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Street art lovers are in luck in Ibiza: there are some unique places to admire graffiti art. I’ll admit right away that they are not all breathtaking works of art. Still, there is undoubtedly something beautiful to be found on the island. So check out these graffiti spots in Ibiza.
Abandoned club full of graffiti in Ibiza
Hidden in the mountains of Sant Josep is the Festival Club. In the 1970s, this was a promising place with an enormous capacity, restaurants, an amphitheater, dance floors, and more. But, it didn’t work out as planned. The doors opened in 1972 and closed again in 1974. There have been plans to reopen it, and those have so far all been canceled.
Now the club has been empty for years, and it’s nature’s turn to party. Trees grow between the concrete seats, and crumbling walls shoot plants. It is a remarkable sight, and it feels very remote. There is glass on the floor almost everywhere (perhaps rather wear shoes than slippers). All walls have been gratefully used by graffiti artists. Well… not everyone can or should call themselves a graffiti artist: some of the graffiti is nothing more than a tag or an unfortunate attempt at street art.
Abandoned Festival Club on Google Maps
The graffiti hotel ruins of Cala d’en Serra
A lovely hotel should have been built at the Cala d’en Serra bay. Unfortunately, that didn’t work out as planned: only the skeleton is there. The hotel was never finished, and it looks like it won’t be for the foreseeable future. You can walk around the remains and admire the various murals. Here you’ll find graffiti tags as well. Be careful where you walk because the building hasn’t been maintained. You’ll find holes in the floors and ceilings, crumbling walls… so be careful. If you don’t trust it, just choose another route through the ruins.
Hotelruïne van Cala d’en Serra on Google Maps
Ibiza graffiti: Sa Caleta bunkers
War bunkers are hidden at the Sa Caleta beach. Abandoned and unmanaged, they are a favorite spot for graffiti artists to practice their skills. To be fair: the graffiti here is not particularly impressive, but the combination of the bunkers, the dry land, and the colorful paintings make it a unique place. So no hours of entertainment here, but a nice, short graffiti stop. And! There is more to see at Sa Caleta.
Bunkers Sa Caleta on Google Maps
Graffiti art in a tunnel in Ibiza Town
Near Ibiza town, Mexican artist Spaik has painted a tunnel with graffiti. Ever since, the tunnel is called the Spaik tunnel. On one side is a snake, and on the other an eagle, both very colorful. Old photos show that the work ran all the way across the ground when it was just finished – now, that’s worn away. Totally in love with Spaik’s work? He also does tattoos. Check his Instagram.
Spaik tunnel on Google Maps
Street art in Sant Antoni
You’ll find street art in several corners and nooks in Sant Antoni. Some you just come across, others you really have to try to find. There’s a Ruta ArtUrbà map, so you can easily find all murals. But, I must admit, even with the map, I couldn’t find them all. Oops. Get your map here.
The art shows some great variety: some murals are very detailed, others are just words. There are black and white murals and extremely colorful ones.
If you’d like more detailed info on the street art, you might want to consider joining a tour. It’s ‘free’, but it isn’t. You basically pay the guide whatever you think it’s worth. Book the tour here.
More Ibiza inspiration?
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: July 2021. Updated since.
