10 Things to Do in Ibiza in June

Ibiza is a true paradise for all types of tourist approaches, as there are plans for those looking to marvel at the island's nature, as well as a solid industry oriented towards the world of nightlife. In reality, the best things to do in Ibiza are those that balance both and that's why in this post I suggest some of the famous activities that take place on the island every year during the month of June.

So read on to get a more concrete idea of the kind of plans and activities that are available to you if you decide to visit Ibiza in June to enjoy the arrival of summer in the northern hemisphere in style.

Ibiza is known internationally as one of the party capitals of the world, just as New York and Berlin are in their respective countries. In turn, June is one of the best months of the year to join in the experience of going dancing in these establishments that sometimes receive up to 5,000 or 7,000 people on the same night.

This is due to the fact that the most famous clubs on the island such as Pachá, Ushuaia and Amnesia operate under a season that starts between the last week of May and the first week of June until the end of September and the beginning of October.

That means that when you're in Ibiza in June you'll have access to what's known as the opening parties, where every nightclub, beach bar and disco will kick off the summer season with themed nights involving some of the most famous DJs on the planet and even more spectacular settings. At least compared to what you'll find on a regular Saturday in August or July.

So partying and joining the opening parties at the clubs closest to your accommodation is a must on your itinerary if you're planning a 7 day trip to Ibiza during the first few days of June. Although in reality the rest of the summer parties will also be memorable and are a safe bet for enjoying the island's nightlife culture.

The night of San Juan on the 23rd of June and the respective day of San Juan on the 24th are undoubtedly the most important festivity of the month in the whole of Spain. As Ibiza is such an important tourist destination it is logical to know that every year there will be many ways to celebrate this tradition all over the island.

Whether on the beaches of Ibiza Town or in other coastal towns such as San Antonio de Abad, bonfires and parties will be organised until dawn. All under the traditions of folkloric games and dances accompanied by live music and fire manipulation shows. However, the parish of San Juan Bautista is the epicentre of the date for the locals, which is why places like Cala d'en Serra or the village of Portinatx are good alternatives for living the experience on Ibiza's locals' terms.

Keep in mind that during the night of the 23rd of June the atmosphere is very festive and the intentions of the event's participants have everything to do with leaving bad energies behind and enjoying the bonfires to welcome a prosperous and fun summer.

However, most towns will also have traditions of a religious nature on the 24th that have to do with special masses or processions of the saint through the streets of the community. Which means that you can really appreciate the beauty of these events if the hangover allows you to.

Ibiza is a destination that is committed to respecting diversity all year round and in June these intentions are reinforced with the celebration of Ibiza Pride. It's a week-long festival of all kinds of events related to the celebration of LGBT communion and Ibiza usually selects the second week of the month for the festivities.

The calendar of events changes every year, but most commonly there is a Grand March for LGBT rights on the last day of the week which starts at around 7pm and runs until midnight. During the preceding days there are usually drag shows, concerts and musical performances, theatrical productions and a lot of movement in the streets of Ibiza Town, as well as in other large communities such as San Antonio de Abad.

La Calle de la Virgen in Ibiza Town is usually the epicentre of many of these activities due to the fact that it is known as the gay street of the island. As you can imagine, the party nights are usually memorable in many establishments such as the legendary Lola's nightclub. In fact, many of these activities that take place within the framework of Ibiza Pride are so fun and entertaining that they are a must on your tourist itinerary if you have a 4-day trip to Ibiza planned to coincide with this event.

From the afternoon of the 24th of June until the rest of the month, a dessert is eaten in Ibiza that captivates all the tourists who risk trying it. It is called Sant Joan macaroons, and as you can imagine, it is a recipe that is culturally associated with this festival, but it is also associated with the rural municipality of the same name in the north of the island.

Without giving them too much thought, I can explain that these macaroons are like rice pudding, except that in this case the sultana replaces the rice. That other ingredient, milk, is also a very interesting factor in the history of this traditional recipe, because in the north of the island they prepare it with water, while in the south and in the city they do add milk to give the flavours more consistency.

This makes a search for the best Sant Joan macaroni all over the island a good entertainment activity for those tourists who are immediately captivated by the texture and flavour of this local recipe. I can advise you to start with traditional restaurants such as Ca'n Alfredo or La Solera, but it's also a good idea to consider a route such as the best bike tours in Ibiza to combine sporting fun with your gastronomic passion.

The Ses Salines Natural Park has some of the most beautiful beaches in the whole of Ibiza and June is an ideal time to visit it because of the wide range of excursions that can take you without any inconvenience to explore its natural attractions.

This corner of the island that lies between Formentera and the rest of Ibiza has had the status of protected natural area since 1995, and that same reason has allowed a large part of the area to remain completely unspoilt without running the risk of going through processes of urbanisation and settlement of the land.

I can highlight two corners of the park that become even more recommendable during this month. The first one is Las Salinas beach, as it is a favourite tourist destination among celebrities and as June is the big opening of the summer it is very likely that one day you will run into a Spanish TV personality.

Es Cavallet beach is the other place you should not miss, at least if you have been left wanting to continue exploring the places of interest of the LGBT community in Ibiza. This wild and beautiful beach is a favourite spot for gay tourists during a summer holiday on the island. Although if you're looking for a more family-friendly plan, the northern end of the beach is characterised by not being nudist and by having a focus on children as well.

In Cala de Benirràs, in the north of the island, a Sunday tradition is celebrated throughout the month of June that is quite peculiar and attractive. I'm talking about a session of a drum and timpani party that starts with the arrival of dusk and goes on with bonfires, singing and dancing until well after midnight.

This tradition began quite spontaneously, as it was originally a gathering of hippies that was repeated sporadically for a few weeks during the summer months. With the arrival of tourism this began to be seen as an attraction of what Benirràs had to offer to visitors. Today it is an event that is repeated every Sunday in June to celebrate the arrival of summer and usually extends until the weekends of mid-July.

If you happen to visit the area on a Sunday during your trip in search of this fun event, I can advise you to get to the beach early. This is because you can take advantage of the crystal clear waters to enjoy one of those Ibiza snorkelling sessions that are so popular with visitors during the month of June as well as for the rest of the summer.

Herbes Herbes is a slightly sweet and very traditional Ibiza liqueur made from a balanced concentration of typical island herbs with a little aniseed. Its origins date back more than 200 years and over time it has become a staple of the culinary and after-dinner customs in this community.

It is consumed all year round and it is very common to accompany that period of conversation before a meal or also as an accompaniment to coffee. However, in June Herbes takes on greater cultural relevance, as it becomes the drink of choice among locals to toast the arrival of summer. As well as to wish each other a very profitable, entertaining and above all memorable season.

It is therefore a good idea to join in this tradition when visiting the island during the month of June. It could very well be the liquor that accompanies the start of your days of festivities or the one you drink to bring them to a close at dawn.

Ibiza offers its visitors a captivating beauty on both the southern and northern end of the island. The most interesting thing about it is that each is characterised by natural attractions worthy of being known by anyone who has a passion for the natural environment of the tourist destinations they know in their life. Therefore, an excellent activity to do in June in Ibiza is to plan a trip around the island on a boat that can take you to the places that interest you.

Es Vedrà, the Ses Salines Natural Park and neighbouring Formentera are some of the places you should visit before returning home. June is an ideal time of the year to do an activity like this, because the tourist offer is so wide that you won't have to settle for just one style of trip.

Actually, you can do everything when it comes to sailing in Ibiza during the month of June. You can book a sailing tour, catamarans, diving tours and there are boat trips that are designed for a celebration with DJs and lots of alcohol. These usually have a capacity of up to 50 people for a good party in the middle of the sea.

If you're visiting in June it's important that you also have activities to do in Ibiza with children, as the idea of a family trip is to find activities that can entertain everyone equally. Fortunately, the Es Cap Blanc aquarium offers just that, as it's a site that was once a lobster farm and monk seal sanctuary and is now a fun aquarium that seeks to promote the conservation of marine flora and fauna.

It's quite interesting, as most of its facilities are underground, in a series of subterranean caverns. They offer a very intimate and educational insight into the process behind the conservation of species such as sea sponges or the most vulnerable fish in the coral reefs of the Balearic Islands.

Visiting this site in June is even more recommendable because all kinds of workshops and special activities are organised as part of the inauguration of the summer season. It is in the aquarium's management's interest to showcase itself as an interesting tourist attraction for the whole family in such a competitive period.

If you still want to get to know the interior of Ibiza from an underground space, then you must visit the Can Marça cave in Puerto de San Miguel. This is a series of grottoes with stalagmites and stalactites that is characterised by its history associated with smugglers and pirates. They used it as a refuge for their mutinies on the island.

When you visit it you will also have the opportunity to enjoy a panoramic view of the small but beautiful bay. This really is one of the best things to do in Ibiza in June due to the fact that this attraction's low tourist influx makes it an escape from the crowded streets of other more visited communities.

It's also a great family plan and could very well be a short part of a day's itinerary when you decide to focus on touring some of the natural attractions in the north of Ibiza.

Although June marks the beginning of summer, this does not translate into a drastic rise in temperatures. That means that when you're on the island during this month you could find maximum temperatures of around 28 degrees Celsius, while the minimum on a cold night will be around 18 degrees Celsius.

However, what is also a reality is that it's becoming increasingly common to encounter heat waves that start as early as mid-June. Temperatures can therefore exceed 32 or 35 degrees Celsius during your visit.

June is a busy month for tourists all over Europe due to the start of the summer holidays and Ibiza is clearly no exception to the rule. However, one thing that is also true is that the peak of visitors usually occurs between July and August and for this reason your holiday on the island may be more favourable in this month. At least if you're interested in getting to know the island without having to deal with so many people at each of your tourist stops.

For June, the rates that all the tourist services will set for the rest of the summer are already being discussed. The truth is that since the middle of May the prices of any commercial consumption on the island have already started to rise. This means that being in Ibiza in June is relatively expensive, but it all depends on the activities you choose to do and the style of accommodation you choose for your visit.

The suitcase you'll need to pack for your visit to Ibiza in June is pretty much the same as the one you'd pack for any of the other summer months.

In other words, comfortable, breathable clothes, footwear that is appropriate for all occasions and a good sunscreen are essential items in your luggage if you want to make the most of what this island has to offer during the last month of the first half of the year.