Holidays in Ibiza: 4+1 family activities you have to try!

Family Matters

Oh the venerable family activities! For those who decide to visit with family, Ibiza offers a vast amount of fun activities that will surely satisfy even the pickiest of kids and parents. From amusement parks to the necessary summer watersports, family activities can be so much fun if you take the time to organize them properly.  As for the activities on offer? From water parks to caves full of secrets waiting to be explored and hippy markets full of hidden treasures and funny acts, Ibiza has it all! Pack your bags, have your sunscreen on the ready and get prepared for the most fun you can have on your holidays in Ibiza  because after all, family matters!

Beaches

Being an island provides Ibiza with a wide selection of azure blue beaches and clear waters that offer tons of fun for the entire family. Watch your children play and socialise while you enjoy your cocktail in the Cala Bassa Beach Club. Looking for a bit of family adventure? The banana ski bus and jet-ski rental are also guaranteed to satisfy you and give you some of the thrill you crave. Are you hungry after a long day under the sun? You can always visit the beach restaurant serving local delicacies nearby. For those who like their space, the Ses Salines beach with its 1.5km coastline of white sand and crystal clear waters is a definite must-visit that offers quite a few activities. If you get tired from riding on the pedaloes, kayaking, snorkeling or paddle surfing you can always take your time and enjoy fresh seafood in one of the hip seaside restaurants surrounding the area. Holidays in Ibiza can be so much fun! If family safety is your main concern Cala Tarida is the place to visit. Situated near the town of San Antonio, Cala Tarida is designated as a great place to have fun and stay safe with the whole family with its shallow emerald green waters and beachside stores where you can buy all the necessary equipment to explore the sea such as snorkels, inflatables and beach safety gear.

Water Parks

As with most summer destinations, Ibiza has an amazing array of watersports that you and your family can enjoy beside the classic selection offered on its sun soaked beaches. You might think that water parks are just an attraction for kids but if you choose to visit and take a ride in one of the island’s numerous water parks you can make your holidays in Ibiza a memory to cherish! Come in touch with your inner kid while yours enjoy the pools and rides on offer in Aguamar, Splashtown, Sirenis Aquagames or Agualandia Water Parks. Make regular use of your sunscreen and get ready to feel the rush on one of the amazing rides, splashing cheerfully on your way down!

Hippy Markets

Dating back to the 60s when hippy culture was abound, lots of street artists, artisans and performers gathered to Ibiza in order to get inspired, party and sell their handmade wares, setting the basis for the now renowned hippy market. Despite the name suggesting only one place, hippy and open air markets are common in Ibiza providing you and your kids with one of a kind hand crafted clothes, jewels, textiles and artifacts. The biggest Markets are the Punta Arabi Hippy Market in Es Caná taking place on Wednesdays and the Las Dalias Hippy Market in San Carlos on Saturdays. Get lost amongst the numerous colorful traders and stands and find the perfect memento for you and your family. Make the most of your holidays in Ibiza and keep an eye out for fantastic crafts and deals and you never know, you might find your inner hippy too.

Formentera

Tired of your holidays in Ibiza? You can always change your schedule a bit to include the friendly small island of Formentera! You can take the Aquabus from Ibiza Town or most of the grand resorts and spend the whole day exploring the landscape and enjoying the local delicacies with your family. The island’s flat nature helps with biking around and the clear sunny beaches are perfect for swimming, sunbathing and enjoying your day away from the crowd.

Boat Charters

Why spend your day on a single beach when you can visit many? Take the wheel, become the captain of your holidays and take your family on a tour of the best beaches the island has to offer. If you fancy a change from the crowded beaches, the Pitiusic Islands of which Ibiza and Formentera are parts, also comprise of multiple small islets ready for you to explore! Unleash your inner pirate and provide tons of fun for the whole family by chartering a boat tour.