The hippie and craft markets are one of Ibiza’s attractions and one of the essential tourist attractions when visiting the island. Each municipality has several hippie markets, some with fifty years of history, where you can find handicrafts, costume jewellery, art, clothing and also enjoy a good atmosphere, with food and music.
Although some of the markets remain open all year round, others only open their doors at the beginning of summer and the tourist season.
Markets in Santa Eulà ria
Las Dalias Hippie Market
The flea market of Las Dalias is one of the best known of the island. Created in 1985the number of stalls has grown to more than 200 at present, according to its website. The complex, located in the municipality of Santa Eulà ria, just before reaching the small town of Sant Carles, also hosts other events such as Las Dalias Café, Las Dalias Club or concerts. In the case of the flea market, it takes place every Saturday of 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Hippy Market) and on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 00.30 a.m. until September included (Night Market). In October the timetable of the flea market is saturdays from 10 am to 7 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 6 pm.
Hippie Market es Canar
The Hippie Market is the largest and oldest on the island. It was founded in 1973 and this year it has celebrated its 50th anniversary. It is located in the hotel complex of Punta ArabÃ, in Es Canar, one of the most touristic areas of Ibiza. The market brings together a total of 500 artisans among its narrow streets full of jewelry, costume jewelry, handmade clothing and stalls with various items.
In addition, there are also art exhibitions and other activities, such as getting a massage.
The Hippie Market is renewed this year under the brand The Reference with new musical, cultural and gastronomic content for the whole family.
Open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. from June to September; and Fridays from 6 p.m. to midnight only in summer.
The months of aapril, May and October open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
S’Alamera Market
From the City Council of Santa Eulà ria have reported that the craft stalls that are usually put on the promenade of s’Alamera. The days that you can enjoy this market are from Monday to Saturday, although on Wednesdays there are usually not many stalls because the same artisans usually go to the Hippy Market of es Canar. The schedule is from 8 to 21 hours.
Santa Gertrudis and Cala Llonga Markets
Both markets are only open in summer during the busiest tourist months. The one in Cala Llonga opens on Thursday afternoons on the promenade and the one in Santa Gertrudis on Fridays from 6 p.m. to midnight in the church square.
Markets in Sant Josep
Sant Jordi flea market
The Sant Jordi flea market, created in 1995is organized in the racecourse of the village of Sant Jordiwhich is located at about tres kilometers from the city of Ibiza at the exit of the town towards the airport. In this flea market second hand and second hand articles are sold such as clothes, books, old magazines, records, furniture…
It is held every Saturday throughout the year since from around 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. It has free parking and a dj who plays music to the atmosphere throughout the morning.
One of the stalls of the Vicent Mari second hand market
Street markets in Sant Antoni
Artisan market of Sant Rafel
Craft market of Sant Rafel J.A.RIERA
In the craft market of Sant Rafel, located in the village of Sant Rafel, about 9 kilometers from Sant Antoni, you can enjoy a craft show with all kinds of products. The market has about 20 stalls among which you can find handicrafts, ceramics and agricultural products.
It is usually held every year on Thursdays between June and September. The market is open from 7.30 pm onwards.
Forada Market
The market of local products of Forada is located on an esplanade of land, next to the so-called crossroads of Can Tixedó, and is held every Saturday (also in winter) from 10 am to 4 pm. The main protagonist are the products of the Ibizan countryside, basically fruits and vegetables, as well as oil, honey, wine and nuts. The offer is completed with other handmade and organic products, both food, cosmetics and decorative.
Pep Ramon Prats in the Mercat de Forada. J.A.C.
Markets in Ibiza
Port Market
The market of the Marina of Ibiza, located at the Antoni Riquer and Sa Tertulia squaresin the port of Vila, was inaugurated in the year 1974.
As reported on its website, the market stalls are usually installed in the month of April and until the end of October, coinciding with the months of greatest tourist activity. The schedule is from 17 hours and is extended until 1 or 2 amdepending on the number of visitors.
Street markets in Sant Joan
Sant Joan street market
The traditional craft market of Sant Joan with more than a decade behind him was held every Sunday, and after a hiatus, has been restarted. It takes place in the center of town in the morning until about 15 hours.
Benirràs flea market
The Benirràs flea market can be visited on the following days tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays from May to the end of September. Opens approximately from 12 to 24 hours. In it you will find handicrafts brought from all over the world and also some products made by ibiza artisans such as clothing, carpets, pareos, jewelry, bags, swimsuits or leather goods.
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