Why

There is so much more than just clubbing on the beautiful island of Ibiza and there are a number of family orientated places to stay. It has a beautiful interior has little cove beaches, towering cliffs and dense pine forests to make this an island of excessive beauty as well as just excess and a great place for a family friendly holiday as long as you can get away from the crowds who are there to party.There is also a concerted effort on the part of the authorites to make the Island more family friendly and clean up the party scene.

Es Cana is a family favourite. It has a shelving beach with shallow clear blue water which is ideal for children. It can get pretty crowded and so if you want more privacy you can travel to less crowded caves just a short walk away or elsewhere on the island. Port d'es Torrent is also quiet and peaceful and within close proximity of the action in San Antonio town which may be of interest to teenagers. Cala Salada may also be worth looking at.We have some accommodation suggestions for the beautiful and quieter centre of Ibiza which are welcoming for children as well as the traditional beach resorts.

When and how

Ibiza is best between April and October. If your kids are not yet in school do travel in June or September. Like most parts of the Med Ibiza gets crowded during the peak summer period.

You can check deals on independent flights for special offers and deals here. You can also look at package options through tour operators such as Directholidays.ie or Panorama.

This is a great island to explore and you are never more than an hour away by car. With over 50 beaches to choose from each offering their own unique atmosphere we would suggest you should rent a car to make the most of your family's holiday. You can book car hire here.

Family friendly accommodation

Ibiza has lots of family friendly accommodation options. You can look at deals and special offers on accommodation with booking.com here or book a package holiday with either Directholidays.ie or Panorama who may have discounts for booking online.

Panorama feature in the Aparthotel Sirenis Seaview Country Club which has good facilities for families including a kid's club for children from three (divided into four separate clubs), children's pool playground, play room and self catering accommodation in studios, with or one bedroom apartments.

Mr and Mrs Smith feature two boutique child friendly hotels on Ibiza. The Atzaró is a boutique hotel in peaceful central Ibiza which is family run and family friendly. Each room has a private terrace. There are new villa suites away from the main building and some have kitchens. Baby cots are free and babysitting can be arranged.

Mr and Mrs Smith also feature the Can Curreu which is another central country retreat with views to the Valley. It has beautiful gardens with fruit trees, stables for horse riding and powerboats are available for private charter. Babysitting can be arranged and families can be accommodated in a suite that has a double and two single sofa beds.

What to do and see with the kids

There are lots of family friendly things to do and see in Ibiza on your family holiday. If you are looking for family friendly things to do in Ibiza have a look at the experiences offered by isango before you go online. This helps you plan and saves you time and hassle on holidays. They include day cruises, a trip to the hippy market, a water park excursion and a Formentera sightseeing trip.

There are over 50 beaches many of which are gently shelving and there is excellent swimming and snorkelling available and suggestions include Cala Valdella.

Agualandia Water Park at Talamanca is worth a trip to cool off in. You could try also Aguamar Water Park Ibiza'a biggest water park.

Ibiza Town’s Medieval Castle with battlements, steep labyrinthine streets enclosed by towering fortress walls and tunnels is a trip all the family will enjoy. It has spectacular views, interesting craft shops and some excellent restaurants and cafes round off a highly recommended day trip.

Take a boat trip to and from nearby beaches. A boat trip to Formentera a sister island is particularly enjoyable.

Enjoy some beach watersports including parasailing from the marina in San Antonio..

Try boogie boarding on the mini-waves at Cala Nova.

Visit the stalactite caves C'an Marca in the cliffs above Puerto de San Miguel.

Visit the hippy markets at Punta Arabi and Las Dalias hippy market at Sant Carles de Peralta. The best is on a Saturday and you can get lots of hippy clothes, have a coffee in the bedouin style cafes and see some street artists to entertain the kids.

Teenagers can still do some partying but do make sure that they are fully responsible and do not go too wild or partake in any illegal activities.Set the ground rules when you can.

You will find lots of family friendly travel tips and advice in our research and advice section to help you book the right family holiday. Check out also the experiences of other parents and travellers in our parents forum and add your own experiences as we are a great believer in real parent's experiences as the best measure of whether somewhere will suit you for your family holiday. 

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