What budget for activities and outings Ibiza?
Ibiza has the perfect ingredients for the practice of various water sports such as kayaking, sailing, paddle surfing, kitesurfing, not forgetting scuba diving. Prices vary according to the activity. For those who wish to discover the island in a different way, in a calmer atmosphere, it is important to specify that these sports are practicable in summer as well as in winter, ideally from September-October, after the last wave of departures of the tourists. The incredible climatic conditions and the natural settings that Ibiza offers are very favourable for hiking, running and cycling
In terms of crafts and clothing, the offer is very diverse! There are more shops in Eivissa than in the rest of the island, especially for AdLib fashion, which is resolutely Mediterranean, simple and elegant. Small craft and hippy markets are also set up in the most touristy places and sometimes offer great deals and unique items. In terms of gastronomy, Ibiza is full of delights: wines, olive oils and dried fish, ensaimadas, sobrassada and hierbas d'Ibiza, naturally.
A beer costs between 2 and 3 € in Spanish bars, while the price of cocktails, depending on the place, varies from 6 to 15 €. In discotheques, where the entrance ticket can cost from 20 to 60 €, drinks are more like 10 € for a beer and 12/15 € (or even more) for a cubata (a simple mixture of alcohol and juice such as rum and coke, gin and tonic, etc.). The prices to get into most of the island's nightclubs can make many people cold, but there are a few strategies for finding cheaper ones, or even free ones! The port of Ibiza is full of opportunities. You just have to go there to be harassed by street vendors who offer reduced rates. Some bars advertise this: they offer up to 50% discount on the sole condition of having a drink in their establishment. Free tickets are of course interesting, but they are only valid early in the evening and the drink is not included! You will find them in some shops displaying the signs of the party in their windows; but also on some big beaches (Platja d'en Bossa, Ses Salines...), where the discotheques parade groups of gogos advertising the party with pockets full of tickets to be distributed.
What budget to eat Ibiza?
You can eat very well for cheap in Ibiza. The local products are good and the restaurants are numerous. By opting for a few tapas to share or a lunch menu, you can get by for 10/15 €. However, good restaurants are also numerous and the bill can easily rise. However, there are a few tables in town serving a dish of the day for around 10/12 €. Favour local products and dishes: burrida de ratjada (boiled skate with crushed almonds) or sofrit pagès (a dish made from lamb, chicken, sobrassada and potatoes) for example.
The price of gourmet breaks and alcoholic drinks is generally lower than in France (except for discos and other similar establishments). The pastries of Ibiza are quite recommendable (the delicious ensaïmadas in particular), just like the famous hierbas ibicencas!
What is the budget for accommodation Ibiza?
There are many, many, many accommodation options on an island that derives most of its wealth from tourism: camping cabins, youth hostels, boutique hotels, luxury establishments, private villas... There is no lack of choice. As prices have a tendency to explode during the season, we strongly recommend that you book your accommodation well in advance of your departure, a few months if you can. You will have both the advantage of being able to choose your accommodation, but also that of obtaining acceptable rates.
Rural tourism. For those looking for peace and quiet, manyagroturismo (rural tourism) establishments have opened their doors. These are usually old fincas (traditional houses) that have been converted into small, usually luxury hotels. Often, these houses, located in the hinterland, offer 6 to 10 rooms and all the comfort of a 4 or 5 star hotel. The charm is there, but you have to pay the price!
Camping. Wild camping is forbidden and official campsites are few (half a dozen). There is no need to bring your caravan because of the prohibitive price of the boat passage. In motorhome, the island is welcoming from October to May. Outside this off-peak season, Ibiza is far too busy for the guardia civil to tolerate stops outside the campsite. In any case, you will have a hard time getting around and parking.
Travel budget Ibiza and cost of living
To give you a rough idea of the budget you will need to allow for, count on a double room from 35 to 70 € in the "good and cheap" category, from 70 to 150 € in the "comfort or charm" category and from 150 € for the luxury category. Generally speaking, you will have to pay a certain price to enjoy a quiet stay away from the hordes of tourists, as it is the big hotel chains that charge the most attractive prices, unfortunately in concrete resorts without charm (Sant Antoni for example). For meals, count on a minimum of 12 €, about 20 € in a standard restaurant and from 25 € in a more chic establishment.
