Essentials
- City
- Ibiza Town (Eivissa), Balearic Islands, Spain
- Population
- 160,000 (Island total), 50,000 (Ibiza Town)
- Internet Speed
- Fiber optic widely available; average 300 Mbps - 1 Gbps in urban areas
- Currency & Banking
- Euro (EUR); 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, Sabadell, Santander
- Tap Water
- Safe but very hard and salty; most residents use bottled water or filtration like Brita
- Power
- 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets
- SIM Card
- Movistar, Vodafone, Orange; €20-€30 for 50GB-100GB prepaid plans
- Banking for Expats
- Revolut and N26 are highly recommended; local accounts require NIE (tax ID)
- Accommodation
- High demand. Spotahome, Idealista, and Facebook groups (Ibiza Winter Let/Ibiza Rent)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, cards and Apple Pay accepted almost everywhere except small chiringuitos
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Booking.com; prices start at €150/night in off-season (March)
- Budget Accommodation
- Hostal Giramundo (Ibiza Town) - approx. €40-€60/night in March
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Dalt Vila (Old Town) for history, Playa d'en Bossa for nightlife
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Santa Eulària des Riu (quieter, year-round life) or Figueretes (near the center but walkable)
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- thehub Ibiza (Santa Gertrudis) - €35/day, €450/month; includes networking events
- Best Cafe for Work
- Passion Cafe (Marina Botafoch) - fast Wi-Fi, healthy food, laptop-friendly atmosphere
- Networking Events
- Ibiza Digital Nomads Meetup (weekly), Silicon Ibiza tech talks
- Social Events for Expats
- Ibiza Expats Facebook group; Sunday 'Social Sundays' at various beach clubs
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- TaxiClick Ibiza (No Uber/Bolt; only local official taxis and this app)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Cooltra Ibiza - approx. €25/day for a scooter; Moto Luis for long-term rentals
- Best Beach Nearby
- Talamanca Beach - a 15-minute walk from Eivissa town center
- Top Regional Airline
- Vueling, Air Europa, Iberia Express
- Top International Airline
- Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways (seasonal increase starts in March/April)
- Highway Access
- EI-20 (Ibiza ring road) and EI-10 connecting to the airport and San Antonio
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- CETIS Bus Station (Ibiza Town) - Main hub for island-wide bus routes
- Public Transport Passes
- T-General card or T-Mes (monthly) for bus travel; €1.50 - €4.00 per trip
- Regional Travel
- Balearia or Trasmed ferries to Mallorca (3h) or Formentera (30 min, €20-€40)
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- Hospital Can Misses (Public) or Policlinica Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Private)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Hot Yoga Ibiza (Eivissa) - €20 drop-in; Yoga Rosa Retreats (Santa Gertrudis)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Bfit Ibiza Sports Club - approx. €90/month (premium facility with pool)
- Laundry Services
- Tintorería l'Eivissenca or Fresh Laundry (Self-service laundromat, €5-€10 per load)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- Glovo and UberEats both operate extensively in the main towns
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Bullit de Peix (Fish stew followed by arroz a banda) - Try at Salvadó (Pou des Lleó)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Wild Beets (Santa Gertrudis) - high-quality raw/vegan cuisine
- Best Dessert Spots
- Pastelería Marí Mayans for traditional Ensaimadas or Flaó (Ibizan cheesecake)
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Mercadona, Lidl, and Eroski are the most affordable supermarket chains
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon.es (Prime delivery usually takes 2-3 days to the island)
- Grocery Delivery
- Lola Market or Carrefour Online
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Port of Ibiza for drinks; San Antonio Sunset Strip for iconic views
- Local Brewery
- Ibosim Brewhouse (Port des Torrent) - craft beers with local ingredients
- Wine Bars
- Can Bernd (Ibiza Town) or Vino&Co (Can Bellotera)
- Street Food Stalls
- Mercat Nou - local market with tapas stalls and fresh snacks
- Popular International Cuisine
- La Bodega (Tapas), Kathmandu Ibiza (Indian/Nepalese), Izakaya (Japanese)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Dalt Vila (Old Town walls), Es Vedrà (mystical rock formation)
- Museums & Art Venues
- MACE (Museum of Contemporary Art), Puget Museum
- Historical Sites
- Necropolis of Puig des Molins (ancient Phoenician burial site)
- Religious Sites
- Catedral de Santa Maria de la Neu (top of Dalt Vila)
- Annual Events
- Ibiza Medieval Festival (May), Patron Saint festivities (August)
- Cultural Districts
- Sa Penya and La Marina (old fisherman districts)
- Theater Venues
- Teatro España (Santa Eulària) and Can Ventosa (Ibiza Town)
- Local Markets
- Las Dalias Hippy Market (San Carlos) - iconic Saturday market
- Music Scene
- Pacha (open year-round), Akasha at Las Dalias for underground vibes
- Street Art
- Bloop International Proactive Art Festival (murals across San Antonio)
- Cooking Classes
- The Ibiza Kitchen (San Juan) - focusing on Mediterranean cuisine
- Art Galleries
- Lune Rouge Ibiza, Galería Tambien
- Historic Buildings
- Castell de Eivissa (Ibiza Castle)
- Local Heritage
- Ibicenco (dialect of Catalan) and the traditional 'Ball Pagès' dance
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Ses Salines Natural Park (salt flats and migratory birds)
- National Parks Nearby
- Archipelago of Cabrera (nearby via boat from Mallorca), Ses Salines is the local equivalent
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Cala Llonga to Sol d'en Serra coastal trail
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Torre des Savinar (Pirate Tower) for the best view of Es Vedrà
- Birdwatching Locations
- Las Salinas ponds for spotting flamingos (especially in early spring)
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Generally prohibited on beaches due to fire risk; use designated BBQ areas like San Lorenzo
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- Correos (Post office), SEUR, MRW
- Tech Repair Services
- Informatica Ibiza, Apple Service Ibiza
- Table Tennis Spots
- Club Tenis Ibiza (many clubs offer ping pong locally)
- Language Classes
- Instituto de Idiomas Ibiza (Ibiza Town) - intensive Spanish courses
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Biblioteca Municipal de Eivissa (Can Ventosa)
- Community Centers
- Casal de Joves for youth and adult community workshops
- Gaming Lounges
- Ibiza Esports (San Antonio) - gaming setups and tournaments
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Casino de Ibiza (Marina Botafoch)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €7,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €300,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €5,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €220,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €7,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €420,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €5,000 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €300,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. €6,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €520,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. €4,500 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €360,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 25% (General Spanish rate)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 19% to 28% (Progressive scale for residents)
- Tax System
- Worldwide income basis for residents (over 183 days)
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- Approx. 47% (Varies by Balearic regional adjustments)
- VAT
- 21% (Standard rate in Spain)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, strict Spanish Transposition of EU Anti-Tax Avoidance Directive
- Property Tax
- IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) - Annual tax based on cadastral value
- Property Transaction Tax
- 8% to 11% Transfer Tax (ITP) for resale properties in Baleares
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- Spanish Digital Nomad Visa/Beckham Law (24% flat tax on Spanish source income up to €600k)