It is no exaggeration to say that Ibiza is a small island that is very popular. Moreover, all categories of tourists rush there: noisy and not very rich youth, VIP clients, families with children and fans of a quiet, measured rest. A full international reigns here: the British, Germans, French, and naturally the Spaniards, and more recently, the share of our compatriots has increased. All of them are attracted to Ibiza. Prices, especially in season, βbiteβ, but this does not deter travelers. Indeed, in the resorts they expect comfort by European standards.
First impression of the island
Before wandering around their resorts (nightlife lovers - to the island's capital of the same name and the city of San Antoni, adherents of a relaxing holiday - to the north coast, and moneybags - to San Miguel), all tourists arrive at Ibiza airport. It bears the name of San Jose (St. Joseph) and is an air gate not only for the inhabitants of Ibiza, but also the neighboring island of Formentera. It is the airport that creates the first impression of what awaits you on the coast.
Location, and how to get to the place of rest
Unlike large European capitals, where planes land about fifty kilometers from the city, a small island touches with its compactness. Passengers surviving a flight to Ibiza will not have to spend a few more hours to get to their resort. San Jose Airport is located just seven kilometers south of the island's capital. Shuttle bus number 10 runs to the city center. It will cost you 3.2 Π to get there. In the summer months and in September you can take a direct bus to the city of San Antoni - this is route number 9. Taxis in Ibiza operate at two rates. On weekdays from seven in the morning until ten in the evening, boarding the car will cost 3.25 Π plus the road - 0.98 euros per kilometer. The rest of the time, the fare for you will be 1.2 Π per km. If you want to drive to Ibiza Airport directly to the terminal entrance, add another two euros to the total amount for paid parking.
History
During the civil war, the Balearic Islands needed military airfields. Therefore, such a concrete strip was laid in Ibiza. After the war, in 1949, a small building was built to receive ordinary passengers. But two years later, Franco forbade the use of Ibiza airport for peaceful purposes and left it for a military base. However, the growing demand for island resorts was stronger than the dictator's militaristic plans. Already in 1958, the airport again earned. Now it receives up to five million passengers a year. Moreover, this flow is extremely heterogeneous. In the season when charter flights land here, the services of a single terminal may be overloaded.
Services at the airport
As elsewhere in Europe, certain standards apply. The comfort of passengers and those who meet Ibiza Airport provides 100%. There are parking places (including for the disabled). All buttons in the elevators are duplicated in a font for the blind. A medical center is open around the clock. For those leaving Spain, duty free shops offer their goods at low prices. Bars, cafes and restaurants provide an opportunity to eat before the flight. You can exchange currency and rent a car without leaving the airport building.