10 Things to Do in Ibiza in December

December is a month to visit markets and to enjoy the quiet walks in the middle of winter in Ibiza. It is one of the perfect tourist places to spend Christmas if what you want is tranquility and family harmony. So take note of these activities that you can not fail to include among the best things to see and do in Ibiza in December.

This time is part of the winter period and therefore, of the low season in the Balearic Islands, so Ibiza becomes one of the best options to spend Christmas with few people. The Christmas spirit is felt throughout the island.

December is the month of Christmas, of course, that's why one of the best plans to do in Ibiza at this time is to enjoy the typical gastronomy of the season on the island. There are many options of restaurants to enjoy the different typical meals of Ibiza at Christmas.

In addition to the different restaurants that offer a varied Christmas menu during the December season, there are also certain places that offer banquets for locals and tourists both on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Sofrit pagés, fried squid and Nadal sauce are some of the flavors you can try at this time of the year in Ibiza.

Although, if you do not want to go to any restaurant to enjoy the Christmas food, you can do them in the different markets that are enabled throughout the holiday season. Another option is to hire one of the best gastronomic tours of Ibiza special Christmas to enjoy the flavors of this season.

Details of interest

• Price: Food prices may vary from restaurant to restaurant and may also vary according to the type of tour you choose.
• Location: You can try Christmas food all over Ibiza.
• Date and time: Christmas dishes are available in restaurants throughout the month of December.

One of the best things to do during the month of December, is to visit the historic center of the city, walk and stroll through each of the streets and avenues. I recommend this activity especially for the days of December because you will find a quiet city.

In addition to the tranquility and peace that this island offers during the days of December, it is a good time to enjoy the Christmas decorations that invades the entire island during this month, and above all you will love the weather of Ibiza in winter season.

You have two options to do this activity. The first option is to go and walk all the streets on your own, with no fixed direction and just letting the scenery lead you. You can also hire a tour of the city and get to know it with a guide who will take you to places of tourist interest.

Details of interest

• Price: Touring the city on your own will not cost you anything. But if you decide to take a guided tour, it can cost you from 35 euros per person.
• Location: The tours take place in Ibiza town, but the starting location depends on the coordination of each tour.
• Date and time: The dates and times of the guided tours are subject to coordination according to each group.

This is one of the festivals that you will like the most in Ibiza in December, because more than just music, this festival offers you different artistic, music and theater shows. At the end of the festival, you can participate in a race that has become traditional at the end of December.

The Cañas'n'Roll events occur every weekend of the month, so it is an activity that you cannot miss throughout December, in fact, in some cases the festival usually starts during the last days of November.

The musical atmosphere, the plays and even the marathon activity, are accompanied by different culinary options to taste and learn more about the traditional Ibizan cuisine. Although it is not a gastronomic event, it is common to see a great variety of tapas based on the different Ibicencan flavors every year.

Details of interest

• Price: The minimum entrance fee is usually around 10 euros and is generally a donation to certain organizations. Consumption inside can have a minimum cost of 3 euros for tapas or alcoholic beverages.
• Location: The event takes place in the town of San José in Ibiza.
• Date and schedule: The festival opens the first weekend of December and closes the last of the month.

These fairs are one of the most popular in Ibiza thanks to the Christmas magic. During a weekend in the month, both locals and visitors can enjoy the different Christmas activities that are prepared around this fair, to live the most beautiful time of the year. If you love Christmas and good food, you can't miss these fairs.

One of the traditions that I like to mention when I talk about the fairs of Santa Eulalia, is the great banquet that is served during the whole time that the fair is active. You can taste all the special flavors of Ibicencan cuisine at Christmas. From fork dishes, to fideuá, pizzas and other dishes that are only served in December.

If you visit Ibiza with children in December, this is a great alternative to take them to have fun because there are also in these fairs multiple activities for them, games, attractions and Creole sweets typical of Christmas.

Details of interest

• Price: Tickets to the fairs are free, but consumption and attractions are paid.
• Location: These fairs are installed in the Rieral neighborhood of Santa Eulalia in Ibiza.
• Date and time: They are usually held the second weekend of December from early in the morning until late in the afternoon. To learn more about the specific schedules, I recommend you visit the official website of the celebration to find out all the details.

If there is something you can't miss during Christmas, it's the Christmas markets. Both in Ibiza and Formentera, and in many other places in Spain, it is possible to find markets of this type. But if you are visiting Ibiza in December, this is a good plan to spend a different day to see and buy some of the things you are missing to celebrate Christmas.

In the center of the city of Ibiza these markets are usually located in the Paseo Vara del Rey. In this place you can find multiple wooden booths where you can find many Christmas things, from crafts to groceries of all kinds, especially Creole sweets and typical food of the month of December.

You can also find this type of markets in Formentera, where you can go from Ibiza. The most popular are the Sant Josep and Sant Jordi markets. Although the one of Formentera has so many years of history that it is already considered one of the most popular and traditional in the Balearic Islands. I recommend this plan for any day of the week during the afternoon, also to listen to some of the traditional Christmas music of this region.

Details of interest

• Price: The entrance to these markets is free, but the prices to buy inside, may vary according to each of the stalls.
• Location: The location may vary from year to year, but in the case of Ibiza, these markets are usually located in the center of the city.
• Date and time: They are usually open from the first week of December, and sometimes they can be extended until the first week of January.

San Antonio is one of the main sites of urban movement in Ibiza, so it is not surprising that it is also the epicenter of one of the busiest Christmas parties of the December season in Ibiza. In that sense, the San Antonio Town Hall offers locals and visitors a great Christmas schedule with activities for everyone.

The attractions change year after year, as well as the dates on which this fair is installed in the town. But among the most common attractions that you can enjoy in this place are: the ice slide of several meters high to slide on a sled, an enchanted garden and different attractions for children.

For adults and young people there are also different activities in Ibiza to enjoy, among them different stands where you can taste the best of Ibizan gastronomy and sweets for the Christmas season.

There are also different musical activities and flamenco shows. Something you will love about these fairs is the façade contest and the nativity scene contest. I recommend you to check the City Hall website before going to the fair, to find out about this year's Christmas program.

Details of interest

• Price: To enjoy these fairs you don't need to pay anything, but you will have to pay to go on each of the attractions and the rest of the consumption inside the fairground.
• Location: Usually held in Ample de San Antonio street, but the location may vary from year to year.
• Date and time: These fairs are open throughout the month of December, usually from the second weekend of December.

Returning to the tradition of the markets in Ibiza during the Christmas season, there is one in specific that you can not miss and it is the one that is installed in Casa Maca. It is an incredible outdoor market where you can enjoy different activities to do, but above all a quiet and very Christmas atmosphere outdoors.

In addition to finding different things to buy, such as crafts and Christmas things, including the Christmas tree to take home, you can enjoy a Christmas menu with all the traditional Ibizan delicacies of this season of the year. All of this is set to background music, usually live and with a Christmas theme.

For more details about the menu, activities and dates of this event that is so awaited by locals and visitors in Ibiza, I recommend you to visit the website of Casa Maca, where you will find all the information you need to know about the activities of this market inspired by those that are installed in Germany and Austria.

Interesting details

• Price: Admission in general is free, although a donation of 5 euros is requested for certain organizations.
• Location: It is installed in the spaces of the Casa Maca hotel, which is located in Can Palau de Dalt.
• Date and schedule: It usually opens during the second week of December and stays for at least a week. It starts in the afternoon and ends late at night. Approximately between 13:00 and 18:00.

One of the most traditional events in Ibiza in the month of December is undoubtedly the 3 Days Trail race, a marathon that lasts a whole weekend and is divided into three parts that are run in 3 days of racing. You can participate in all three stages, in two or just one, it all depends on your ability.

The truth is that this event gathers the most daring athletes and runners, trail running lovers, to know and enjoy most of the natural spaces that the island has to offer to locals and visitors. This race usually takes place during the first weekend, and the total distance is 30K, that is, 10K per day of competition.

The first stage begins with the 10K night race. The second stage comprises four modalities from which you can choose: 10K, half marathon, marathon or ultra. Each one has different levels of difficulty and part of what you will see are the most emblematic natural places of the island. The third and last section is also a 10K, daytime.

Details of interest

• Price: Registrations to participate range from €40 to €135 per runner per stage, and can change according to the stage you want to participate in.
• Location: The start is announced according to the race route year after year.
• Date and time: It takes place the first weekend of December during the three days. It starts at night and the rest of the marathon is run during the day.

One of the Christmas traditions par excellence are the cock masses. They are a tradition on the island and throughout Spain, so if you go to Ibiza during the Christmas season, I recommend leaving some time available to go to this traditional mass in the region.

They usually take place at midnight on December 24. They are held in the cathedral of Ibiza town, so it is a good option to spend Christmas Eve. One of the things I like most about this liturgical session is how lively it can be, with the chanting and prayers of the priest officiating the mass.

Also called Matins Mass, during these liturgical celebrations you will love to see and enjoy the singing of the Caramelles, who often offer traditional songs to liven up the atmosphere of the cock mass. Quite a tradition.

Details of interest

• Price: Free entrance to the temple.
• Location: It usually takes place in the Cathedral of the city of Ibiza, although the place may vary from year to year.
• Date and time: It is officiated at midnight on December 24.

If you visit the island in December time and you want a different celebration for Christmas and to say goodbye to the year, then I recommend you to visit the Pachá nightclub, the most popular of the island and the only one that does not close even during the winter season, which is the low season on the island.

To go and enjoy these parties in this popular discotheque, I recommend you to visit beforehand the website of the club, where you can get the latest information about the activities, dates and ticket prices for the Christmas Eve or New Year's Eve party.

Details of interest

• Price: Ticket prices can be found on the club's official website.
• Location: It is located on Avenida 8 de Agosto in Ibiza town.
• Date and time: Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve parties take place on December 24 and 31 until dawn on December 25 and January 1.