Prestige Properties Ibiza – It’s the Season of Giving Back
Every year around Christmas, Prestige Properties supports a local charity. For 2021, we have chosen two charitable purposes: Ibiza Food Bank, which collects food for people in need, and Peacharoo, a caring heart who is raising funds to build a school for orphans in Uganda.
Ibiza Food Bank – Alleviating Poverty in Ibiza
Image: Food for Ibiza
Undoubtedly living through a global pandemic, for the last two years, has been quite challenging for everybody. While some were able to rearrange their way of living and working, others have lost their jobs, homes, and loved family members. Particularly here in Ibiza, people have suffered immensely due to the pandemic, as it has had a dramatic impact on the island’s economy. While many were able to work during the summer months, when tourism is booming, many fall into unemployment in winter.
As plenty of Ibiza’s inhabitants lose their regular income in winter, they must live from what they’ve earned during the high season, hence finding themselves in a miserable situation, with little or no income, no savings, and in the worst cases, without food.
Image: Food for Ibiza
For this reason, Ibiza Food Bank started their initiative, supporting those who cannot afford to buy food. Their volunteers collect food donations and cash donations across the island. The donated food is then sorted in Playa Den Bossa, stored, and distributed to their charity partners (The Red Cross, Caritas, Mother Teresa Food Bank in Jesus, Equip Voluntario, Food for Ibiza, and Doctors of the World). With their help, around 4000 people are being fed, weekly.
To maximise their time and donations, Ibiza Food Bank has partnered up with Carritos Solidarios, making sure to be able to provide enough food during the hard winter months. Together they place trollies at the entrance of around 70 supermarkets in Ibiza, which are accompanied by two volunteers in uniform, encouraging shoppers to leave dry food donations and sanitary items.
Image: Food for Ibiza
It is self-evident that feeding so many hungry people each week is a huge challenge. Furthermore, it is most likely that the number of people who depend on these donations will be rising. Besides their food donations, Ibiza Food Bank adds a 10€ voucher to the food pack to be spent in Spars supermarkets, which are located all around the island, making it easy for everybody to buy in a supermarket close to them. Furthermore, Ibiza Food Bank started a GoFundMe, where everybody can donate money easily, which is being used to top up the food parcels.
Camino de Santiago for Uganda Orphans
Image: BHHNP
Another cause, for which we decided to raise awareness and donate money to is Peacharoo Peachey’s charity. Peacharoo is a good friend of one of our sales agents at Prestige, who started the Camino de Santiago from Valencia by himself in October to raise funds for Ugandan Orphans in rural Kabale. To finance the Camino, he sold all his belongings, as he sees this opportunity as a personal challenge and a possibility to help these kids.
Image: BHHNP
Together with the local project BHHNP, his goal is to raise 70,000€ to buy land with school structures and to pay for the education of 163 orphans. All these kids have lost their parents to diseases. Some of them live with their relatives, others live in the wild, but all of them need food, love, and education. The local project’s objectives are to help the needy people and orphans in their community. It provides educational and medical services, to reduce the number of street kids and people in need. Currently, they are providing food, clothes, personal hygiene articles, and medical services.
Image: BHHNP
From Prestige Properties Ibiza, we want to bring visibility to some of the charity initiatives that are organised by different associations and people of Ibiza. It is paramount we see the island as a whole and with equal opportunities for all, and where there are inequality and need, we desire to stand together to make a difference and create long-lasting improvements for the health and well-being of our local community. Especially this year, with the global impact of the pandemic, we also wanted to focus on a charity abroad.
If you want to volunteer your time or get involved, check out the links below. Your support and help will be greatly appreciated by those who are struggling to care for themselves.
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2021 Annual Ibiza Property Market Report and 2022 Forecast
Based on both internal and external sources, this report presents information on the property market in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands for the year 2021, as well as its projected forecast for 2022. Based on data and figures received in 2020 and 2021, the analysis covers four main topics of discussion:
The General Balearic Property Price Curve & Sales
The Ibiza Property Price Curve 2021 Summary
The Ibiza Luxury Housing Market Report 2021 with Prestige Properties
The Forecast for 2022
1. The General Balearic Property Price Curve and Sales
Over the past decade, as discussed in our year-end property market review for 2020, both sales and house prices have shown continual and stable growth across the Balearic Islands. Here we can see, although the real estate market took an abrupt decline following the Spanish financial Crisis in 2007, the market has since stabilized and experienced a steady recovery, reaching a peak increase for both sales and price by 2017.
The first marked fall in prices and sales only occurred in late 2019 through until 2020, suggesting that the market as a whole was experiencing minor stagnation. This minor stagnation was only exacerbated by the fact that the property market industry, like many other sectors, started to experience less movement due to the uncertain status of COVID-19 as well as three months of physical inactivity due to complete closure.
However, as early as the summer of 2020 and moving through until the end of 2021 we have been very pleased to see buyers’ activity quickly restart, and thriving again with property sales continuing to rise in all sectors of real estate across the Baleares.
There should be no doubt, however, that this growth has been influenced not just by the characteristics of the local market, but also by global interest in real estate as a whole.
According to Forbes, 2021, "In the wake of the lockdowns in March, Americans discovered that existing homes were not adequate for the new work, teach, exercise, cook and live at home reality. Based on realtor.com surveys of consumers, we learned that home shoppers are looking for more space, quieter neighborhoods, home offices, newer kitchens, and access to the outdoors, traits which have revived a strong interest in the suburbs and smaller metro areas."
This is further supported by Savills Global Real Estate Service who claim our changing priorities since Covid-19 are shifting global residential real estate. Here the international agents describe, "tastes shifted during the pandemic as home became the centre of the universe… We have (also) seen a step-change in second home ownership too. In Dubai, 2021 has seen an ‘unprecedented influx’ of international high net worth buyers looking for a second home and as Hugo Thistlethwayte, Head of Global Residential Operations, notes: ‘There has been a realisation that a second home doesn’t need to be an hour from the main city residence, but could be in Aspen, Jackson Hole or Switzerland. This trend could make places like the Algarve, Mallorca and the south of France 52-weeks-a-year locations." (2021)
As we can see from the Balearic year-on-year variation in house prices (below), despite a temporary pause in buying activity, the interest in moving location, and seeking a new property has not only since recovered, but has quickly regained the highest pricing since 2007, supporting the argument that living priorities and significant interest in real estate have increased as a result of the pandemic.
2. The Ibiza Property Price Curve 2021
There is no doubt that the pandemic has altered our notion of home, finally allowing us to dare to create our dream life, working a city position amid a coastal or countryside second-home alternative, and, of course, complemented by the chance to also secure a strong investment.
Here in Ibiza, it is evident that we are experiencing similar "unprecedented influxes" and a small boom in the luxury sector of Ibiza’s real estate market for second-home international buyers, brought on by Covid-19. The pandemic has motivated buyers with means to invest in properties located in safe and more natural surroundings, away from overcrowded so-called ‘hotspots". Ibiza’s high-end and upscale property market, therefore, continues to be a desirable location for second-home buyers particularly from Europe, and naturally, we continue to experience a situation of low supply versus high demand, which means that many villas and properties are seen as rare products, driving price booms, resulting in a strong and an unwavering price curve right here in Ibiza (see section ii price per square metre comparison below).
While prices and sales lowered during autumn 2019 and early 2020 in the Baleares as a whole (as seen from the graph above), it must be noted that Ibiza’s luxury real estate market has often shown to be more resilient than its neighbouring islands, and set-backs or downturns in the market and price curves never hit quite as strongly.
3. The Ibiza Luxury Housing Market Report 2021 with Prestige Properties
All data discussed below is a representation of our internal data related to the Luxury Housing Market in Ibiza and is solely taken from our internal database.
i) Average Price per Square Meter
Our internal statistics from our sales database with Prestige Properties Ibiza calculated an average increase in price per square metre, from 6.569 to 7.927€, approximately a 21% increase between 2019 and 2021.
ii) Average Price & Price per m2 by Municipality
On the whole, all areas on the island have experienced price-per-square-metre increases between 2019 and 2021.
N.B The price per square meter, per municipality, may need to be flexible as the figures depend solely on our internal sales, and weighty factors may apply, as noted in our analysis hereafter.
2019
2020
2021
Eivissa
€6.437
€6.076
€7.418
Sant Josep
€6.755
€7.931
€7.998
Santa Eularia
€6.471
€6.715
€9.553
Sant Antoni
€4.876
€5.273
€5.442
Sant Joan
€9.048
€8.644
€9.604
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Eivissa – Average Price & Price per m2 by %
The entire city is in high demand and continues to demonstrate a strong market presence. Overall, Eivissa has something for everyone, like most cities in Europe, and has increased in popularity in line with the rest of the island. Eivissa has experienced a 15% increase in price per square metre since 2019.
Average Property Size: 168m2|Average Property Price in Euros: 1.3M
Sant Josep – Average Price & Price per m2 by %
San José has always been high in demand among affluent luxury second-home buyers.In 2021, if we segmented San José, areas such as Es Cubells and Ses Salines would still naturally appear at the very top of the island property portfolio, where many other San José developments and properties would now be on par with some of the properties and prices on offer in Santa Eulalia. Sant Josep has experienced an 18% increase in price per square metre since 2019.
Average Property Size: 256m2 |Average Property Price in Euros: 2M
Santa Eulalia – Average Price & Price per m2 by %
In 2021, a particularly large property sale occurred in Santa Eulalia, leading to an unusual rise in the overall average price per square metre and as previously mentioned, some flexibility is required here. However, if we take the current average as gospel, Santa Eulalia would have experienced a 48% increase in price per square metre since 2019. It is clear that Santa Eulalia (despite margin for slight error) is catching up rapidly to the highly sought-after area of San José.
Average Property Size: 311m2|Average Property Price in Euros: 3.5M
Sant Antoni – Average Price & Price per m2 by %
The area of San Antonio de Portmany is slowly making progress, becoming more sought-after than clients may first assume. Although the area is often in less demand than other areas, potential home buyers are often encouraged to look at the abundance of opportunities and great investment prospects here. San Antonio has seen a 12% increase in price per square metre since 2019.
Average Property Size: 299m2|Average Property Price in Euros: 1.6M
San Juan – Average Price & Price per m2 by %
In the last couple of years, Sant Joan seems to be where the most prestigious and expensive villas are located, with a price tag that has almost doubled on average over the past few years. The new demand for properties in the municipality is a reflection of the property market’s high-end price valuation. San Juan has seen a 6% increase in price per square metre since 2019.
Average Property Size: 344m2|Average Property Price in Euros: 3.7M
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According to Tinsa (2021) Living on the Coast Report, the market in Ibiza has exhibited different behavior depending on the segment. However, as per our internal analysis, the demand for detached homes for sale or long-term rental has increased. There have also been price increases, more notable in detached homes than in new developments. They summarised:
Standard multi-family homes sit between 3,000 and 4,000 €/m2, with a surface area from 50 m2 to 140 m2, with one to three bedrooms. Single-family homes typically register between 6,000 and 7,000 €/m2 and those larger family homes value between €10,000 and €20,000/m2. These properties were mostly located on the seafront promenade of Ibiza or on the front line of a marina. The most expensive single-family home registered between 12,000 and 15,000 €/m2 for a detached house. This product was mostly located on the west coast of the island of Ibiza in the municipality of Sant Josep and around Ibiza in the neighbouring municipality of Santa Eulalia.
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iii) Sales per Year
Our internal statistics from our sales database with Prestige Properties Ibiza between 2019 and 2021 calculated a very minor decrease of 4% in sales and only 3.5% in volume, which despite the 3-month closure of offices and ability to partake in property viewings is basically a non-existent comparison.
Properties sold to date in 2021 (up until October 2021) have calculated an increase of 56% more sales than 2019 and a turnover of 95% increase in Euros related to direct sales.
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iv) Enquiries per Year
Even with pandemic news, lockdowns, and restricted movement, we still saw an ongoing and steady flow of users visiting the website and generating inquiries throughout the year 2020. During the year 2021, since restrictions began to ease, an increase of over 36% has been recorded as active inquiries conducted by individuals seeking an Ibiza property whether through sales or rentals.
Conclusion: The Luxury Real Estate Market Ibiza 2021
Even with the pandemic looming during 2020, luxury housing in Ibiza continued to make progress regardless. As we can see from the information and data above, the way we are changing and prioritising our home lifestyle has led to a definite increase in global (and island-wide) interest which has only resulted in a growing buyers market in 2021. As more and more clients seek out their ideal lifestyle in a more relaxed environment, away from the hassles of the big cities, it is evident that international buyers continue to dominate and strengthen the luxury real estate purchasing market. In fact, "user behavior data shows Ibiza remains the most popular among the three main Balearic islands, achieving 22% more listing views than Mallorca (even though it has half the number of active listings)." – James Edition, October 2021
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4. The Forecast for 2022
It is expected that house prices will continue to rise steadily and consistently in the luxury property market in Ibiza as there are no signs of crisis at present, making for attractive investment opportunities. In general, this speaks of Ibiza’s upscale market, which not only survived but flourished during the pandemic, giving us confidence that the island will continue to be attractive on an international level for the foreseeable future 2022. However, we do not envision a continuation in the number of sales we have witnessed during 2021. We anticipate the sales boom of 2021 will potentially slow down as the post-pandemic effect fades away, especially as we are increasingly seeing a case of low numbers of sellers in the market as we continue towards the end of 2021.
Long-term rentals for larger properties have become increasingly popular, especially with families. Prestige Properties Ibiza was required to hire more staff by the summer of 2021 in order to deal with the influx of inquiries, especially for long-term rentals. This is also confirmed by Morna International School, which has received a record number of new student applicants, who are also seeking residency (James Edition, 2021), indicating a potential anticipated interest for families in 2022 who may be keen to stay in the rental market until the right property for sale arrives in the future, or on the opposite side of the coin, they may return back to the metropoles once the effects of the pandemic and lockdowns are both a distant memory, (which at the moment, seems like is not likely to happen anytime soon). Either way, it is still undeniably the international buyers and overseas investors who are still the main market for second luxury homes in Ibiza and are expected to be in 2022.
Additionally, the island is exhibiting even greater growth in general, becoming an even more desirable and trendy place to live. Since small, local businesses have struggled to cope with lockdowns and business closures, we have also seen an influx of new, innovative bars and restaurants opening, and signs that continued investment is underway.
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During a collaborative effort, over 200 kilos of garbage were collected in just one morning by a group of local residents from Ibiza.
As part of a project led by us at Prestige Properties Ibiza, nearly 50 individuals, between our office and a variety of volunteer associations, worked together to clean up the areas of Cas Mut and Talamanca Beach, Ibiza.
During the project 23 people, Prestige Properties employees and volunteers, set out to collect roaming waste products and trash from the urban zone of Cas Mut, just outside Ibiza Town. The remainder of the group of volunteers and Prestige staff (30 people) gathered together on the beach of Talamanca with their friends, partners, and children who also took part in the morning’s activities.
As a result of the ‘Beach Clean Up’ initiative 160 kilos of glass, 120 kilos of plastics and cans, 15 kilos of paper, and approximately 50 kilos of non-recyclable waste were collected in total between the two locations. Cas Mut alone collected 170 kilos of rubbish (90 kg of which were plastic items or cans).
European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR)
We specifically chose this date as it marked the start of the European Week for Waste Reduction 2021, whereby a wide variety of initiatives and campaigns across the island and Europe set out to raise awareness regarding reducing waste and living a more sustainable life.
A Special Thanks…
We would like to say a special thanks to our collaborators for all their help and assistance with the logistics of the day. We also would like to thank every volunteer who dedicated their personal time and came along to help us clean up these two beautiful areas of the island. Keeping our beloved island clean and nurtured!
Plastic Free Ibiza and Formentera is a movement consolidated since 2018 and promoted by IbizaPreservation. It is composed of 14 local non-profit organisations whose goal is to preserve the environment of the Pitiusas. While its primary activity is the Plastic Free Balearics certification, it also promotes awareness campaigns and educational workshops in schools.
Casita Verde is an ecology and education centre founded by Chris Dews in the green heart of Ibiza in 1993. Casita Verde practices and teaches sustainable, healthy living by applying permaculture principles, using alternative energy, and re-using and upcycling waste materials. Their tours, volunteering, and workshop experiences can help you with your own sustainable living journey.
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Private Jets in times of Covid-19: Meet Global Jet
Both commercial airlines and the general travel industry have been immensely impacted across the globe due to the effects of COVID-19. However, significant trends in the private jet industry and the luxury travel sector have actually demonstrated relatively positive impressions.
COVID-19 is subsequently changing the way those with disposable incomes view and approach travel today. Previously, flying privately was considered a grand experience, perhaps even unnecessary, even for those who have the finances to grant it. But, with COVID-19, flying privately has become a valuable asset, moving away from 1st class or business commercial flights directly into fractional ownership, full ownership and jet charter travel through private aircraft.
Similarly, whilst the rest of the world has experienced a halt in the travel industry related to hotels, package deals, rentals and holiday destination accommodation, the luxury travel sector in Ibiza has followed the same trend of increase. The interest in travel both through private means of transportation, luxury holiday villas for tourism purposes, as well as those seeking to purchase a new overseas-home, in a more natural environment, away from the inconveniences of the large metropoles, has in fact grown during the health crisis.
The company Global Jet have experienced first-hand the rapid movement in the private jet sector since the pandemic and have been working behind the scenes to ensure their services are at the very top of their industry. We are happy to introduce Global Jet to you as one of our partners and share some of their services that await you.
Global Jet has begun the summer 2021 by launching a brand-new website in English. A French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese version will be shortly available as well. It has been designed with a modern and new look with more functionalities and with more interactivities.
All Global Jet services are highlighted in an intuitive way where the end-user can easily understand their philosophy, high standards and activities.
The Charter & Brokerage side of the company has been highlighted through the website and gives the users the opportunity to directly request charter quotes online. From very light, mid-size and long-range jets, right through to VIP airliners, all aircraft are listed and are available for rent. Their dedicated brokers will find precisely what you are looking for at the best price available.
Users will discover Global Jet’s touch by seeing professional photos of aircraft’s, 3D virtual tours, videos, floorplans, range maps and other new functionalities.
The Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions page will allow a better search of the aircraft thanks to the new filter functionalities (Year, Price, Manufacturer). Moreover, the Aircraft Sale Process and Aircraft Acquisition Process are highlighted in order to bring full transparency to the client.
Furthermore, Global Jet has been very active in the development and implementation of their new brand identity.
Charter & Brokerage
Global Jet’s brokers are trained to find the most competitive flight solutions to fit your needs, while putting your safety first. No matter where you are in the world, a Global Jet specialist will be on hand to offer local knowledge on everything 24/7.
In the first semester 2021, Global Jet was proud to announce the latest additions to the charter fleet, a Falcon 2000LXS (based in Madrid) and a Global Express XRS. The Global Express XRS is designed to welcome 14 passengers with optimum comfort. The private jet is divided into three large zones, offering guests a maximum level of functionalities, luxury and relaxation.
Furthermore, the second semester of 2021 is promising with already 3 new aircraft in the pipeline for commercial operation.
A new web-cloud-based aviation software (LEON) has been implemented in the Charter & Brokerage team in order to gain efficiency and to support flight operations and scheduling. This new program will enable the sales, crews and operation teams to be even more reactive towards the clients and by always finding them the best solution regarding their needs. This tool streamlines and centralizes into one process the tasks from the different departments involved in booking and executing a flight. This allows the teams to process flight requests and answer questions swiftly with a high level of accuracy. Clients will also have access to the tool to monitor the state of their flights or flight requests, avoiding the need to wait for an answer. This new software is a significant added value for the company. Moreover, Global Jet has invested heavily these past 6 months into upgrading the LEON software to its specific requirements where they also introduced new accurate route calculation features where clients will benefit from.
Aircraft Management
Today Global Jet counts more than 70 aircraft under their fleet and about 10 aircraft in the pipeline, including a BBJ, a Falcon 7X, a Challenger 300 and a brand-new Gulfstream 650ER. Global Jet’s growth doesn’t stop there, since the beginning of the year 2021, they have already entered in their fleet a Global Express XRS (also for commercial operation), a Gulfstream 550, a Global 6500 and a Global 7500.
They continue to expand and enlarge their fleet with new types of aircraft. Even though 2020 / 2021 were tough years following COVID-19, they remain solid and have shown stable growth.
Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
The market has picked up strongly this year 2021. At least we can say that the Aircraft Sales have been successful for the company in the past few months. In terms of sales, just to mention a few, three Global 6000, a Falcon 900DX Easy, a Falcon 2000LX, an Airbus ACJ318 ELITE, a Gulfstream 450 and a Legacy 650 have been recently sold thanks to the company’s expertise and the proactive and dedicated sales team. A number of transactions continue in the sales pipeline with the aim of completing the deals before the end of the year. Following this positive and ascending phase, Global Jet has managed to achieve new aircraft sale mandates including the most recent ones – a Global 6000 and a 2020 Global 6500 off-market. Two exceptional aircraft with low hours.
Aircraft sales also launched a new look across their marketing collateral, including advertising and aircraft specifications. The main purpose of the change was to further reinforce their high level of service, innovation, professionalism and is aligned with the new website identity.
Finally, in terms of Aircraft Acquisitions, Global Jet has acquired in the past few months a Pilatus PC24, a Global 5000, a Global 6000 and a brand-new Challenger 350 with a delivery in 2022.
Design & Completion Management
Once again, Global Jet confirms its leading position in the niche market of wide body completion management projects. In December 2020, a Boeing B787 was successfully delivered. This complex project was entirely managed by Global Jet from design coordination to the completion supervision at Lufthansa Technique to the final delivery to the client.
Furthermore, to continue on this ascending phase, they have also effectively delivered a VVIP Airbus 320 in February 2021 and are planning to finalize the completion and delivery of another VVIP Boeing B787 by December 2021.
These achievements are another milestone for Global Jet!
Operations
Global Jet has recently (Autumn 2020) obtained the Aruban AOC (P4) for commercial operation. The process of obtaining this AOC was very intense and the level requested was above any standard they have previously experienced. This achievement further demonstrates their high level of performance and is another added value for their clients. Today, Global Jet already has three aircraft under the Aruban AOC including an ACJ330 VIP, ACJ319 and B737 Cargo.
Their success doesn’t stop there, Global Jet is also proud to announce the obtention of their Polar route Approval for Global Jet Aruba. In fact, they are the first and only operator in Aruba and one of the few business jet operators in the world to hold and perform polar route operations, which helps to significantly reduce flight times! This means that they can fly straight over the North Pole and therefore optimize flight plans.
Global Jet continues to expand, 2021 is filled with new and interesting projects that will be shared during the year. Stay tuned for more…
Contact: [email protected]/ +41 22 939 30 85 for your Charter Requests.
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Prestige Properties Sponsors UD Ibiza for 2021/22
We are both excited and proud to announce that we are now part of the UD Ibiza family.
Prestige Properties Ibiza and UD Ibiza have signed an agreement, by which our real estate agency joins the celestial family as Official Partner for this 2021/22 season.
We hope to help the club meet its targets, both now and in the future, in every way we possibly can. At Prestige Properties Ibiza, we find it important to accompany and support such leading social and sports projects on the Island. For more information on our corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a company, please read on below and follow the links to our most recent community contributions.
UD Ibiza
In 2015, Amadeo Salvo (previously chairman of Valencia CF Football Club, and actively Chairman of the Board of Directors of the multinational group, Power Electronics), and his family became president of the UD Ibiza football club.
The team has since been completely reformed, having made an incredibly quick ascent into La Liga Smartbank, the Spanish second league level of professional football.
Naturally, it is a proud and great moment to be part of such a wonderful project on the Island, uniting all supporters behind one team at a top national level.
With the football season kicking off from August 13 2021, we would like to take this opportunity to wish all the club and players the very best for the season to come!
Join us at Can Misses for the first ever professional football match on the Island and support the team on August 22nd!
Our company’s philosophy has actively started working towards a better balance between economic prosperity, environmental protection, and social stability right here in Ibiza.
Since 2017, we have made many conscious decisions to give charitably, utilising our gratitude to help others in the best way we can, and as much as possible. In recent years, Prestige Properties Ibiza has actively collaborated with many local community projects and companies through sponsorship and promotional campaigns.
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Everything you need to know about travelling to Ibiza this Summer 2021
From vaccinations, health tests (PCR & Antigens), COVID-19 flare-ups, and new virus strains, to changing restrictions and entry conditions for each European border, it would be totally justified to still feel a little apprehensive about travelling!
So, to help reassure everyone, we’ve put together our latest Ibiza summer 2021 travel update, with plenty of linked information about what needs to be done in order to travel with ease.
We want everyone to feel confident that Ibiza hosts many pleasurable lifestyle and travel opportunities, and has demonstrated a strong summer thus far for the season 2021.
What is the travel status of the Balearic Islands & Ibiza
If you are travelling from the UK, a traffic light travel system is currently in place which denotes the countries granted safe for entry and where citizens and residents are allowed to travel.
If a country is:
Red – you will only be allowed to enter the UK if you are a British or Irish National, or you have residence rights in the UK.
Amber – Arrivals from amber list countries who have been fully vaccinated under the UK vaccination programme (plus 14 days), will no longer need to quarantine or take a day 8 test if they can provide proof of their vaccination status to carriers in advance of travel to England.
Non-vaccinated passengers arriving from amber countries need to provide evidence of a negative test result prior to travel, self-isolate at home for 10 days, and take a test on day 2 and day 8 after arrival.
Green – Open for travel with required COVID-19 testing prior to returning to the UK.
The Balearic Islands, including Ibiza, were added to the AMBER LIST as of July 19th.
What do I need in terms of documentation and health requirements to enter Ibiza
When travelling to Ibiza whether from the UK, Europe or the rest of the world, arrivals at the border are required to provide proof of a negative PCR/Antigen test or health vaccination passport, and complete a simple health form with a QR code on arrival.
What are the current COVID-19 measurements and restrictions in Ibiza
Ibiza has been incredibly efficient over the past 18 months, and particularly cautious to ensure the health and well-being of everyone. Our restrictions and measurements are regularly reviewed and you can stay updated with our Covid-19 2021 News here.
The only main difference compared to pre-Covid-19 seasons, has so far been the closure of our nightclubs and large-scale overcrowded venues, including some hotel events. Certain other events, like planned weddings and cultural seated events are able to now go ahead with safety measurements and a maximum number of guests in place.
What is the tourism like in Ibiza
Our rentals team at Prestige Properties Ibiza and the local island community have seen a positive flow and strong enthusiasm for travel so far this season, with slightly less overcrowding, but still a vibrant and steady number of tourists across the board.
What’s on in Ibiza 2021?
Everyone is welcome and able to enjoy their holidays with the freedom to move around and experience everything on offer. All outdoor activities and social events, such as relaxing on beaches, swimming, sporting activities, visiting landmarks, shopping, local markets and hippy markets, and enjoying the restaurants and bars (including the beach clubs) are open and available as usual.
It has become apparent over the course of 2021, many more visitors have taken interest in private boat days with overnight Formentera stays, a variety of culinary experiences, luxury hotel day experiences, or enjoyed private villa settings and unique personal events.
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Boat Charters
With five main marina ports including Marina Botafoch, Ibiza Marina, Ibiza Old Marina, Santa Eulalia and San Antonio, experiencing life out on the open waters, surrounded by the beautiful nature, under the sun, in peace and quiet has seemingly been an optimal choice for many island visitors over the last two seasons. Ibiza is filled with boating and yacht charter companies, however one of our preferred partners for many years is SunMarine, located in Marina Botafoch, near Ibiza town.
Creating the perfect boat day trip with a private skipper to explore beaches and bays of Ibiza, or even heading for a day trip over to Formentera has been an incredibly popular vacation experience with a variety of options to suit all styles and budgets.
Culinary Experiences
For the majority, a vacation in Ibiza also means the luxury and enjoyment of Mediterranean evenings with a little al fresco dining of great food and a little added ‘let your hair down’ events, like visiting the renowned Lio at Marina Botafoch, where guests can enjoy an incredibly stylish and elegant waterfront views of Ibiza bay and Dalt Vila from their open-air terrace and watch an engaging evening of performance and cabaret artists.
In fact, all of our restaurants and seated cultural venues have been fully open with terraces operating at full capacity since May. Over the past few months we have seen a positive influx of new restaurants and bars opening up in a variety of urban areas on the island.
For example, in Santa Eulalia the brand new restaurant, Higo, offers a unique experience in the world of Nikkei cuisine. Nikkei is grounded in centuries of culinary history, weaving the influence of Peruvian and Japanese cuisines.
Using the finest organic ingredients cultivated by their restaurant, they offer an exciting, fresh interpretation of Nikkei dishes, including lots of vegetarian options. Dine on their outdoor terrace garden and enjoy the beautiful views over the harbour of Santa Eulalia.
Equally, AristoSushi, formed by restaurateur and owner of Can Domingo Ibiza (a gastronomic reference point on the island) and his partner, have embarked together on a new adventure, expressing their love for Japanese cuisine.
Their brand-new restaurant, located in the heart of San Rafael, offers a modern-contemporary and intimate setting where guests are welcomed all year round to enjoy Ibiza’s most authentic sushi, using exceptionally high-quality and specifically selected products, comprising ecological salmon, bluefin tuna, and organic Italian rice. And, their unique approach to take-away sushi and delivery boat services makes for one elegant dining experience.
Luxury Hotel Day Experiences
Enjoying a little extra luxury seems to be high on everyone’s vacation agenda this summer season. Whether due to missing out on the travel season of 2020, the accredited stress over recent global events, or a ‘life’s too short attitude’, we have certainly seen many take to Hotel Day Experiences including lavish lunches, spa treatments and relaxing pool afternoons listening to live DJ sets over cocktails.
OKU Hotel opened its doors for summer 2021 offering a five-star venue just a moments’ walk from the beautiful Cala Gracio bay. The stylish hotel is perfect for those wishing to experience the very best of Ibiza’s lifestyle with high-quality food, a stylish design, and evenings brought to life by resident DJ’s as the sun goes down. Ibiza Spa & Wellness Retreat at the brand-new Six Sense Hotel offers treatments that also go beyond ordinary. With 1,200 square meters dedicated for wellness, the centre hosts a spectacular array of facilities including a Rose Bar longevity lounge, steam room, hammam and a holistic anti-aging program with nutrition guidance and modern healing methods, along with a state-of-the-art fitness area, café and juice bar, and outdoors massage catacombs with direct access to the organic gardens, where ingredients for the spa botanicals and Alchemy Bar are grown.
Private Villa Events
For those who wish to stay away from the cosmopolitan scene and the crowds, or even for those who would prefer to keep the night young, then many private and ultra-exclusive catering and events teams are available.
Intimate home dinner parties with live DJs, music, entertainment, spectacular personalised projection shows, great food, personal cocktail mixologists, and kid’s entertainment are just to mention a few of the innovative requests received across the island to create dream holidays. Before organising such an event please inform yourself about the latest Covid-19-related restrictions regarding reunions and "night life".
One thing is certain, with any travel commitment, we all need to be prepared for the possibilities of change and adaptability to such circumstances. The season of 2021 has gone well thus far, and we can see the light at the end of the tunnel for travel and tourism returning back to normal in the near future.
The good news is our Prestige concierge and rentals team are well-equipped and experienced in helping prepare your perfect holiday from beginning to end. Just simply let us know how we can best assist you!
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Everything you need to know about Buying a Property in Ibiza – Top FAQ’s
Buying a property in Ibiza is certainly an incredibly exciting time. However, although exciting, it is also a very serious game! We highly recommend that all clients embarking on the property buyer’s journey, particularly from international backgrounds, fully inform themselves on the Spanish buying procedure, which can often entail a multitude of differences in legalities, costs and considerations when compared to the rest of Europe.
We’ve put together an easy-read blog on our most frequently asked questions, with numerous links to various guides, island locations and detailed articles, that will help the serious buyer find all the informative answers they need.
Here’s everything you need to know before buying a new home on the island of Ibiza…
What do I need to consider when buying a property in Ibiza?
When you are considering buying a property there are several things you will need to take into consideration;
What is the current housing market status in Ibiza?
Is it a good time to invest in property?
What is the property buying procedure in Spain?
Do I need a Lawyer, Notary, and Gestor?
Do I need residency, social security and Spanish Documentation (NIE/TIE)?
Do I need a Spanish bank account?
What are the related costs and legal fees when buying a property in Ibiza?
Can I get a Spanish mortgage or will an overseas mortgage be accepted?
Can I buy to let and obtain a Rental License for my Property in Ibiza?
What are the best areas to buy a property in Ibiza?
How can I find a reliable real estate agent and where do I start?
If you’ve been pondering these questions, and you’re keen to get better acquainted with buying a property in Ibiza, then read on and expand your knowledge from our experienced team of real estate agents.
Is it a Good Time to Invest in Property in Ibiza 2021?
In fact the immense pursuit from international clients has led to the high-end property market finding itself with a continued occurrence of a low supply versus a high demand. Naturally, where there is demand, areas become highly sought after, and even those smaller, lower costing properties, terrace housing, and apartments have taken a significant leap in value, creating an unwavering price curve for the whole of the Baleares.
What is the procedure to Buy a Property in Ibiza?
There are three notable phases when buying a home in Ibiza. Negotiation and Agreement, The Private Contract and Deposit Payment, and finally, The Sale Purchase Deed.
It is paramount that all buyers are aware of all the phases entailed in the property buying process in Spain. Our detailed Buyers Guide has been purposely written to help clients fully understand these three notable phases, and learn about the expenses related to buying a property in Ibiza.
To find out more about the seller’s expenses and responsibilities – read our Sellers Guide article.
What is the Role of a Notary, Lawyer & Gestor in Ibiza?
A Gestor is appointed for all the administration when buying a property in Spain, usually working as part of a Gestoria, otherwise known as an administration office.
To proceed through to completion of a sale, and become the legal owner of a new home in Ibiza, a Notary must legally complete a notarial deed. They are responsible for ensuring there are no outstanding claims on a property, and checking whether the property may be sold to a new buyer.
A Lawyer is responsible for all due diligence checks e.g. outstanding debt on the property, up-to-date payments on outstanding taxes paid, land registry data, building licenses and contracts.
Legal Construction Survey – A construction survey is usually completed by the local municipality for all newly built houses. Unless the property has obvious deficiencies, it is not usual to carry out a construction survey during a purchase here in Ibiza,. However, it is possible to hire a technician or architect who will review the state of the property if the buyer so wishes.
Do I need a Spanish Bank Account to buy a property in Ibiza?
Yes, it is a requirement to have a Spanish bank account in order to buy a property in Ibiza. The Spanish banks require a PASSPORT number to open an account. It is not necessary to have a NIE number in order to open or use a bank account – especially for non-residents.
What documentation is needed to purchase a Home in Ibiza?
The following documentation is required before signing the title deed when buying a property in Ibiza:
Original personal ID card or passport
Original NIE / TIE Number (an all-purpose foreigner’s identification and tax number)
Bank cheque or proof of bank transfers. According to the payment conditions.
Spanish Bank Account Details
Receipts for any payments already made
Your Gestor can guide you through the necessary documentation and help arrange all the required documents for you.
What are the Extra Costs of Buying a Property in Ibiza?
Generally, the total costs of buying a property in Ibiza can range between 8% to 12% of the purchase price and include the following:
Taxes: ITP 8-11% or 10% VAT + 1.5% Stamp Duty
Mortgage costs: 0% (since the new Ley Hipotecaria) or 0.5% of the mortgage amount if hiring a mortgage broker
The exact figures and variations can be seen in our Buyers Guide, which provides a comprehensive account of all the current taxes and additional costs related to buying a property in Ibiza.
Buying a property in Ibiza: Can I Get a Mortgage?
The short answer is: Yes, you can. Like anywhere else, you will have to fulfill certain criteria regarding income and fluidity, and the legalities of the property you wish to take the mortgage out over also plays an important part, however, there are generally few obstacles to asking for a mortgage in Ibiza.
Can I buy to let and obtain a Rental License for my Property in Ibiza?
If you wish to rent the property you are purchasing on a short-term basis or as a vacation home, then you will need to apply for a rental license, however, certain criteria will need to be met to qualify for a rental license and not all properties will meet these criteria.
It is illegal to rent an apartment for short-term holiday rentals with an exception of renting on a long-term basis (minimum 3 months) to one contracted tenant.
Which areas are best to buy a property in Ibiza?
The island of Ibiza is inundated with beautiful locations and plenty of diversity to suit all buyers looking to relocate or invest in a second home. Typically, Ibiza is divided into five municipalities, and we would highly recommend seeking the right location(s) that are most appealing before venturing on property viewings. Here are some small insights into each municipality below, with links to our informative articles to help you make the right location decision.
Buying a property in Ibiza: San José
Sant Josep de Sa Talaia, in the south-west of the island, consists of four charming villages, spectacular scenery and coastlines, archaeological Phoenician settlements, and an array of historical heritage sites. The culture and style of the municipality of San José varies throughout, from authentic charm to high profile and favoured ‘A’-list celebrity spots.
The Municipality of Santa Eulalia del Rio, encompassing the island’s east coast as well as much of the centre inland, is typically characterised by its idyllic family-friendly areas and returning tourism. The area boasts beautiful beaches, spectacular forestry, agricultural farmland, charming villages like the popular Santa Gertrudis, a Marina Port, and hosts a busy and vibrant atmosphere with restaurants and amenities open all year round.
Widely recognised by its World Heritage Site, the city is divided into, Dalt Vila (The Old Town), and the modern extension, Eixample. Additionally, Ibiza hosts two popular beaches, Talamanca and Figueretas, and just a few moments drive away sits the VIP area of Marina Botafoch where a front row set of luxury apartments and penthouses reside.
The municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja, located in the very North of the island, is typically characterised by its expansive rural areas and farmland. The unspoilt rustic municipality boasts four charming villages, plus some of the island’s most outstanding and picturesque beaches, such as Benirrás and the Bay of Cala Xarraca. The culture, community, and style of the municipality is reasonably diverse with both locals and international residents. However, the area is renowned for its laid back approach to life with a typical bohemian-hippy-chic label.
Check out our location page with more info on San Juan and to see all Current Properties for Sale in Sant Joan. Or head over to our article about "Living in Sant Joan".
Buying a property in Ibiza: San Antonio
The municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany, typically characterised by its prominent tourism, is famous for its glorious sunsets, beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife. However, aside from it’s tourism popularity, Sant Antoni de Portmany also offers many versatile and relatively less well-known aspects, including some of the island’s most secluded beach hotspots and Michelin star dining experiences.
How do I choose the right Professional and Reliable Real Estate Agency in Ibiza?
We cannot stress enough just how important it is to fully trust your real estate agent and ensure they know how to close a deal. We always recommend that you work with a reputable real estate agency from Ibiza.
There are many private people who promote themselves as real estate agents, who are not industry professionals, committed, trustworthy, or can guide you correctly through the property buying procedure. Save yourself time, hassle, and problems by ensuring you pick the right real estate agent, with both solid history and confident client reviews, right here in Ibiza.For some additional tips and tricks on how to navigate the sometimes rather confusing Ibiza Real Estate Market, check out our buyer’s ultimate guide to sanity during the search for the perfect home in Ibiza – "Ibiza Real Estate: Welcome to the Jungle", written by one of our top agents, Inge Van Knippenberg.
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Living in Ibiza: Life in San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia)
San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia), located in the west of Ibiza, is renowned for its incredibly authentic and tranquil repose. Anyone looking for a prime location to buy a property, or embark on a short-term tourist visit, will be pleasantly surprised at this unique Ibicencan village.
Sant Josep (as it is called in Catalan) offers spectacular surroundings, plenty of traditional charm, a local community and family-friendly atmosphere, with vast mountain landscape views, direct access to Ibiza Town, and quick accessibility to many of the encompassing beaches of the municipality, such the renowned hotspots like Cala Jondal, Sa Caleta, Cala Molí and Cala Tarida.
The traditional village is known as the ‘capital’ of the Sant Josep de Sa Talaia municipality, which sits perfectly at the foot of Sa Talaia, the island’s highest mountain, measuring 475 meters high. The beautiful main street and adjacent cobbled alleyways are complete with a central white church, a wealth of desirable restaurants, bars and cafés, a handful of boutiques, and a local craft market held each week throughout the entire year.
Although the area has become a high attraction to many new visitors and international clients, San José village is still very much a traditional corner of Ibiza, which is perfectly knitted together with old and new.
San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia): The Church
Every village and town in Ibiza is marked with a traditional parish church at the centre, however, the San José Church is somewhat unique when compared to other villages. The whitewashed building is of an exceptional height with a façade next to the belfry bell tower, a wide portico, a sundial, three frontal arches, and a large separate entrance to the rectory.
The church is a regular tourist attraction for those cultured visitors on the island due to its magnificent interior design and artworks. Although many of the original works of art were damaged during the Spanish civil war in 1936, restoration took place in the late 18th century, making San José Church an incredibly beautiful and interesting visit.
The church of Sant Josep is still very central to the local townspeople with regular faith gatherings and early morning ringing of the bells throughout the village, where the monumental landmark stands as a proud symbol watching over the local Ibicencan community here.
San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia): The Culture
San José village has gracefully held on to much of its original community spirit and historical architecture and is one of the few places left on the island where time seems to have stood still. The area is notable for locals regularly scattered, sitting on café terraces, hosting daily ‘meet and greets’ as part of everyday life under the shade of the village trees. San José is widely recognised as a village where locals outnumber tourists most of the year.
However, during the height of the season, Sant Josep also has a very inviting ambience and a casual yet vibrant evening life that openly welcomes tourism into its quaint traditional setting, which is perfect for indulging in some great gastronomic eateries and enjoying some fantastic live music.
San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia): The Amenities
There are several supermarkets, a fishmonger, a butcher, two patisseries, various banks and a pharmacy, as well as plenty of smaller independent shops and boutiques to browse around during your San José visit, including many handmade ceramics stores, local fashion, home decor and artisan souvenir shops.
For such a traditional town, Sant Josep also offers a bounty of choices for gastronomy, from up-market eateries to pizzerias and local bars where you’ll appreciate extraordinary cocktails and live music. Look out for Raco Verd Ibiza serving healthy breakfasts through to afternoons and evenings of Spanish tapas and homemade Mexican cuisine. The beautiful bar and restaurant are set in a picturesque finca farmhouse garden, offering regular live music from both local and visiting artists, from Acoustic Rock, Jazz, Blues, and Bossa Nova through to authentic Flamenco Dance Shows.
Although not directly in the town itself, Can Domingo also comes highly recommended. A garden filled with the scent of wildflowers and tables nestled amongst the canopy of mature olive and fruit trees. Can Domingo is a pleasant dining experience with a menu presenting true Italian contemporary fine dining with a touch of tradition, reflecting the abundance of high-quality local produce and the providence of the Can Domingo organic garden.
Destino is located in the center of the village with a large outdoor terrace, directly in front of the church. Its cuisine is based on small tapas bites and an original menu, that come highly recommended among the local crowds. The owner, Claudio Radke, is of German and Moroccan origin, which translates into a varied, authentic and tasty cuisine.
Restaurant Es Galliner offers a typical Ibizan menu with plenty of Spanish classic dishes. The cozy, yet no-frills family-run restaurant has been open for over 14 years and still uses Mama’s secret recipes for their desserts, including their well-known Ibizan Mint Cheesecake (the flaó). With great reviews on Tripadvisor and a popular hang-out among locals, Es Galliner is one of the most frequented restaurants in the village. From morning breakfast through until lunch and dinner, the restaurant hosts an incredibly reasonably priced menu and a wide variety of plates to choose from.
Can Jeroni Cultural Centre is the main cultural centre located close to the village town hall. Here the local community and visitors alike can enjoy a trip to the town cinema and enjoy the regular shows and numerous cultural activities on offer throughout the year. Keep an eye out for their regular updates on their cultural calendar here.
San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia): Ecological Food and Craft Market
San José offers an inviting and atmospheric weekly market, held every Saturday, throughout the entire year promoting the local artisan and ecological products of the island.
The ‘market-meeting-place’ overspills onto the streets and offers a wide variety of local farmers’ produce, street food, handcrafted artisan gifts including traditional wicker baskets, jewelry, local organic baked goods, leather goods, children’s soft toys, typical bohemian fashion, and plenty of local art.
San José Fiesta
Each town celebrates its own patron saint day with festivities and celebrations to mark the occasion. Usually set across an entire week, a program of cultural, gastronomic and musical events is organised through different associations and the local City Council. Every year around the 19th of March, Sant Josep hosts their patron day. A spectacular festival consisting of music concerts, a Flower Power party in the church square and plenty of traditional folklore performances. There’s always plenty of markets, food stalls, children’s entertainment and regular family activities to get involved in.
Properties for sale in San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia), Ibiza
Those looking to buy a property in the San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia) area are typically attracted to the authenticity of Sant Josep Village. This authenticity is mirrored by the type of properties for sale in the area. Homes are often of a classic Ibiza design with lush Mediterranean-style gardens and offer a certain warmth to their homes or villas.
If you are looking to buy a property in the area of San José then why not take a look at our in-depth guide on the Sant Josep de Sa Talaia Municipality here.
Our team is always ready to help you along your buyer’s journey and ensure you discover your dream home with Prestige Properties Ibiza – contact us today.
Check out our villas for holiday rental and properties for sale in the area of San José (Sant Josep de sa Talaia) here:
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Prestige Properties Ibiza Loves IbizaPreservation
Ibiza and Formentera are some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. In 2018, 3.1 million visitors were recorded, creating a tourist to resident ratio of 20/1 – the second-highest in the world, thus placing enormous pressure on our land, water, and ecosystems, as well as increasing the development of larger infrastructures, such as roads, urbanisations, desalination plants, and sewage treatment facilities.
To address these issues, IbizaPreservation supports projects to ensure the protection and sustainability of our island and our sister island Formentera.
Read on to find out more and how Prestige Properties has joined the fight!
About IbizaPreservation
For the past 10 years, IbizaPreservation has been actively working towards the protection and sustainability of our island’s, Ibiza and Formentera.
The foundation relies on the donations of the local community and from organizations around the world to continue to support environmental local initiatives.
Their main areas of focus surround the protection of rural and marine spaces by helping to conserve island landscapes, biodiversity, and water. IbizaPreservation believes the tourism-based economy can coexist harmoniously with our unique cultural and environmental heritage if we choose to evolve. IbizaPreservation supports this evolution by leading, funding, and enabling nature and biodiversity preservation projects on land and at sea.
IbizaPreservation’s Project: Plastic Free Ibiza and Formentera
Plastic Free Ibiza aims to phase out single-use plastics in Ibiza and Formentera by 2023.
Ibiza generates 36% more waste per person than the rest of Spain. Much of this is plastic. As more plastic ends up in the sea and on our beaches, it’s harming our marine environment and endangered species.
With 14 organisations, IbizaPreservation is collectively researching and finding solutions on how to replace, reduce, reuse and recycle plastic.
For more information on the project, visit the Plastic Free Ibiza and Plastic Free Formentera website here.
IbizaPreservation’s Project: Posidonia Protection
Posidonia seagrass forms underwater meadows critical to our marine ecosystem. They provide the main carbon sink in the Mediterranean, produce oxygen, purify the water, prevent coastal erosion, and are important breeding grounds for fisheries.
Ibiza and Formentera have Posidonia meadows more than 1000 years old which are recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage. Uncontrolled boat anchoring, pollution, and coastal construction have destroyed thousands of square meters of Posidonia, and more losses could have a serious impact on our ecosystem.
With Marine Experts, the IbizaPreservation is working towards protecting and keeping our Posidonia meadows and seas pristine, and full of life.
For a thriving natural environment and long-term economic and social prosperity, IbizaPreservation is addressing issues relating to tourism, including land use, water, waste, energy, biodiversity, and transport.
To gain a better understanding of these issues, in 2018 IbizaPreservation created the Sustainability Observatory to track the evolution of socio-environmental issues in Ibiza from a data-driven, scientific perspective. The aim is to guide priorities and actions for the conservation of the island from a position of knowledge.
The Observatory’s studies have the backing of the Balearic regional government and the Consell of Ibiza and are seen as a crucial tool to help inform public debate and promote more sustainable solutions.
KM0 or "slow food" products benefit our health by maximising our nutrient intake; they benefit our planet by cutting down on harmful carbon emissions; and, by buying them, we, in turn, champion farmers, fishermen, and food producers in our community.
IbizaPreservation launched the Ibiza Produce project in 2018, to create a platform through which the concept of farm-to-table becomes more accessible and connected.
IbizaPreservation’s Project: Marine Forum
The Marine Forum of Ibiza & Formentera was born in 2019 with a vision to create a space for discussion and debate about the environmental future of our islands.
It provides a unique opportunity by uniting public and private sectors with civil society, aiming to stimulate high-level debate and propose a framework for the recovery of our marine environment. This framework is based on three key objectives: reducing discharges of wastewater into the sea, improving the protection of coastal habitats, and eliminating single-use plastics in Ibiza & Formentera.
Prestige Properties Ibiza & IbizaPreservation
In February 2021 Prestige Properties joined forces with IbizaPreservation by offering a one-time donation, and from there on committing to donating 50 € for every property sale, and 5 € for every rental deal closed. This collaboration is set to be ongoing and indefinite. To read more about our other "Green Initiatives" read our article:
If you are interested in finding out more, supporting, funding, or simply educating yourself on becoming an eco-friendly citizen in Ibiza, then follow our links below for more information.
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What to expect for the season of 2021 – Ibiza Travel News Update
Our rentals team at Prestige Properties Ibiza has seen a positive flow and strong enthusiasm for travel this upcoming 2021 season, with many keen clients determined to get their well-deserved summer holidays secured this year – finally!
However, pursuing a dream 2021 vacation still comes with a little apprehension. Naturally, everyone is curious to know what ‘expectations’ they should encounter over the coming months.
So, we’ve put together a little ‘Season 2021’ blog for everybody wishing to travel to Ibiza, with plenty of linked information at your disposal. We want everyone to feel confident that Ibiza hosts many pleasurable lifestyle and travel opportunities, and help you make the most of your 2021 travel.
What do I need to be able to Travel to Ibiza
With most European travel borders now already open, (with the remaining reopening in the coming weeks – the UK particularly has recently announced set plans to allow travel to the Baleares once again, classifying it as a safe holiday destination, with no need to quarantine upon return) we are confidently expecting to see a promising influx of tourism.
Travelling to Ibiza is possible for tourism with a negative PCR test, filling out a simple health form with a QR code on arrival and, naturally, respecting any safety measures and regulations in place.
What are the current COVID-19 measurements and restrictions in Ibiza
Ibiza has been incredibly efficient over the past year, and particularly cautious over the winter season to ensure the health and well-being of everyone. Our restrictions and measurements are regularly reviewed, in which we are currently seeing further de-escalation month after month. You can stay updated with our Covid-19 2021 News here.
The general expectation is that we will see a season similar to that of 2020, whereby everyone is welcome and able to enjoy their holidays with the freedom to move around and experience everything on offer.
All outdoor activities and social events, such as relaxing on beaches, swimming, sporting activities, visiting landmarks, shopping, local markets and hippy markets, and enjoying the restaurants and bars (including the beach clubs) are available, with many seasonal venues already open.
The only main difference compared to pre-Covid-19 seasons, has so far been the closure of our nightclubs and large-scale overcrowded venues, including some hotel events. However, recently the government announced that the summer could hold potentially good news regarding re-opening our world-famous nightclubs. Measurements are expected to be in place, but the overall aim is to have the clubs open with the provision of health passports, declaring full vaccinations as a requirement for entry by July.
What’s on in Ibiza 2021
Many of our visitors from the 2020 season offered great feedback from their last summer vacation. It became quite apparent visitors took more time to explore the great outdoors, developed a special interest in culinary experiences and daytime venues, enjoyed the luxury of private boat days with their friends, simply relaxed, or adventured those less travelled paths, discovering the island’s hidden gems.
You can take a look at our Winter in Ibiza – Nature & Leisure Activities and Cultural Activities and Festivities blog to discover in detail our island’s hotspots, outdoor activities, and experiences, which are of course available all year round. Here you will find everything you need to create a fun and memorable holiday itinerary from vintage hippy cars, regular artisan markets, museums, watersports, and everything in between.
During May and June Ibiza has planned to host some great extracurricular activities that can be enjoyed by all. The Balearic Triathlon Federation and Ibiza Blue Challenge are organising the Balearic Duathlon Cross Championship 2021, which is currently open to all competitors internationally. The challenge will be held on Sunday, May 9 at 10:00 in the Can Truy circuits of the town of Santa Eulària, and includes a 3km race, 10km Mountain Bike Race, and a further 1.5km race. To find out more and to register, go to the Sports Maniac Balearic Championship DUATHLÓN CROSS website.
From May 7th until 9th our annual Medieval Ibiza Fair is due to return with the focus on outdoor shows running over three days, including theater, medieval music, shows, dance, storytelling, and guided tours of Dalt Vila. All the shows are held in the Reina Sofía Park, and proceeds go to the Red Cross.
During June, many of our small local villages come alive with wonderful annual festivities and daytime markets. Our regular San Juan hippy market has recently returned every Sunday and is bustling with life and vitality, giving a true reflection of the local Ibizan spirit. A fun-filled day of live music, street food, and market stalls with local farmers’ produce, handcrafted artisan gifts, jewelry, healing crystals, Hierbas liqueurs, organic bread, coffee, leather goods, typical bohemian fashion, and plenty of local art.
St. John’s Festivities (Festes de Sant Joan / Fiestas de San Juan), which is the annual village celebration of San Juan village is also due to be held on June 23rd, attracting many visitors to celebrate the famous Flower Power party, and an evening of firecrackers and jumping through bonfires. As our usual Medieval Ibiza Fair is running, we expect this wonderful event will equally take place this year as usual.
The Social Scene in Ibiza 2021
The music scene has very much transferred into many great ‘daytime venue parties’. Everything requires a reservation, seated dining, and full table service, but you will be surprised at the up-market and relaxed atmosphere on offer, as some of the island’s DJs have taken on a slightly different element to their career.
Look out for Las Dalias Hippy Market over the weekends for a family-friendly day out. The vibe is as it always was, flowing freely with the authentic Ibiza spirit, and the food is pretty good too!
Alma Eat is Life has also been recognised for its regular live DJ event, "Life is better at the Beach", with a special bespoke BBQ service with quality cuts of meat and inclusive wine. The venue event often features the island famous DJ Andy Baxter and internationally renowned Ida Engberg.
Pikes Hotel is now offering a Brand New Food Concept of a regular brunch with the island’s famous Foodie Influencer – Love Food Ibiza. "Love Food Ibiza at Pikes is a menu designed from Tess’ worldwide culinary experiences, to cover all tastes and food desires. The dishes are predominantly ‘contemporary eclectic’ with Ayurvedic and macrobiotic influence. And, if you are looking for that DJ daytime set, then save for a visit for Sunday’s by the pool, sipping cocktails in the sun, and divulging into the world famous Pikes Sunday Roast as the sublime soundtrack soothes your soul.
For the majority, a vacation means the luxury and enjoyment of Mediterranean evenings with a little al fresco dining of great food and great wine with a little added ‘let your hair down’ late-night events.
Whilst our restaurants are open, curfews are still in place, and venues are allowed outside for seated dining on their terrace spaces until 22.00hs in most cases, with a home curfew at 23.00hs.
Exclusive Private Villa Event Opportunities
For those who wish to stay away from the cosmopolitan scene, or even for those who would prefer to keep the night young, then many private and ultra-exclusive catering teams and private chefs are available.
Intimate home dinner parties with live DJs, music, entertainment, spectacular personalised projection shows, great food, personal cocktail mixologists, and kid’s entertainment are just to mention a few of the innovative requests received across the island to create dream holidays.
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The good news is our Prestige concierge team is well-equipped and experienced in helping prepare your perfect holiday. Just simply let us know how we can best assist you!
We are foreseeing another great year here in Ibiza, where clients are reporting to see and experience more than ever before here on our magical island!
