From the airport to the city centre Ibiza
Ibiza airport is located 7.5 km from the centre of Ibiza, in the municipality of Sant Josep. There are several ways to get to the city centre from the airport
: By taxi.
To get to the centre of Ibiza from the airport, you will need to pay about €18 for the journey, and a few euros more for the night fare. By bus. Much cheaper than taxis (around €3.50 per journey). Line 10 runs summer and winter to the capital (www.ibizabus.com). It takes about 20 minutes. There are buses every 20 minutes in summer (15 minutes in July and August) from 6am to midnight, and every 30 minutes in winter from 7am to 11.30pm. In the city centre, the bus will drop you off on Avenida Isidor Macabich or at the port.
Also from the airport, lines 9 and 24 take you to Sant Josep and Sant Antoni, or to Es Canar and Santa Eulària, only in summer (€4
).By car. Take the E-20 road to Ibiza.
Arrival by boat Ibiza
From France, you can reach the city of Alcúdia (Majorca) by ferry from Toulon in about 15 hours (Corsica Ferries). From there, several shipping companies provide inter-island connections. You can also reach Ibiza by ferry directly from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia
Public transport Ibiza
Present everywhere, they are very economical, but not very comfortable in the middle of August. Some buses do not have air-conditioning and are often crowded in high season. The tourist offices give all the information on the routes, timetables, frequency and advantageous conditions of use (maps). They can also give you leaflets at the main stops. Beware of those returning from the beach, the drivers do not accept shirtless tourists..
Note that you can also reach strategic points of the island by boat. These taxi-boats can be found in Eivissa, Platja d'En Bossa, Santa Eulalia and Sant Antony. They provide access to some of the surrounding beaches.
Bike, scooters & co Ibiza
If a motorized vehicle is essential to move around the country - a scooter can be a good option since the trips are never very long - it is also possible to ride a bicycle... provided you have some time.
With a driver Ibiza
Taxi fares are lower than in France, but beware of the various supplements that can quickly drive up the price.
Day rate : pick-up 3.65 €, then 1.09 €/km.
Evening and weekend rate : 3.65 €, then 1.33 €/km.
Additional charge for ports and airports : €1.80.
By car Ibiza
Driving. Your French driving licence is sufficient. The speed limit is 90 km/h on the road, 120 km/h on the autovies and 50 km/h in town. Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory and a helmet for motorcycles and mopeds as well. Fines are high.
Parking. No parking on sidewalks or at bus stops. In some places, the police are particularly strict. There are blue (paid) zones in all cities, but also zones reserved for residents (green). Do not park in these green spaces under any circumstances, or you may have to take your car to the impound lot. The white ones are free (check that there are no time limits).
Roads. The general condition of the roads is good, although when it gets wet at night they can be slippery. Some roads, which have become too narrow for the number of cars on them, especially in the interior of the island, are really dangerous. So be careful on the road!
Some instructions that you cannot ignore: the authorized alcohol level in the blood is 0.5 g per liter. This corresponds to two beers or two glasses of wine. It is also forbidden to drive under the effects of drugs and narcotics or other substances, and even after having taken medication that may alter the physical or mental ability required for driving motor vehicles. So it's just like at home, except that here the police are not always very understanding with tourists.
Gas stations. In general, you will only find gasoline in the cities or large resorts. So be careful with the level of your gasoline and don't hesitate to go to the pump before the time..
