The best areas to stay in Ibiza

How about a trip to Spain this year? If you’re heading off to the Balearics island, find out where to stay in ibiza!

Ibiza – Eivissa in Catalan – is the closest to the mainland among the Balearic Islands and south of Mallorca and Menorca. It is a small island of 572 km² with only 132,637 inhabitants. Ibiza is known all over the world as one of the favorite haunts of European party-goers who visit the island’s beaches every summer since the 1960s. The island can be described in three words: festive, fun, and cosmopolitan. Aside from its bustling nightlife, Ibiza also offers idyllic coves, beautiful sandy beaches and heavenly bays washed by turquoise and green waters: everything a traveler can look for.

In short, Ibiza is more than a giant open-air nightclub and offers numerous other tourist attractions. However, although the island features a wide range of accommodation options (hotels and clubs, inns, tourist apartments, holiday homes, country cottages), accommodation in Ibiza may be expensive given the high number of tourists visiting the island. Here is our selection of the best places to stay in Ibiza.

Ibiza

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Ibiza is one of the two arrival points for tourists. Though the island is home to just over 50,000 inhabitants, the population swells exponentially during the summer season. Founded in the 16th century, Ibiza Town is the island’s largest city. Inside the ancient walls, the UNESCO-listed Dalt Vila – Ibiza’s historic center – is surrounded by massive Renaissance-styled fortifications. When visiting the town of Ibiza, don’t miss the port of Eivissa, the ramparts, and the Old Town’s crowning glory: the Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves (Cathedral of Our Lady of the Snows)

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Platja D’en Bossa

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Located near the city of Ibiza, the seaside resort Playa d’en Bossa is Ibiza’s most popular resort and an essential stopover for party-lovers who want to party while enjoying the sun-kissed beach. The coast is very urbanized due to the high number of tourists, but if you are young and party-loving, this is where you should stay in Ibiza. Popular with young adults, Playa d’en Bossa hosts famous clubs such as the Ushuaia. And yet the accommodation rates in Platja d’en Bossa are lower than elsewhere. The 2.5 kilometer-long beach is filled with lively bars day and night, clubs, restaurants, and shops. Platja d’en Bossa is a bustling place to stay in Ibiza: you shouldn’t have trouble finding a room in one of its many hotel complexes.

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West of Ibiza

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The west coast is relatively quiet compared to the rest of the island. Though it is no less touristy than other parts of the island, it offers a more authentic landscape coupled with a smooth climate. The region attracts families who come to admire the rocky coasts. Holidaymakers who come here seek a peaceful setting, far from the overexcitement typical of the East Coast. If this is what you’re looking for, it is on the side of Porroig, Vista Allegre and Es Cubells that you should look for accommodation in Ibiza.

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Sant Antoni de Portmany

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Located at the northern tip of a natural bay on the west coast, Sant Antoni de Portmany is an old fishing village. Today, it is one of the most coveted areas by the hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit Ibiza every year. With a population of 23,314 people spread over 126.80 km², the population swells – again – from May to October. Sant Antoni de Portmany is a party-goer’s haunt, very popular with British tourists. Home to many bars and nightclubs, the area’s beaches are bound to be crowded every day. The clientele is not chic but rather “middle class”: a fun place to stay in Ibiza, exempt from ostentation. Between the seaside resort and the city center, you’ll find numerous hotels.

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The North of the Island

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On the side of Cala de Sant Vicent, Platja des Figueral or Sant Miquel and Portinatx, enjoy a relaxing, tranquil atmosphere. Surrounded by forests and fields, this area mainly attracts families and couples wanting to keep away from the lively part of Ibiza. This side of the island offers many accommodation options. It is definitely one of the quietest areas to stay in Ibiza.

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