Not to miss

Ibiza City (Eivissa)

Set on a protected harbour on the southeast coast, Ibiza's capital is where most people arrive. It's a vivacious, enchanting place - a living, breathing town with a captivating old quarter and numerous attractions. It's also a focal point for some of the island's best nightlife.

Naturally, with so much nightlife, the city has a diverse range of restaurants to get some food to keep you going, as well as some good cafes to gossip about the previous nights' exploits.

Ses Salines

Platja de ses Salines and the adjacent Platja d'es Cavallet, at the southernmost tip of the island, are the best and most popular beaches within easy striking distance of Ibiza City. You can be here in half an hour on the local bus or more quickly with your own transport.

The area takes its name from the saltpans that have been exploited here since Carthaginian times and were big business until tourism came along.

Museu Arqueológic

The archeological museum is next to the 14th century catedral at the top of the hill in D'Alt Villa, overlooking the city. It houses a fine collection of ancient relics, with a particular emphasis on objects from the Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman periods.

Cova de Can Marçà

A turn-off to the right just before you enter Port de Sant Miquel, coming from the south, takes you around a headland to the Cova de Can Marçà, a collection of underground caverns spectacularly lit by background lights. Tours in various languages take 30-40min.

Museu d'Art Contemporani

The Museum of Contemporary Art is in an 18th-century powder store and armoury. It features a constantly changing parade of exhibitions of contemporary art, much of it local. Behind the museum you can walk along the town walls and enjoy great views of the city, its harbour and the coast.