Beaming with natural Balearic beauty, Ibiza’s wild heart echoes a call that’s hard to resist by anyone with a spirit for adventure, no matter the age.
For teenagers, who are on the road to full autonomy, but still don’t have the necessary number of birthdays under their belt, the closed club doors can feel like a frustration. However, keeping active, entertained, and independent is easy in Ibiza, with so many ways to experience the island's great outdoors, explore, adventure, and of course, tap into the party vibe.
Below, you can find the best ways for the next generation of Ibiza lovers to begin their scrapbook of magical memories and get to know the true spirit of this incredible island.
🌅 Music and magic on the Sunset Strip
Watching the sun dip below the horizon from San Antonio’s world-renowned Sunset Strip is a rite of passage for all holidaymakers. As golden hour sets in, the long stretch of promenade comes alive with the sights and sounds of Balearic House beats and revellers beginning their night's adventures.
Follow the tunes floating through the evening breeze, and you’ll likely land outside Café Mambo. Every night is party night here, as the island's clubs host their pre-parties, and you’ll often find Fatboy Slim, Hannah Wants, or Danny Howard bringing the party to the promenade. Get there before sunset to grab a front row spot on the walkway, and you’ll soon shake any feelings of clubbing FOMO!
For a more adventurous view, the San Antonio Slingshot is the ticket. Its flashing tower is a famed part of the San Antonio skyline and will take the brave to new heights. For some comedy value, get Mum and Dad to jump in for the ride.
If you fancy your own moment with the nightly spectacle, grab a seat on pretty much any sandy shore around San Antonio and the bay area. Sunset here just has a way of creating an Ibiza vibe that's intoxicating, but without the booze.
💃🏽 Free ways to rave
Yes, free! And the party invite is open to all ages. Across the summer, local councils put on free events, bringing a festival feel to the beaches and town areas.
In early July in San Antonio, Ibiza Global Festival runs a two-day open-air beach party with huge-name artists. La Movida in August is a throwback festival, with 80s, and 90s tracks boomed across the beach.
In June and September, Chinois Ibiza leads two portside mini-festivals in the Ibiza Town port area. You’ll often see Luciano and Solomun headlining these, and the crowds turn up ready to rave.
There’s no age limit here, so parents may want to join themselves. We suggest setting up a time and meeting place, and then getting yourself lost in the crowd.
Our events calendar will give you all the information you need throughout the summer.
🏖️ Beach vibes
Ibiza truly does have some of the best beaches in the world, so make sure to play on the playa and get your toes sandy during your trip.
Just a short car ride from Playa d’en Bossa and Ibiza Town lies Las Salinas Beach. With over a mile of soft sands, it has a real vibe. Here, there’s a vibrant row of popular bars and restaurants with live DJs whose sun-kissed House beats turn the beach into a sandy dancefloor. You’re also likely to see the parades for parties such as Flower Power and ANTS winding through the crowds, only amping up the energy.
We suggest parking up with a picnic outside Sa Trinxa, and creating your own free beach party. Pedalos can be hired from near here, or a little further along, the Salinas Sailing Club rents paddle boards and kayaks. If you have some experience, you can master a small dinghy for the afternoon.
If you’re staying around San Antonio and the San Antonio Bay area, then you have an incredible selection of beaches and bays to explore. All with their own energy and vibe. With just a few minutes' stroll between each, you can beach hop for the afternoon until you find your favourite.
A little further on Ibiza’s west coast, Cala Bassa and Cala Tarida are both stunners, with glass-clear waters to swim in. Just down the coast, Cala Conta boasts two beautiful beach areas split by the famous Sunset Ashram. It’s a lively restaurant and you’ll often find the tunes floating onto the beach and creating a buzzy vibe.
You can reach Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida, and Cala Conta easily from San Antonio by catching a bus from the town's central bus station, or on one of the many taxi-boats from the port. Just pack some snacks and wave adios to your parents from the port.
For a chauffeur-driven experience, Beach Hop Cruise’s smooth-gliding catamarans depart from San Antonio and are a fun way to experience the west coast beaches, serving swim stops, snacks and drinks along the way.
🛍️ Markets, music, and shopping
If you want more than just a fridge magnet to remember your trip by, then San Antonio and Santa Eulalia have a great collection of clothes shops and local boutiques. Ibiza Town is the fashion leader for high-street pieces, or to snag the island's independent designers' latest trends. The port area and winding lanes are filled with stalls and enticing doors that lead to incredible finds.
If meandering the markets is more your vibe, then Punta Arabí, held every Wednesday in Es Caná, is a glimpse into the island's hippy history. Crammed with over 400 stalls, you are bound to find something special to mark your trip. It also features a tasty talent of street food stalls, and brilliant live music throughout the day.
Still up North, but this time just beside the cute village of San Carlos, the weekend market at Las Dalias is a firm favourite with islanders and visitors. It still oozes the original free-spirited Ibiza energy, which is only amplified by its early evening parties. Namaste on Wednesdays and Nido on a Sunday feature live acoustic and hypnotic DJ sets, and welcome under-18s until the garden shuts at 23:00.
Check out our guide to Ibiza’s hippy and other markets for a full day-by-day rundown of what’s on offer.
⛵️🛶 Wild watersports and adventure activities
It's not all party, party in Ibiza. For thrillseekers and adventurists, there are plenty of fun ways to get your blood pumping and break a sweat.
Go off-road with Ibiza Jeep Tours and follow the winding dirt tracks to island treasures such as a historic pirate lookout tower or Ibiza’s abandoned Festival Club. If you don’t mind some adult company, then Hasha Ibiza offers some of the coolest two-wheeled rides on the island. Just download the app, load your route and explore at your own pace. Teenagers will need a responsible adult to join them for the adventure, but at least you can blame them if you get lost.
If you don’t mind getting wet, then Es Nàutic Water Experience lays on seafaring fun, with sailing, kayaking, or paddle surfing available, along with professional instructors. Feel the wind in your hair with Jet Ski Ibiza Es Vedrà Tours, who make exploring Ibiza’s rugged west coast even more unforgettable, or take it at a slower pace with Sup Paradise Ibiza, who know the best beauty spots within reach by stand-up paddleboard.
🏝️ Explore Formentera
Spend the day living your best life on Ibiza’s stunning sister island, Formentera. Its beaches are consistently ranked amongst the best in the world and are perfect for those jealousy-inducing photos. Kick back and build that golden glow or dip your head and fish-spot with a snorkel, either way, pure paradise awaits.
If you’re up for a little adventure, then hiring a bicycle is one of the best ways to shake off the sand and explore the island’s many beauty spots. Look out for Moto Rent Pujols’ kiosk at the ferry terminal to hire your pedal-pushed crusader and begin your adventure.
Getting there - and back - is super smooth. From the central Ibiza Town port, you can catch one of the low-cost Aquabus’ that depart and return every couple of hours. The port is easy to locate, so parents can wave you off and collect you easily afterwards to hear about your island escapades. If you’re staying in Playa d’en Bossa, or Figueretas there are also regular scheduled ferries that go from here.
Restaurants can often require pre-booking, especially in high season, so pack your favourite snacks and have the day uninterrupted. Don’t forget to check out our Formentera guide for getting there and getting around before you go.
🍽️ Fun to have with Mum and Dad
If you’re ready to extend the invitation to Mum and Dad, and ask them to pay for the privilege, then there are some great beach clubs and restaurants that know how to rock any reservation.
Tanit Beach Club in Playa d'en Bossa has weekend parties that provide a musical backdrop for both restaurant diners and beachfront loungers. Their Sunday service, 'Escucha', takes the classic Sunday roast to a whole new level.
Next door, Nassau Beach Club offers a similar beachfront experience. Its standout party is on Saturday night, when the restaurant is sent back in time for its Flower Party. Old school tracks, hippies, and peace and love all around.
In the bay of San Antonio, Kumharas is a firm family favourite, with epic sunsets and a buzzing terrace. It’s worth diving into their street food market menu and mocktails whilst you’re here.
🚍 Getting around the island
While you want as much independence as possible, the taxi of Mum and Dad may have to be used on occasion. However, while they are out enjoying themselves without their children, there are many routes of transport to get you smoothly from A to B.
Our guide to all things island transport holds all the information needed to send you safely on your way.
⚠️ Good to know
Ibiza is packed with lifelong memories just waiting to be made, so however you plan to fill your next holiday agenda, be sure to soak up everything this Balearic paradise has to offer.
If you are under 18, then please be careful and do not accept invites to clubs or parties that are listed above the legal age limit. The security is strict and you'll waste your hard-saved euros.
We're confident you'll fall in love with Ibiza, and then, once you're old enough, you'll be able to come back and experience a whole new side to the island on your own terms. It'll be like discovering Ibiza all over again!
For everything you need to know about this beautiful island, our Discover Ibiza page has it all.
