Traffic cuts and parking restrictions in Ibiza for a race this Sunday

Veronica Carmona

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01-30-26

Traffic cuts and parking restrictions in Ibiza for a race this Sunday

The Ibiza Town Council has announced traffic and parking restrictions due to the popular athletics event Cursa del Ibiza X Aniversario, which will take place next Sunday, 1 February.

In an official statement, the council explained that vehicle access will be restricted in several parts of the city at different times. Specifically, from 6.30 to 13.00 Campanitx Street will be closed between Germans Torres i Tur Street and Venda des Coloms Street.

In addition, between 9.40 and 11.30 traffic will be prohibited on Venda des Coloms Street between Campanitx and Germans Torres i Tur; on Es Cubells Street between des Freus and des Jondal; on Aubarca Street; on des Jondal Street between Es Cubells and Portinatx; on Portinatx Street; on Xarraca Street (uphill section between Fornàs and des Jondal); and on Sant Josep de sa Talaia Avenue, from the ses Figueretes roundabout to the Can Sifre roundabout, also in the uphill direction.

Regarding parking, restrictions will be in place from 17.00 on Saturday, 31 January, until 13.00 on Sunday, 1 February, in the upper section of the Campanitx Street car park opposite the Can Misses swimming pools, as well as on the right-hand side of Venda des Coloms Street between Campanitx and Periodista Antoni Manel Garcia Street.

The race

The race is organised by UD Ibiza in collaboration with Ibiza Blue Challenge and Ibiza Town Council. This new sporting event offers participants a choice of two distances — 10 kilometres and 5 kilometres — both on an urban circuit.

The start and finish lines for both races will be located in front of the UD Ibiza stadium, and one of the highlights of the route will be the final stretch inside the Palladium Can Misses facilities. Registration — with limited places available via the Sportmaniacs platform — starts from €10 depending on the selected distance. Entry also includes a UD Ibiza gift pack.

Palestinian writer Salah Jamal, in Ibiza: “The ceasefire is a joke — every day the State of Israel kills people”

Maite Alvite

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01-30-26

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Palestinian writer Salah Jamal, in Ibiza: “The ceasefire is a joke — every day the State of Israel kills people”

Salah Jamal — author, among other works, of Palestine, Occupation and Resistance — will be speaking today at 7 pm at the headquarters of the Universitat de les Illes Balears in Ibiza Town about the Palestinian question and the Arab–Israeli conflict. In a telephone interview with Diario de Ibiza, the doctor, historian and writer — Palestinian by origin and Barcelona-based for the past 56 years — argues that, despite the “so-called” ceasefire, “Israel continues with a subtle ethnic cleansing and a silent genocide of the Palestinian people”.

Q: You left your hometown of Nablus, in the north of the West Bank, shortly after the Israeli occupation, at the age of 17. What do you remember about that period?

A: I have memories from 1967. That was when we went from being under Jordanian control — after Jordan annexed the West Bank in 1948 — to a much more violent Israeli occupation, with a plan to establish settlements and expel the native population. I was fourteen or fifteen at the time. I remember demonstrations, constant repression, patrols everywhere, tanks on every corner and, above all, permanent curfews.

Q: In 2002, you published Palestine, Occupation and Resistance, which will soon be reissued in an updated edition. I would like us to discuss how the Arab-Israeli conflict has evolved in the 24 years since this work was first published.

A: What I see is that the Palestinian cause has gained more and more supporters, but Palestine itself is shrinking every day. Public opinion has awakened and realised that Palestinians are being mistreated. This global civic movement, which I call Palestinianism, is growing. And yet the State of Israel bypasses international law and acts in Palestine with impunity. By creating settlements and installing settlers, it is carrying out a subtle form of ethnic cleansing. The Palestinian population is being continuously suffocated by draconian laws, leaving people with only two options: either live confined in isolated areas, or reach a breaking point and leave — which is precisely what the Zionist State of Israel intends.

For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.

A well-known party returns to the UNVRS nightclub in Ibiza every Thursday

Marisol Plaza Sanchez

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01-30-26

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A well-known party returns to the UNVRS nightclub in Ibiza every Thursday

Thursdays will once again occupy a prominent place in Ibiza’s nightlife agenda with the return of FISHER’s residency at UNVRS nightclub during the summer of 2026. After a first season that consolidated this weekly event as “one of the most recognisable in the island calendar”, according to the club, the Australian DJ and producer faces his second consecutive year, when he will perform from 4 June to 10 September across a total of 15 dates.

The 2025 season marked a turning point in FISHER’s presence on the island. After several stints in other clubs, the artist moved his residency to UNVRS with a renewed proposal, characterised by a large-format staging and a strong visual component. The performances stood out for unexpected entrances and constant changes in the development of the show, including descents from more than twelve metres high or spontaneous interventions alongside other artists, as happened on one of the most talked-about nights with Chris Lake.

Beyond the scenic impact, the residency was supported by diverse musical programming, mainly focused on house and tech house, although open to other styles of electronic dance music. Throughout the season, names like Benny Benassi, Cloonee, Franky Rizardo, Marco Lys, Solardo, HUGEL, Patrick Mason, Sammy Virji and Partiboi69 passed through the booth. The closing set was a B2B session with Luciano, considered one of the highlights of the summer.

The return of FISHER is part of the development of UNVRS, one of the most recent projects of The Night League. Conceived as a large-scale venue, it is committed to an immersive format that combines monumental architecture, advanced audiovisual technology and a design intended to transform each performance into a singular experience. “The approach seeks to expand the boundaries of the traditional club and position the dance floor as a collective space for interaction and shared emotion”, The Night League explains.

What’s new at FISHER’s Ibiza party in UNVRS?

“Looking ahead to 2026, the residency will maintain the creative lines that defined its first season, with special attention to the visual component and surprise as the central elements of each night”. The goal, according to the organisation, is to continue developing a proposal that evolves week by week and reinforces the role of Thursdays within the island’s nightlife offer.

Currently, FISHER is among the ten most outstanding DJs on the international scene. In 2025, he was voted the seventh best DJ in the world in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Awards and recognised as Best House DJ in the same edition. In addition to these awards, he won several prizes in 2024, both for his career and for his recordings.

The best place to see the total solar eclipse is in Formentera: discover all the details

Marisol Plaza Sanchez

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01-30-26

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The best place to see the total solar eclipse is in Formentera: discover all the details

The year 2026 will be marked in the astronomical calendar by an exceptional event: the total solar eclipse of 12 August, a phenomenon that will place Formentera among the best places in the Balearic Islands — and in the Mediterranean — to observe it. The island is preparing to host this unique event, with a large gathering planned at the es Cap de Barbaria lighthouse, one of the most emblematic and privileged locations on the island.

The president of the Astronomical Association of Formentera, Jordi Alemany, highlighted the magnitude of the phenomenon, describing it as “a unique opportunity — an eclipse with such clear and complete visibility only occurs every two thousand years”. As he explained, the island’s geographical characteristics, low light pollution and small size will make it possible to enjoy the eclipse in exceptional conditions.

The eclipse forms part of the project Formentera Looks at the Sky, an initiative promoted by the Consell Insular that promotes astrotourism as a means of economic and tourism diversification. The Councillor for Tourism, Artal Mayans, stressed during the presentation that the project represents “a clear commitment to diversifying our tourism offer while respecting the territory, making use of a unique natural resource such as the quality of our night sky”.

Mayans added that astrotourism can offer “unique, sustainable experiences that are accessible to everyone”, capable of connecting visitors with the quietest and most authentic essence of the island, away from seasonal and mass tourism.

For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.

The best plans for the weekend in Ibiza and Formentera

Fernando de Lama

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01-29-26

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The best plans for the weekend in Ibiza and Formentera

The festivities of Sant Antoni and Santa Agnès dominate the calendar this weekend, with a wide range of activities. Highlights include Friday’s shared walk to Corona and the Anem de lluna event, as well as Sunday’s programme featuring the bay clean-up, the es Porquet procession, theatre at the Regio cinema and the Freakend XL event at Espai Jove.

Meanwhile, Sant Josep de sa Talaia will host its traditional anti-cancer charity festival on Saturday, with a full morning of fun, festive and solidarity-focused activities in the town square.

The Mal del Cap festival also continues this weekend, with a book presentation on Thursday and a film screening on Friday.

Human rights are the focus of several events, including a conference on Palestine on Friday, the ‘Eivissa amb Gaza’ demonstration on Saturday, and the symbolic lighting of towers on Sunday.

The programme also includes theatre performances — No es serio este cementerio and ¡Yo no he sido! on Saturday — as well as comedy, with Noches de Kokomedia on Thursday and the Paco y Maite show on Sunday at the Pereyra. There will also be cinema, concerts, talks and exhibitions throughout the weekend.

For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.

Jorge Rodríguez (Aemet): “In one week, more rain fell in Ibiza than usually falls in the whole month of January”

Carolina Avilar

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01-29-26

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Jorge Rodríguez (Aemet): “In one week, more rain fell in Ibiza than usually falls in the whole month of January”

Jorge Rodríguez, deputy spokesperson for the Aemet in the Balearic Islands, says that in just one week more rain has fallen in Ibiza than is normally recorded during the entire month of January.

Ibiza is experiencing an unusually unsettled January, marked by persistent rainfall, strong wind gusts and rough sea conditions — an uncommon scenario for an island more accustomed to relatively stable winters. The situation has led many residents and maritime professionals to wonder whether this is an isolated episode or part of a new climate pattern.

Throughout the month, a succession of storms has brought rainfall totals well above average, along with severe sea conditions that have complicated navigation. To better understand what is happening, why the Balearic Islands are being particularly affected and what may be expected in the coming weeks, Rodríguez explains the atmospheric factors behind this especially wet and windy January.

Q: This year it has been very rainy and windy in Ibiza. What is causing this situation?

A: We are experiencing a very active atmospheric pattern. Throughout January there has been a succession of storm systems forming over the sea, which is resulting in this highly unstable weather.

Q: From a scientific point of view, what specific meteorological phenomenon is behind it?

A: These storms are being generated in the North Atlantic and are closely linked to the position of the jet stream, which largely determines the weather across much of Europe. At present, this current is positioned further south than usual, which favours the formation and movement of these storm systems towards south-western Europe.

For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.

Journalist Jorge Dioni López, in Ibiza: “The main solution to the housing crisis is to make housing less profitable”

Maite Alvite

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01-29-26

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Journalist Jorge Dioni López, in Ibiza: “The main solution to the housing crisis is to make housing less profitable”

To analyse the housing crisis in Ibiza and Formentera, the Pitiusas branch of the Official College of Architects of the Balearic Islands (Col·legi Oficial d’Arquitectes de les Illes Balears) has invited journalist and author Jorge Dioni López. He is the writer of the essays La España de las piscinas and El malestar de las ciudades, both published by Arpa, which explore the roots of one of today’s most serious social problems.

It is this second book — an analysis of the challenges facing contemporary cities, including speculation, gentrification, privatisation and tourism pressure — that will form the basis of his talk, scheduled for tomorrow at 6 pm at Can Ventosa, in Ibiza Town.

The chosen title of the lecture, The Malaise of Ibiza and Formentera: The Worst Place, the Worst Time, leaves little room for optimism. According to Dioni López, the fact that the Pitiusas are islands — “with limited territory and limited mobility” — and that their economies have depended primarily on tourism for decades makes the housing problem more acute and harder to solve. In a telephone interview with Diario de Ibiza, he argues that in the collective imagination “Ibiza and Formentera are not places to live, but places to enjoy”, which makes them highly attractive not only to tourists but also to property investors and second-home buyers.

Aware that one of the most common mistakes is to attribute the housing crisis to a single cause — such as lack of supply, tourist overcrowding or specific legislation — the Zamora-born author aims to stress in his talk that “the housing crisis is global” and linked to “changes in the use of urban space, financial market trends and new social patterns”, among other factors.

“Anyone who tries to focus on a single factor and look for one culprit and one solution is making a mistake. Is tourism responsible? In part — but it is far from being the only cause”, he explains.

For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.

Ibiza’s Sueños de Libertad festival comes to a close: “It’s the end of a wonderful era”

Redaccion Cultura

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01-29-26

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Ibiza’s Sueños de Libertad festival comes to a close: “It’s the end of a wonderful era”

Sueños de Libertad is drawing to a close — though not in silence. “It’s not a goodbye, it’s the end of a wonderful era”, says Adrián Rodríguez, founder and director of the Ibiza-based festival, which has announced that it is ending its run as an event after ten years devoted to music and cultural creation on the island.

Launched in 2015, Sueños de Libertad established itself as one of Ibiza’s most distinctive independent festivals, known for its diverse programming, ranging from indie and hip hop to Cuban music and soul. Over the past decade, the project has hosted more than one hundred concerts, featuring national and international artists such as Orishas, Leiva, Bomba Estéreo, Amaral, Love of Lesbian, SFDK and Lia Kali, among many others.

But Sueños de Libertad grew to be more than just a festival. Over time, it evolved into a broader cultural and creative brand that generated parallel initiatives expanding its scope, including SDL The Rocky Desert, SDL Live Sessions, SDL Selectors, Festival Brisa Flamenca and La Verbenita Club, along with other projects developed over the years.

“Far from disappearing, the brand is now entering a new phase of evolution and transformation under the name SDL Creative Lab — a platform from which musical and cultural projects will continue to be promoted, maintaining the creative spirit that has defined the festival since its beginnings”, the organisers state in their farewell announcement published on social media.

For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.

All shops in the Eurocentro industrial estate affected by the storm in Ibiza reopen: “We didn’t expect to reopen so soon”

Aaron Benet Parrot

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01-28-26

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All shops in the Eurocentro industrial estate affected by the storm in Ibiza reopen: “We didn’t expect to reopen so soon”

After the storm, calm has returned to the Eurocentro industrial estate in Ibiza. Four businesses in the area were forced to close last Monday due to the damage caused by Storm Ingrid. On Sunday night, strong winds tore off the roofs of several warehouses and caused significant material damage. Despite this, the affected businesses were able to breathe a sigh of relief this Tuesday, 27 January, as they reopened their doors to the public.

One of the establishments affected was Eivitoys. Its owner, Yasmina Piñeiro, expressed surprise at how quickly operations were able to resume. “We didn’t expect to be open again so soon after the storm and the damage it caused. We thought it would take several more days to remove all the metal debris”, she said.

All Shops In The Eurocentro Industrial Estate Affected By The Storm In Ibiza Reopen: &Quot;We Didn’t Expect To Reopen So Soon&Quot; — Workers from the company Edison Next remove a street lamp damaged by storm Ingrid. / Vicent Marí

Although Eivitoys has reopened, Piñeiro acknowledges that work still remains to fully restore the premises. “The most significant damage is to the air-conditioning units and the roof, which still need to be repaired after being hit by metal sheets from the roof of the Fita warehouse, which was blown off”, she explained. Nevertheless, she remains optimistic: “Fortunately, air conditioning is not essential at this time of year. We are now waiting for specialists to assess the material damage”.

For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.

Aemet raises wind warning to orange in Ibiza: gusts could exceed 100 km/h

Laura M. Exposito

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01-28-26

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Aemet raises wind warning to orange in Ibiza: gusts could exceed 100 km/h

The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has upgraded the wind warning for Ibiza and Formentera to orange (high risk) with the arrival of Storm Kristin. The islands are already under a yellow alert on Tuesday due to winds of up to 70 kilometres per hour, but forecasts indicate that conditions will worsen from Wednesday onwards.

Meteorologists warn that the storm is expected to intensify from 10.00 and last until midnight, bringing very strong winds from the west and south-west. Wind speeds of up to 90 kilometres per hour are forecast, although in exposed areas gusts could exceed 100 kilometres per hour.

An orange warning for coastal phenomena will also remain in force, with waves expected to reach heights of up to six metres.

In view of this weather episode, authorities are urging extreme caution, particularly when travelling, in wooded areas and at exposed locations. Residents are also advised to secure objects on balconies and terraces and to keep informed about weather updates.

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