Ibiza Diary: News from Wednesday, September 24, 2025
In Eivissa, pressure is growing on authorities and shipping companies: City Councilor Rubén Sousa is demanding a binding agreement to limit cruise ships and, above all, passenger numbers in Ibiza. Previous agreements are non-binding and do little to limit the burden on the city. While up to 12.000 cruise passengers arrived simultaneously on some days in the summer, the numbers expected for October are significantly lower. On October 26, three ships will converge in the port—the Norwegian Breakaway with almost 3.963 passengers, the Star Flyer with 170 passengers, and the Sea Cloud Spirit with 136 passengers. City Hall is hoping for a joint framework agreement between the Spanish, Balearic, and local governments and the shipping companies to regulate the situation.
Cruise ships in Ibiza in October
- MSC Grandiosa – October 1, 11:30–23:00 (6.334 passengers)
- World Navigator – October 2, 11:30–23:00 (200 passengers)
- AIDAcosma – October 2, 12:30–19:00 (5.200 passengers)
- MSC Orchestra – October 3, 11:30–23:30 (2.550 passengers)
- MSC Grandiosa – October 8, 11:30–23:00 (6.334 passengers)
- Royal Clipper – October 9, 11:30–18:00 (227 passengers)
- MSC Orchestra – October 10, 11:30–23:30 (2.550 passengers)
- MSC Grandiosa – October 15, 11:30–23:00 (6.334 passengers)
- Costa Fascinosa – October 16, 11:30–19:00 (3.800 passengers)
- Emerald Sakara – October 16, 12:30–19:00 (100 passengers)
- MSC Orchestra – October 17, 11:30–23:30 (2.550 passengers)
- Silver Ray – October 21, 11:30–22:00 (728 passengers)
- MSC Grandiosa – October 22, 11:30–23:00 (6.334 passengers)
- Emerald Sakara – October 23, 11:30–19:00 (100 passengers)
- MSC Orchestra – October 24, 11:30–23:30 (2.550 passengers)
- Star Flyer – October 26, 11:30–16:00 (170 passengers)
- Norwegian Breakaway – October 26, 12:30–22:00 (3.963 passengers)
- Sea cloud spirit – October 26, approx. 13:30–23:00 PM (136 passengers)
- MSC Grandiosa – October 29, 11:30–23:00 (6.334 passengers)
- Norwegian Dawn – October 30, 12:30–23:00 (2.500 passengers)
- The Beauty of the Oceans – October 30, 13:30–15:00 (130 passengers)
- MSC Orchestra – October 31, 11:30–23:30 (2.550 passengers)
• From October 29 to November 2, Ibiza will be transformed into a stage for horror, fantasy, and creativity at the 2025 Halloween Festival. In addition to film screenings, there will be competitions, workshops, and the legendary Zombie Walk across the Vara de Rey. The motto "RICTUS. Fantastic and Terror Faces" invites artists to submit works of painting, photography, or sculpture by October 21. Short filmmakers can also compete in the "Terror Express" competition, where horror films are created in a very short time. The festival is organized by Eskoria Films and Pauxa Films under the direction of Ibizan director Adrián Cardona.
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• Médicos del Mundo warns that Ibiza is becoming a destination for sexual exploitation – women are sometimes forced to work in villas, on yachts, or at parties. Many of those affected come from countries like Colombia, Venezuela, or Paraguay, live in legal uncertainty, and have little access to basic rights. This year, 377 women have already been assisted on Ibiza and Formentera, primarily in the capital. The NGO is now launching a study to gather reliable figures and demand effective measures. It is also focusing on its "La letra pequeña" campaign, which aims to debunk myths about prostitution.
• In Jesús, a car caught fire this afternoon while driving. The driver and her 14-year-old daughter were able to get to safety in time. The vehicle was completely destroyed. Firefighters, police, and the Guardia Civil responded immediately and quickly brought the flames under control. The incident occurred around 15:45 p.m. and caused thick plumes of smoke to rise over the town. Residents were alarmed by the explosion and heavy smoke.
● A fire broke out yesterday in a dry marina and neighboring properties in Cala de Bou. The facility serves as dry marinewhere boats are parked, and adjacent areas are also affected. Firefighters, environmental protection agencies, and aircraft are deployed, as the fire has already engulfed approximately 3 hectares of land. Access to the fire site is blocked, and it is currently unclear how the fire started and whether anyone was injured. Authorities are now investigating and trying to stop the spread.
• In August 2025, occupancy rates in the Pitiusas fell significantly: From first place the previous year, Ibiza and Formentera fell to fourth place among Spanish tourist regions. Hotel occupancy rates were only 86% for accommodations and 85,6% for rooms – lower than those of 2024. The average length of stay fell to 4,43 days, and overnight stays declined by 3,8%. Despite the decline in revenue, employment in the hotel industry increased: 14.670 employees were registered – significantly more than 13.728 in the previous year. The Pitiusas thus lost out to Mallorca and the greater Palma area.
• In Ibiza, a conflict is brewing between the DGT (Traffic Authority) and the Consell: The latter is complaining that it is being denied the vehicle data necessary to punish traffic violations on the island. The Consell claims it has already submitted requests, but the DGT denies having even received such official requests. The argument is that without access to the DGT's databases, the Consell cannot impose fines on private vehicles, only on rental cars that are required to be registered. The "Truco clave," the formal request for data transfer, is still considered unresolved. The dispute threatens to undermine the effectiveness of traffic regulation, especially during the busy season.
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