Port guide · Spain
By day, the Balearic island is something else: Dalt Vila, the walled old town, is a World Heritage Site with views of the harbour and the sea from its bastions, and there's a beach next to the pier.
Large cruise ships berth at Botafoc pier, across the bay, with Dalt Vila opposite. It's about 10 minutes by taxi; in season, boats also cross the harbour, and walking along the seafront takes 45–60 minutes.
Time: About 10 minApprox. price: Metered fare
Taxis wait on the pier; ask to be dropped at the Portal de ses Taules
Time: 10–15 minApprox. price: Current fares apply
In season; drops you next to the old town, then walk up
Time: 45–60 minApprox. price: Free
Along the bay promenade: flat, but sunny
Some ships run their own shuttle: price and times in the notice on board.
Route 1
Taxi to the Portal de ses Taules
The main gate, with its drawbridge
Up the cobbled streets
It's steep: wear comfortable shoes
Ibiza Cathedral, at the top
Views of the harbour and sea from the walls
Viewpoints such as the Santa Llúcia bastion are free
Down to La Marina: shops and lunch
Route 2
The beach closest to the pier, with calm, shallow water, restaurants and sunbeds: ideal if you don't want to go into town.
From the pier to Talamanca beach along the coast
About 20–30 minutes
Swim, sunbathe and lunch at a beach bar
Your advisor can add shore excursions, drinks packages and onboard internet.
Contact an advisor
Transport and ticket prices are approximate, checked in November 2026, and may change. The latest all-aboard time is the one announced on board.
Cover photo: steve p2008 / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0