Shopping – Ibiza Town

The best time to go shopping in Ibiza Town is at night, when the afternoon heat has passed and the atmosphere is one of excitement as people hustle and bustle through the narrow streets glancing at the shops before continuing on for dinner or some all-night partying.

Shopping is at its best during the high season, when many of the shops stay open as late as 00:00. Fashion is big here, and it makes up the majority of outlets, with tons of shops boasting international fashion.

Good places to go shopping in Ibiza include the port area, where there is a high concentration of designer shops and classy boutiques selling a range of trendy clothes which are popular among dedicated clubbers looking for their next outfit.

A favourite with the gay community is La Calle De La Virgen (the street of virgins), where there are several intriguing S&M shops, as well as piercing and tattoo studios. Whether you want to make a purchase or you just want to go for a giggle, it’s worth a look.

If all your nights out have left you with no money to spend, then the less pricey hippy street market in the port area may be a good alternative for souvenir shopping. During the summer months, the stalls here open at about 21:00 and they sell a range of goods such as clothing, beads and jewellery, handmade crafts, and so on.

If you are looking for some unique gifts to take back home, Ibiza Town has a range of local produce on offer. Ibiza is famous for producing delicious liquor, and if you can carry a bottle, there are Hierbas Ibicencas, Absinthe, Palo, Frígola, and several others to choose from. Other good buys include Spanish leather goods such as handbags, belts and wallets, and locally made ceramics.

Other essentials that you may need on your holiday are all available in Ibiza Town, from batteries and tampons to CDs and perfume; it is not difficult to find what you need. For those who forget to pack their beach gear such as sunglasses, towels, flip-flops, sun cream, bikini and hat, all these things are available in abundance.