10 Dreamy Places to Visit in Ibiza Spain with Kids

We recently returned from visiting Ibiza, Spain as a family (kids aged 6, 3, and 10 months) and it was amazing. You may know that Ibiza is generally known for its massive party scene with DJs traveling from around the world to play at the island’s clubs.

We received many confused looks from people when we told them we were taking our young kids to Ibiza; however, we discovered a quiet, beautiful side of the island and had an amazing family holiday.

I knew that there had to be more to the island than its well-known party scene and I was determined to discover it… and we did! We discovered the side of Ibiza for families!

We steered clear of the island’s party scene so much so that we wouldn’t have even known it existed had it not been for some advertisements along the road.

If you’re looking to snorkel in stunning, crystal-clear water, stroll through picturesque villages, and relax under the sun in Ibiza with your kids, then this family-friendly guide to Ibiza is for you!

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When to Visit Ibiza as a Family

The best months to visit Ibiza to be able to enjoy swimming are mid-May through mid-October. May and October will be the least crowded and least hot months to visit.

The water temps will be warmer the later in the summer you visit so if you want to visit in the shoulder season, but want warmer water, I suggest visiting at the end of September/early October.

We visited Ibiza mid-June and the water was plenty warm and the weather was HOT. It hit 88° F a few days which was perfect for playing at the beach but the walk back to the car mid-afternoon was a bit miserable.

It turned out to be a bit hotter than the usual average June temps but it was okay. I can’t imagine visiting in July or August when Ibiza is at its hottest and busiest- no thank you.

I like to check past years’ weather and future years’ predictions on Accuweather.com to get an idea for when I want to visit a specific location. You can look at Ibiza’s past forecast here.

Where We Stayed in Ibiza with Kids

We opted to stay outside of any larger city in Ibiza and instead booked a stay at Casa Tam Tam which is a gorgeous (but super affordable) villa near the center of Ibiza.

From what I’ve gathered (I’ve personally never been clubbing in Ibiza), the main partying areas are: San Antonio, Playa d’en Bossa, and Ibiza Town. I’d imagine in these areas you’re more likely to be surrounded by a crowd that you’d rather not be around on a family holiday.

Casa Tam Tam is a private, gated, and renovated farmhouse(?) located in the hills of central Ibiza. It’s comprised of 3-4 renovated units beautifully whitewashed and surrounded by lovely gardens, cacti, and outdoor eating areas.

We stayed in their one-bedroom unit called ‘Apartment Tam Tam‘ with a pullout bed in the living area + two bathrooms. It was perfect for our family of 2 young kids and an infant.

We shared a large pool with just one other unit and had two super shady outdoor eating areas. It was amazing and by far one of the best choices of the trip.

Another young family was staying in one of the other units and they told us that this place seemed too good to be true when they booked it but arrived and realized it was amazing in real life too!

We loved returning to our quiet, secluded, and peaceful villa in late afternoons for an evening swim and to enjoy dinner al fresco. I highly recommend it.

And the price was SO reasonable (we paid around 250 euros per night), which seems like a total steal in Ibiza.

Other quiet, family-friendly accommodations in Ibiza to consider:

• Apartmentos Nort: Located in Portinatx with GORGEOUS views and an amazing pool. Perfect for families.
• Aparthotel Tropic Garden: Family-friendly aparthotel in Santa Eularia with a large pool and breakfast buffet.
• Casa Vilda: Entire house with private pool in the north of Ibiza.

Map of the Best Places in Ibiza for Families

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The Easiest Way to Get Around Ibiza as a Family

If you want to truly explore the island, like we did, I recommend hiring a car from the airport. We were able to easily visit spots all over the island that we wouldn’t have been able to otherwise.

Plus, staying at Can Tam Tam, we needed a car as it’s located up a dirt road, far away from any bus stops. It was so nice to have a comfortable, air-conditioned car to escape the heat whenever we were headed somewhere.

I use Economy Bookings to search for rental cars and can often find a much better price there than I can on other search engines.

I definitely recommend checking out Economy Bookings for a better price on car rentals if you haven’t before.

10 Perfect Places in Ibiza For Kids

Without further ado, here are our favorite family-friendly places in Ibiza. I always try to find places that the kids will love, but that we (as parents) will love too.

I’ve organized this by starting with hands-down favorite thing we did in Ibiza (spoiler alert: it was a family-focused snorkeling/boat trip!), followed by our favorite beautiful, unique beaches, colorful villages and a few family-friendly places to eat in Ibiza.

The Most Family-Friendly Boat Trip in Ibiza

1. ‘Meet The Sea’ Family Boat/Snorkeling Trip

If you don’t pay attention to anything else in this post, pay attention to this part. This family-focused Meet the Sea snorkeling trip was the best part of our time in Ibiza- don’t think, just book it. (FYI I found this tour on my own, booked it on my own and paid for it on my own).

I really wanted to book a boat trip, but wasn’t sure that we’d feel welcome as a young family on most of the catamaran/sailboat tours that I found- UNTIL I found Meet The Sea.

Meet the Sea is an amazing excursion in Ibiza created just for families. The man who leads the boat tour, Greg, is so passionate about helping families learn about sea life and get comfortable being in open water.

As you head out to Sa Conillera nature reserve (we were the only boat out there!) he teaches you about different fish, plants, and critters you may encounter snorkeling PLUS there were coloring pages for the kids to enjoy during the boat ride.

When we arrived at our spot to anchor, he did a big swim around the area to scoop up any jellyfish (he only found 5, but he put them in a pitcher on the boat while we were snorkeling 🙏) and he made sure the area was perfect.

Then the crew outfitted everyone interested with masks and snorkels. They also had very cool life jackets for the kids (I didn’t notice any adult life jackets, but there are floaties you can take out with you).

There are paddleboards in the water for those interested and floaties. But the real highlight of the whole experience is that Greg takes groups out on a snorkel tour around the area and over to the shore.

He has a floating ring with a string attached to i,t and the kids can hold onto it with their face in the water while he tows them around. Parents, of course, join their kids on the snorkel tour and can hold onto the ring if they feel nervous too.

Greg is an amazing teacher and very encouraging (in a gentle way) to those that are nervous.

Our 6-year-old loves swimming but wasn’t sold on the idea of snorkeling. However, Greg and my husband were able to help her feel safe, and she LOVED it.

She spent so much time in the water snorkeling and was able to snorkel on her own without a life preserver at beaches later in our trip.

If all of that wasn’t enough, you can jump from the boat, use the paddleboards, sunbathe and enjoy a delicious lunch of paella that is cooked during the tour! Plus, they also do a treasure hunt onboard which our 3-year-old who didn’t feel up to getting in the open water really enjoyed.

And he enjoyed watching the fish gather around the boat to eat the lunch leftovers (there were so many fish!).

My husband and I took turns being in the water and it worked out perfectly. Greg’s mom is one of the crew members and is so kind and offered to watch our kids onboard for us if we both wanted to go out at the same time.

I admittedly was a little nervous going into this boat trip because it had been over a decade since I last snorkelled in open water. However, we felt safe the entire time and left with so much confidence. Don’t miss this boat trip!

It’s one of the best things to do in Ibiza with kids! Be sure to book in advance as they do sell out in peak summer!

4 Gorgeous Ibiza Beaches for Families

1. Cala d’Hort

• Parking: The closest parking is along a short, dead-end road. We arrived around 9:45 am and secured a spot here. You can find that parking area pinned on Google Maps here. It’s much closer than the other parking lot. A bigger parking lot is located up a long, steep road from Cala d’Hort. You’ll find it on Google Maps here.
• Facilities: Two restaurants (El Carmen & Restaurante Cala d’Hort), sunbeds/umbrellas for rent, and a small boutique
• Beach Type: Partially sandy, partially pebbly. Very soft sand under the water and shallow for a long way out (perfect for our 3-year-old to play confidently). Great for snorkeling!

Of all of the beaches on this list, Cala D’hort is the only one with a pebbly section of beach; however, another section of the beach is soft, smooth sand.

We chose to set up on the pebbly part of Cala d’Hort because it was closest to the super picturesque dock and Es Vedra.

However, everywhere at Cala d’Hort, the ground under the water is SUPER soft, gorgeous white sand.

We really loved Cala d’Hort for a couple of reasons. First, the views are just incredible. The water is stunningly clear, blue, and dotted with beautiful white catamarans, sailboats, and yachts and Es Vedra has such an epic, imposing presence.

Es Vedra looks significantly larger in person; I was blown away when we got our first view of the massive rock.

The second reason we loved Cala d’Hort is that (as I mentioned) the sand under the water is so soft, white and shallow for a long way out.

This beach is where our 3-year-old felt the most comfortable playing in the water. I think it felt like the shallow end of a pool to him, and he had a blast.

Cala d’Hort is also a great spot for snorkeling, not only are there rocks around the dock you can snorkel around, but you will even find fish swimming around in the open water.

I highly recommend taking a snorkel & mask with you in Ibiza- we loved snorkeling!

We purchased our snorkel from the little shop at Cala d’Hort- it was an adult mask, but it worked on our 6-year-old as well.

You can rent sunbeds and umbrellas at Cala d’Hort or enjoy lunch/dinner at one of the two restaurants (El Carmen & Restaurante Cala d’Hort) overlooking the water.

The views from the restaurants really look amazing, and they look like such lovely spots to eat.

Parking can get crazy, so be sure to arrive between 9 am and 10 am to secure easy parking and a good spot on the beach.

2. Cala Saladeta

• Parking: It’s VITAL that you arrive at Cala Saladeta before 9:30 am to secure a spot in the closest parking lot here. The next parking lot is a 0.6-mile/1-kilometer walk or bus ride up a steep hill located here. If both of those are full, you will need to park at the Cala Salada Park and Ride lot and catch the bus to Cala Salada. The bus line 34 leaves from Sant Antoni and makes those two stops about every 30 minutes before arriving at Cala Salada. You can see bus line 34 information here. We arrived at the closest lot around 9:45 and were able to secure a parking space but lots of cars were already there and were streaming in.
• Facilities: No facilities at Cala Saladeta, but there is a little drink shack and umbrellas/beds for rent at Cala Salada (a 10-minute walk away)
• Beach Type: Super soft, white sand with shallow, crystal clear water and the beach is lined with beautiful, traditional boat houses (my favorite part!) To reach Cala Saladeta, you need to walk for 10 minutes over the cliffside from Cala Salada.

Something I love about Ibiza are the traditional boat houses lining so many of the coves. Cala Saladeta is a beautiful, white sand beach next to (you guessed it) gorgeous, crystal clear, blue water.

To the left is a thin strip of beach lined by boat houses and backed by the cliffs- it’s so pretty! The seabed is super soft and sandy, and the water is shallow for a long way, making it a great spot for kids to play.

We found a spot in front of the boat houses and our kids loved both playing in the water and scrambling around the rocks and boat ramps.

We even saw a couple of boat houses in use with local families taking their row boats and kayaks out for the day!

It does require a 10-minute walk on a safe trail over the cliff to reach Cala Saladeta from Cala Salada, but if my 3-year-old can do it, then you can too!

We saw a handful of jet ski tours visit the greater cove of Cala Salada/Saladeta that looked super fun! If you have older kids, you may want to check out this jet ski tour that gives you views of Cala Saladeta.

I’ve read reviews of people taking their kids as young as 10 years old on it and having a blast.

Be sure to read the parking information under the Cala Saladeta heading above. It’s VITAL to arrive before 9:30 am to secure a good parking spot; otherwise, I think the trek would be too long/much of a hassle to visit with kids.

Hugging the left side of the beach is an extremely picturesque little dock and hugging the right side of the beach is a row of super cute boat houses. Also, the left the beach is more pebbly and to the right the beach is more sandy.

3. Cala Comte

• Parking: You can park here for Cala Comte in a large, free parking lot. Although, like the other beaches, I do recommend trying to get there before 10 am to secure a good parking spot.
• Facilities: 2 restaurants: Sunset Ashram and Ses Roques, sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
• Beach Type: Different areas of super soft sand, sand with large rocks for playing and large slabs of rock for playing/sunbathing

Cala Comte is a beautiful and unique beach that exceeded my expectations. Although, I shouldn’t be surprised because Cala Comte is a well-known and popular beach.

The interesting thing about Cala Comte is that the beach has different features depending on where you choose to settle for the day.

Some of Cala Comte is a large section of sand, some of it is more like a cozy cove and other parts are more layers of level rocks for that are great for sunbathing.

However, no matter where you are, you have beautiful views of islands out in the water and you may have beautiful views of the coastline.

When you walk up to Cala Comte, you will see the restaurant Sunset Ashram in the middle and beach extending out to the left and the right of the restaurant.

We walked up and down the beach to scout it out and settled on setting up to the left of Sunset Ashram in a more secluded area.

The beach is made of super soft sand and also large rocks for climbing and playing. Plus, next to us was a large, flat slab of rock that was fun for the kids to explore.

Snorkeling was great at Cala Comte because of the large rocks in the water mixed with the soft sand.

Again, I highly recommend booking this family-focused snorkelling boat trip at the beginning of your trip to help your kids get comfortable with snorkeling because it was a highlight of our time in Ibiza!

I’ve heard Cala Comte is a popular place for sunset and if you want to eat at Sunset Ashram for sunset, you’ll need to book your table early!

4. Cala Gracioneta

• Parking: You can park for free in a small parking lot above Cala Gracio here. It has very limited spots, so I recommend arriving around 9:30 or so. Otherwise, you’ll be trying to find street parking on the (very small) surrounding streets.
• Facilities: Restaurant Cala Gracioneta and sunbeds/umbrellas for rent
• Beach Type: Super soft, sandy beach nestled in a beautiful, natural cove

Cala Gracioneta is the chillest, most secluded beach we visited in Ibiza. As usual, the water is crystal clear and blue and the beach is soft and sandy.

Cala Gracioneta is another great spot for snorkeling (is anywhere in Ibiza bad for snorkeling??) and just a cozy, natural cove to relax.

We arrived around 9:45 am, and it was really quiet and still shady on part of the beach, which was nice. The beach did get more crowded as the morning went on, however, it didn’t get as crowded as some of the other beaches we visited.

Cala Gracio which we passed on our way back to the car (which is also very pretty with fisherman huts lining one side) was hardly crowded at all in the afternoon.

There is a SUPER cute restaurant at the back of the Cala Gracioneta called Restaurante Cala Gracioneta. It has beautiful views of the water and great vibes. It was too expensive for us, and we weren’t sure what the kids would eat so we just packed our own lunch as usual. However, it looks like a great place.

You can also book a bed and an umbrella from the restaurant if you want!

The restaurant at the back of the neighboring beach, Cala Gracio, is also super cute. It’s called Pomelo Playa but is also a bit pricey (as you’ll find in Ibiza). But we did snag some locally made, all-fruit popsicles from there on our way back to the car.

You’ll find Cala Gracioneta just a couple of minute walk from the beach of Cala Gracio up and over the rocks, secluded and tucked away (it’s quite easy and straightforward).

2 Picturesque Villages in Ibiza Your Kids Will Love

1. Dalt Vila, Ibiza Town

Dalt Vila (the Old Town in Ibiza Town) is a must-do on your family holiday to Ibiza. It’s the perfect way to break up some beach days or tack on after a morning at the beach.

Dalt Vila is a picturesque, walled city with over 2,500 years of history. You enter through a stone gate to be welcomed by beautiful, whitewashed buildings with colorful doors and windows.

We loved wandering the pedestrian-only streets, admiring the unique white homes with splashes of color and flowers.

Dalt Vila is also a great place to enjoy lunch or dinner with a nice atmosphere. The main little shopping/restaurant streets are Carrer de la Santa Creu and Plaça de Vila. Be sure to make time to shop and eat (or at least get ice cream!).

There are a lot of nice restaurants along here, but we opted for a more casual setting at S’Escalinata ordering smoothies and sandwiches, while sitting on beanbag chairs.

Many of the shops and eateries don’t open until 10:30 or so, but most of them stay open until midnight or later.

We opted to visit Dalt Vila in the middle of the afternoon after a morning at the beach (which is not ideal temperature-wise). However, there was quite a bit of shade along the little streets, and a nice breeze often came through, and it wasn’t very crowded. I think it gets much more lively in the evenings.

I’d love to visit around 7 pm or 8 pm, but by that time our kids are winding down for the evening; however, it seems like an ideal time to go.

We give our kids a little spending money on each holiday that they are in charge of in their own purses and it’s been a game changer for visiting villages and cities.

They LOVE wandering the villages, popping into little shops, and thinking about how they will spend their money. I definitely recommend doing it if you haven’t before!

2. Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis is another lovely village to explore in Ibiza. It’s quite different from Dalt Vila (and if you only choose one, I’d choose Dalt Vila) but it’s very cute.

It’s small but picturesque and located near the center of the island. The main walking street  (Carrer de la Venda des Poble) is lined with white-washed buildings with mustard yellow trim and large, shady trees.

You’ll find high-end shops selling expensive wares, but also more low-key typical (but classy) souvenir shops. Our kids were excited to shop here just as they were in Dalt Vila (I’m telling you, spending money is a game changer).

There’s also a pretty good little playground right in the center of town here right next to one of the main parking lots. We visited Santa Gertrudis around 10 am and played at the playground for awhile before exploring.

Thankfully, the playground was still a little shady and enjoyable to be at- that can’t always be said of playgrounds in Spain in the summer🫠.

A visit to Santa Gertrudis came HIGHLY recommended from our snorkeling guide on our family boat trip (which btw you can check out here– it was our favorite day of our trip).

We tried a very traditional ham and cheese bocadillo (sandwich) from Bar Costa, which is an eatery that has been around for a very long time and is much loved by locals.

We ate on cute, small woven stools under the umbrellas out front and got some fresh-squeezed orange juice as well (which you HAVE to try in this area of Spain. It will ruin regular orange juice for you for the rest of your life).

We also tried the ice cream from Vivi’s Creamery, which is homemade daily and is SO GOOD.

I will eat any ice cream that is presented to me, but I love finding a great homemade ice cream joint with unique, delicious flavors- and that’s Vivi’s!

If you’re traveling with little artists, you may want to look into the kid-friendly art workshops at a cute shop in Santa Gertrudis called Le petit Atelier N° 74.

They offer kids ceramic, painting, and printmaking classes. We considered booking one, but just didn’t have the time.

4 Family-Friendly PLaces to Eat in ibiza

1. La Paloma

La Paloma is a very cute restaurant in rural Ibiza that gives off garden tea party vibes. The tables are set in adorable, colorful mix & match dishes, sitting next to fresh flowers.

While La Paloma is very cute, it’s also shockingly family-friendly.

Our kids took advantage of coloring books and pencils available and played on the playground in the garden (even in the middle-of-the-day sun).

La Paloma also has a great kids’ menu. Our kids devoured some smoothies and red sauce & cheese pasta.

We booked a late lunch at La Paloma because the ‘cafe’ closes at 5 pm and the ‘restaurant’ opens again at 7 pm for a different (more expensive) dinner menu.

I tried the goat cheese-and-walnut-stuffed focaccia while my husband had a pizza from their rotating menu.

The goat cheese focaccia was very good, although I wouldn’t call it focaccia. It tasted more like a cozy homemade bread (and exactly like the dough from my husband’s pizza).

My husband’s pizza was good, but very dry… almost as if they forgot the sauce.

This restaurant receives a lot of hype, which made me very excited to try, but we were left a bit disappointed by the food. The atmosphere is 10/10, and if the food were a little less expensive, I think we would have been totally satisfied.

That being said, it is surprisingly family-friendly.

2. Bar Costa

Bar Costa is a traditional eatery in Santa Gertrudis selling Spanish bocadillos (sandwiches). It came very highly recommended from our local boat trip guide who said that it’s loved by locals, tourists, hippies, and the rich.

The sandwiches at Bar Costa are very basic (think paninis) with fresh, baked bread. The best bocadillo by far is the ham and cheese, which is a regional favorite.

We ate outside on the super cute terrace with small, woven stools, but inside has its own bit of history with fireplaces for farmers to warm up in the winter as they stopped for a bite to eat.

There were plenty of seats available when we visited for lunch. However, I’ve heard that if there is a bit of a queue that it goes relatively quickly.

3. Vivi’s Creamery

Vivi’s Creamery has two locations in Ibiza: Ibiza Town and Santa Gertrudis. We visited the location in Santa Gertrudis, and it was amazing.

Not only is it just so super cute, but the ice cream is so unique and delicious. It’s handmade every day and their flavors cover both traditional options but also some super unique ones.

I don’t usually include specific ice cream shops in guides like this because we visit SO MANY, and generally ice cream is ice cream.

But the handmade goodness from Vivi’s deserves some extra attention if you are in either Ibiza Town or Santa Gertrudis.

4. S’Escalinata

S’Escalinata is a low-key eatery in Dalt Vila with tables on the steps with colorful cushions for sitting. We swung by here for some smoothies and sandwiches before exploring the village.

I got a caprese sandwich with mozzarella, tomato, and pesto, and my husband got the ham and cheese. We also ordered smoothies to cool down (we were so hot), and the kids shared hummus and pita.

It’s a unique place to stop and a little more low-key than some of the other restaurants in Dalt Vila.

And that’s our guide to the family-friendly side of Ibiza! We loved our time on the island and highly recommend it if you’re looking for an amazing holiday mixed with stunning beaches, water activities, and picturesque towns than Ibiza is a great choice!

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