The Government of the Balearic Islands has announced an investment of 67 million euros from the sustainable tourism tax in Ibiza. This budget will be allocated to projects focused on the modernization of the destination, the improvement of the water cycle and the fight against illegal tourism supply.
The measure is part of a broader plan presented by the president of the Govern, Margalida Prohens, at Fitur 2025, which includes a total investment of 380 million euros to promote sustainability in the archipelago.
The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports, Jaume Bauzà, and the Minister of the Sea and Water Cycle, Juan Manuel Lafuente, have held a meeting with the president of the Consell de Ibiza, Vicente Marí, and the mayors of the five municipalities of the island to evaluate the distribution of these funds. The objective is that each of the key areas receive the necessary resources to transform Ibiza into a more modern, efficient and sustainable destination.
Improvements in tourism infrastructure and mobility
One of the main pillars of this investment is the modernization of tourist infrastructures. The Government has allocated more than 12 million euros to the improvement of strategic areas of the island, such as the Convention Center and the Ibiza fairgrounds. . In addition, urban beautification projects will be promoted, such as the remodeling of Vara de Rey street in Sant Antoni and the adaptation of public spaces, in order to reinforce the island’s tourist image.
Congress tourism will also benefit from a specific item that will allow the modernization of facilities for the organization of events. Likewise, the improvement of mobility in urban areas will be a priority, with the creation of new park-and-ride lots and the renovation of sports facilities in Can Misses.
Water management and environmental sustainability
Another key objective of this investment is to ensure the sustainability of the water cycle in Ibiza. With an allocation of 12 million euros, improvements will be made to the Santa Eulària desalination plant and advanced technologies will be implemented to optimize the use of water resources. The installation of sensors in wells and treatment plants will allow greater control over the water supply and the quality of the service.
In addition, work will be carried out on the modernization of the sewage system and the removal of the Talamanca outfall, an obsolete infrastructure that will be eliminated to reduce the environmental impact in the area. The commitment to renewable energies will also be present, with the installation of photovoltaic pergolas in different parts of the island, in order to promote energy self-consumption and reduce dependence on non-sustainable sources.
The purchase and demolition of the unfinished structure of Cala d’en Serra in Sant Joan de Labritja is another of the actions planned within this plan. This intervention will allow the recovery of a degraded space and enhance its value within the natural environment of the area.
Fight against illegal tourism supply
One of the highlights of this investment is the reinforcement of the fight against illegal tourism supply and intrusion in the sector. With a budget of more than 8 million euros, the Government has launched a shock plan to strengthen inspections and control of unregulated activities in Ibiza.
The funds will provide the Consell de Ibiza and the town councils with advanced technological tools to detect irregularities in the tourist offer. More personnel will be hired for the inspection areas, as well as the implementation of surveillance systems in areas with a high tourist influx.
In addition, specific resources will be earmarked for Sant Antoni, with the aim of improving security and inspection in the municipality. The hiring of new police officers and civic surveillance personnel will be one of the priorities to ensure that responsible tourism regulations are effectively enforced.
A change in the management of the tourist tax
The Govern has stressed that this investment represents a change in the management of the sustainable tourism tax, ensuring that the funds collected are efficiently reinvested in the island. According to the regional authorities, this approach will improve the quality of tourism in Ibiza and ensure that the growth of the sector goes hand in hand with the protection of the environment and the well-being of residents.
