With its climate, landscape and beautiful sea, many families flock to Ibiza to enjoy some Balearic bliss. It's a popular holiday destination for families large and small, whether you have young kids or older ones.
Once on the island, there are a wide range of activities on both land and water to keep everyone entertained.
Here is our selection of some of the best ones for you and the family to enjoy the island to the max.
MEET THE SEA
SAN ANTONIO
The Meet The Sea family boat tour makes for an exciting and educational aquatic adventure. Departing from the port of San Antonio, you'll explore the most beautiful spots of Ibiza's coastline. Children and adults will learn more about the delicate eco system and marine life surrounding the Balearic islands. During the trip you will enjoy snorkelling safaris, a healthy lunch on board, fun activities for the kids and - for the grown-ups - cocktails to toast the end of an adventurous day!
Beach hop cruise
SAN ANTONIO
Visit some of the finest beaches of San Antonio Bay and discover the surrounding islands and caves on a Beach Hop Cruise. Board your glass-bottomed boat in San Antonio and set off for a leisurely 6-hour cruise to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta beaches to splash around in the warm, shallow waters. For added fun, have a go with the water toys when the boat stops out at sea. Choose between a daytime or sunset cruise.
Slingshot Ibiza
SAN ANTONIO
There may be all sorts of thrilling activities on Ibiza and its glittering waters, but nothing can quite match the adrenaline rush of Slingshot Ibiza! This exhilarating experience will crown your holiday as you are catapulted high over the resort of San Antonio at no less than 160 km per hour. Best of all, you can receive a video to send home to your dear ones in seconds thanks to the latest technology. There's more fun on site in the form of bumper cars and other amusing rides.
There is no minimum age although a height limit does apply: 1.10 metres, which usually is about 5-6 years old.
E-Bike Experiences
In the north
Joining one of Ibiza Outdoor’s guided e-Bike tours gives you the opportunity to see more of Ibiza, while enjoying a fun ride through breathtaking scenery. Along the way, there is plenty of time for photo stops, a swim in the sea and a refreshing drink on the beach.
Star Boats
SAN ANTONIO
Star Boats Ibiza is the perfect way to enjoy a family day sailing in the crystalline waters of the west coast of Ibiza. You'll be your own captain, and can rent these little boats either for a full day or half a day. No license is necessary. You will be fully briefed on how to drive the motor boat yourself. Even without any previous experience, you are bound to find it remarkably easy.
Kids will love the intimacy and feel the spirit of adventure as you discover picturesque bays, rugged coastlines, mysterious caves and small islands around San Antonio. Bring ice to store in the coolbox provided, some drinks and a picnic and discover the real Ibiza all by yourself.
Bam-Bu-Ku by O Beach
SAN ANTONIO
Bam-Bu-Ku is an outdoor waterpark and restaurant designed like a tropical lagoon, offering plenty of fun activities and events for families. Located next to sister venue O Beach Ibiza, you can stroll in right from the seaside promenade that runs along the bay of San Antonio. One of Bam-Bu-Ku's biggest attractions is the FLOWRIDER, a wave machine where children and adults can ride the powerful swell of water and take surf lessons. There is also a beautiful swimming pool lined by comfortable day beds for those who prefer to relax. Enjoy lunch or early dinner and watch out for their special events and deals, with live music, DJ sets, costumed characters, and face-painting to keep children and grown-ups alike entertained.
Acrobosc Ibiza adventure land
SANTA EULALIA
Nestled amid the pine trees near Santa Eulalia is Acrobosc adventure land. The climbing parkour requires perseverance, mental aptitude and endurance to complete. With three circuits of varying levels of difficulty, there are options for everyone from ages three upwards. Navigate a variety of obstacles, including tightropes, zip slides and cargo nets. This is two and a half hours of adrenaline-filled fun, regardless of how old you are.
Tourist Train Es Caná
ES CANÁ, PORTINATX and PUERTO SAN MIGUEL
There´s simply no better way to admire Ibiza´s gorgeous natural scenery than to take one of the guided excursions on a Tourist Train. It´s a fun-packed rural ride through the hills, valleys and woods of the northeast, in the expert hands of your driver. En route, you and the youngsters will enjoy the views of the typical Mediterranean landscape, the refreshing breeze and the scent of pine trees!
Trains depart from Santa Eulalia, Cala Llonga, Es Caná, Es Figueral, Portinatx and Puerto San Miguel.
Aquarium Cap Blanc
SAN ANTONIO
At Aquarium Cap Blanc, natural limestone caves have been turned into a living, breathing aquarium. In several pools you can observe, close-up, much of the marine wildlife that inhabits the waters around Ibiza and Formentera. Fishes, rays, sharks, octopuses and even the occasional turtle. Here the bar and sea view just adds to this small place as an attraction.
Our tip: a fun way to get there is on the Captain Nemo boat, tickets include the entry fee to the caves and children under 7 don't pay.
For more ideas for activities to enjoy with the family, head to our fun family section and read our article on indoor and outdoor childrens' play centres on Ibiza.
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