February in Ibiza: What's on and weather
Fantastic food, almond blossoms and traditional festivals
The weather is positively blooming in February, a perfect destination for a winter break.
Although a majority of the island’s restaurants and nightclubs remain closed this month, there is still an excellent range of hotels and restaurants open and a wealth of activities and events on offer, so you can soak up the alluring spirit of the White Isle. As well as traditional fiestas, live music and international cuisine, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, the island’s charms provide all the perfect ingredients for a romantic escape.
What's the weather like in Ibiza in February?
February feels brighter, with average temperatures of 12°C, but highs of 15°C during the day, it feels a lot warmer than northern Europe at this time of year. However, the evenings see temperatures drop often as low as 8°C so be sure to pack a warm coat, and this is the right time of year for cosy inside dining. Sunrise begins at around 08:00 at the start of the month, but just a few weeks later recedes before 07:30, whilst the sun goes down at around 18:45 by the end of February.
What's on in Ibiza in February?
Food festival
Ibiza is a paradise for foodie lovers with Ibiza Town offering a month of culinary wonders at the popular Patrimoni Gastronomic Festival in Ibiza Town. The event offers a wealth of culinary delights inspired by both Ibizan and international cuisines. Taking place throughout February and March every year in celebration of Dalt Vila’s inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, restaurants will offer enticing menus that will take diners on a gastronomical journey across the globe. Expect to find some excellently priced and extravagant menus offerings in eateries across Ibiza Town.
Local Fiestas
February is a delightful month to soak up a host of traditional fiestas where unique experiences are created for the community through a vision of colour and vibrancy.
Festival of Santa Eulalia
12 February, Santa Eulalia celebrates the patron saint of this beautiful and dreamy seaside town. The event runs over multiple days and is marked by a carnival atmosphere filled with live music concerts, traditional folk dancing, feasting, a traditional mass and much more.
San Antonio celebrations continue
In honour of the patron saint of this town, the celebrations that begin in January often continue into this month, offering a great variety of fun-filled events in Ibiza’s party capital.
Carnival
Takes place annually in February, running over multiple days and in towns across the island, the White Isle celebrates with colourful parades through the streets with locals dressed in elaborate costumes dancing to the sounds of live music. Some delicious sweet treats are only available at this time of year like the 'ensaimada de carnaval' or the 'coca dulce'.
Valentine's Day
For those who want to treat their loved ones to an extra special Valentine's treat this February, Ibiza is nothing short of a fairytale getaway. Many of the island’s wonderful restaurants and most exclusive hotels are open and offer unbeatable discounts during this month, and some will pull out all the stops with tasting menus or other special menus to provide a truly dreamy night.
Things to do
Enjoy the beauty of nature
Ibiza’s illustrious almond trees blossom this month, covering the island’s landscapes in pretty shades of pink and white. One of the most magical settings to watch the emblematic blooms is in the natural park of Es Amunts, located in the northern municipality of San Juan, encouraging island-dwellers to get out and about to explore the many delights that a new season brings.
Don your walking shoes and take a tour of the area to witness the spectacular phenomenon, and at the same time discover the area of San Juan.
See a movie
If you're in Ibiza on a rainy day in February, what else to do but sit back and enjoy a film. Ibiza is known for its love of the arts and if you're lucky their event IbizaCineFest will be taking place during your visit. Adding a dash of Hollywood glamour to the island, the festival showcases some of the best independent films and documentaries.
Hosted in Ibiza Town, the event runs usually in January or February. If the festival isn’t on during your stay, you can still visit the main cinema complex which is located in Ibiza Town and usually shows the latest releases in English with Spanish subtitles. The local cinema screen in San Antonio is also a quaint one to visit, regularly showing films in English.
Relax at the spa
What better way to spend a cool winter’s day than with an afternoon in a spa? Imagine recovering after a long night exploring Ibiza's famous nightlife. Or a beauty treatment before hitting one of the island's dance floors looking your best. Take a browse through our selection of spas.
More inspiration...
If you're planning your visit to Ibiza in February, check our events calendar for a full run down, and find some accommodation for your stay from our list of selected hotels. And if you fancy a short trip while you're there, check out what's going on in Mallorca.
