Ibiza is famous for the party, but there's much more. A UNESCO World Heritage old town, turquoise coves, legendary sunsets and neighbouring Formentera a step away. This guide covers the island's other side.
Getting around
It's worth renting a car to reach the coves and viewpoints; distances are short. There are constant flights and ferries from the mainland and from Denia.
The route
Start with Dalt Vila, the walled upper town: Renaissance walls, the cathedral on top and views over the port. Spend an afternoon at the coves (Cala Comte, Cala Salada, Cala d'Hort) and save sunset for Es Vedrà from Cala d'Hort or for the Sunset Strip in San Antonio. Don't miss a hippy market (Las Dalias, Punta Arabí).
Formentera
Half an hour by ferry, the neighbouring island has Caribbean-clear beaches like Ses Illetes. It's the essential day trip: a full day or half.
And the party
If that's why you came, the most famous clubs in the world —Pacha, Ushuaïa, Amnesia, Hï— and the boat parties are in full swing from June to September.
When to go
May, June and September for beaches and calm; July and August for nightlife at full tilt and the highest prices.
In one sentence
Ibiza is Dalt Vila, turquoise coves, Formentera and postcard sunsets; the party is only one part. In two or three days you see both sides.