Ibiza
Ibiza is a stunning Spanish island located in the Mediterranean Sea, known for its vibrant nightlife, stunning beaches, and rich history. Boasting some of the most popular beaches on the island include Cala Conta, Talamanca, and Cala d'Hort, all of which offer crystal clear waters and breathtaking views. The island has a reputation for being one of the best party destinations in the world, with world-famous clubs like Pacha, Amnesia, and Ushuaia attracting top DJs and partygoers from all over the globe. Whether you're looking to party, relax on the beach, or explore the island's rich history, Ibiza has something to offer.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- Restaurants always include service charges by law, and these should be clearly stated on the menus, although a small tip will still be expected and very much appreciated.
Taxi- Tipping is quite discretionary, with taxi drivers usually being given a 5 to 10% gratuity or thereabouts, although this is by no means obligatory.
Hotels- Hotel staff, such as luggage handlers, happily accept a small tip.
Lingo in Ibiza.
The two official languages of Ibiza are Castilian Spanish and Catalán. You can get by speaking your own language for a while – thanks to the wide established communities of Brits, Italian, Dutch, German, Latin American. But if you learn Spanish things will get much more easier.
General lingo.
Bienvenido/ Benvingut = Welcome
Buenos días/ Bon dia = Good morning, good day, hello in general
Buenas tardes/ Bona tarda = Good afternoon
Buenas noches/ Bona nit - Good evening, good night
Eating out/ shopping lingo.
Café Caleta = a dangerous mix of coffee, rum, brandy & spices, served piping hot and invented here on the island
Hay Hambre? = Hungry?
Dónde está el mercadillo hippy? = Where is the hippy market?
Dónde puedo ver la puesta de sol? = Where can I watch the sunset?
Perdona, cuánto cuesta? = How much please?
Get your flirt on!
Te tira los tejos‘ = Equivalent of “How YOU doing” Joey Tribbiani- style. Obvious chat up line
Do you like my bikini? = Te gusta mi bikini?
Así como tú, me los recomendó el doctor = You’re just what the doctor recommended me
No puedo dejar de pensar en ti = I can’t stop thinking about you
Podría perderme en tus ojos = I could lose myself in your eyes
Transport from Ibiza Airport.
There are 4 ways to get from Ibiza Airport to Ibiza - by bus, taxi, towncar or shuttle.
Bus.
During the summer season bus line 10 of Ibiza Bus leaves every 20 minutes in the direction of Ibiza Town. The bus runs via Sant Jordi de ses Salines and Ibiza Town to the port of Ibiza (Puerto de Ibiza). The stops in the street ‘Avinguda d’Espanya’ have the most central location in Ibiza Town. If you want to get off as close as possible to your hotel, it is wise to inquire with the bus driver.
Taxi.
Whichever terminal you exit from at Ibiza Airport you are sure to find a taxi that will be available to take you to the Ibiza city centre. It is certainly very reassuring to know that these taxis are available around the clock, you will therefore not be stranded even if your flight arrives at odd hours. Taxis in Ibiza are actually very comparable to the rest of Spain.
Shuttle.
Skip the long lines for taxis on arrival at Ibiza Airport and benefit from a convenient combined shuttle bus transfer to the port to catch the ferry to Formentera. Benefit from the flexibility to tailor you journey to suit the ferry timetable. Avail of regular ferry departures from Ibiza from 07:00 AM to 09:30 PM in April and May and from September 18 to October 15.
Towncar.
Ibiza Town or Eivissa is within close proximity, by car it takes 15 minutes to get into the city centre (8 kilometres / 5 miles). There is no car sharing service available at the airport. If you are planning to rent a car in Ibiza, take a look at Airmundo’s rental tips and list of car rental companies at Ibiza Airport.
Best time to travel.
May to October when high temperatures hover in the mid-70s and mid-80s and the party crowd descends.
