April in Ibiza has a particular quality that summer loses. The crowds haven't arrived yet, the water is cold enough to wake you up but warm enough to swim, and the island still belongs to people who actually want to be here. This week, the activity calendar is full — not with the generic tourist stuff, but with experiences that genuinely show you what the White Isle is made of.
Here's everything worth booking (and one thing that costs nothing at all).
Go Underground: Can Marcà Cave Tour
If you've never been to the Cova de Can Marcà, fix that this week. Tucked into the cliffs above Port de Sant Miquel on the island's quieter north coast, this ancient cave was used for centuries as a smugglers' hideout — and it looks the part. Inside, you'll find stalactites, stalagmites, and an underground waterfall, all set against a theatrical light and sound show that manages to be genuinely impressive without tipping into kitsch.
Tours run from 10:30am until 5:30pm in April (every 45 minutes), last around 40 minutes, and cost €9–15 depending on age. It's family-friendly, doesn't require any physical preparation, and takes you through one of the most genuinely dramatic natural spaces on the island. Tickets are bookable directly through the cave's website or via local activity desks.
When: Daily from 10:30am | From: €9 per person
Hit the Water: Cave & Beach Hopping Boat Tour
The west coast of Ibiza is the most spectacular stretch of coastline on the island, and the only way to properly see it is by sea. TAKE OFF's Cave and Beach Hopping Boat Tour does exactly what it promises: three hours along the cliffs, into hidden sea caves, and anchored in turquoise coves where you can swim, snorkel, and completely lose track of time.
There are morning and afternoon departures (10:30am–1:30pm, or 3pm–6pm), meaning you can structure your whole day around it. Paddle surf and snorkelling equipment are included on board. This is available both today and tomorrow — if you're reading this on Sunday morning, you've got time to book.
When: April 13–14 | Price: €70–100 | Departs from: San Antonio area
For something a bit more relaxed, Ulises Cat's Aftersun Boat Trip on Tuesday evening is worth a look — a catamaran run along the coast in the late afternoon, when the light on the water is at its absolute best. Departing at 5:30pm from Ibiza Town, from €50 per person.
Escape to Formentera
Formentera is, genuinely, one of the most beautiful places in the Mediterranean. It's also thirty minutes away from Ibiza. There's no good reason not to go at least once.
The fastest and most flexible option is Balearia's Fast Ferry from Ibiza port — frequent departures from 7am, large and comfortable boats, and adult tickets from €25 each way. Alternatively, if you're staying near Playa d'en Bossa or Figueretas, Ulises Cat/Sea Experience picks up at both spots and runs the crossing with tickets from €19 (children) and €38 (adults) return.
Once you're in La Savina, hire a bike, scooter, or car and spend the day discovering the island's flat interior lanes and water so clear you can see the seabed from the boat.
When: Daily | From: €19 per person | Journey time: 30–75 minutes depending on operator
Speed & Thrills: Off-Road Ibiza
This is the category most visitors overlook entirely, which is exactly why you should do it.
eMOVE Ibiza runs several adventure tours departing daily around 9:30–10:00am:
- Quad Tour — the classic off-road choice, heading into Ibiza's pine-scented interior on 4-wheelers. From €130 per person.
- Big Buggy Tour — side-by-side buggies for pairs or groups who want more room and more power. From €195.
- Electric Motocross Tour — zero-emission dirt bikes on Ibiza's rural tracks, a genuinely fun way to explore the island's less-visited corners. From €130.
- Electric Vintage Mehari/Kate Car Tour — the quirkiest option on this list. Electric versions of the beloved French beach car, departing from 9:30am. From €240 for the whole vehicle (not per person), which makes it surprisingly affordable for a couple.
For water-based speed, Es Vedra Charter runs jet ski sessions in the San Antonio bay area. Prices start at €100 and go up to €320 depending on session length and group size, with departures from 10:00am.
Free Tonight: Banda Sinfònica Ciutat d'Eivissa
This one requires nothing except showing up.
Tonight — Sunday 13 April at 6:00pm — the Banda Sinfònica Ciutat d'Eivissa performs a free open-air concert at the Plaça dels Jutjats in Ibiza Town. It's part of the long-running Música als Barris programme, which brings live symphonic music out of concert halls and into the squares and neighbourhoods of Eivissa, making it accessible to everyone.
No tickets. No reservation. Just find the square and settle in. Conductor Damián Boluda leads the band through an evening programme that captures the authentic, unhurried cultural life of Ibiza that most visitors never get to see. The crowd will be predominantly local — which is exactly how you want it.
This is the kind of event that doesn't appear in tourist guides, that visitors stumble across and never forget.
When: Tonight, Sunday 13 April | Time: 6:00pm | Price: Free | Where: Plaça dels Jutjats, Ibiza Town
Tuesday Night: Ibiza Records x Es Paradis Opens the Season
If you're on the island through the week, Tuesday night at Es Paradis in San Antonio deserves a place in your plans. Starting April 14th, Ibiza Records launches their second-season residency — a night built entirely around classic house and trance, complete with all-vinyl DJ sets that transport the room to the era when this music was being invented on this very island. The crowd spans multiple generations and the atmosphere is warm rather than frantic.
Doors open at 11:45pm; tickets are €25–35. It runs every Tuesday through to late October, so this week marks the very first night of the season.
And if tonight is more your speed: Es Paradis is also open on Sunday (tonight) with an eclectic programme of Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Reggaeton, and House from international guest DJs. Tickets from €25, doors at 11:45pm.
Practical Notes for This Week
The weather in mid-April typically runs 18–22°C during the day with clear skies. Bring a light layer for evenings and for the Can Marcà cave visit (it stays cool underground year-round). Book boat trips the evening before if possible — they fill up, especially on weekends. For eMOVE activities, aim to reserve at least a day ahead and wear closed-toe shoes.
Most of all: Ibiza in April is a gift. The roads are quiet, the restaurants have space, and the sea is yours. Don't spend all of it lying on a sun lounger — you'll have the whole summer for that.