Is Ibiza good for a family holiday?
The majority of Ibiza is a dream destination for a family holiday. There’s guaranteed sunshine from May to October, with June and September the best months to visit as they avoid the high season for clubbers (great for a family holiday if you're travelling with small kids outside the school holidays). The island is only around 20 miles across, and its coast is covered in child-friendly white sandy beaches with warm, shallow waters.
Which side of Ibiza is the party side?
The big nightclubs are concentrated around the San Antonio area so as long as you book somewhere elsewhere on the island, you’re in for a relaxing time. Mumsnetters recommend avoiding Ibiza Town, Figueretas and Playa den Bossa as these are popular with party-goers too.
Where’s best for families in Ibiza?
Santa Eulalia is a chilled out and family-friendly resort with a gorgeous beach, small market and a good selection of restaurants. Es Cana and Cala Llonga are the other main family-oriented destinations on the island, and Portinatx in the north is another great spot for a quiet stay in the sun.
What’s the best family-friendly hotel in Ibiza?
Holiday Village Seaview Ibiza is the best hotel for families in Ibiza. Its comfortable rooms have everything you need, it’s right next to the dreamy Port des Torrents beach and there’s loads to keep the whole family occupied.
Will the current fuel shortages affect my 2026 holiday?
Not necessarily.
According to the Department for Transport:
There is no current need for passengers to change their travel plans. UK airlines buy jet fuel in advance, and airports maintain stocks to support their resilience. The government is working closely with the aviation industry to monitor risks and minimise disruption to passengers.
"If your flight is cancelled, you have clear legal rights, including the right to a full refund or re-routing.
TUI have released the following statement:
We know you may be feeling a little uneasy after recent headlines, and we want to reassure anyone travelling over May half term that they can look forward to their holiday with confidence with TUI. We have good visibility on fuel supplies and are operating our holiday programme as planned, with no flights being cancelled due to fuel shortages.
"Our careful planning across fuel, flying and hotel capacity means we’re able to continue offering great value and stable prices – with no fuel surcharges added by TUI. The price you see is the price you pay, and all TUI package holidays are ABTA & ATOL protected, giving peace of mind from booking right through to returning home.
-Neil Swanson, Managing Director, TUI
How we chose our recommendations
Researching a holiday is a lengthy process, that’s why we’ve done most of the legwork for you with our in-depth analysis of each resort we’ve recommended. We spent several hours researching the hotels and weighing up the pros and cons of each resort.
Using Mumsnset users’ recommendations as a starting point, we also looked at travel sites including CN Traveller, The Telegraph and parenting travel blogs to create a longlist of different hotels to suit all tastes, needs and budgets. Then we scrutinised the real-life reviews of travellers from Booking.com and TripAdvisor to make sure that their experiences matched up.
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