Situated in the south of the Balearic Islands in the Western Mediterranean, Ibiza has an area of 572 km2 (222 square miles), longest journey across the island is just 40 km (25 miles!), and a beautiful coast that stretches along 210 km . It is the third biggest island in the archipelago and, together with its small sister Formentera, it forms the "Pitiusas", a name given by the Greeks, meaning "islands of pine trees".

Due to its convenient location in the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the proximity of the African coast, Ibiza benefits from a continental, generally temperate climate, boasting dry summers with an average temperature of approximately 25-30º C (77- 86 ºF ), and damp, mild winters with little rain and an average temperature of 15- 20ºC (59-68º F), thus guarantying a pleasant stay all year round.

As a historically strategic enclave in the Mediterranean, Ibiza has been home to a set of different cultures that left their influence throughout the centuries, resulting into a cultural contrast still perceptible on the island. The most cosmopolitan atmosphere becomes harmoniously intermingled with ancient traditions and the island's genuine landscape.

With its wonderful climate, position in the Mediterranean, its excellent sunshine record and its historical heritage the island of Ibiza has everything to offer the tourist and the holiday maker.

Useful phone numbers: The following phone numbers may be useful during you stay in Ibiza.

Taxi Stops:
- Taxis Sant Joan 971 33 30 33
- Taxis Santa Eulària 971 33 00 63
- Taxis Sant Antoni 971 34 00 74
- Taxis Aeropuerto 971 39 54 81
- Taxi Eivissa 971 39 84 83
- Taxi Sant Josep 971 39 83 40
- Taxi Sant Antoni 971 34 37 64
- Taxi Santa Eulària 971 33 30 33

- Town councils and public bodies:

- Consell Eivissa i Formentera 971 195 900
- Town Council of Eivissa 971 397 500
- Town Council of Sant Antoni de Portmany 971 340 111
- Town Council of Santa Eulària del Riu 971 332 800
- Town Council of Sant Joan de Labritja 971 333 003
- Town Council of Sant Josep de sa Talaia 971 800 125
- Sant Francesc de Formentera 971 332 034

- Consulates:

- Germany 971 315 763
- France 971 301 216
- Itay971 315 428
- Mónaco 971 793 449
- Netherlands 971 300 450
- United Kingdom and Northern Irland 971 301 818

- Emergencies:

- Fireman Eivissa 971 313 030
- Fireman Formentera 112
- Forest Fire 112
- Ambulances- Accidents & Emergencies 971 191 009 / 971 192 262
- Ambulances- Red Cross 971 202 222 / 971 295 000

- Medical care centres:

- Insalud-emergencies 061
- Eivissa 971 391 177 / 971 391 616
- Sant Antoni de Portmany 971 345 102
- Sant Joan de Labritja 971 333 137
- Sant Josep de Sa Talaia 971 800 458
- Santa Eulària del Riu 971 332 453 / 971 339 050
- Formentera- Sant Francesc 971 332 357 / 971 332 369

- Hospitals:

- Can Misses 971 397 000
- Cas Serrer 971 392 960
- Cruz Roja 971 390 303
- Police Station 971 39 88 31
- Civil Guard Eivissa 971 30 11 00
- Civil Guard Sant Antoni de Portmany 971 34 05 02
- Civil Guard Sta. Eulària del Riu 971 33 02 27
- Civil Guard Sant Joan de Labritja 971 33 30 05
- Local Police 092
- State Police 091
- Civil Defence Organisation 112

- Turist information offices (OITs)

- Eivissa 971 301 900
- Sant Antoni de Portmany 971 343 363
- Santa Eulària del Riu 971 330 728
- Sant Francesc de Formentera 971 332 057

- Transport:

By sea
- Transmediterránea
- Umafisa Lines 902 454 645
- Balearia 902 160 180
- Gestión Naviera Sant Antoni 971 34 81 46
- Gestión Naviera Eivissa-Formentera 971 31 44 86
- Trasmapi-Sercomisa-Baleària 971 31 07 11

By air
- Iberia Reservation Service 902 400 500 / (+34) 91 587 87 87 / (+34) 91 587 47 47
- Airport Information 971 80 90 00