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What makes the Ibiza Town harbour market special
The Mercat des Port is the evening market in Ibiza Town’s harbour, in the municipality of Eivissa. The stalls stand in the harbour district of La Marina, on and around Plaça d’Antoni Riquer. Above the district rises Dalt Vila, the walled upper town.
According to the stallholders’ association, the market began in 1974. That year the town council granted the first eight young traders a licence for Carrer Major and the surrounding streets. They worked with materials such as leather, metal and stones. The association calls it the oldest market on the island. The Punta Arabí market in Es Canar, which started in 1973, claims that title too.
Since 1999, La Marina and Dalt Vila have been part of the UNESCO World Heritage site ‘Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture’. A visit to the market goes well with a walk through the old town.
What you’ll find at the market
- Handmade jewellery
- Bags, belts and other leather goods
- Boho-style clothing and accessories
- Art, decorations and souvenirs
The traders come from the island and further afield. According to the association, you’ll find crafts and jewellery from all over the world. What’s on sale varies from stall to stall and with the season.
Opening times
The market only opens in season, and then every evening. The sources differ on the details:
- Stallholders’ association (own website, April 2025): April to October, from 17:00 until 01:00 or 02:00, depending on how busy it is.
- Ibiza’s tourist board (2026): every evening from May to October.
- Our own data (2025): daily from May to October, from 18:00 to 01:30.
If you’re going in April, May or October, check locally whether the market has opened yet or is still running.
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Eating, drinking and nightlife around the harbour
Around the market there are restaurants, bars and fashion boutiques. So it’s easy to combine the market with dinner or a night out in La Marina.
For a taste of the island, ask for Hierbas Ibicencas in a bar. It’s an aniseed-based liqueur with herbs such as fennel, thyme and rosemary. Since 1997 the name has been a protected geographical indication.
Getting there and parking
From the centre of Ibiza Town, you can walk to the harbour. Ibiza Town can also be reached by public transport from other places on the island.
If you’re coming by car, you can use one of the car parks near the harbour. In high season it can be hard to find a space in the evening. Arrive in good time, or take the bus or a taxi.
Tips for your visit
- To see the market at its liveliest, come after sunset.
- Bring cash: not every stall takes cards.
- After the market, walk up to Dalt Vila. Wear comfortable shoes, as the upper town is on a hill.
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Practical information
- Address
- Placa Antoni Riquer, 07800 Eivissa, Illes Balears
- Coordinates
- 38.91000, 1.43747 · Show on map
- Open months
- Opening period unknown Opening hours can change. Check with the business before you go.
- Good for
- an evening out, jewellery and leather goods and combining with Dalt Vila
- Parking
- Car parks near the harbour; in high season it can be hard to find a space in the evening
- Best time to go
- Summer evenings, after sunset
- Opening hours
- Every evening in season. Association (2025): April–October, 17:00 to 01:00/02:00. Ibiza.travel (2026): May–October. Own data (2025): May–October, 18:00 to 01:30.
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