Your property in Ibiza
From reformed traditional fincas through to stunning newly built villas, buying a property in Ibiza is about pure indulgence.
Whether it’s a property overlooking Ibiza Town and the luxury yachts moored in the port of Talamanca, or in the more sedate San Jose and Es Cubells on the island’s south-west, there is no lack of prestigious properties on Ibiza.
The island also offers some of the best coastal living in Europe, with towns such as Santa Eulària des Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany proving extremely popular.
Ibiza in a nutshell
Ibiza isn’t just the glitz of its capital Ibiza Town; the island somehow manages to retain a solitude that is increasingly sought-after away from the buzz.
The island’s enviable climate means it excels as a luxurious yet discreet hideaway, with rural landscapes filled with almond, olive and fig groves just a few miles from glamorous hotspots with high-end restaurants, bars and boutiques.
As a small island, its magnificent beaches are central to life on the island, with stretches of sand alongside bustling promenades or hidden-away coves.
Landscape
Known as the White Isle, Ibiza’s pristine beaches are a dominant feature of the island, with several towns and villages such as Jesus, Talamanca and Es Cubells boasting attractive beaches.
Inland, Ibiza’s winding mountain roads lead to secluded hilltop villages such as San Jose, elevated on the island’s highest peak, Sa Talaia.
The island’s red fertile earth also means larger plots with land are available, often including fruit trees or groves of the bountiful produce grown on Ibiza.
Education
Ibiza’s growing expat community is well served by a rising number of established international schools. Institutions such as Morna International College follow the English curriculum but Spanish lessons are compulsory.
Some of Ibiza’s other international schools follow the English curriculum, but others also follow either French, German or Spanish education systems.
For further education, the island has a campus of the University of the Balearic Islands, which is headquartered in Mallorca and is a top 10 university in Spain.
Activities and Entertainment
Outdoor lovers will find it easy to keep active in Ibiza with its temperate year-round climate. The coast provides countless opportunities to sail, dive, jet ski or kayak, while the island’s numerous beaches offer rest and relaxation in beautiful surroundings.
Away from the sea, popular activities on the island include hiking along the picturesque coastline, cycling and golf. Elsewhere, Ibiza’s excellent sporting facilities provide easy access to sports such as tennis.
The island is also rich in natural beauty, with the Parc Natural de Ses Salines, a World Heritage-listed nature reserve, playing host to marshes, salt pans, beaches and cliffs – as well as 210 species of birds. Plus, off the south-west tip, the island of Es Vedrà offers the opportunity of an unrivalled exploration.
Art and Culture
Glimpsing into the island’s past is easy thanks to the vast number of architectural gems, including the World Heritage-listed Dalt Vila, the 16th Century fortified hilltop settlement that towers over Ibiza Town.
In the northeast, the fortress church on Puid de Missa offers spectacular views out to sea, while those interested in the island’s history can find out more in two nearby museums.
Modern art features strongly on the island too, with the most striking example being the semi-circle of 13 basalt columns, named Stonehenge by the locals, and created by Australian artist Andrew Rogers. The likes of the Museu d’Art Contemporani d’Eivissa houses art with an Ibizan connection.
Food and Drink
Ibiza’s plentiful local produce and culinary inspiration from Catalonia make eating on the island constantly enjoyable.
From hearty soups and stews, through to carefully prepared seafood and spiced meats, Ibizan food is always bold and flavourful. The island’s typical desserts are also distinctive, with greixonera, a lemon and cinnamon scented tart similar to bread and butter pudding, and flaó, Ibiza’s version of cheesecake often flavoured with mint and aniseed, popular choices.
To help wash the food down, islanders enjoy hierbas ibicencas, an aniseed-flavoured, herby alcoholic drink served over ice or as a shot, or frigola, a liqueur distilled with wild thyme.
Compared to its neighbour Mallorca, the wine industry in Ibiza is far smaller, but local grapes such as Monastrell and Malvasia help create some memorable red and white wines. Sant Mateu d'Albarca is the island’s largest wine-growing area, even hosting an annual wine fair.
Accessibility
Ibiza Airport is located just 7 kilometres from the island’s capital, Ibiza Town, and serves a host of Spanish and European destinations.
The island is frequently accessed by private jet, with flights to Ibiza from London being one of the most popular private jet routes in Europe.