What First-Timers Always Get Wrong (And How to Avoid It)
First mistake? Thinking you can survive Ibiza on vibes and vibes alone. You can’t. Here’s the scoop:
1. Taking It Too Fast, Too Soon
Pace yourself, champ. First-timers burn out by Day 2 because they tried to live like they’re in a music video montage. You will have nights where you’re dancing until sunrise, but if you go all out on Night 1, expect to spend the rest of the trip recovering in bed while your friends hit the beach.
How to avoid it:
Plan at least one chill beach day before you go full send.
Hydration is key. No, vodka Red Bulls don’t count.
Choose your battles—every night doesn’t have to be a 6 AM session at DC-10.
2. Booking the Wrong Accommodation (Or Worse, Not Booking at All)
Ibiza might be a small island, but getting around is not as easy as it looks on Google Maps. You don’t want to be that person who booked a “great deal” in San Antonio, only to realize you’re an hour away from every club you actually want to go to.
How to avoid it:
Stay central: If nightlife is your priority, book near Ibiza Town, Playa d’en Bossa, or Talamanca. If sunsets and a slower vibe are your thing, San Antonio works.
Read the fine print: That “budget” apartment might be in the middle of nowhere. Check travel times.
Book in advance: Prices skyrocket as summer gets closer, and you do not want to be left scrambling.
3. Not Timing Pre-Sales (AKA ‘I’ll Just Buy Tickets There’ Syndrome)
“I’ll just sort it when I get there” is a lie that will leave you sweating outside Amnesia at 2 AM, waving cash at an unimpressed bouncer. Ibiza’s biggest parties sell out early—especially opening and closing parties.
How to avoid it:
Buy your tickets in advance: Prices usually go up closer to the event.
Check the lineup before booking flights: If you’re flying in for a specific DJ, don’t assume they’re playing every weekend.
Pre-book boat parties: They fill up fast, and the last-minute price is never the good price.
4. Ignoring Transport Realities (Uber? What Uber?)
Ibiza’s taxi situation is a journey—sometimes literally. Rides are expensive, hard to find, and queue times can stretch longer than the actual club night. Public transport? Only helpful if your party plans end at checks notes 1 AM.
How to avoid it:
Rent a scooter or car: If you’re confident on the road, this is the best way to avoid taxi chaos.
Download the Ibiza taxi app (but don’t rely on it): It’s slightly better than waving your arms around, but still unreliable at peak hours.
Walk a little: Move away from the club entrance, and you’ll find taxis faster.
5. Overpacking (And Bringing the Wrong Stuff)
Ibiza’s dress code? Think effortless but practical. Heels on cobblestone streets? Tragic. Lugging a giant suitcase for a long weekend? Rookie move.
How to avoid it:
Pack for the actual weather: Nights can be windy, and beach days need serious SPF.
Stick to comfy footwear: You will be walking more than you think.
Less is more: You’ll spend 80% of the trip in swimwear anyway.
6. Thinking Every Night Will Be ‘The Best Night Ever’
The biggest Ibiza secret? Not every night is the night. Some nights will be legendary. Some will be overpriced. Some will be a blur of bad decisions and “Where did my sunglasses go?”
How to avoid it:
Do your research: Not every club is worth your time (or money).
Plan a recovery day: Trust us, you’ll need it.
Go with the flow: Some of the best nights start with zero plans.
TL;DR – The Smart Way to Do Ibiza
Pace yourself—Ibiza is a marathon, not a sprint.
Pick your accommodation wisely—location matters.
Get your tickets early—or prepare for disappointment.
Sort transport ahead of time—taxis are a luxury, not a given.
Pack light & practical—this is not Paris Fashion Week.
Not every night will be the night—but the ones that are? You’ll remember them forever.
Follow these tips, and you’ll experience Ibiza like a pro—not like someone who needs a holiday after their holiday. 🚀
