Why are the streets so slippery right when it starts raining?
Between rain events, fine dust carried over from the Sahara desert settles on road surfaces. When the first drops of rain hit, that dust mixes with…
Are there snakes in Ibiza I should know about?
Ibiza didn’t have snakes at all until fairly recently. The horseshoe whip snake, native to mainland Spain, arrived roughly two decades ago, most likely hidden among…
What should I know about theft, car break-ins and watch-snatching gangs on the island?
Don’t leave anything visible in the car when you park at viewpoints and beaches like Cala d’Hort: bags, phones, sunglasses, anything that looks valuable through a…
What are the new rules and fines for tourists in Sant Antoni and elsewhere on the island?
Sant Antoni and other parts of the island have tightened their public conduct rules, and the fines are real. Walking around town without a shirt, away…
Anything to know about jellyfish or sea conditions?
Ibiza’s jellyfish are mostly the mauve stinger (Pelagia noctiluca): small, pinkish-purple and mostly see-through, with long trailing tentacles. They’re just drifting with the current, so getting…
What should I watch for on hiking-access beaches?
Sturdy shoes over sandals, more water than feels necessary, and start early. Several trails (Torre des Savinar, the walk to Es Vedra) have little to no…