Free things to do · Ibiza · Spain
13 free things to do in Ibiza
Ibiza without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 4 days in Ibiza without paying an entry fee: Dalt Vila, Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort, Cala Comte and La Marina and Sa Penya are all free. Buy club tickets online in advance; door prices are often much higher.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 13
- Low-cost extras
- 3
- Cost level
- Expensive
- Lowest hotel prices
- November–February
Free sights and experiences
Historic site · Ibiza Town
1.Dalt Vila
Walk up in the morning or at sunset to avoid the midday heat, and follow the walls around the bastions for the best views.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Views
- Photo spot
- Kids
Nature · South-west coast
2.Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
Arrive at Cala d'Hort in the late afternoon for a swim and stay for the sunset behind Es Vedrà; parking is limited, so come early.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
Beach · Sant Antoni
3.Cala Comte
Arrive before 10am in summer or come for the late afternoon and sunset; boats from Sant Antoni avoid the parking problems.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
Neighbourhood · Ibiza Town
4.La Marina and Sa Penya
Come in the early evening to browse the shops, then have dinner and watch the club parades and crowds pass by.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Shopping
- After dark
- Food
Viewpoint · South-west coast
5.Torre des Savinar
Wear sturdy shoes and stay well back from the cliff edge, especially on windy days.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · South coast
6.Ses Salines Natural Park
Walk the path between Ses Salines and Es Cavallet beaches, and look for birds on the salt pans near the road.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Market · Santa Eulària des Riu
7.Las Dalias market
Go in the morning before it gets hot and crowded, and stop for lunch in the village of Sant Carles.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
- Food
Market · Es Canar and Cala Llonga
8.Punta Arabí hippy market
Boats from Santa Eulària and other east-coast resorts sail to the market on Wednesdays in summer.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Free
Beach · North coast
9.Cala de Benirràs
On summer Sunday evenings, arrive early; the access road and car park fill quickly.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Couples
Beach · Sant Antoni
10.Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta
In high summer, car access and parking have been restricted; walk or take a bus or boat from Sant Antoni and arrive early.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Photo spot
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Beach · Sant Antoni
11.Cala Bassa
Bring water shoes for the rocky edges and come by boat from Sant Antoni to avoid parking queues.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Nature · South-west coast
12.Atlantis (Sa Pedrera)
Only attempt it with good shoes and plenty of water, never in the heat of the day, and allow about an hour each way.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Photo spot
Neighbourhood · Santa Eulària des Riu
13.Santa Eulària and Puig de Missa
Walk up to Puig de Missa in the late afternoon for views, then down to the promenade for dinner.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Kids
- Views
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Ibiza Town | Dalt Vila and La Marina and Sa Penya | 2–3 hours + 1–2 hours |
| South-west coast | Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort, Torre des Savinar and Atlantis (Sa Pedrera) | Half a day + 1 hour + 3–4 hours |
| Sant Antoni | Cala Comte, Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta and Cala Bassa | Half a day + Half a day + Half a day |
| South coast | Ses Salines Natural Park | Half a day |
| Santa Eulària des Riu | Las Dalias market and Santa Eulària and Puig de Missa | 2 hours + 2 hours |
| Es Canar and Cala Llonga | Punta Arabí hippy market | 2 hours |
| North coast | Cala de Benirràs | Half a day |
Worth a small ticket
Religious site · Ibiza Town
Ibiza Cathedral
Visit at the end of your walk up through Dalt Vila and then follow the walls back down.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Views
- Architecture
Historic site · Ibiza Town
Puig des Molins
Combine it with Dalt Vila; it is a five-minute walk from the old town walls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Gallery · Ibiza Town
Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE)
A cool stop on a hot afternoon in Dalt Vila; combine with the cathedral.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- History
More ways to save
- Buy club tickets online in advance; door prices are often much higher.
- Visit in May, June or late September for lower prices with the clubs still open.
- Stay in Sant Antoni or Es Canar for better-value accommodation than Ibiza Town.
- Eat inland or choose the menú del día rather than beach-club restaurants.
- Sunsets at Cala Comte, Cala d'Hort and the rocks of Sant Antoni cost nothing.
- Use island buses and excursion boats rather than taxis, which are expensive and scarce in summer.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Ibiza expensive to visit?
Ibiza is expensive for most visitors, but 13 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Ibiza?
Dalt Vila: Walk up in the morning or at sunset to avoid the midday heat, and follow the walls around the bastions for the best views.