3 Days in Ibiza with Friends: The Ultimate Girls Trip Itinerary

Ibiza is an island of contrasts, and that’s exactly what makes it so unique! You can spend a day with your feet in the water in a deserted cove and follow it up with a night at one of the most legendary clubs in the world. Very few places can pull that off (Mykonos, maybe!), and that’s exactly what makes Ibiza the perfect destination for a girls trip.

Going to Ibiza had been our dream since our teenage party days. We finally made it happen! We spent 3 days in Ibiza recently and came back with heads full of memories, just like we’d always imagined. I’m sharing everything: the best spots, the mistakes to avoid, and the itinerary we wish we’d had before we left. Here’s everything you need to know for an unforgettable girls trip to Ibiza!

Disclaimer: this is an Ibiza girls trip guide for going out, partying and making the most of the island’s most beautiful beaches. Not three days of hiking and sunset yoga. We’re talking legendary clubs, beach clubs, sundowners with a drink in hand, and beach days to recover before doing it all over again. If that’s what you’re after, you’re in the right place!

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Arrival (Thursday): Old Town and First Night Out (chill)

After checking in, we headed straight to Dalt Vila to explore the bohemian alleyways, browse the little boutiques and soak up the unique atmosphere of the old town. Depending on when you arrive, you’ll have more or less time to wander, but here’s what we did and what I’d do again!

We arrived in the late afternoon, dropped our bags, and went straight to Dalt Vila to admire the architecture and do a bit of shopping. My advice: head straight to the top and save the rest of the old town for another time. We got distracted by the shops on the way up and nearly missed the most stunning sunset from the heights. Watching the sky turn pink over the old town is one of the most beautiful things you’ll see in Ibiza, second only to the sunset over Es Vedrà!

Ibiza is also the island of hippie culture, and you feel it everywhere in the old town. Handmade jewellery shops, bohemian clothing, the smell of incense drifting out of little boutiques… we wanted to go into every single one.

From there, we stopped for aperitivo at Tirapallà, a rooftop bar with views over the old town. The perfect way to kick off the trip!

Dinner in Dalt Vila

If you want to eat in Dalt Vila, book ahead, full stop. The only exceptions are Dnou and Popa Ibiza, where I’ve managed to walk in around 9.30–10pm without a reservation. Ibiza runs on Spanish time: you come back from the beach late, rest a little, and eat late. Booking a table for 9.30pm is completely normal here!

A few good restaurants in Dalt Vila:

• La Scala: charming intimate terrace, lovely Mediterranean dishes (€40–70)
• Cevitxef Ibiza: Peruvian-style seafood, relaxed setting (€30–60)
• La Oliva: a classic in the lively streets of Dalt Vila, authentic atmosphere (€40–70)
• Popa Ibiza: tapas on a fun terrace on the Plaza de Vila (€25–35)
• Dnou: grab-and-go tapas, great value (€15–25)

Outside Dalt Vila: La Esquina for more casual tapas, or Es Mercat Ibiza for a good local option (€20–60).

Last Drink of the Night

To end the evening gently, I’d highly recommend S’Escalinata, a tiny bar tucked into the steps of the old town with a very laid-back vibe. Their sangria is excellent! We planned to leave early to save ourselves for the rest of the trip… we still closed the bar at 2am. Girls and their conversations, honestly.

Day 1 (Friday): Beaches, Lunch by the Water and First Night Out

Cala Gracioneta Late Morning

We absolutely loved this small, intimate beach as a starting point for the day. We got there late morning, just before the lunch rush, and it was perfect! The beach was already packed by 11.30am but we found a little spot on the rocks to lay our towels.

What I really loved about Cala Gracioneta is the restaurant right on the beach. You eat practically with your feet in the water, with a view that stops you mid-conversation. We had an incredible scallop paella and a sangria made to a secret recipe.

Prices are high (we paid €87 each for lunch) and the service is what it is (let’s just say you don’t come to Ibiza for the customer service) but the setting and the food are absolutely worth it!

Book well in advance (more than a month ahead if you want your ideal time slot). Nothing in Ibiza gets organised last minute, unless you know the right people.

If you still have time after lunch, Cala Saladeta is right next door. A beautiful beach with views of the varaderos, the traditional Ibizan fishermen’s huts, very photogenic!

Evening: Experimental Beach for Sunset

I’d really recommend starting the evening at Experimental Beach Ibiza. It’s one of the most magical spots on the island: the sea, the sky on fire at sunset, and that signature Ibizan vibe. The food is good too, and it’s the perfect place to have an early dinner before heading out.

Ushuaïa: The Experience

We had tickets for Calvin Harris at Ushuaïa and arrived at 6pm, terrified of queuing. Big mistake. There was barely anyone there, the sun was still blazing, and we ended up waiting until 9pm for the real show. In hindsight I’d arrive around 8–9pm at the earliest. The doors open at 5pm but the club doesn’t come alive until much later.

The Calvin Harris show was fun, we danced to old hits and it brought back good memories. Mind-blowing? No. Especially not for €130 a ticket! If you love commercial music and want to live the Ushuaïa experience, go for it. But if house music is more your thing, skip it, I’ve got better options coming up.

One practical tip if you’re going to Ushuaïa: Hï Ibiza is right across the road and there’s a combined ticket with €10 off. We went there on Saturday night for Black Coffee, more on that below!

The Taxi Disaster

That night, we wanted to end up at Chinois where Francis Mercier was playing (an incredible set by the way, highly recommend if you’re into afro house vibes), and we’d even found free entry through the Tabler app. But we couldn’t get a single taxi to the other side of the island at that hour. We ended up walking 40 minutes back to the hotel to change our shoes…

From there, we thought the hotel reception could sort us a taxi. Wrong. Not ONE taxi anywhere in the area. We ended up renting bikes from a hire station. I’m not kidding. There weren’t even any electric scooters left, it was our only option. We were that determined to go out, haha.

The lesson: get a driver’s private number as soon as you arrive on the island, and book your taxi in advance if you’re planning to cross the island at night. Between midnight and 2am, it’s mission impossible otherwise.

Day 2 (Saturday): The Most Beautiful Beaches on the Island & Night Out

Two itinerary options here depending on what you feel like!

Option 1: Cala Comte and Cala Escondida

After brunch at Beso Beach on Ses Salines beach, we drove to Cala Comte, probably the most beautiful beach on the island. Turquoise and emerald water, small islands right in front of you, a view that genuinely takes your breath away. It gets crowded, but it’s absolutely worth it. For a calmer swim, head to Cala Escondida right next door, a secret cove accessible on foot from the car park, much quieter and just as beautiful!

Cala d’Hort and Blue Marlin Late Afternoon

In the late afternoon, a stop at Cala d’Hort is a must for the view of Es Vedrà, the mysterious rock rising out of the sea. One of the most striking views in Ibiza, especially at that hour!

Then head to Blue Marlin for the sunset DJ set. Don’t bother going for the beach (it’s all pebbles and the sea isn’t exactly inviting, with sun loungers at eye-watering prices), come in the late afternoon for the drinks, the house music and the atmosphere.

Option 2: Formentera

If you fancy a day trip and an afternoon partying at a beach club, Formentera is 30 minutes by ferry from Ibiza. It’s the neighbouring island, much calmer and more unspoiled, with water in an almost unreal shade of turquoise!

What to do there: Platja de Ses Illetes, one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Mediterranean, and the legendary Beso Beach for lunch and a long, festive afternoon. It’s an Ibiza institution.

Worth noting: since 2025, beach clubs are no longer allowed to play loud music. The regulations on the island keep getting stricter every year!

Evening: Old Town then Hï Ibiza / DC-10 / Chinois

Before heading out for our second big night, we did what every proper girls trip requires: back to the hotel to decompress, shower, and get ourselves hyped up again with good music. Then we strolled through the old town before dinner. It’s the perfect time to explore the alleyways in the evening light, when the atmosphere is so much nicer than in the daytime heat.

For dinner, an unwelcome surprise: we tried La Bodega at the foot of the Dalt Vila ramparts based on all the positive Google Maps reviews, and it was a real disappointment. The food was mediocre, but what really put us off was the service. Rude remarks, borderline hostile attitude… we felt like we were bothering them. The service in Ibiza often leaves something to be desired, but this was a whole other level. 

For our second night out, we went to see Black Coffee at Hï Ibiza. The club is enormous and genuinely impressive, I’d never seen anything like it. But on a Saturday night (not sure if it’s always like that, but I wouldn’t be surprised), it was so packed you could barely move, and the heat was suffocating. Black Coffee’s set was good but honestly not his best, I’ve seen him do much more impressive sets.

We ended up spending most of the evening in the side room by the toilets, where the groovy house music was really good and the crowd was much more our kind of people. I’d never experienced a club in a bathroom before, but it was so much fun and we stayed until closing time.

My Honest Club Recommendations

Honestly, I’m kind of torn on what to recommend for a first time in Ibiza. On one hand, Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza are legendary venues and I’m glad I experienced them. There’s nothing else quite like them, and it’s worth doing at least once.

But DC-10 and Chinois are so much better musically, in my opinion. I went to both on my first Ibiza holiday and the memories are incredible: more intimate atmospheres, sharper music selections, and people who are genuinely there for the music. For Chinois, a word of warning: bring earplugs. I know, not sexy at all, but the music is extremely loud. Even for someone who loves music loud, it was almost painful lol.

At DC-10, the unmissable night is Monday (Circoloco), and Thursday also gets great reviews. But honestly, any night there is a good night.

The real key to Ibiza is checking the DJ line-ups before you choose your nights. The clubs usually publish their programs weeks in advance, which makes it easy to plan. You can find the entire program on Ibiza Spotlight, and there are also vendors in the old town with boards showing the upcoming parties. I remember thinking those boards were so cool the first time I visited.

The Tabler app is also great for finding free entry deals or cool events. Always worth checking before paying full price!

Day 3 (Sunday): Brutal Wake-Up, Pool and Departure

Sunday morning was… rough. After going to bed at 7am, the 11am checkout was violent. We somehow managed to drag ourselves up in time, handed in our keys, and collapsed by the pool for a very slow brunch.

We’d vaguely planned to walk around the old town, but by 4pm Dalt Vila was almost deserted, the shops were closed and the heat was genuinely brutal. Not ideal for a last stroll, especially after a night like ours.

What I’d do instead: one last hour at a nearby beach, an ice cream, and then the airport. And for the more energetic among you: visit one of Ibiza’s famous hippie markets!

Two unmissable ones:

Las Dalias (Sant Carles): the most famous and largest hippie market in Ibiza, running since 1954. Bohemian clothing, handmade jewellery, artisan crafts, spices… a true institution! The market runs every Saturday all year round, and on some evenings in summer with an even more festive atmosphere.

Es Canar (Atzaró market): a more intimate market, held on Wednesday mornings. A little less touristy than Las Dalias, with a lovely selection of local crafts.

My takeaway from that Sunday: if you can, keep your room until early afternoon and enjoy one last morning by the pool or at the beach rather than wandering around a half-asleep old town in 35-degree heat. Next time: late checkout, non-negotiable.

And then it was time to head to the airport and wrap up 3 truly unforgettable days in Ibiza!

Best Places to Eat in Ibiza

For lunch

• El Chiringuito de Cala Gracioneta: right on the beach with stunning views, incredible scallop paella and a sangria made to a secret recipe. One of our favourite meals of the whole trip! Book more than a month in advance, time slots go fast (around 85–90€ per person)
• Beso Beach Ibiza (Ses Salines): a buzzy beach club on one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, perfect for lunch and a long afternoon. Very festive atmosphere!
• Beso Beach Formentera (Platja de Ses Illetes): the Formentera version, on one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Mediterranean. Unreal turquoise water, festive vibe. A must if you’re doing the Formentera day trip!
• El Bigotes – Bullit: an Ibiza institution since 1969, tucked into the cove of Cala Mastella. One dish on the menu: bullit de peix, a fish stew made with the morning’s catch. Lunch service only at 2pm. Book way, way in advance (40–50€)
• Fish Shack: fresh fish, relaxed setting (30–40€)
• On The Beach Ibiza: feet in the sand, perfect for a casual lunch (20–30€)

For sunset dinner

• Experimental Beach Ibiza: one of the most magical spots on the island for dinner, with the sea and the sky ablaze (100+€)
• Blue Marlin Eivissa: legendary beach club, perfect in the late afternoon for drinks and a DJ set followed by dinner (100+€)

Best dinner tables

• CasaPiedra: fusion, stunning setting, one of the best restaurants on the island (€50–100)
• Nela Ibiza: fine dining, for a special evening (100+€)
• Amante Ibiza: Mediterranean, incredible sea view (100+€)

In Dalt Vila (dinner)

• La Scala: charming intimate terrace in the upper part of Dalt Vila, refined Mediterranean cuisine (40–70€)
• Cevitxef Ibiza: Peruvian cevichería with a great selection of fish and seafood, terrace under the trees (30–60€)
• La Oliva: a classic in the lively streets of Dalt Vila, Mediterranean and Provençal cooking for 25 years (40–70€)
• Popa Ibiza: tapas and cocktails on a lively terrace on the Plaza de Vila (25–35€)
• Dnou: grab-and-go tapas, great value (15–25€)

Casual options

• La Esquina: tapas, relaxed and good (20–30€)
• Es Mercat Ibiza: solid local option (20–60€)

Where to Stay for a Girls Trip in Ibiza

Our Hotel: White Apartments

We stayed at White Apartments, an apartment-hotel just south of the old town, halfway between Dalt Vila and Playa d’en Bossa. Really ideal location for 3 days in Ibiza: 5 minutes by taxi from the old town, and barely 10 minutes from Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza for the nights out.

The pool is beautiful, the rooms are clean and well-equipped (hairdryer and iron with ironing board, the basics, but honestly we barely spent any time in the hotel anyway), and the vibe in the common areas is good. We paid €110 per person per night in early July, which is solid value for Ibiza.

Where to Stay Based on Your Vibe

Ibiza Town: the best base for a girls trip, in my opinion. You’re walking distance from the old town, restaurants and bars, and not too far from the clubs. That’s where we stayed and we have zero regrets.

Playa d’en Bossa: if you’re mainly there for the clubs and beach clubs, this is the spot. Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza are right on the beach, and the beach itself is long and buzzing. The most party-focused area on the island.

Santa Eulàlia: calmer, more authentic, with a pretty seafront and good local restaurants. About 20 minutes by taxi from the old town. Great if you want to go out but have somewhere peaceful to recover between nights.

Renting a villa with friends: for a girls trip, renting a villa together is a really fun option, and often cheaper per person for bigger groups. Your own pool, your own space, total freedom over your schedule. Worth exploring on Airbnb or Booking!

Where I wouldn’t recommend: Sant Antoni. Not really the vibe I’d want for a quality girls trip.

Getting Around Ibiza

This is something people consistently underestimate before arriving. Ibiza is a small island, but the beaches and clubs are spread all over the place, and getting around without a car can quickly become a headache. My advice: combine taxis and a hire car depending on where you’re staying and your budget.

Car rental: by far the best option for daytime beach exploring, especially for the southwest beaches like Cala Comte or Cala d’Hort where you’ll want to stop along the way. You can pick one up at the airport or in town, the rates are reasonable split between a few people. Book in advance for the best prices, easiest to do through Booking.

Taxis: great for short distances and getting back from nights out, but as we learned the hard way, virtually impossible to find between midnight and 2am. Get a driver’s private number as soon as you arrive if you can. The general Ibiza taxi centre number is +34 971 33 33 33. For all our hotel departures, we had the reception call it for us, which made things much easier.

Buses: there’s a bus network connecting the main beaches and Ibiza Town, cheap and practical. But the timetables are limited and stops aren’t always near the beaches. Fine for the daytime, not for nights out.

Our setup this time: we relied entirely on taxis. Breakdown in the budget section below!

Budget for 3 Days in Ibiza

Let’s be honest: Ibiza is expensive. Very expensive, especially if you’re planning to make the most of the nightlife. I’ve gone through my accounts to give you a realistic picture of what to budget for 3 days in Ibiza.

Accommodation: expect 100–200€ per room per night for a decent hotel, split between you depending on the setup. A shared villa can work out cheaper for bigger groups. Our stay at White Apartments cost 110€ per person per night.

Clubs: budget 100–130€ for entry to the big clubs like Ushuaïa or Hï Ibiza. DC-10 and Chinois are a bit less. Entry prices also vary a lot depending on the DJ, and if you book early enough, you can sometimes save quite a bit (we could have paid €100 for Ushuaïa by booking in February for July, but even booking in April we ended up paying full price). Inside the clubs, drinks are €20, water is €10. We always pre-drank at the hotel to keep costs down.

Food: budget 60–80€ per person for a beach lunch, and 60–100+€ for a proper dinner out (drinks included). The more casual options in Dalt Vila I’ve listed above are easier on the wallet. We spent around 320€ each on food over the three days, but if you do the full programme with good restaurants, you can easily hit 500+€.

Taxis: our rides into town consistently cost around 10€, and to the beaches around 30€. The airport transfer was 15€. In total, we spent about 100€ each on taxis over the trip without holding back at all.

Realistic budget for 3 days in Ibiza (excluding flights): a trip to Ibiza costs between 700€ and 1,200€ per person depending on your choices of clubs, restaurants and accommodation.

Practical Tips for a Girls Trip in Ibiza, Spain

Taxis: get a driver’s number as soon as you arrive. Between midnight and 2am, it’s mission impossible without a direct contact. If you’re crossing the island at night, book ahead, always.

Shoes: trainers, flat sandals or comfortable shoes. The nights are long, the clubs are huge and packed, and the cobblestones of Dalt Vila are completely unforgiving in heels.

DJ line-ups: check the programmes before choosing your nights. Ibiza is really all about the music, you may as well pick the right artists.

Free entry: the Tabler app often has free entry deals for the clubs. Always worth checking before paying full price.

Best time to go: I’ve always been lucky with the weather going at the end of June or early July. July and August are the hottest months with the most people: prices shoot up, beaches are packed by 10am, and hotels sell out months in advance. If you have flexibility, avoid peak summer or book very, very early! Like everywhere in the Mediterranean, June and September are slightly cooler and less crowded.

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