Ibiza in 7 days: complete local guide

Beaches, coves and days by the sea

Ibiza invites you to plan your beach days well. With a full week on the island, it makes sense to alternate between more comfortable coves, more scenic ones and a sea-focused day with a more social atmosphere, so the trip does not feel repetitive. If you are staying in San Antonio, it can be a good idea to start with the beaches near San Antonio, which are a very practical option for the first few days. If you also feel like broadening your search and discovering more varied corners around the island, you can also take a look at the best beaches and coves in Ibiza. And if you are looking for a quieter and less obvious version of the coastline, the guide to hidden coves in Ibiza may also inspire you. To complete this type of day with a relaxed plan by the sea, it is also worth checking the affordable beach bars in Ibiza or even considering a boat trip or party boat.

Parties and lively nights

The most realistic approach on a 7-day trip is not to go out every night, but to choose three key moments well so the trip stays balanced and each plan is enjoyed much more. If you want to start getting your bearings, this guide to clubs in Ibiza can be useful, especially to understand which areas and styles suit you best. If you also feel like combining a night out with a more daytime or seaside atmosphere, it is also worth taking a look at the beach clubs in Ibiza. For a different kind of night, with dinner and a show, the guide to restaurants with shows in Ibiza can also inspire you.

Sunsets and viewpoints

There are few plans as truly Ibizan as ending the day watching the sun go down. During a week on the island, it is worth setting aside several moments for this, because not all sunsets are experienced in the same way or in the same type of setting. To start finding inspiration, you can take a look at the best sunsets in Ibiza.

Also, many of the best afternoons are not just about the sunset itself, but start earlier with a driving route, a scenic stop or a more panoramic spot. For that, this guide to unique landscapes by car in Ibiza is also a great fit. And if you want to complete this type of plan with higher points and beautiful panoramic views, this selection of panoramic views in Ibiza can also help you.

Markets, activities and routes

Ibiza is also very enjoyable when you combine beaches and atmosphere with quieter, more varied plans. During a week on the island, markets are a great way to change the pace, stroll calmly and discover a more local side of Ibiza, and for that, the guide to hippie markets in Ibiza can help you.

This type of day can also be completed with simple routes, scenic walks and ideas for moving around different areas of the island. To expand your options, the guide to routes around Ibiza fits very well here. And if you are also using this part of the map as your base, this selection of activities in San Antonio, Ibiza may also be useful.

Day 1: San Antonio, relaxed walk and first sunset

The first day should be light. If you are staying in San Antonio, the most natural thing is to start with a walk around the area, a relaxed meal, some time by the sea and a first feel for the atmosphere of this part of the island, without making the route too complicated.

To organise this first part of the trip well, the restaurant guide in Sant Antoni can be very useful, especially if you want to choose a pleasant place for lunch or dinner. If you also feel like adding a first beach stop without going too far, this selection of beaches near San Antonio also fits very well. And if you want to complete the day with more simple ideas for moving around the area, the guide to activities in San Antonio, Ibiza can also help you. To end the day, few plans work as well as saving the afternoon to watch a beautiful sunset in Ibiza.

Day 2: western coves and an easy scenic route

The second day can already be clearly focused on the beach. If you are staying in San Antonio, the western coves are the most logical option so you do not break the rhythm of the trip. Cala Comte fits especially well here if you feel like enjoying one of the most iconic images of the Ibizan coast; Cala Bassa, if you prefer a more comfortable day that is easy to enjoy for hours; or Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, if you are looking for a more scenic setting with a slightly more natural feel.

To get more ideas before deciding which beach area suits you best that day, this guide to the best beaches and coves in Ibiza can be useful. And if you feel like making the day about more than just the sea, you can also add a short walk or a scenic stroll at the beginning or end of the day. For that, this selection of easy hiking routes with views fits very well.

Day 3: Dalt Vila by day and partying at night

After two gentler days, this is where a different side of Ibiza starts to fit in. The daytime part can be dedicated to Eivissa and Dalt Vila, strolling without rushing, enjoying a good meal and discovering a more historic and urban area before the first big night plan.

To prepare this cultural part of the day better, the Dalt Vila guide can help you. And if you feel like completing the day with a good lunch or dinner in this area, this selection of places to eat in Dalt Vila also fits very well.

Later in the evening, this is one of the best moments of the week to move into the livelier side of the trip. For that, the guide to the best current clubs in Ibiza can be useful.

Day 4: villages, a market and a quieter side of Ibiza

After the first big night out, the fourth day calls for slowing things down. This is a great moment to spend the day discovering charming villages, walking without too much rush and experiencing a quieter, more local side of Ibiza. To plan this type of route, the guide to the most beautiful villages in Ibiza can be very useful.

If it also falls on the right day, this is a very good moment to include a market in the plan and give the route an even more relaxed feel. In that case, you can also use the guide to hippie markets in Ibiza.

And if you feel like completing the day with a more nature-focused walk, without turning it into a major effort, a hiking route in Ibiza also fits very well.

Day 5: southern Ibiza, a long afternoon and atmosphere

The fifth day works very well as a longer, more relaxed beach day, without needing to turn it into a club night. After several changes of pace during the trip, this is the moment to enjoy the sea more calmly, eat well, extend the after-lunch conversation and let the day flow between swimming, resting and a coastal atmosphere.

It is a very rewarding plan for choosing a pleasant cove and then completing the day with a beach club or a lively beach bar, depending on the type of experience you feel like enjoying that day. For inspiration, this guide to beach clubs in Ibiza can be useful. If you prefer to look for a slightly less obvious corner, the guide to hidden coves in Ibiza can also help you. And if you feel like a more informal and relaxed plan, this selection of affordable beach bars in Ibiza also fits very well.

Day 6: light day and big final night at Hï Ibiza

Since the night is going to be one of the biggest of the trip, it is best to keep the day fairly light. The ideal plan is to choose an easy beach, enjoy a pleasant meal and get some rest before going out, without trying to fit in too many plans.

For this part of the day, this selection of seafront restaurants in Ibiza can be very useful. And if you prefer a lunch or pre-night dinner with a bit more atmosphere, this guide to restaurants with a unique atmosphere and good value also fits well.

Later in the evening, this is one of the best moments of the week for a big night out. To get your bearings, the guide to the best current clubs in Ibiza can help you.

Day 7: northern Ibiza or a getaway to Formentera

The last day calls for ending the trip calmly. Here you have two very good options. The first is to spend the day in northern Ibiza, with a driving route, a gentle walk and a very different feeling from the beach and party days. If you choose this option, this guide to driving routes around Ibiza can be useful.

You can also complete this plan with some of the most special landscapes to explore by car. And if you feel like adding an easy walk with views, this selection of easy hiking routes also fits very well.

The second option is to use the last day for a getaway to Formentera. In that case, this guide on what to do in Formentera can help you. And if you prefer a more organised plan for the day, you can also take a look at Formentera in one day.