Did you know?
It was hippies in the '60s who first saw the attraction of
Ibiza as a holiday destination.
Visas
No visas required for
UK citizens.
Getting there
Direct flights to
Ibiza from the
UK; ferry from
Ibiza city to Formentera.
Around two hours 30 minutes
Getting around
Bus services link major towns and resorts. Hiring a car or bike is also a good way to see the island, so bring your driving licence.
Costs
Bottle of beer from 80p, camera film £2.50, moderate meal with wine for two £10, litre of petrol 45p, short taxi ride £5. Costs will vary.
Weather
Summer temperatures 21-29C (68-84F); winter temperatures drop to 6-15C (43-58F).
Time difference
One hour ahead of the
UK. International dialling code from the
UK 00 34 971.
Voltage
220V or sometimes 125V, so check before you plug anything in (sockets should be labelled). Plugs are two-pronged so you'll need an adapter for
UK appliances.
Opening hours
Clubs and bars never seem to close. Local shops open 9am-1pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm, although bigger shops and general stores often stay open over lunch.
Health — before you go
No jabs necessary, but take an EHIC form (available from
UK post offices) so you can claim free treatment if you are taken ill.
Health — when you are there
The main risks are sunburn and hangovers, so take the usual precautions. Drink bottled water to be on the safe side.
Warnings
Beware of the usual pickpockets and bag-snatchers that you find in any tourist area. Drug laws have been tightened up in the past decade and the only drug which is legal is cannabis in tiny amounts for personal use.
Emergency
National emergency number is 091. The British Embassy, Calle de Fernando el Santo 16, 28010 Madrid. Tel (00 34) 91 700 8200. Also at Plaza Mayor 3D, 07002 Palma de Majorca. Tel (00 34) 971 71 24.
Customs
Evenings out start later and end later than in Britain.
Pets
Spain is part of the Pet Travel Scheme so you can take a pet if it has all the correct paperwork. This can take some time to arrange — check with your vet for details.
Tipping
Service charges are included in restaurants, so tipping is a personal choice: 5% is average.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square,
London W1M 5AP. Tel 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
Did you know?
Hippies in the '60s first saw the attraction of
Ibiza as a holiday destination.
Visas
No visas required for
UK citizens.
Getting there
Direct flights to
Ibiza from the
UK; ferry from
Ibiza city to Formentera.
Around two hours 30 minutes
Getting around
Bus services link major towns and resorts. Hiring a car or bike is also a good way to see the island, so bring your driving licence.
Costs
Bottle of beer from £1.00, camera film £2.50, moderate meal with wine for two £15, litre of petrol 60p, short taxi ride £2 Costs will vary.
Weather
Summer temperatures 21-29C (68-84F); winter temperatures drop to 6-15C (43-58F).
Time difference
One hour ahead of GMT in winter, two hours ahead in summer.
International dialling code from the
UK 00 34 971
Voltage
220V or sometimes 125V, so check before you plug anything in (sockets should be labelled). Plugs are 2-pronged so you'll need an adapter for
UK appliances.
Opening hours
Clubs and bars never seem to close. Local shops open 9am-1pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm, although bigger shops and general stores often stay open over lunch.
Health - Before you go
No jabs necessary, but take an EHIC form (available from
UK post offices) so you can claim free treatment if you are taken ill.
Health - When you are there
The main risks are sunburn and hangovers, so take the usual precautions. Drink bottled water to be on the safe side.
Warnings
Beware of the usual pickpockets and bag-snatchers that you find in any tourist area. Drug laws have been tightened up in the past decade and the only drug which is legal is cannabis in tiny amounts for personal use.
Emergency
National emergency number is 091. The British Embassy, Calle de Fernando el Santo 16, 28010 Madrid. Tel: (00 34) 91 700 8200. Also at Plaza Mayor 3D, 07002 Palma de Majorca. Tel: (00 34) 971 71 24.
Customs
Evenings out start later and end later than in Britain.
Pets
Spain is part of the Pet Travel Scheme so you can take a pet if it has all the correct paperwork. This can take some time to arrange - check with your vet for details.
Tipping
Service charges are included in restaurants, so tipping is a personal choice: 5% is average.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square,
London W1M 5AP. Tel: 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
Did you know?
Hippies in the '60s first saw the attraction of
Ibiza as a holiday destination.
Visas
No visas required for
UK citizens.
Getting there
Direct flights to
Ibiza from the
UK; ferry from
Ibiza city to Formentera.
Around two hours 30 minutes.
Getting around
Bus services link major towns and resorts. Hiring a car or bike is also a good way to see the island, so bring your driving licence.
Costs
Prices vary greatly, but as a rough guide: bottle of beer £1, a roll of 24-exposure film £2.50, meal for two with wine £9, a litre of petrol 45p, short taxi ride £5.50.
Weather
Summer temperatures 21-29C (68-84F); winter temperatures drop to 6-15C (43-58F).
Time difference
One hour ahead of the
UK. International dialling code from the
UK 00 34 971.
Voltage
220V or sometimes 125V, so check before you plug anything in (sockets should be labelled). Plugs are 2-pronged so you'll need an adapter for
UK appliances.
Opening hours
Clubs and bars never seem to close. Local shops open 9am-1pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm, although bigger shops and general stores often stay open over lunch.
Health — before you go
No jabs necessary, but take an EHIC form (available from
UK post offices) so you can claim free treatment if you are taken ill.
Health — when you are there
The main risks are sunburn and hangovers, so take the usual precautions. Drink bottled water to be on the safe side.
Warnings
Beware of the usual pickpockets and bag-snatchers you find in any tourist area. Drug laws have been tightened up in the past decade and the only drug which is legal is cannabis in tiny amounts for personal use.
Emergency
National emergency number is 091. The British Embassy, Calle de Fernando el Santo 16, 28010 Madrid. Tel (00 34) 91 700 8200. Also at Plaza Mayor 3D, 07002 Palma de Majorca. Tel (00 34) 971 71 24.
Customs
Evenings out start later and end later than in Britain.
Pets
Spain is part of the Pet Travel Scheme so you can take a pet if it has all the correct paperwork. This can take some time to arrange — check with your vet for details.
Tipping
Service charges are included in restaurants, so tipping is a personal choice: 5% is average.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square,
London W1M 5AP. Tel 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).
Did you know?
It was hippies in the '60s who first saw the attraction of
Ibiza as a holiday destination.
Visas
No visas required for
UK citizens.
Getting there
Direct flights to
Ibiza from the
UK; ferry from
Ibiza city to Formentera.
Around two hours 30 minutes.
Getting around
Bus services link major towns and resorts. Hiring a car or bike is also a good way to see the island, so bring your driving licence.
Costs
As a rough guide: litre of petrol 45p; bottle of beer 75p; moderate restaurant meal for two with wine £9; roll of film £2.50; short taxi ride £5.50.
Weather
Summer temperatures 21-29C (68-84F); winter temperatures drop to 6-15C (43-58F).
Time difference
One hour ahead of the
UK. International dialling code from the
UK 00 34 971.
Voltage
220V or sometimes 125V, so check before you plug anything in (sockets should be labelled). Plugs are 2-pronged so you'll need an adaptor for
UK appliances.
Opening hours
Clubs and bars never seem to close. Local shops open 9am-1pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm, although bigger shops and general stores often stay open over lunch.
Health — before you go
No jabs necessary, but take an EHIC form (available from
UK post offices) so you can claim free treatment if you are taken ill.
Health — when you are there
The main risks are sunburn and hangovers, so take the usual precautions. Drink bottled water to be on the safe side.
Warnings
Beware of the usual pickpockets and bag-snatchers that you find in any tourist area. Drug laws have been tightened up in the past decade and the only drug which is legal is cannabis in tiny amounts for personal use.
Emergency
National emergency number is 091. The British Embassy, Calle de Fernando el Santo 16, 28010 Madrid. Tel (00 34) 91 700 8200. Also at Plaza Mayor 3D, 07002 Palma de Majorca. Tel (00 34) 971 71 24.
Customs
Evenings out start later and end later than in Britain.
Pets
Spain is part of the Pet Travel Scheme so you can take a pet if it has all the correct paperwork. This can take some time to arrange — check with your vet for details.
Tipping
Service charges are included in restaurants, so tipping is a personal choice: 5% is average.
Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square,
London W1M 5AP. Tel 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute).