Rural Tourism, Things to do
The best markets streets of Ibiza
The island of Ibiza has strong roots with the aesthetics of the hippy world and it’s ideology that goes back to the early 60’s. Today this feeling lingers especially in the hippy markets of the island where you can find all kinds of handmade crafts.
The most famous hippy market in Ibiza is Las Dalias in Sant Carles. It takes place every Saturday between 10AM and 8PM, and is usually full of both local visitors and tourists, specially between May 1st and October 31st. You can buy decorative fabrics, Hindu antiques, clothes, costume jewelry, ethnic jewelry, CD’s, books, exotic musical instruments, as well as all kind of crafts.
Also, in the market there is a restaurant where you can taste fresh juices and organic food. During summer it’s a meeting place for artists and sculptors. On Friday night different artists exhibit their works to the public.
Apart from the market of Las Dalias in almost every town of the island there is a large market to discover. The most famous are:
- The market at Es Canar, which is one of the most genuine of the island and is open from April to October from 10AM to 6PM.
- The market in Sant Jordi, situated on the road that goes to the airport of Ibiza. It has lots of visitors, especially locals from Ibiza as it’s celebrated throughout the entire year.
- The Ibiza Medieval Festival, held every year in May in the old walled town of Dalt Vila in Ibiza Town. It’s the perfect excuse to walk around the old part of the city while you’re purchasing original things.
All markets are not open every day, the markets alternate between the different towns. It’s best to check the calendar before heading to one of them. In Ca n’Arabi hotel we have all the information you need and recommend you the best days.
