Ibiza Diary: News from Sunday, August 24, 2025
The well-known herbal liqueur Hierbas from Ibiza, produced by the traditional distillery of the Marí Mayans family, was launched on July 3, 2025 was awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food as the best Spanish spirit with a Protected Designation of Origin (IGP). The jury particularly praised the Elegance, balance and quality, as well as the ability to authentically capture the Mediterranean flavor of the Balearic Islands. The distillery, which has its roots in Formentera and is now based in Sant Antoni, has existed since 1880 and is currently run by brothers Carlos and Bartolomé. The family oversees the entire production process – from cultivation and harvesting to distillation and bottling on Ibiza. This award not only grants the product national recognition but also underscores the island's culinary identity.
● This morning in the area of Can Toni Petit in the municipality of Sant Joan a Forest fire The fire began, which was quickly brought under control by firefighters. The alarm was raised at 7.50:XNUMX a.m., prompting two fire engines with a total of six firefighters. Using two targeted water lines, the firefighters managed to stop the fire from spreading quickly. However, extinguishing efforts are still ongoing, as the ground needs to be secured and embers extinguished. The fire command emphasizes that thanks to the quick intervention, a larger spread in the pine forest was prevented.
● In Sant Antoni de Portmany yesterday, a driver reversing parked his vehicle on a low wall, causing the rear two wheels were floating in the air – a curious sight that quickly made the rounds on social media. The video, uploaded by @nicky.skeoch on TikTok, shows the car in a small alternative parking space between CEIP Cervantes and the Ses Variades car park. Within 48 hours of its release, the clip had recorded over 26.000 viewsUsers commented with smiles and puzzlement as to how the driver could have ended up in such a situation during his parking maneuver. The curious images sparked conversations – and served as a reminder that sometimes everyday mistakes have enormous viral impact.
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• According to the 2021 INE census, almost 50% of all residential units in Ibiza and Formentera are either unoccupied or used as a second residence, out of a total of 85.882 homes in the Pitiusas. In Ibiza, 27,68% of the 78.913 homes are declared as second homes, while 19,93% are vacant – meaning that almost every second property is not used as a primary residence. Sant Joan is particularly affected, with 43,82% second homes and 35,5% vacant, meaning over 79% are non-primary residences. In Santa Eulària, 33% of the 22.810 residential units are registered as second homes, while 26,8% are vacant. In Sant Josep, 29,38% are second homes and 21,35% are vacant. On Formentera, only a quarter of all apartments are considered primary residences, while around 38% are empty or used as second homes.
• British authorities have placed Ibiza in the spotlight of "Operación Karetu" – an international anti-drug effort – after it emerged that drug gangs are luring young people to Ibiza via Instagram and TikTok with the promise of an influencer lifestyle. Young people are allegedly invited to free trips – for example, to fashion shoots or digital campaigns – and return home with drugs in their luggage. The number of British drug offenses has risen sharply: in Thailand, for example, from just 24 cases in 2023 to over 700 in 2024. The focus on Ibiza is no coincidence – the island is considered a hub for the drug trade, reports The Sun newspaper. The Border Force clearly warns: "They won't become influencers, they'll become inmates," and has therefore tightened controls at 22 UK airports and popular holiday destinations.
● The cult event La Movida celebrated its 20th anniversary and provided an energetic DJ session yesterday with Petit & Vazquez for a lively atmosphere on the beach of s'Arenal in Sant Antoni. The party was part of the Fiestas de Sant Bartomeu and offered a journey into the music of the 80s and 90s with real retro flair and a good portion of summer nostalgia. The musical event was complemented by performances by Oscar de Pablos, live saxophone by Lugotti, Choreographies of the Passion Dancers, acrobatics by A-crobatik Ibiza and surprise elements of the performance group Lab Gram. In addition, the Elena Torres Association was present with a booth to raise awareness for their research project on early cancer detection through donation packages. With this mix of nostalgia, showmanship, and social engagement, the celebration not only underscored the island's traditions but also the unique spirit of the local community.
Residents and business owners around Ibiza's port are warning of impending urban and traffic chaos due to the closure of the Es Pratet car park, which had 1.100 spaces that are currently missing. According to objections submitted, the new underground car park, with only 700 spaces, will not compensate for this loss in capacity or proximity to the city center. Those affected are calling for the temporary retention of Es Pratet and the development of modular or elevated parking areas in zones 2 and 3 of the port. They warn that without quick, practical solutions, the fabric of urban life could collapse – through traffic jams, business closures, and the displacement of residents. This is due to the ongoing revision of the Plan Especial del Puerto, which residents and business owners are already criticizing for uncertainty and a lack of transparency.
● Despite the ongoing water shortage, the number of swimming pools in Ibiza increased by 524 last year—equivalent to almost 1,5 new pools per day. A total of 11.425 pools are now registered, 57 of which are indoors, an increase of almost five percent compared to 2024. Since 2022, the annual increase has even doubled, with more than 1.000 new pools being built in three years. Santa Eulària, in particular, has seen the largest increases, with 4.543 pools, an increase of 282, while Sant Joan has the highest ratio of pools per capita. The new Territorial Insular Plan now stipulates stricter rules on water use, pool size, and water recycling to curb consumption.
● A Vueling flight from Ibiza to Alicante was dramatically delayed: Instead of departing as scheduled at 21:55 p.m., the plane didn't leave the island until around 9:00 a.m. the next morning. A technical defect in the de-icing system led to the cancellation of the original flight. Alternative flight times were miscommunicated several times, and passengers had to spend a restless night at the airport. The tense situation escalated when angry travelers blocked boarding of another Vueling flight, forcing police to intervene. Eventually, the delayed return flight to the island took off – about twelve hours later than scheduled.
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