No trip to Ibiza is complete without a trip to one of its famed hippy markets.
The island has long attracted a creative, free-spirited crowd who created a bohemian look of their own. Characterised by crochet cover-ups, flowing white linens and wafty silhouettes, the Ibiza look has become an integral part of its visual and cultural identity. How to achieve it? Pay a visit to one of its many markets, which offer not only a route to the aesthetic, but an experience in its own right. If you are planning a trip to the White Isle, be sure to consult our guide of what to pack – shoppable inspiration that will ensure you feel right at home as soon as you land.Â
Punta ArabÃ, Es Canar
The oldest of the island’s hippy markets,  Punta Arabà was founded in 1973 by Dutch entrepreneur Daniel BenÃtez. Set under the area’s pine trees, it was born as a trading place for local bohemians to meet and sell their handmade crafts and clothes, and today spans a sprawling 500 stalls. It’s popular among tourists – at high season, visitor numbers can stretch to 10,000 a day. You’ll find older, experienced artisans as well as rising new creatives, spanning ceramics, jewellery, clothes, accessories, homemade cosmetics and local produce. Look out for stall-holders with an ‘original de Ibiza’ badge, which indicates that they belong to the local association of Ibizan craftspeople, a guarantee of authentic artisanship. Expect your shopping trip to be soundtrack by the island’s legendary drumming band Benidrums.
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Las Dalias, San Carlos
A mecca for Ibicenco style, Las Dalias is one of the island’s most famous hippy markets. You’ll find similar artisanal products as Punta ArabÃ, but the difference here is that several of its opening days take place in the evening. During the summer months, it’s open until 11.30pm in June, stretching to midnight in July and September. Walk through the lantern-lit paths with a drink in hand as you browse over 300 stalls that are each vetted for quality and originality. There are plenty of food options if you need sustenance, and live DJ sets ensure the atmosphere is always buzzy. If you can’t make the night-time dates, then come for its weekly Saturday market. Las Dalais now does sporadic tours to other European cities, so keep your eye out on its website to find out when and if the market arrives closer to home.
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The Hippy Market, Playa D’en BossaÂ
For a more intimate shopping experience, make a beeline for the hippy market at the bottom of Playa d’en Bossa, Ibiza’s longest beach. Every evening from May to October, over 60 stalls sell homemade wares, including fashion, accessories, leather goods and locally-made mementoes. Perfect for a post-beach pitstop or a stroll before dinner, this one is a favourite of Ibizan regular and Aisle 8 founder and CEO Lauren Stevenson, who has picked up many crochet cover-ups and hats here.Â
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The Sant Jordi Flea Market, Jordi Hipódromo
An Ibizan stalwart, every Saturday the old hippodrome transforms into the island’s largest flea market. Those with a good eye will come away with treasure; this is a place that requires rummaging for treasure, but those who dig deep will be rewarded. Anyone can pull up and sell second-hand items here, which means prices and quality vary, but if you’re looking for a true locals experience this is it. Percussion sessions usually start at round midday and last long into the afternoon. Visit early for the best finds.Â
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 San Joan Art Market, Sant Joan de Labritja
Every Sunday, the idyllic village of Sant Joan de Labritja transforms into a vibrant hippy market. Much lesser known than its famous contemporaries, what Sant Joan lacks in size it makes up for in quality and atmosphere. Held in the heart of the village on Plaza España, stalls offer homemade goods, including clothes, homewares, crafts and accessories. Locals buy fruit and veg here, and gather round the square afterwards with a drink to listen to the live music that begins at midday. Once you’ve had your fill of retail therapy head towards one of the north coast’s beautiful beaches such as Cala Xaracca.Â
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Benirrás Beach Market, San Juan
Benirrás Beach is famous for its sunsets, which are often accompanied by drumming performances – a beguiling tradition that dates back to the 90s when hippies would gather every Sunday and play their drums to celebrate the island’s free spirit. To prevent overcrowding, these sessions now take place every evening. It’s a magical sight to behold, so add it to your itinerary. Afterwards, meander round the neighbouring market, which sells boho dresses, tunics and artisanal jewellery.Â
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