6. Don’t Sneak Drinks into the Clubs
Just don’t. Commercial venues don’t take kindly to booze smuggling, and it’s not worth it if you get caught. They’ll throw you out and probably ban you from the premises. If you’re really on a tight budget, see the tip #14.
7. Don’t Drink the Tap Water
This isn’t to imply that the tap water in Ibiza is not potable, like in, say, India or Mexico (or Flint, MI for that matter). It is safe, but it’s really not very palatable. People complain about high salt and calcium levels, and it also has a high chlorine content and taste. You can safely brush your teeth, wash fruit, and consume iced drinks made with it, but you’ll probably be better hydrated if you shell out for tastier bottled water on this island.
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8. Don’t Avoid Local Transport
Don’t feel you have to rent a car or take taxis to get around in Ibiza. The local transportation system is cheap and efficient and can take you just about anywhere you’d want to go. The Ibiza Bus costs only about €2 and can get you from one side of the island to another. Consider a shuttle pass or the Disco Bus if you want to get around to various nightclubs and beach venues (note, it’s a music-filled party on wheels). If you want to get from San Antonio to Playa D’en Bossa during the day, take the #3 bus to Ibiza Town station, then hop on the #14 to Playa D’en Bossa. It’s easy and efficient.
9. Don’t Miss a Sunset at Café Mambo
Ibiza is world famous for it’s spectacular sunsets, but if we have to pick our favorite spot to be mesmerized by that golden ball dropping into the sea, we’d go with Café Mambo on the San Antonio “sunset strip”. The place launched in 1994 and has since built up a reputation of being “the” place to watch the sky turn all kinds of crazy hues while you sway to some killer beats. It’s a popular pre-party restaurant/bar before heading over to the super clubs (you gotta hang somewhere until midnight, right?). If you’re watching your budget, you can sit out in front of Café Mambo without actually going in. You never know when a famous DJ will be spinning, so you just might catch a free show.
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10. Don’t Sleep on the Beach
It can be tempting for a budget traveler to want to save some party money by simply crashing on the beach under the stars. You’re not going to spend much time snoozing in a room anyway, so why not just sleep on the sand? Well, for starters, it’s illegal. The police do patrol the coastline for this, so don’t bother trying to camp out for the night. However, if you plan to party all night and catch a nap on the beach during the day, that’s another thing, (but where are you going to stash your backpack?) Best to get a room. Although Ibiza is becoming more and more upscale, there are still cheap hotels and rooms to be found.