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Definitely spend a few hours at one of Ibiza’s famous hippy markets when you’re holidaying on the island. These are the best hippy markets on the island – and a few other markets.
Las Dalias Hippy Market (Sant Carles)
The hippy market of Las Dalias is open on Saturdays all year round. The first edition in 1985 had five stalls; now, there are easily 200 stalls. That obviously attracts a lot of visitors, especially between 11 am and 2 pm. If you can, try to avoid those times. Park your car on the other side of the road for € 3,50 and spend the rest of your money on, well, basically anything.
Las Dalias is an extensive hippy market where you’ll find everything from jewelry to paintings, from homemade honey to dream catchers. There are also several stands to grab a bite or drink and do a bit of people-watching. Or maybe you want to have your hand read or have tarot cards laid out?
In high season, from June to September, there is a night market at Las Dalias on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays. From 7 pm you can marvel at all the trinkets.
Las Dalias hippy market on Google Maps.
Punta Arabí hippy market in Ibiza (Es Canar)
The hippy market of Punta Arabí is by far the largest hippy market in Ibiza. On Wednesdays (April to October), more than 500 sellers set up their booths to tempt you to buy their goods. The hippy market of Punta Arabi was founded (1973) when the management of Hotel Club Punta Arabi let the hippies sell their products there. So it has grown considerably since.
There are also more than enough food and drink options at this hippy market. In high season, it gets swamped here. So mentally prepare for the crowds.
Punta Arabi hippy market on Google Maps
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Flea market in the Hipódromo (Sant Jordi)
Officially this is not a hippy market but a flea market. But secretly, I like this market much more than the “official” hippy markets. The hippy markets in Ibiza are a bit too busy for me, and I have more space and freedom of movement on the former Hipódromo racecourse.
On Saturdays, people sell their junk and gems from a rug or from the trunk. Due to this laid-back, almost effortless setup, it is clear to see that this site was once a racecourse. Mercadillo Sant Jordi is really very basic in that respect, but that’s precisely why I love it so much.
Hipódromo on Google Maps
Mercat de Forada (San Rafael)
On Saturdays, you can do some real, local shopping on the site next to Can Tixedo. Mercat de Forada is a small-scale market, usually no more than ten stalls, where you can buy local products. From cheese and plants to beautiful jewelry. Mercat de Forada has not (yet) been discovered by the general public, and that is its charm.
Mercat de Forada on Google Maps
Hippy market Sant Joan
I thought I discovered something unknown in Ibiza: a hippie market in Sant Joan. But this market is anything but undiscovered. The parking spaces are overcrowded, but the market is still nice and spacious in May. This Sunday market is a lot smaller than, for example, Las Dalias and, more importantly, much more atmospheric.
The market stalls lead you through the village. Ibosim (the beer brewer) is there, Meka coffee and many jewelry stalls. I like walking around and shopping at this Ibiza hippy market because it’s pretty relaxed. So for me, this is the best hippy market in Ibiza. But wow: there are a lot of Dutch people! Damn. You can meet up with almost all of them at the Giri Café for a drink or lunch, haha.
Hippy Market Sant Joan on Google Maps
The Ibiza hippy market calendar
When is which hippy market happening in Ibiza? Here’s the full schedule per day of the Ibiza hippy markets:
Monday
Las Dalias Night Market – 7pm to 12.30am (high season only)
Tuesday
Las Dalias Night Market – 7pm to 12.30am (high season only)
Wednesday
Punta Arabí – from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (April to October)
Saturday
Hipódromo – from 9 am to 2 pm
Mercat de Forada – from 10am to 4pm
Las Dalias – from 10am to 6pm or 8pm
Sunday
Las Dalias Night Market – 7pm to 12.30am (high season only)
Sant Joan – from 10 am to 3 pm
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Useful links for your upcoming Ibiza trip
- Accommodation. All-time favorite: Booking.com. Rather stay in a hostel? Try HostelWorld.
- Activities. You book the best tours and activities with GetYourGuide and Viator. WithLocals also has good options. And Freetour.com and GuruWalk offer ‘free’ walking tours. Try Baja Bikes for bike tours.
- Boat. Get to Ibiza by boat from Barcelona or other places from the Spanish mainland. You can also travel between Formentera, Menorca, and Mallorca. Please check Omio for options.
- Car rental. Compare prices at Rentalcars and Discover Cars.
- Clubbing. Buy your club tickets here.
- Flights. Compare your options. Be sure to check Skyscanner and Kiwi.
- Guidebooks. Although I love the practical guidebooks from Lonely Planet, for my Ibiza holiday I choose inspirational books. Check out Amazon‘s offer.
- Package deals. Rather go on a catered trip? Expedia and CheapOair have offers.
- SIM card. Beware of unexpectedly high calling and internet costs. Buy a local SIM card when you arrive, or arrange one online via Airalo.
- Yoga retreat. Or, treat yourself to a lovely yoga retreat in Ibiza.
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First published: May 2021. Updated since!
