:30–18:30 (seasonal); guided tours every ~30 min
Price
~€11 adults, ~€6.50 children
Getting there
Car to Port de Sant Miquel on the north coast (~30 min from Ibiza Town), then signed cliff steps
Insider tip: The guided tour ends with a small sound-and-light show and a cliff terrace over the bay — great for kids.
13.Es Cubells
Es Cubells is a serene, barely-there hamlet clinging to the cliffs of Ibiza's southern coast, and one of the island's most peaceful spots to pause and take in the sea. Its focal point is a small, brilliant-white 19th-century church set on a terrace right at the cliff edge, from where the view sweeps out over the Mediterranean toward the horizon and, on clear days, distant Formentera. There is little to 'do' here in the conventional sense, and that is precisely the appeal: a couple of low-key restaurants, a village square, and a sense of the quieter, more spiritual Ibiza that existed long before the clubs. Below the village, steep paths drop to secluded coves and the small beach at Ses Boques, favoured by those in the know. The surrounding area, including the nearby cliffs and the road toward Cala d'Hort, is beautiful driving country. Es Cubells makes a lovely, contemplative stop on a southwest-coast tour — come for the view, a slow lunch and the silence, then continue on to Es Vedrà and the beaches beyond. Best reached by car, with limited roadside parking.
Hours
Always open
Price
Free
Getting there
Car from Sant Josep toward Es Cubells (~15 min); no regular bus service
Insider tip: Pause on the terrace by the little white church for one of the south coast's quietest, loveliest sea views.
14.Sant Joan de Labritja
Sant Joan de Labritja gives its name to the whole northern municipality and embodies the 'other Ibiza' — green, hilly, slow and quietly bohemian, a landscape of terraced fields, almond and fig trees and hidden coves far from the southern club strip. The village itself is a tidy cluster of whitewashed houses around a simple 18th-century fortified church, with a couple of cafés and restaurants and an unhurried, timeless air. Its main draw is the popular Sunday eco-market on and around the church square, where local growers, artisans and cooks sell organic produce, honey, crafts and homemade food to a mellow soundtrack of live music — a genuine, community-rooted alternative to the big hippy markets. The area around Sant Joan hides some of Ibiza's most beautiful and least-developed beaches, such as Benirràs and Cala d'en Serra, and rewards aimless drives on quiet country roads. Come for a taste of rural island life, a lazy lunch and the Sunday market, and use it as a gateway to explore the wild, pine-scented north. A car is the easiest way to reach it and the surrounding coves.
Hours
Always open; Sunday market ~10:00–16:00
Price
Free
Getting there
Bus 20 from Ibiza Town/Santa Eulària; or ~30-minute drive into the northern hills
Insider tip: Time your visit for the Sunday morning eco-market on the church square — local produce, crafts and live music.
15.Sant Mateu d'Albarca Wine Country
Sant Mateu d'Albarca is a small, workaday farming village in the folds of Ibiza's northwestern hills, and a window onto the island's deep agricultural roots. This is wine country: the surrounding fincas have made rough, characterful 'vi pagès' (peasant wine) for generations, and the village is best known for its Festa del Vi Pagès each December, when residents open their cellars and offer tastings of the fresh young vintage in a genuinely local, uncommercialised celebration. Out of festival season it is simply a quiet, pretty hamlet around a fortified white church, ringed by vineyards, orchards and dry-stone terraces, with a rustic restaurant or two serving hearty Ibicenco country cooking. A handful of small local wineries in the area, such as Can Rich near Sant Antoni, offer tastings and tours year-round for those wanting to taste the island's revived wine scene properly. Sant Mateu is really for travellers curious about the rural, traditional Ibiza that endures behind the beaches and clubs. There is no public transport, so come by car, ideally combining it with a countryside drive and a long lunch.
Hours
Always open; wine festival early December
Price
Free
Getting there
Car only, ~30 minutes from Ibiza Town into the northwest countryside
Insider tip: Visit in December for the Festa del Vi Pagès, when the village pours its young home-made wine for free.
16.Atlantis (Sa Pedrera)
Known to locals as Sa Pedrera de Cala d'Hort but universally nicknamed 'Atlantis', this is Ibiza's most mythologised hidden spot: a former Roman-era sandstone quarry on the southwest cliffs, its blocks once cut to build Dalt Vila's walls. What remains is a surreal, sculpted landscape of golden rock terraces, natural and man-made pools that glow turquoise, a small Buddha figure and countless carvings left by decades of hippies and pilgrims, all set directly beneath the gaze of Es Vedrà. It has a genuinely otherworldly, spiritual atmosphere that draws a devoted following. But reaching it is not for the faint-hearted — there is no path, only a steep, loose and unmarked scramble down the cliff face that takes twenty to thirty minutes and can be dangerous in wet or windy conditions. It should only be attempted in daylight, in dry weather, with sturdy footwear, plenty of water and ideally in company; it is not suitable for young children or anyone unsure on their feet. For those equipped for it, Atlantis is an unforgettable, elemental corner of the island — but respect the terrain and leave no trace.
Hours
Daylight only; avoid in wind or rain
Price
Free
Getting there
Car to the Torre des Savinar area, then a demanding 20–30 min unmarked scramble down the cliff
Insider tip: Only attempt the steep, unmarked cliff descent in daylight, dry weather and proper shoes — it is not for everyone.
17.Punta Galera
Punta Galera is one of Ibiza's most distinctive bathing spots — not a beach at all, but a series of broad, flat volcanic rock terraces that step down like natural shelves into deep, gin-clear water on the west coast near Sant Antoni. The layered slabs make surprisingly comfortable sunbathing platforms, and swimmers and snorkellers love the transparent, sheltered water for its calm and clarity. With no sand, no facilities and a relaxed, clothing-optional vibe, it draws a bohemian, in-the-know crowd rather than families, and it has become a cult favourite for west-facing sunsets, when the low sun turns the rocks amber and the whole cove takes on a serene glow. To reach it, drive toward Cala Salada and follow signs, then walk a short way down to the shore; there are no sunbeds, bars or shade, so bring your own towel, water and umbrella. The rocks can be slippery near the water, so tread carefully. Punta Galera rewards those after natural beauty and a mellow, alternative scene over comfort and amenities — a quietly magical spot to swim and watch the day end.
Hours
Always open
Price
Free
Getting there
Car toward Cala Salada / Punta Galera from Sant Antoni, then a short walk down; roadside parking
Insider tip: There is no sand — bring a towel for the flat rock 'shelves' and go for a wildly atmospheric west-coast sunset.