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Ibiza is known for its colorful hippie markets. Flowerpower clothes and accessories, colorful bags, leather belts or sandals, handmade figurines, you can find it all there.
Hippie markets in Ibiza
Ibiza is known for its colorful hippie markets. Flowerpower clothes and accessories, colorful bags, leather belts or sandals, handmade figurines, you can find it all there. Some markets are year-round, others are only there in summer, but daily. We have listed the coziest and most famous markets for you.
What hippy markets are there in Ibiza?
Ibiza’s hippie markets actually started in the 50s/60s. Alternative bon vivants (the hippies) settled on the pirate island and made their money making and selling artisanal products. They gathered on a plain, parking lot or in a forest and displayed the products on their rugs. Ibiza’s hippie markets are unique and many trinkets are still made by the same hippies or their children. The following markets are worth a visit:
- Las Dalias (San Carlos) / Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Punta Arabi (Es Canar) / Every Wednesday in summer from 10:00 to 18:00
- San Joan / Every Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00
- Cala Llenya / Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Besides the original hippie markets, there are other fun markets in Ibiza. A real flea market in San Jordi or an eco-market with organic products in Sant Josep. Some hotels like Atzaro and Pikes Hotel or restaurants like Aubergine or Es Caliu also organize occasional markets with clothes, accessories and souvenirs. So there are plenty of markets for great shopping!
- San Jordi flea market / Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Eco market Sant Josep / Every Saturday in summer from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Mercadillo del puerto / Every day in summer from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Benirras / In summer every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.
- Santa Eularia / In summer every day except Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Cala Llonga / Every Thursday in summer from 6 p.m. to midnight
Hippie market Las Dalias in San Carlos
This market was founded in 1954 by Juanito. That was a good move by him, because currently this hippie market has as many as 20,000 visitors a day during the high season! Located just outside San Carlos, the market has 200 stalls and is also a stage for concerts and other events. It is 1 of the most important meeting places in the north. The range of products is vast; jewelry, exotic musical instruments, colorful bags, artwork, rugs, hammocks, figurines, you can find it all at this historic hippie market. In the middle of the grounds is a bar where you can have a cool drink between strolling. This market also has a restaurant.
Opening hours:
Las Dalias is open on Saturdays and throughout the year. They start at 10:00 am and close around sunset. In summer, on Monday and Tuesday evenings there is a Night Market from 19:00 to 01:00. At Easter and Christmas and New Year’s Eve, the market is open several days in a row.
Location:
Las Dalias is located just before the village of San Carlos to the north.
Why go?
Shop with music, drinks and a great selection of handmade products.
Directions:
From Santa Eularia, drive north and follow the signs for San Carlos. After about 8 minutes you will get to a traffic circle, take it straight and after 200 meters the first parking lot is on the left. The second parking lot is on the right, opposite the restaurant and if it is very busy, there is a third parking lot behind the market, turning left past the restaurant. But the market is also easily accessible by bus.
Comments:
If you like shopping then Las Dalias is definitely a must to spend a day(part).
Hippie market Punta Arabi in Es Canar
Relive the 1970s at Ibiza’s largest hippie market: Punta Arabi. Founded in 1973 by Ibizan artists and hippies, this hippie market takes place every Wednesday in high season. An average of 13,000 people from all over the island travel to this colorful hippie market every week. With the 400 to 500 stalls you can find there, you will not be bored easily. Stroll between the stalls and pine trees, enjoy live music, living statues and hot snacks. You’ll feel like a kid in a candy store among the beautiful jewelry, artwork, handmade leather goods and colorful clothing. Unfortunately, besides authentic products, this market also offers many mass-produced, “made in China” items.
Location:
Punta Arabi is located just beyond Es Canar in the northeast.
Why go?
A music, a drink and shopping for nice souvenirs.
Directions:
From Santa Eularia, drive north and follow the signs for Es Canar. After about 8 minutes get the exit to Es Canar and drive through the beautiful village along the promenade (left) to the parking lot. The parking lot does require payment. Punta Arabi is also easily accessible by bus.
Notes:
The parking lot under the trees is very bumpy and also watch carefully that you cannot be built in. It is highly recommended to take a day(part) out.Hipp
Sant Joan Sunday market
The hippie market of Sant Joan de Labritja is a small, cozy market held every Sunday between 10:00 and 15:00. This real hippie market attracts many tourists every week. Stroll along the stalls and enjoy the live music. You can find many handmade products and delicacies. For example, have a personalized bracelet made on the spot. Prices are very varied: you can find both highly priced and bargain products. Enjoy a snack or drink at the many cozy spots where you can sit among the market. And sometimes the live music is so uplifting that there is dancing in the square.
Opening hours:
Every Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location:
The Sant Joan Sunday Market is located just in the middle of the village of Sant Joan de Labritja, in northern Ibiza.
Why go?
Artisan products and art while enjoying live music.
Directions:
From Santa Eularia, drive north and follow the signs for Sant Joan. After about 15 minutes, drive through the beautiful village to the free parking lot.
Notes:
It is highly recommended to take a day(s) out. After the market, you can have a nice lunch at The Giri Cafe or if it’s warm, even lie on sunbeds in their garden. Gare du Nord and Los Otros, by Dutch owners, are also nice restaurants. You can also easily drive on from San Juan to San Lorenzo and eat in the orchard at La Paloma (do make reservations) or drive to the beautiful beach of Cala Vicente and lie in a hammock at The Boat House or eat chicken satay at On The Beach. If it’s your first time up north, don’t forget the coastal town of Portinatx.
San Jordi flea market
Experience a real Ibicenco flea market? Then go to the flea market of Sant Jordi, the village between Las Salinas and Ibiza town. The market is held on the grounds of the San Jordi Hipódromo (horse race track), which you can also see in the café: beautiful old photos of horse races and trophies. Many locals sell from their car anything salable: used books, vintage clothes, bohemian-style jewelry, and so on. You can find nicer vintage stuff in the winter than in the summer. This market is mostly frequented by locals and is still somewhat less known to tourists. Also here, as in many other Ibizan markets, live music can be heard, for example the drummers of Benirras.
Opening hours:
The market is held every Saturday (year-round) from 09:00 to 14:00.
Location:
A little past the town of San Jordi.
Why go?
Less tourists, more clutter. Good to combine with a half-day Las Salinas, Es Cavallet or Playa den Bossa beach visit.
Directions by car:
From Ibiza town, drive to the airport and take the Las Salinas, Es Cavallet and San Jordi exit. Traffic circle 1 quarter and then you can park on the right and left for free. It can sometimes be crowded with cars, also because it is near the beach exits.
Eco-market Sant Josep
Do you want ecological products, organic meat, environmentally friendly fruits and vegetables? Or want to take home a true “artisan” Ibiza gift? Then head to Sant Josep’s eco-market. Many Ibicencos make the artisan products themselves on site, such as wicker baskets, rope slippers or folkloric Ibiza dolls. This market started in the summer of 2017 and therefore a bit less known and also not so big yet.
Opening hours:
Sant Josep’s ecomarket is held on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Location:
Heart of downtown Sant Josep.
Why go?
Nice market for gifts or souvenirs if you appreciate Ibiza folklore, or want healthy food.
Directions:
Drive to Sant Josep via Ibiza town or San Antonio. The market is on the main road through the village.
Notes:
Perhaps a good time to visit Sant Josep church or one of the many nice restaurants like Raco Verd or Destino. Or drive on to one of the many beaches in the south such as Cala Vadella, Cala dHort, Cala Bassa or Cala Tarida.
Cala Llenya
Perhaps one of the nicest markets on the island, in that it is popular with the real hippies. In terms of products, it’s sort of a mix of San Jordi’s flea market and Punta Arabi’s commercial market. But the best part is that it’s all about food at the restaurant of the same name and live performances. Sometimes cover bands, or rock bands, but also often gipsy music, where visitors spontaneously dance flamenco.
Opening hours:
Every Sunday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Check via their Facebook to see who is performing, but usually mini-concerts start around 12:30.
Location:
Around and around Restaurant Cala Llenya.
Why go?
The alternative atmosphere and great live music, which is often danced to. Close to the beautiful Cala Llenya beach, so good to combine with a morning swim or sunbathe.
Directions:
From Santa Eularia take the road to San Carlos and the village exit to Cala Llenya.
Notes:
This popular market had to stop in 2018 due to lack of proper paperwork. Back in winter 2019. But check their Facebook page to see if the market is there and what performances are on.
Cala Llonga
Cala Llonga is a fine “after beach” market. Great shopping with a nice drink in your hand, listening to live music under the clear starry sky. Lots of handmade products.
Opening hours:
In summer every Thursday from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Location:
On the promenade of Cala Llonga.
Why go.
Great to combine with a day at the beach or lunch at Amante (Sol d´en Serra) and often has live music.
Directions:
From Santa Eularia, drive on the road to Jesus and then after Siesta take the exit on the left. Or from Ibiza town take the road through Jesus past Can Furnet and Roca Llisa. After the Cala Llonga exit on the right, you can continue to the beach and park on the right.
Comments:
Nice to go with children late afternoon already, because the market is near the playground on the beach.
Frequently Asked Questions
Las Dalias in San Carlos is probably the most famous and fun hippie market on the island. There is a good atmosphere, the stalls with clothes, accessories and local delicacies are of good quality, and also the parties of Namaste on Wednesdays are definitely a must! Since 2021, Las Dalias even has its own club: Akasha!
Every Saturday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and every Wednesday in the summer from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
Every Sunday, on the Passeig de S’Alamera, the boulevard of Santa Eulària. It is a farmers’ market with products such as fruits, vegetables and other gourmet products from the island.
The market is held every Wednesday from April to October.
Las Dalias (San Carlos) / Every Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00 and every Wednesday in summer from 10:00 to 18:00. Punta Arabi (Es Canar) / Every Wednesday in summer from 10:00 to 18:00. San Joan / Every Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. San Antonio / Every Friday from 10:00 to 16:00. Cala Llenya / Every Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00.
Every Saturday from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm and every Wednesday in the summer from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm.
At Las Dalias you can park for a few euros a day, there is more than enough space.
Nowadays you can use debit cards in many places, yet we recommend you bring contact money. There are still stalls where you can only pay with cash.
