Sight guide · Ibiza · Spain
Visiting Puig des Molins
On a hillside just outside Dalt Vila, this Phoenician and Punic necropolis is one of the best preserved in the Mediterranean, with thousands of tombs cut into the rock.
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Quick answer
Puig des Molins is a historic site in Ibiza Town, Ibiza. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Historic site
- Area
- Ibiza Town
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- history, rainy day and off the beaten path
- Best months
- November–January
About Puig des Molins
On a hillside just outside Dalt Vila, this Phoenician and Punic necropolis is one of the best preserved in the Mediterranean, with thousands of tombs cut into the rock. The museum displays finds including terracotta figurines of the goddess Tanit, and you can descend into a burial chamber.
Tip: Combine it with Dalt Vila; it is a five-minute walk from the old town walls.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Ibiza Town, walled old town of Dalt Vila above a harbour of boutiques, bars and ferries.
Best time to visit Puig des Molins
Puig des Molins is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- November: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- December: 16°C (61°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
- January: 15°C (59°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, very quiet crowds.
When to visit Ibiza has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Ibiza itinerary visits Puig des Molins on day 1, together with Dalt Vila, Ibiza Cathedral and Sant Antoni Sunset Strip.
- No. 7 of the 19 sights in our Ibiza things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
Near Puig des Molins
Also in Ibiza Town, so you can walk between them:
- Ibiza Cathedral — 30 minutes, low cost
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MACE) — 45 minutes, low cost
- Dalt Vila — 2–3 hours, free
Staying near Puig des Molins
Stay in Ibiza Town ($$$$) to walk here: walled old town of Dalt Vila above a harbour of boutiques, bars and ferries. All areas to stay in Ibiza.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Puig des Molins?
Plan 1 hour. With Ibiza Cathedral nearby, it fits a half-day in Ibiza Town.
+Is Puig des Molins free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Puig des Molins?
November–January, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Combine it with Dalt Vila; it is a five-minute walk from the old town walls.
+Do I need to book Puig des Molins in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.