Ibiza's cruise port is located at Pier Botafoch, slightly outside the old town, offering a great starting point for an active shore excursion right by the sea. This 10-km route combines the Dalt Vila old town with beautiful coastal sections and a small viewpoint above the coast. The loop is ideal for a relaxed run or walk with sightseeing and beautiful views.
**Important note about the start:**
This route is particularly suitable for larger cruise ships that dock at Pier Botafoch. Smaller ships sometimes dock directly below the Dalt Vila old town. In this case, a shorter route directly through the old town of Ibiza is more suitable.
The route starts directly at Pier Botafoch. After leaving the harbor area, the route initially leads leisurely along the promenade by the sea towards the old town. Even here, there are beautiful views of the harbor, coast, and the old town of Ibiza.
Then, it goes up into the historic alleys of Dalt Vila. Here, you'll find cobblestones, narrow old town alleys, and some elevation gain. This section is the tourist highlight of the route and offers numerous beautiful views over the city, harbor, and sea.
After the old town section, the return path initially follows the same coastal route back. Then, it continues towards Talamanca beach. Optionally, an additional section directly along the beach can be included here.
Before returning to the cruise port, the route turns left uphill to the Punta Grossa viewpoint. From here, there's a particularly beautiful view of the coast, the harbor, and Dalt Vila. Afterward, it's back to the cruise port.
The alleys of Dalt Vila are not made for fast tempo training, but they are ideal for relaxed sightseeing combined with physical activity. The combination of old town, sea views, and a viewpoint makes this route particularly varied. With the promenade, the historic old town sections, and the additional viewpoint, the loop offers significantly more variety than a classic harbor run. If you want to discover Ibiza actively, you'll find the perfect route directly from the ship here.
Ibiza can be ideally combined with a sports activity and a classic island excursion. The route is particularly well combined with a guided highlights tour for cruise guests. This way, you can discover the island's main attractions, while the run or walk directly at the harbor provides the sporty component.
If you prefer to be active with a guide, you can also find guided 5-km or 8-km jogging tours in Ibiza. These are a good alternative for those who prefer to run with local accompaniment and receive additional insider tips about the island.
The route starts directly at the cruise terminal at Pier Botafoch. A transfer is not necessary. Smaller ships sometimes dock directly below the old town – a shorter old town route is more suitable there.
You can either follow the route directly via the map on this page or import the GPX file into a navigation app like Komoot. We recommend navigating via the GPX file, as it is significantly more precise and you receive clear guidance via GPS while running. After saving the GPX file in your app, you can usually use the map offline. We recommend testing the navigation in airplane mode without active Wi-Fi beforehand to ensure it works without an internet connection.
Tip: For safety, it is still useful to have internet on the go. If your mobile provider on Ibiza offers no or only expensive data roaming, a global data plan that works in many countries is suitable for cruises – for example, from eSIM.sm (advertisement).
The route partly leads over smaller roads and old town alleys without classic sidewalks. However, these are mostly lightly trafficked. Overall, the route can therefore be classified as safe.
Especially for runs in the afternoon, allow enough time buffer. If time is running out, you should consider skipping the section at Talamanca beach or the viewpoint. In an emergency, it is also advisable to save the ship's telephone number, which is usually given in the daily program, beforehand. You should also have apps like Uber or Bolt on your phone and be familiar with their use. These generally also work in Ibiza.
There is a public restroom at Talamanca beach. Public water fountains are not known along the route. However, along the promenade and in the old town, there are numerous opportunities to buy something to drink if needed.
The route runs over asphalted paths, smaller roads, a beach promenade, and cobblestones in the old town. Normal running shoes are sufficient; on the old town sections, some sure-footedness is helpful. We also recommend bringing sun protection (ad), enough water, and a cell phone or running watch for navigation. In addition, a payment method is useful, although in Ibiza you can usually pay by card or smartphone.