If you already know you are going to spend a week on the island, this guide will help you organise a 7-day itinerary in Ibiza in a much more realistic and balanced way, arranging your plans by area and combining beaches, villages, markets, sunsets, routes and a few livelier nights so you can enjoy the island at a good pace without feeling rushed. And if you would like a broader overview for inspiration before going into the details, you can also start with our complete guide on what to see and do in Ibiza.
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Beaches, villages, restaurants, sunsets, transport and practical tips to plan each day more easily.
If you already know you are going to spend a week on the island, this guide will help you organise a 7-day itinerary in Ibiza in a much more realistic and balanced way, arranging your plans by area and combining beaches, villages, markets, sunsets, routes and a few livelier nights so you can enjoy the island at a good pace without feeling rushed. And if you would like a broader overview for inspiration before going into the details, you can also start with our complete guide on what to see and do in Ibiza.
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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.
IBIZA BY AREAS: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE ISLAND BEFORE PLANNING EACH DAY
West: coves and sunsets
The west is a very good area to start your trip. It is ideal for discovering your first coves, enjoying walks by the sea, watching the sunsets and making easy plans near San Antonio.
North: nature and routes
The north has a quieter pace. It is an ideal area for scenic routes, gentle hiking, viewpoints and unhurried days surrounded by landscapes.
East: villages and markets
The east is perfect for a more relaxed day, with charming villages, markets, peaceful walks and unhurried plans.
South: Dalt Vila and nightlife
The south brings together the most urban and lively part of the trip. This is where Dalt Vila, Ibiza Town, beach clubs, atmospheric dinners and many of the island’s party nights fit best.
If you want to get your bearings before organising the itinerary, this map allows you to visualise Ibiza by area and understand what type of plans fit each one. It is a very useful way to locate beaches, routes, restaurants, viewpoints, markets and lively areas, and to decide which parts of the island you want to prioritise depending on the travel style you are looking for.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Suggested itinerary
Dalt Vila
Explore the walled city of Eivissa at a relaxed pace, with its sloping streets, historic squares and viewpoints overlooking the port.
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.
Suggested itinerary
Santa Gertrudis
Discover a more inland side of Ibiza with a stroll through Santa Gertrudis, its square, local shops and relaxed atmosphere.
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.
Suggested itinerary
Sa Caleta
Start at Sa Caleta, among reddish cliffs and a small sheltered bay that reveals a different side of 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.
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.
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.
