Comparison · Ibiza vs Valencia · Spain
Ibiza vs Valencia
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Choose Ibiza for Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights; choose Valencia for Paella, City of Arts and Sciences, lower day-to-day costs and a short break. Valencia is generally less expensive, and the two are about 167 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 167 km
- Less expensive
- Valencia
- Best time for Ibiza
- May–June and September
- Best time for Valencia
- April–June and September–October
Side by side
| Ibiza | Valencia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Spain |
| Known for | Clubbing, Dalt Vila and Sunsets | Paella, City of Arts and Sciences and Fallas |
| Best time to visit | May–June and September | April–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 6 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $220–$380 | $130–$220 |
| Cost level | Expensive | Affordable |
| Warmest month | August, 31°C (88°F) | August, 31°C (88°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 15°C (59°F) | January, 17°C (63°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 13 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 6 |
| Beaches | Cala Comte | Malvarrosa |
| Airports | IBZ | VLC |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Ibiza for…
Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights. Ibiza is a Balearic island about 40 km long, famous for its summer club scene but also home to a UNESCO World Heritage site that covers the fortified hilltop old town of Dalt Vila, a Phoenician necropolis and the seagrass meadows that keep its water so…
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Choose Valencia for…
Paella, City of Arts and Sciences, lower day-to-day costs and a short break. Spain's third-largest city combines a Gothic old town around the cathedral and the UNESCO-listed Lonja de la Seda with Santiago Calatrava's white City of Arts and Sciences. Linking them is the Turia Gardens, a 9-kilometre park laid out in the old riverbed…
Top sights compared
| # | Ibiza | Valencia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dalt Vila | City of Arts and Sciences |
| 2 | Ibiza Cathedral | L'Oceanogràfic |
| 3 | Puig des Molins | Turia Gardens |
| 4 | Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) | Gulliver Park |
| 5 | La Marina and Sa Penya | Lonja de la Seda |
Food compared
| Ibiza | Valencia |
|---|---|
| Bullit de peix | Paella valenciana |
| Sofrit pagès | Arroz a banda |
| Ensalada payesa | Black rice |
| Flaó | Fideuà |
Which is cheaper?
Valencia is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $130–$220 per person there, against $220–$380 in Ibiza (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Valencia on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Ibiza and Valencia are about 167 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 6 days in Ibiza and 4 in Valencia.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Ibiza or Valencia cheaper?
Valencia is usually less expensive: about $130–$220 a day mid-range against $220–$380 (estimates).
+Is Ibiza or Valencia better for a first trip?
Pick Ibiza for Clubbing, Dalt Vila and free sights, or Valencia for Paella, City of Arts and Sciences, lower day-to-day costs and a short break.
+How far is Ibiza from Valencia?
About 167 km in a straight line.