This is not the glossy Ibiza brochure. Not the influencer carousel that recommends overpriced beach clubs they’ve been paid to promote. This time we’ll dive into how to coordinate a group trip, avoid British lads, and find the best parties!
What to expect
It’s all about expectation management. If you arrive expecting Berlin… music purists, dark sounds, underground … You will hate it. It’s just not the vibe of the island.
However, if you arrive expecting villa after parties, DJ booth access, yachts and a no frills all inclusive service, you’ll most likely be disappointed as well. It’s difficult, because in a way that’s exactly what is portrayed on social media.
However, if you aren’t a super good-looking model that gets flown out, or any other form of VIP, I have bad news for you. This version of Ibiza won’t be served to you on a silver platter. Either you network your way into it, organize and pay for it by yourself, or adjust your expectations.
Maybe a couple of decades ago, it used to be different. Take the villa parties as an example. The police nowadays are super strict, and those illegal gatherings quickly get shut down within hours, resulting in 4-5-digit fines that need to be paid by the owner. No one takes those kinds of risks to invite random people.
Rec. 1: Social Media should not dictate your view on Ibiza. Instead, come with an open mind and have the most amazing time.
Who to come with?
From families to bachelorette parties to a two-person best friends trip. People come to the island in various constellations.
In the following, I will mostly focus on larger groups of 4+ people. Ibiza serves as an amazing place to bond with a group. It gives you more leverage to book nicer accommodation, bigger boats, and group activities, while simultaneously lowering the per-person costs.
On the other hand, it also makes planning harder. Traveling with friends means everyone wants a slightly different holiday. One person is here for Black Coffee at Hï. The other wants quiet beach days and natural wine.
Rec. 2: Put one emotionally intelligent person in charge of the main bookings.
This includes the accommodation, main events and some restaurants. Especially at 4+ people, you need to have those figured out well in advance (min. 2-3 weeks). Ego makes bad itineraries. Make sure the person in charge has a good overview of the different budgets of the group as well as be structured enough not to miss pre-payments. In turn, everyone else should compensate that person as quickly as possible and buy them a drink or an ice cream as a thank you.
Shared villas, shared boats, shared taxis. Those are the opportunities to save some cash. Table service in clubs or beach bars, on the other hand, is questionable and can get more expensive than general access, while not providing any meaningful experience. I personally think they are not worth it.
Blue Marlin, for example, offered us a table with a 4000 Euros minimum spend as the cheapest option (11 people in May). For that kind of money, we could have done 2 full boat days instead of being trapped in a VIP section.
Seasons
Ibiza is not open all year in any meaningful (nightlife) sense. The club season generally runs from late April to mid-October. But it’s not only about parties. Outside that window, many restaurants, shops and bars close down as well, and the island goes into recovery mode. Here is the exact breakdown:
Late April – May (Openings)
The island wakes up, the hospitality sector slowly gets back into the groove, and the first opening parties take place. It’s somewhere between 15-25 degrees outside, but most likely it will be too cold for a casual swim. Towards the end of may this changes and you can expect a water temperature of upwards of 20 degrees. It’s generally easy to get reservations, plan activities, and save quite a bit on accommodation.
June
I consider this to be the sweet spot for a lot of people. While not being unbearable, the weather is warm at a constant 25 degrees. The water is at a good temperature to cool you down, without feeling unpleasant when swimming. It’s busy, but not overcrowded. Expensive, but not a complete rip off. Pleasant without becoming a hassle at every step of the way.
July – August (Peak)
Maximum everything. Maximum heat, people, prices, and experiences. By this point in time, everything on the island has ramped up. If you’re into that… up to you. However, it requires much more planning as a lot of restaurants are not spontaneously available and require a reservation, sometimes far in advance. Additionally, you will pay maximum prices for everything. It’s not rare to see club shows go into the 15th+ release at this point in time. In turn, you’ll pay around 3-4 x the amount compared to early June. Same goes for boats and activities. If your only available dates are these months, plan carefully, increase your budget, and you’ll be fine. However, personally I would opt for the other months.
September
Often the best month if you care about eventful nights. There are more residencies running than in June, while having optimized their production in the previous peak months. The temperature drops a few degrees, and crowds thin out just enough that it becomes more pleasurable. The vacation season, aka Euro Summer, comes to an end for travellers from other continents. This usually also increases the quality of guests.
Early – mid October (Closing)
Nostalgia lingers in the air as the emotional, sweaty, and sometimes transcendent finales are happening now. This means that punctually it can become overcrowded again, as people come specifically for this window. The last dance can hits different when everyone knows another year has passed. Season workers relax and celebrate which results in a nice base atmosphere.
Rec. 3: If you can choose freely, take June or September. If you can only do Peak season, accept that you are paying max. prices on a likely overcrowded island.
Off Season
I talked with some locals about it, and the overall consensus was very positive. Its a time to relax and wind down. It rains a lot, and the temperature is somewhere between 5 - 15 degrees; however, this also rejuvenates the island. The greenery flourishes and opens up a whole different side of the island. Prices for housing are super affordable and only a fraction of that in the “active” months. However, nearly all clubs and most restaurants/bars will be closed. Additionally, there are 80% fewer flights coming into Ibiza, severely limiting your flexibility coming on and off the island. It must be a very different experience, and honestly one I would love to make.
Getting around
The island has a diameter of 41 km (tip to tip). This, at max takes you 45 minutes from one end to the other by car.
We rented two cars, which turned out to be a waste of money. We were partying too hard to ever be in a legal or moral condition to drive. However, one car is fine to help out with groceries, and in case someone plans a sober day.
Taxis are the real infrastructure. Thirty minutes runs you roughly 20–40€ (end of May), which is fine if you split it. Uber is not really a thing. Usually it is more expensive, less available, but can be useful if you need a van. What works is the old-school move: a local taxi number you call, and someone actually shows up:
NBR
Especially at the mega clubs like Hï, UNVRS, DC-10, the end-of-night taxi chaos is biblical. People arguing with drivers, bribes, surge pricing on pure desperation. Alternatively, there is usually public transport in the form of buses available, which might bring you home faster.
Rec. 4: Leave the club 30–60 minutes before the official end and prepare some cash.
With larger groups and multiple taxis needed to a remote villa, it is highly recommended to pre-book in advance or order an Uber van. We had instances where our second cab only arrived 30 minutes after the first one already left, which significantly influenced the group dynamic and put us under pressure when we were on a schedule.
Don’t think about driving intoxicated! The officials are aware of that, and they are testing regularly on the side of the road.
Where to base yourself
While Ibiza is not the biggest island and you can get around quickly, where you stay matters and will influence your experience!
Eivissa
This is the main town and overall staying here is fine. You have solid hotels, restaurants, and the big clubs are close enough. Especially for a short 2 - 3 day trip staying in Eivissa, preferrably near the castle, is a viable option. Behind the castle, there are hidden swimming spots most people never find (e.g. Platja de S’Arany). A bit harder to access, but quiet, beautiful and much nicer than the City Beaches of Figueretes or Den Bossa.
Playa de Bossa
It is Ibiza’s mainstream party-resort strip. A long sandy, shallow-water beach lined with hotels, restaurants and beach clubs, with Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza at its centre. The upside is that almost everything is walkable and there is always something happening. The downside is that it feels tourist-heavy, commercial, very cheap, and run-down. It is noisy and sleep-disrupting. The crowd staying there is not the best, and it can get very packed. At the same time, it’s costly for what it is, and every additional service like sunbeds and drinks feels overpriced for those surroundings. Come here if you want a night out, but stay elsewhere.
San Antoni
The only time I went here was because I picked up a girl for a date. Immediately I regretted it. While nearly everywhere else on the island you have decent people, relatively well dressed and behaving normally, San Antoni was just full of cheap British tourists. Terrible outfits, masses of makeup, and an Ibiza final boss energy in the air. That level of quality was also reflected in the restaurants and hotels around that area. Drive past it. Pretend it does not exist. Your future self will thank you.
Rec. 5: Do not, under any circumstances, go to San Antoni.
The West
Covering Sant Josep town, Cala Jondal, Cala Tarida/Conta/Bassa, and coves like Es Cubells and Es Torrent has a chic, laid-back Mediterranean feel. Whitewashed villages, upscale beach clubs, and gorgeous sunset coastlines. The vibe skews more sophisticated than clubby. It draws a well-situated, stylish crowd to its beach clubs, while inland Sant Josep town itself is a sleepy village of cobbled streets, artisan cafés, and slow-paced local life. Benefits include easy access to some of the island’s most photogenic beaches, genuinely good food and boutique-restaurant culture, a quieter and more upscale base overall. The downside is that it is more pricey and less walkable. Hence, you are more reliant on taxis to reach the action.
The North
This is the island’s bohemian, back-to-nature counterpart. Think pine-covered hills, hippie markets, wellness retreats, and secluded coves like Benirrás and Cala Xarraca instead of clubs. The atmosphere is laid-back and artsy, shaped since the 1960s by an alternative crowd drawn to yoga. Organic cafés and drum-circle sunsets make it feel like a completely different island from the south. Benefits include far fewer tourists, cleaner and quieter beaches, beautiful countryside for hiking or photography, and a more authentic, less commercialized local culture with traditional villages. The trade-off is that you’re far removed from most of the nightlife (30+ minutes drive).
Hospitality
Price key: $ = under 30 · $$ = 30-50 · $$$ = 50-90 · $$$$ = 100+ · $$$$$ = 200+
The hospitality on this island is a coin flip. Price does not necessarily equal quality. I want to start with 2 very hyped examples that turned out to be mistakes
Beso Beach, Formentera — $$$$$
Famous, always booked out, but my biggest disappointment. From start to finish it was terrible! The starters were boring, the mains were uncooked (prawns), the service was shit, and there was no atmosphere. We had a bill of over 2000 Euro, but when we demanded the uncooked food to be taken off the bill, a discussion with the manager started. It was one of the worst restaurant experiences I have ever had!
Yemanja, Cala Jondal — $$$$$
Right next to Blue Marlin geographically and visually, I had high expectations. But the service turned out to be slow and unattentive, although it was at less than 50% capacity. The food was very overpriced (30+ Euros for a simple salad) and nothing special. Luckily not as bad as Beso Beach, but I would have preferred to spend my money elsewhere.
Rec. 6: Don’t rely on influencers. Most are paid or invited, which leads to a wildly different experience than you will have. Do your own research and ask locals and seasonal workers for recommendations.
Beach Kitchens
Small kitchens, high-quality food, with a focus on taste instead of purely aesthetics, that are located near the water.
Nudo, Es Figueral — $$$
Recommended by someone with genuinely good taste. Unfussy, ingredient-first cooking in the slow-lunch register. If you are on the northern part of the island, put it on the list.
Fish Shack, Sa Punta — $$
A kiosk on the cliff that serves incredible fish. An Ibiza classic for a reason!
Chiringuito Cala Xuclar, north coast — $$
A tiny hidden-cove beach bar serving simple, exceptional fresh fish from a kitchen the size of a wardrobe. The view makes you lose track of time.
Cana Sofía, San José area — $$
Feet-in-the-sand dining you won’t find in guidebooks. The menu is whatever seafood came in that morning. Minimal and ingredient-first.
Country Kitchens
The mid-to-upper tier restaurants. Great for lunch and dinner in a bit more formal settings than the Beach Kitchens.
BARRO, Formentera — $$$
Recommended to me by a waiter at Beso Beach, after I complained to him about the horrible quality. He was honest about a lot of things, and acknowledged my critique. This was his recommendation for a better experience on Formentera.
La Paloma, San Lorenzo - $$$
A bohemian citrus-garden restaurant doing handmade pastas, wood-fired focaccia, and Italian–Middle Eastern fusion from its own orchard produce.
Can Berri Vell, Sant Agustí - $$$
Contemporary Mediterranean cooking inside a restored 17th-century stone house on one of the island’s prettiest hilltop squares.
Aubergine by Atzaró, between Santa Gertrudis and San Miguel - $$$
Farm-to-table with produce sourced almost entirely from its own organic garden. Slightly more polished and manicured than the rustic shacks; the aubergine carpaccio is the standout.
Can Caus, Santa Gertrudis - $$
A Grandmother-style farmhouse grill serving roasted lamb, sobrassada, and queso payés at long communal tables.
Es Caliu, near Sant Carles - $$
A roadside wood-fire grill locals have quietly returned to for decades. Order the Ibicenco lamb and the blood sausages and ignore everything else on the island for an hour.
Sa Soca, Sant Josep - $$
Built on an old family estate, with wonderful views of the Benimussa mountains from the terrace. Mom and Pop in the kitchen, while the children are serving.
Seafood Institutions
Priced high, but expect quality that matches it. Those are the restaurants for dressing up and rewarding yourself.
Es Xarcu, Cala Jondal (side bay) — $$$$$
Locals debate whether this or Es Torrent has the best seafood on Ibiza. More laid-back than its Cala Jondal neighbors; expensive, but the fish justifies it.
Es Torrent, Es Torrent beach — $$$$$
Lunch-focused, beach-set, driven entirely by the quality of the daily catch rather than spectacle. One of the top seafood tables on the island.
Es Boldado, Cala d’Hort — $$$
A cliff-edge fish shack staring straight at Es Vedrà. The steep walk down keeps the crowds thin. No scene, no sunbeds-for-show - just serious cooking.
Sa Caleta (Restaurante Sa Caleta), Es Bol Nou — $$$
A local favorite next to an ancient Phoenician settlement. The definitive spot for authentic bullit de peix with a view.
La Escollera, Es Cavallet — $$$
Perched at the end of a rocky peninsula near the semi-nude beach. Ideal for the long, lazy seafood lunch that quietly consumes your entire afternoon.
Beach Clubs
Beach clubs are always somewhat overpriced, godly and very dependent on the day and crowd. However, if you insist on visiting one, this is a good selection.
Beachouse Ibiza, Platja d’en Bossa — $$$$$
Same general price universe as the big names, but actually good: friendly service, strong food, stunning interior, right on the beach. Turns into a club situation as the night progresses.
Casa Jondal, Cala Jondal — $$$$$
Same bay as Blue Marlin, opposite philosophy: Chef Rafa Zafra’s quiet-luxury, barefoot approach. The fried scorpion fish and caviar-topped brioche are the gold standard for seaside dining here. Definitely the better pick over Yemanja!
El Chiringuito, Es Cavallet — $$$$
Chic but unpretentious, family-run by an Anglo-French team. The seared tuna and oysters get singled out constantly, and it completely avoids the “pay for the scene” complaint.
Amante, Sol d’en Serra — $$$$
Amante is a stunning cliff-top beach club and restaurant overlooking Cala Sol d'en Serra on Ibiza's east coast, prized for its panoramic sea views and romantic atmosphere. By day it's a relaxed sunbed lounging spot with occasional yoga, while evenings shift into candlelit fine dining with fresh Mediterranean and seafood dishes.
Cotton Beach Club, Cala Tarida — $$$$$
Upscale but unpretentious: chic white furniture, private sandy beach, and a kitchen that holds its own. The safest of the polished options.
Village Bars
Options for casual drop-ins on a low budget.
Bar Costa, Santa Gertrudis — $
Family-run since 1934. The legendary warm jamón-and-tomato baguette is one of the best cheap eats on the island, full stop.
Can Sulayetas, between San Miguel and Santa Gertrudis — $
A true local secret. Best for a quiet coffee or a casual aperitivo.
Boat Day
This was, by a distance that is almost unfair, the highlight. We had two drivers, space for twelve guests, and, split across the group, it was honestly reasonable. Definitely a more memorable and bonding experience than simply going to a club or having dinner.
We were lucky: our skippers were super chill. We blasted our own music, microdosed a bit of acid, cracked some cold beers, and made our way to Formentera.
After arriving, we dropped anchor. At this point, we could feel the acid in our systems. No visuals, just giggling and an incredible feeling as we hit the clear blue water. Swimming with my friends, surrounded by boats and sunshine, with nothing but positive energy, was incredible.
Rec. 6: Boat day over everything! Microdose some acid or mushroom chocolate and go swimming with your best friends.
Even though I can’t imagine having negative thoughts in this setting, I always recommend having Valium or Xanax on hand as a trip stopper. Preferably, go for a light dose of 25–50 micrograms (usually 1/4 of a tab). What can, however, be serious is seasickness, so get some pills or a wristband from the pharmacy beforehand.
There are multiple options for lunch on Formentera. We opted for the most luxurious one, Beso Beach. They pick you up in a small skipper boat and drop you off directly at the beach entrance to the restaurant. Unfortunately, Beso Beach itself was terrible. The food was undercooked, and the service was super unfriendly. There were new regulations in Formentera this year that forbade loud music and completely killed the vibe. To top it all off, the bill was astronomical. Please do not go to Beso Beach!
Luckily, there are multiple other options on Formentera; just make sure to reserve in advance. Heck, even if you’re on a budget, pack some fruit and sandwiches and have a picnic on the boat or beach. But honestly, don’t skip this experience.
Clubbing
Surprisingly, I haven’t done a lot of clubbing on the island. But together with what I’ve heard from friends (party veterans as well), I can give you some solid advice and recommendations. I try to stay neutral because this is not Berlin, and it never will be. That means I don’t hold Ibiza to the highest standards of musical enlightenment, nor of crowd behavior. Most people come here for some casual fun, and rating the clubs should reflect that attitude.
This is why I want to start this chapter with a problem nearly every club on the island suffers from: overcrowding. This is the single biggest red flag, because no matter how good the music is, how engaged the crowd is, or how good your own mood is, it can completely ruin the night. If you’re standing in a room packed like a sardine can, unable to dance or even move, severe claustrophobia sets in. That breaks a night out.
However, there is an indirect way to assess whether overcrowding will happen: look at the pre-sale and which tier the tickets are sold in.
Rec. 6: Pre-sale up to tier 5 indicates a perfectly balanced night with enough room to dance. Up to tier 8, you’ll have a busy night with some overcrowding during the main act. Anything above that is guaranteed to cause frustration, because it will be too full.
To be clear, it will never be empty at those superclubs. Just because it’s a “less popular” night doesn’t mean you’ll stand alone on the dancefloor. Let me give you an example: at Ushuaïa, a Calvin Harris night can run up to 200€ for general access. Ants the next day sits around 50€. And still, Ants will usually be the better night. You’ll have more space to move, and people are less focussed on “the experience.” At those hype nights, you often get a crowd glued to their phones, recording every second and barely dancing. The DJ is therefore often forced to play only their main hits, since that’s what the casual crowd demands. On cheaper nights, though, you’ll often find groups randomly strolling in, more focused on the party itself and just having fun: more dancing, more interaction outside their own friend groups, and a generally more relaxed atmosphere. This logic extends to all big clubs. They oversell. Not occasionally, but as a business model.
I was there only once on a less busy night (Shimza). In general, I liked the club a lot. Amazing Soundsystem, big dancefloor, great lighting and a good mixed crowd. However, the layout of the club is that you have to walk through the dancefloor to go to the outdoor area, the toilets and the bars. Even though I was there on a less busy night, I could already notice the potential for people pushing and shoving through the crowd. I can only imagine what it must be like on a Keinemusik night or Music On with Marco Carola. Skip those days and opt for the other ones as it is for sure a legendary location and one of Ibizas longest running clubs.
This one I’ve visited a couple of times for different events. The verdict was always similar: the main room (theater) is dead, the rest (club room & wild corner) can be very fun. With all the Mixmag awards of “the best club in the world”, whatever that means, it attracts a very mainstream crowd. Those then gather in the overcrowded theater, barely moving and constantly recording Black Coffee or whoever is on stage at that time.
Every time I switched from the Club room or the Wild Corner to give the main artist a chance, I became depressed. It was boring as fuck. So, picking when you want to go to hi, I would always recommend focusing on the lineup in the club room. Or just sticking to the Wild Corner aka the Toilet room, because that’s truly unique and can result in some seriously intense experience.
I expected to hate it. I did not. We spontaneously went to Ants, and it was surprisingly good. Enough room to dance, chill crowd, a cool visual show with the lasers and CO2 cannons, as well as a flawless setup in terms of entry, bars, and toilets. The general problems of the Matutes family-owned businesses also exist here, like completely overpriced drink prices (e.g. 15€ for bottled water).
Rec. 7: VIP table service is overpriced and unnecessary - even as a group. VIP tickets with drinks included often make more sense than a bottle table. Better access, more space to dance, less of the cringe flex and a smaller price jump than people assume.
Have not been myself. Friends went last year and this year, multiple times. Same report every time, which sounded very disappointing. In general, I would consider it if you are in there for the light show an genarally interested in the technical peak of nightlife. It features cool art instalations and state of the art lightning shows. But as far as Ive heard purely party wise there are far better alternatives.
Disclosure: I also haven't been here myself. But there are only two events running at DC-10: Solid Grooves and Circoloco. As for Solid Grooves, I was at one of their events in Barcelona, and let me tell you, the crowd was almost entirely British (80+%). That's just the crowd the promoter attracts. As for Circoloco, this is probably the most hyped event on the island. It just gets insanely crowded, and that's what both my friends and people online have reported. It might be great music-wise, it might be the place to be on a Monday, but if you go, do yourself a favor and go as early as possible.
Off-grid
Cova Santa, Akasha, 528, Tomodachi, Nocturna, Pikes… I have only read about these online. Always presented as the better option if you are looking for a more authentic Ibiza experience.
I’m not convinced by that statement, because the glorified 2000s Ibiza experience simply does not exist anymore due to changing times. Also, those places usually gather to an older crowd (e.g. Pikes is 27+). The line ups are far less flashy and more house/disco oriented.
Once again it comes down to your expectations and finding a good compromise if you are traveling with a group. Genuinely those Clubs can be great experiences if you are looking for a more elevated, grown-up and off the grid experience.
Drugs
At the end of the day, this is an unhinged guide, and while up until this point maybe some phrases have fallen that you wouldn’t expect in a brochure, or some very direct statements not usually spoken out loud, now it gets really naughty.
Ibiza is a party island, and drugs are part of that lifestyle. They’re omnipresent, and a lot of seasonal workers are involved in the trade. Maybe because they use themselves, or because they need to make some extra money on the side, since the island is becoming increasingly expensive.
Rec. 8: Don’t buy from the street dealers in front of the clubs.
Since the police stand right next to them, I doubt they’ll sell you rat poison or anything harmful. But expect to be completely overcharged, and to receive gear that’s heavily cut with paracetamol.
Most people working in bars are involved with drugs. A better approach is to tip them well and ask for a good contact. This, of course, requires a bit of planning, since not everything is necessarily available on the spot, but in turn, you’ll get much better quality for a much better price than from the street dealers. Also, let me tell you: there are more than enough places in Ibiza that sell directly under the counter, and some even let you pay by card (especially for coke).
Speaking of specific drugs, let’s talk prices, since they’re fairly standardized across the island:
Coke: 1g – 100€, over 5g – under 80€ per g
MDMA/ketamine/Tuci: 1g – 50€
Pills: 10€ per pill
A word of warning: Tuci, aka pink cocaine, is very prominent on the island. Contrary to the name, it has nothing to do with real cocaine. It’s a concoction of whatever leftover drugs the dealers can scrape together, mixed with coloring and flavor agents. I’ve seen the following combinations: pink–Kool-Aid, brown–coffee, green–apple.
Usually the main ingredients are MDMA and ketamine, but I’m also deeply convinced there’s often some cathinone (4-MMC, 3-MMC, etc.) mixed in, which is why people go crazy for it. It’s very cheap for dealers to produce, with a high margin thanks to the glamour factor.
Rec. 9: Stay away from Tuci. Every batch is different, and it’s unclear what’s actually in there. Stick to the traditional drugs.
Flirting & Hookups
Not only drugs are part of the party lifestyle, but also some heated eye contact, dancing, touching, making out, and who knows what else.
Everyone, men and women alike, is excitedly looking forward to their vacation trip. They buy some new clothes, a new fragrance, maybe go on a diet. Naturally, everyone looks a tad more attractive than usual, and the hormones do the rest.
Flirting doesn’t work any differently here than anywhere else in the world. Whether you meet at the club or strike up a conversation on the beach. But honestly, in this category, I feel like Ibiza overpromises and looks shinier than it actually is.
Rec. 10: Keep the flirting light and don’t get overinvested. At the end of the day, this is a vacation, and no one wants to be stressed.
There’s a high chance that someone is with a group, sharing a room in a hotel or villa, and has already made plans for the next few days. Most people’s stay in Ibiza is short, and it can be hard to plan around that. Rarely does someone want to change their plans for someone they’ve just met.
Go ahead and suggest a brunch or a trip to the beach together. But if it’s getting hard to meet again, just exchange contacts and leave it as a vacation flirt or a heated make-out session.
Financial Breakdown
Villa (5 days, 11 people): around 13,000€ at the beginning of June. Absolute Narcos-style villas with their own tennis court, etc., would run around 20,000€.
Boat day: as mentioned, slightly under 2,000€.
Beach clubs: places like Beachouse had a 350€ minimum spend per person, but that included dinner, drinks, and entry to the afterparty.
Groceries and pre-drinks: for a villa of 11 people, at Ibiza prices, around 1,300€ for 5 days.
Taxis: 40–50€ per day, even splitting fares with multiple people most of the time.
Clubs: around 100€ per visit, but I didn’t drink much.
Overall, this puts me at around 500€ per day on average, including accommodation, for a very comfortable, high-end vacation, without too many dumb choices like table service.
Closing Lines
Even though times have changed since the glorious 2000s Ibiza memories, the island is still magical. It just requires a bit more maneuvering nowadays. I loved every second I spent there, and I hope this guide helps you achieve a similar experience. If you’re still in doubt: just do it!
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