Have you thought about travelling to Ibiza in December? Discovering the island in the middle of December is a fantastic idea, cheaper, more original and, of course, quieter.
What’s more, you always have the option of discovering the island on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or New Year’s Eve, days where there is a special atmosphere and the island is pure magic. You’ll find more than you can imagine! Here are 4 great plans for you.
1. A tour of Ibiza’s street markets
If you travel to Ibiza in December, visiting the main street markets is a must-do. December is the month of Christmas shopping and you won’t find a better place to find what you’re looking for than in Ibiza’s hippie markets.
You can stroll around taking advantage of the morning sun and buy everything you need, whether it be books, costume jewellery, clothes, ceramics, crafts and much more.
And to enjoy all the magic and charm of Ibiza, the best thing to do is to visit the markets at Christmas. This is when countless stalls of all kinds show off their best clothes. The traditional Christmas market in Ibiza Town and the Las Dalias market are some of the best known.
Some of them organise activities for the little ones, such as live music concerts, and others even count on Santa Claus’ presence. The kids will love it!
2. Gastronomy in its pure form
For the lovers of good food, a great alternative are the gastronomic events held in Ibiza during the month of December. One of the best known is Cañas & Roll, a gastronomic and musical event that comes to Sant Josep, packed with interesting proposals. You can sample pinchos and tapas to the rhythm of the music of various performances and concerts.
3. Party in Ibiza in December
Who says there’s no party in Ibiza in December? It’s true that during the month of December the island has little or nothing to do with the crowded streets and the bars and clubs open until the early hours of the morning in the summer months, but if you want to party… You definitely can!
The Pachá discotheque is the only one that stays open all year round. It’s famous for its Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve parties, which are considered the best on the island and are very well attended.
And if you prefer, you can also go out for a drink and enjoy a more relaxed and peaceful atmosphere.
4. Ibiza at Christmas
One of the most special times to get to know Ibiza is during the Christmas holidays, when every corner of the island shows all its charm through its Christmas markets, illuminated trees, nativity scenes and improvised activities.
One of the options you have is to take a stroll through the historic centre of Dalt Vila, walk through its streets and squares and shop in some of its small shops and boutiques.
You can also take the opportunity to try some of Ibiza’s typical Christmas dishes: Sofrit pagès, bullit de peix and salsa de Nadal (Christmas sauce) are just some of them.
Although Ibiza is a well-known destination mainly for its sun and beaches, there is always something to do here. Enjoy a different kind of holiday and let yourself be surprised – Ibiza in December is also incredible!
