Ibiza has not finally achieved the title of Pioneer City in Green Tourism for 2026, a recognition awarded by the European Commission to cities that lead the transformation towards a more sustainable, inclusive and innovative tourism model. The winner of this edition has been the Croatian town of Dubrovnik, although the City Council of Ibiza has already confirmed that it will apply again for the 2027 edition.
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The Mayor of Vila, Rafa Triguero, and Ruben Sousa, the Councillor for Tourism, went to Brussels to defend the candidacy of the capital of Ibiza and Formentera before the European jury. Ibiza managed to reach the final among more than 50 European cities, a list that was reduced to only eight locations, including Geestland (Germany), Laois (Ireland), Mariagerfjord and Rebild (Denmark), Marmaris (Turkey) and Tartu (Estonia).
“Being among the finalists shows that Europe already sees us as a benchmark city in sustainability and smart tourism. We continue with the clear roadmap,” Triguero highlighted on his social networks.
An award that opens doors
The European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism award offers the winning city international visibility throughout 2026, access to a European network of best practices, institutional communication support, an official promotional video and an iconic sculpture with the award logo.
Ibiza’s candidacy was presented in September, and its selection as a finalist was already considered a milestone for a Mediterranean island city.
Triguero has publicly thanked the support of MEP Rosa Estaràs, who accompanied the Ibizan delegation during the final phase of the process. The next call, in 2026, will select the city that will hold the title in 2027.
