Ibiza Virgins: How to Survive Ibiza 2024

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We’re not going to beat around the bush here: if you want a budget holiday, you need to reconsider if Ibiza is the right place to go.

Of course, there are plenty of ways to cut back on excessive spending and make the most of your budget. However, you are about to go on holiday to Ibiza. This isn’t Magaluf, Zante, Kavos or anywhere else in Europe. If the only thing you’re going to do is remark on how expensive everything is, trust us, you won’t have a good time.

Everyone knows things are expensive in Ibiza. It’s the second most densely populated tourist destination in the world. It’s an island in the middle of the sea. Everyone working in the tourism industry has 5 months to make their money for the year.

So suck it up. Things are expensive, it’s as simple as that. If Ibiza wasn’t worth it, people would be going elsewhere and voting with their feet. Did we mention 2019 saw record number of visitors to the island?

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This is very important. Think carefully about where you want to base yourself on the island. You will learn quickly that getting from A/B in Ibiza is not as simple as booking at Uber, even if the island does look small on a map. It can be excruciating trying to find an available taxi… you have been warned!

So where could you stay? Here are the two most popular options:

If you are in a group of 8 or more, you should seriously consider renting a villa. Why? Because you will begin to get much better value than staying at a low/mid range hotel, especially for a week long trip which owners much prefer over a few night stay.

With that said, it will be more important than ever to be able to get to and from it, especially if your villa is in the middle of the island and you can’t speak Spanish to your driver! The Ibiza Taxi App might become your best friend.

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If you’re going to Ibiza for a week and want to go clubbing “at some point”, let us give you some advice. Plan which clubs you want to visit… now! Yes, you’re spoilt for choice with parties for every club each night, but the music policy at each varies wildly from day to day. Oh, you wanted to visit Pacha but it’s your last night? And you’re not into Reggaeton? Well you won’t be in luck if it’s J Balvin that night.

Think about the genres of music you’re into, and do your research. You will find a huge amount of music that suits every taste wherever you look… whether it’s David Guetta at Ushuaïa, Paul van Dyk at Eden, a Pool Party with Craig David, or Jamie Jones at Amnesia.

From our experience, it also helps if you’re in a big group to agree on at least a couple of the nights you plan to go out together. By sorting that before you go to Ibiza, you’ll have something that resembles a plan.

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On that note, if you know which clubs you’ll be going to in advance, then it pays you to buy your club tickets too. You will find the cheapest, official advance tickets online which can save you over €10 compared to buying on the door. You can also buy drinks packages from the big clubs at the same time. A generous double vodka mixer for €13 suddenly seems a lot more affordable than €20.

Ibiza Spotlight are the longest running official ticket seller in Ibiza – they offer free cancellations and guarantee the cheapest advance tickets to buy anywhere on the island.

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Ok, this last point is a bit weak. But here’s the thing… Ibiza is a special place. It’s a good time place. It lives and breathes music, but there is so much more explore beyond its clubbing. Treat it and everyone who lives there with respect. You’ll meet many like-minded people, who just like you want to have the time of their lives on holiday.

So leave your worries at home, get ready to be on top form, and enjoy yourself. You’ll be back before you know it 😉