When people speak of markets on Ibiza they are usually referring to the two famous hippy markets, Las Dalias and Punta Arabí. It's worth seeking out some of the smaller ones for their local feel and their local products and produce.
Whether you fancy some hand-crafted jewellery or accessories, original art, fresh fruit and vegetables or a nice gift, you are sure to find something local and special at one of Ibiza's more cute and compact markets. Read on to get the low-down.
FORADA MARKET
Locally-grown and made on Ibiza with love
Forada Market was conceived to support local farmers and producers and help self-sustain the community around it. Located next to the famous art cafe Can Tixedo in this tiny village, there is a real countryside feel to the market, being right next to fields and pretty countryside. It's hard to believe that this little market is only a few kilometres from San Antonio or San Rafael.
Much of the focus is on selling items that are grown or made on the island, with local artisanal, and natural products. Find stalls selling natural cosmetics and ceramics, products made from Ibizan aloe vera, fresh fruit and vegetables, local honey and home-made preserves.
Local honey of Ibiza
This lovely little market runs each Saturday from morning to late afternoon throughout the year, sometimes with live performances of world music. If you're feeling hungry, know that stalls do sell food or pop across the road to Can Tixedo for a reasonably-priced sit-down meal. Forada market has a special appeal and is one of the most "local" on the island.
ECOLOGICAL FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET SAN JOSÉ
Traditional hand-crafted instruments in San José
A great eco-market located in the charming village of San José run by local people. You'll find local organic products, including fresh fruit and vegetables and home-made pastries plus paintings and handmade ceramics.
You will also find stalls offering a colourful collection of hand-crafted accessories including beaded necklaces and bracelets, hand-made fans and woven baskets.
A stall of artisan preserves made by locals
Workshops are offered occasionally and are fun and educational, with opportunities to take part in baking bread, making compost and growing herbs and on how to help the environment. Markets like this one are popular with residents and tourists that want to experience a market that again puts the accent on local.
This is a summer market only, running mornings each Saturday from mid-June through to the end of October.
ART & MERCAT SAN ANTONIO
Leather goods from bags to bracelets
Please note that this market is temporarily closed until further notice as of October 2019.
Located in San Antonio's old town close to the church on Saturday evenings and all year round, is this new market. The colourful stalls offer everything from hand-made handbags, original paintings as well as things like organic fruit and vegetables.
This market sells a range of vibrant clothing from t-shirts to multi-coloured ponchos, there are even shirts made from bamboo fibre that is nice and sustainable. Stallholders are mainly locals offering a variety of goods like handmade jewellery, bags, clothing and even teas. You will also find locally-grown vegetables and Ibizan hierbas liqueur.
Live music and bands perform every week and there is a variety of fun activities to keep children entertained. Taking place during evenings in summer and daytimes in winter, it's very pleasant strolling and stopping to pick up some inventive jewellery or even a mandala to hang at home.
STREET MARKETS
During the summer season, there are numerous street hippy markets most days of the week, either all day or during the evening only. They have much jewellery, accessories and some clothing You'll see them in places like Figueretas along the promenade or down the narrow streets of the old port quarter "La Marina" in Ibiza Town.
San Antonio has a night market on its main promenade and Playa d'en Bossa has a small hippy market tucked away in a side street between the two main beachside roads of the resort.
For a slice of market life that is more traditional Ibiza, these quaint little markets will leave you delighted at their simple charms.
Find all the markets on Ibiza here with detailed information on where and when they take place, with reviews too.
