Villas in Ibiza Spain: Where to Stay and What to Book

Sant Antoni de Portmany, which British travellers usually call San Antonio, is the most searched-for resort on the island and a 12-minute drive from the airport. It is the base for the coves of Cala Salada, Cala Bassa and Cala Comte. Santa Eulària des Riu, or Santa Eulalia, is the largest town by population at over 31,000 residents and sits about 16 minutes from the airport. Its stretch of coast takes in Cala Llonga, Cala Pada, Cala Martina and Platja des Niu Blau, and you can visit the S’Argamassa Roman Fish Farm close by.

If you would rather stay somewhere quieter, Sant Carles de Peralta has Es Canar, Platja de Nova, Platja Pou d’es Lleó and Cala de Sant Vicent nearby. Es Cubells, a small place of 908 people only 8 minutes from the airport, is the gateway to some of the island's most sought-after bays: Cala Vadella, Cala d’Hort, Sa Caleta and Platja des Jondal. Sant Josep de sa Talaia and Sant Joan de Labritja complete the picture, while Ibiza Town, the island's city, is the place for those who want to be near the port, about 7 miles from the centre.

The two big towns, Sant Antoni and Santa Eulària, are where you will find the widest spread of hotels, so they are the natural starting point if you want Ibiza family hotels, an adults only hotel or a simpler bed for the night. Anyone searching for hostels in Ibiza will also have most choice in these larger, busier places.

The smaller settlements are better suited to villa hire. Ibiza villas to rent around Es Cubells, Sant Carles de Peralta or Sant Joan de Labritja put you close to quieter coves, with fewer neighbours and more space. If you are looking at villas in Ibiza for holiday rent, plan on car hire: the beaches here are spread out and you will want to move between them under your own steam. You can compare car hire on this page as well as hotel prices.

Most British travellers book a package with flights and hotel together, which bundles the direct flight into Ibiza airport, your room and the transfer. Transfers are short: around 8 minutes to Es Cubells or Sant Josep, 12 minutes to Sant Antoni and 16 minutes to Santa Eulària. You can compare package deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach here, and check the board basis before you book, since self-catering, half board and all inclusive suit different areas and budgets.

Timing shapes what you pay. School holidays push prices up across the board, and July is the hottest, driest month, with highs around 32°C and typically a single rainy day. April, June and October are among the best months to go, with highs of 21°C to 28°C, while winter stays mild at around 16°C. Booking early for July and August gives you the most choice, especially for villa hire, where the best-placed properties go first.