Practical
Tourist information, Botafoc port
Island tourist information desk at the Botafoc port, for maps and advice before you head into town.
- Most cruise ships berth at Botafoc, on the far side of the harbour from the old town. It is roughly 3–4 km by road, so plan on a shuttle, taxi or harbour boat rather than walking on a short call.
- Smaller ships sometimes berth at the town quays, close to the old town and the La Marina quarter.
- Dalt Vila is steep, with cobbled lanes and steps; wear good shoes and allow extra time if walking is hard for you.
- Many museums in Ibiza close on Mondays.
Where ships dock
Botafoc breakwater cruise berths
Cruise lines usually run a shuttle bus round the harbour to the edge of the old town (check on board for times and price). Taxis wait at the terminal and take about 10 minutes. In season a small passenger boat crosses the harbour from Marina Botafoch, about 10 minutes' walk from the berth, to the town waterfront; check locally for times. Walking round the harbour takes about 45 minutes.
Town quays (small ships)You are already in town: the La Marina quarter and the gates of Dalt Vila are a 5–10 minute walk.
Ready-made days
4hours
Dalt Vila and the city walls → Ibiza Cathedral → Vara de Rey promenade cafés
6hoursDalt Vila and the city walls → Ibiza Cathedral → Puig des Molins necropolis and museum → Vara de Rey promenade cafés
8hoursDalt Vila and the city walls → Ibiza Cathedral → Museum of Contemporary Art of Ibiza (MACE) → Puig des Molins necropolis and museum → Vara de Rey promenade cafés → Talamanca beach
Add your ship's times above to see what fits in your time ashore.
Beaches & parks
Talamanca beach
A calm, sandy bay with beach restaurants, a short walk or taxi from the Botafoc berths, so you stay close to the ship.
Beaches & parks
Figueretes beach
A small town beach with a seafront promenade, about 15 minutes' walk south-west of the old town.
Sights
Ibiza Cathedral
The cathedral at the very top of Dalt Vila, simple inside, with the best viewpoint in town on the square outside. Opening hours are limited; check locally.
Sights
Museum of Contemporary Art of Ibiza (MACE)
A small modern art museum set inside the old walls by the main gate, with a glass floor over archaeological remains. Check opening days locally.
Sights
Dalt Vila and the city walls
Walk up through the main gate into the walled old town, with whitewashed lanes and bastions that look out over the harbour and the sea.
Food & drink
Vara de Rey promenade cafés
The town's leafy main promenade, lined with café terraces, just below the old town. A good spot for coffee or lunch.
Beaches & parks
Ses Salines beach and salt pans
A long sandy beach in a protected natural park of salt pans and dunes near the south tip of the island. Taxi each way.
SightsClosed Mondays
Puig des Molins necropolis and museum
A Phoenician and Punic burial ground on a hillside just outside the walls, with a museum and underground tombs. Part of the World Heritage listing.
Boat & day trips
Formentera by ferry
Fast ferries from the town ferry terminal reach the quieter island of Formentera, known for its pale beaches, in about half an hour. Only for long port days; book a return with a big margin before all aboard.
Map
Your ship's times
Type your ship's arrival and departure times at the top of this page and everything here is marked for your day. Your times are on your cruise documents or in the cruise line's app.
Ibiza publishes its cruise calendar: see the port's schedule ↗
Sources we checked on 2026-10-21: portsdebalears.com posidoniaweb.portsdebalears.com portsdebalears.com ibiza.travel maef.eu