Travel tips · Ibiza · Spain
Ibiza travel tips: what to know before you go
The etiquette, money and practical details that make the first day easier.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Behind its party image, Ibiza has a deep rural culture: whitewashed fortified churches, flat-roofed farmhouses, folk dances (ball pagès) and village festivals. Ibicencos speak Eivissenc, a variety of Catalan, as well as Spanish. Hippies arrived from the 1960s and left a legacy of markets and bohemian style, while the club scene grew from the 1970s onwards.
Key facts
- Language
- Spanish and Catalan
- Currency
- EUR
- Plugs
- Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Tap water is not recommended for drinking because of its high salt and mineral…
- Emergency
- 112 (European emergency number)
Things to know
- Cover up away from the beach; swimwear and bare chests are not welcome in towns, shops or churches.
- Topless sunbathing is common, and nudity is accepted on a few beaches such as Es Cavallet, but not elsewhere.
- Respect residents' sleep in towns; keep noise down when walking back from clubs.
- Do not take sand, stones or Posidonia seagrass from beaches; they are protected.
- Greet with 'Hola' or 'Bon dia' in shops and bars.
- Book Ibiza's superclubs ahead: Popular nights sell out or cost much more at the door; buy tickets from the clubs' official websites ahead of time.
- Buy club tickets online in advance; door prices are often much higher.
Tipping
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; rounding up in bars and around 5–10% in restaurants for good service is normal.
Language
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bon dia | Good morning (Catalan) |
| Gràcies | Thank you (Catalan) |
| Una caña, por favor | A small beer, please |
| La cuenta, por favor | The bill, please |
| ¿Dónde está la parada? | Where is the bus stop? |
What to wear
Ibiza style is relaxed and often white and linen; clubs generally have no strict dress code, but some smarter restaurants expect more than beachwear.
Practical details
- Plugs and voltage
- Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
- Drinking water
- Tap water is not recommended for drinking because of its high salt and mineral content; buy bottled water.
- Emergency number
- 112 (European emergency number)
- Phone and internet
- 4G and 5G coverage is good in towns and most beaches, with weaker signal in some coves; EU roaming applies to European SIMs, and eSIMs work well for other visitors.
- Time zone
- Europe/Madrid
Theft from bags and cars, pickpocketing in clubs and drink spiking are the most common issues, so watch your belongings and your drink. Use only licensed taxis. In summer, beware of strong sun and dehydration, rough paths to coves such as Atlantis, and currents at exposed beaches; check flag warnings.
Entry requirements
Visa and passport rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check Spain's official government guidance and your own government's travel advice before booking.
Plan the trip
Questions travellers ask
+Do you tip in Ibiza?
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; rounding up in bars and around 5–10% in restaurants for good service is normal.
+Can you drink the tap water in Ibiza?
Tap water is not recommended for drinking because of its high salt and mineral content; buy bottled water.
+What plugs are used in Ibiza?
Type C and F sockets, 230 V, 50 Hz
+What language is spoken in Ibiza?
Spanish and Catalan.