Planning guide · 2027

Planning an Ibiza family holiday for 2027? Start with the families who went.

11 families, 5 resorts and one island with a reputation it only half deserves. Where they stayed, what it cost, and which part of Ibiza suits toddlers, teenagers and grandparents, so you can book 2027 with confidence.

A toddler at a table in Ibiza, holding a slice of lemon

The short answer

Why Ibiza is an incredible family holiday

Ibiza is one of the best family holidays you can book from the UK. A short flight, quick transfers, shallow sandy beaches, sunshine you can rely on and hotels that make a real fuss of kids. The party reputation lives in a few places, long after bedtime, and the rest of the island is relaxed, beautiful and easy. Choose the right resort and it is hard to beat.

Don't just take our word for it. Everything on this page comes from families who actually went, paid their own way and told us how it really was. That includes toddlers on their first trip abroad, kids with SEN, teenagers, and grandparents in their seventies and eighties. One of the stories is mine: a week in Es Figueral with our two year old.

Where to stay

Find the part of Ibiza that fits your family

Each corner of the island has its own feel, and families have loved all of them. Here is how they compare.

Best for: A first family holiday abroad

Es Caná

A small, walkable resort on the east coast, near Santa Eulària. Seven of our eleven families stayed here, and several have been going back for decades. One first came nearly 50 years ago.

Why families love it. Everything is a few minutes away on foot: a clean beach that shelves gently, supermarkets, a small funfair that opens in the evening, and the Wednesday hippie market.

Good for. Toddlers, multi-generational trips and anyone who does not want to hire a car. One family called it "a genuinely safe resort, suitable for all ages".

Watch out for. Cool evenings outside peak summer. A family who went in May said to pack hoodies.

Best for: Families on a budget

Playa d'en Bossa

A long, sandy strip on the south coast, a couple of miles from the airport. It has a party reputation, but one mum told us that by day it is a proper family beach resort.

Why families love it. 10 to 15 minute transfers, a shallow beach, Aguamar water park within walking distance, and the ferry to Formentera from the pier.

Good for. Families with kids aged roughly 4 and up who want plenty to do without a car.

Watch out for. Plane noise by day, people heading home from the clubs at night, and dated rooms in the cheaper hotels.

Best for: Staying put in the resort

Es Figueral

A quiet spot on the north east coast with a few big all inclusive resorts and not much else around them.

Why families love it. Big resorts with water parks, kids clubs and kids discos, plus direct beach access. Lots of families return year after year.

Good for. Families who want everything on site and are not fussed about going out.

Watch out for. Very little within walking distance, so you will want a car for a day or two. Ibiza Town is about 40 minutes away.

Best for: A shallow bay two minutes from your room

Cala Pada

A small cove on the east coast between Es Canar and Santa Eulària, quiet enough that the family who stayed there walked to the beach every day without ever finding it busy.

Why families love it. A calm, shallow bay a two minute walk away with a beach bar, about 40 minutes from the airport, and big apartment complexes with kids clubs rather than hotel rooms.

Good for. Families who want a swimmable beach on the doorstep, and groups who need two bedrooms rather than one.

Watch out for. The apartment blocks are characterful rather than new. Ask at check in about which block you are in; our family was moved on request at no cost.

Best for: A quieter base on the west coast

Port des Torrent

A small resort on the west coast near Sant Josep, a short drive from San Antonio. Less to do on the doorstep than the east coast resorts, and much quieter for it.

Why families love it. Crystal clear, shallow water at Port des Torrent beach, walkable from the hotels, and Kumharas five minutes down the road for sunset views.

Good for. Families who plan to spend most of the week by the pool, and anyone who wants quiet over choice.

Watch out for. Not much within walking distance beyond the beach, and nothing indoors for a rainy day. Taxis and Ubers are easy, so a car is optional.

What they paid

Where families stayed, and what they paid

Real trips from 2023 to 2026, including flights unless stated. Treat the prices as a guide when budgeting for 2027.

£2,700

for 3, all inclusive

“Highly recommended for families of all ages”

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná
3 generations, ages 10 to 82
Jul 2026 · Not stated

£3,000

for 5, all inclusive

“Great value, but go in a warmer month”

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná
3 adults, 2 kids
May 2026 · TUI

£3,000

all inclusive

“Great resort, but hire a car to explore”

Invisa Club Cala Blanca, Es Figueral
2 adults, a 2 year old
May 2026 · Jet2 from Manchester

£750

per person, late deal

“Best holiday I have ever had”

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná
Mum, a 6 year old and gran (73)
Aug 2025 · Not stated

£1,800 to £2,000

per person, 2 weeks

“Brilliant, and the staff sorted an accessible room”

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná
Family with SEN kids and a disabled adult
Aug 2025 · TUI

Low thousands

for 4, all inclusive

“Safe, shallow beach and a cheap, lively base”

Fergus Style Bahamas, Playa d'en Bossa
2 adults, 2 kids
Aug 2025 · Jet2holidays

Good value

price not shared

“The perfect first holiday abroad”

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná
2 adults, a 2 year old and a 13 year old
About 2023 · Jet2

Price not shared

“Love the resort, but would now choose B&B over all inclusive”

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná
Grandparents and a 9 year old
2016 · Not stated

£3,100

for 3, all inclusive, transfers included

“Punched above its star rating, and he came home with confidence”

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná
2 adults and a 10 year old with ASD
Jul 2026 · Local travel agent

£1,600

all inclusive

“One small, quiet pool that was perfect for a SEN child”

Marvell Club Hotel, Port des Torrent
2 adults and a 5 year old with SEN
Sep 2026 · TUI

A September deal

price not shared

“A shallow bay two minutes away, and a good 4 star”

TUI Magic Life Cala Pada, Cala Pada
2 parents and 3 adults in their 20s
Sep 2026 · TUI website

What the Ereso stories agree on

A splash pool that is safe for toddlers, an entertainment team families rave about (and the hotel's La Bomba dance), and a five minute walk to the beach and funfair. One family recommends paying extra for a sea or pool view, as some balconies face each other over the restaurant.

One mixed review

A family that has visited Es Caná for 23 years had disappointing evening meals at the Ereso on one stay, so they ate out instead. They now prefer Mar y Huerta on a bed and breakfast basis.

In their words

What families said

“Honestly, the beach did most of the parenting for us.”

Emma Hughes, Playa d'en Bossa, two kids

“Alma was occupied, well fed and watered, which meant no tantrums. Brenda threw herself into everything. And I could actually relax.”

Dawn Simpson, Es Caná, three generations

“Even now, three years later, he still remembers the trampolines and what he called the ‘Marshall ride’.”

Kelly Dyson, Es Caná, first holiday abroad with a two year old

“The kids, all SEN, loved parasailing in Santa Eulalia, the mocktails, and the boat trips, in fact they loved the boats most of all.”

Julie Farrington, Es Caná

“The staff came round with blankets so we did not have to cut the evening short. If you are going in May, pack hoodies.”

Toni Banton, Es Caná, in May

“This really is a stay in the resort sort of place. If you have gone all inclusive, that may be exactly what you are after.”

Tom Masters, Es Figueral, with a two year old

The honest downsides they flagged

Children with autism found the Ereso's busy restaurant overwhelming, and there was no outside terrace to eat on.
At Fergus Style Bahamas the rooms are dated, there is no kettle, and the included cocktails are weak.
Sunloungers and umbrellas on the beach in Es Figueral cost about €10 each per day. Bring your own if you can.
The bigger kids water parks at the Es Figueral resort suit ages 5 and up, not toddlers.

Practical

Tips for planning 2027, from families who have been

Late May was 23 to 26°C every day, which was perfect with a toddler. Evenings can still be chilly, so pack layers.
July and August are hot, busy and the most expensive, especially in the school holidays.
Late deals happen: one family got about £750 per person all inclusive by booking a couple of weeks before an August trip.

Off the sunbed

Best family days out

Prices are what families actually paid, so treat them as a guide rather than a quote.

Formentera

Fast ferry from Playa d'en Bossa, about €40 to €50 per adult and roughly half for kids. Book ahead in summer.

Ses Salines salt flats

Families spotted pink flamingos here.

Las Dalias market

San Carlos on Saturdays, plus the hippie market near Es Caná on Wednesdays.

Glass bottom boat

From Es Caná, about €10, half price for kids.

The land train

A three hour trip from Es Caná with stops at several beaches.

A hire car for a day

About £70 from a hotel desk, car seat included. Ibiza Town is tricky to drive and park in.

The evidence

Read the full stories

11 families, in their own words and at their own length. Newest trip first.

Every family story →

Marvell Club Hotel, Ibiza: Our Family Week with a 5 Year Old

A quiet pool that did not overstimulate a SEN five year old.

Natalie

TUI Magic Life Cala Pada: Our Honest Family Review

The bad reviews nearly put her off. She loved it anyway.

Jessica Jane

A week at the Ereso in Es Canar, and my first trip abroad in 35 years

Four trips out in a week, with a 10 year old with ASD.

Emma

Family Holiday at Hotel Ereso, Es Cana

A fourth visit, with everyone from 10 to 82.

Hayley A Charsley

Our May Family Holiday at Hotel Ereso, Es Caná

Great food and shows, but bring a hoodie in May.

Toni Banton

Ibiza with a Toddler: Es Figueral

A big resort, a two year old, and one day with a hire car.

Tom Masters

Invisa Hotel Ereso, Ibiza: Three Generations and the Best Holiday We Have Ever Had

A day-by-day routine that kept a 6 year old and a 73 year old happy.

Dawn Simpson

Is Playa d'en Bossa OK for a family? Our honest week at Fergus Style Bahamas

The party strip, done the family way.

Emma Hughes

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná: An Accessible Family Holiday Review

Two weeks with SEN kids, and a free accessible room.

Julie Farrington

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná: A First Family Holiday Abroad Review

A toddler's first trip abroad.

Kelly Dyson

Invisa Ereso, Es Caná: An Honest Review After 23 Years of Visits

Where to eat in Es Caná, from someone on their 23rd visit.

Es Caná regular

Not travelling with kids? Read Playa d'en Bossa for couples.

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Quick answers

Ibiza family holiday FAQs

Is Ibiza too much of a party island for kids?

Not if you choose where you stay carefully. The clubs are in a few places, and even in Playa d'en Bossa the families we spoke to said the party side only shows up late at night. Es Caná and the north east coast are quiet, family-focused resorts.

What is the best area in Ibiza for families with toddlers?

Es Caná came out top in our stories. It is small and walkable, the beach is gentle, and the family hotels there have shallow splash pools.

How much does a family holiday to Ibiza cost?

Our families paid from about £750 per person on a late deal to around £3,000 for a family week in the school holidays, all inclusive with flights.

Do you need a car in Ibiza with kids?

Not in Es Caná or Playa d'en Bossa, where buses and taxis are cheap. In quieter areas like Es Figueral, a car for a day or two makes a big difference.

How long is the flight to Ibiza from the UK?

Just under 3 hours from Manchester.