Ibiza for First-Time Visitors
Everything you wish someone had told you before your first Ibiza trip.
By the IbizaPlanner editorial team
Published first-timeplanningguide
Going to Ibiza for the first time? Read this before booking.
When to go
First-timers should aim for June or September — full season, manageable crowds, sane prices. See Ibiza in June and Ibiza in September.
Where to stay
- Playa d'en Bossa — walking distance to Ushuaïa/Hï, party-central.
- Ibiza Town — chic restaurants, the marina, taxis to all clubs.
- San Antonio — boats, sunset strip, budget.
- Santa Eulalia — family-friendly, quieter.
- Cala Llonga — even quieter beach hub.
How long to stay
4 nights minimum. 7 nights is ideal.
What to book BEFORE you arrive
- Airport taxi/transfer.
- 2-3 club tickets (the ones you'd cry over missing).
- 1 boat trip.
- Top restaurants (Lío, Cipriani, Heart).
What to skip
- Day-drinking before a 5am club night (you'll never make it).
- More than 2 superclubs in one night (it sounds doable; it isn't).
- VIP tables you can't afford — general admission is fine.
- Eating dinner before 9pm at any decent restaurant.
Survival kit
Cash for taxis, portable charger, sunscreen, comfortable trainers, a light jacket for nights.
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