Fees · Destination Guide
Ibiza and Formentera
Clear Mediterranean water, Posidonia meadows, wrecks, arches, and beach-to-boat island hopping
Updated Apr 20, 2026 • 25 sources
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- Es Freus and Balearic marine reserve individual scuba authorization - EUR 5.24 daily; EUR 10.47 fortnightly; EUR 52.82 annual
- Collective scuba authorization for clubs and dive centers - EUR 21.13 daily or EUR 475.29 annual for listed collective authorizations
- Typical payment pattern: Budget for three different categories: marinereserve scuba authorization, the Balearic Sustainable Tourism Tax charged by accommodation, and Formentera.eco vehicle authorization if you bring or rent a regulated vehicle on Formentera during the control period.
What people usually pay
Budget for three different categories: marine-reserve scuba authorization, the Balearic Sustainable Tourism Tax charged by accommodation, and Formentera.eco vehicle authorization if you bring or rent a regulated vehicle on Formentera during the control period. Most casual snorkelers and guided freedivers do not buy a reserve dive permit, but scuba divers should confirm whether their operator's collective authorization covers the planned site.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Es Freus and Balearic marine reserve individual scuba authorization | EUR 5.24 daily; EUR 10.47 fortnightly; EUR 52.82 annual Daily, fortnightly, or annual depending authorization type | Certified individual scuba divers planning dives in covered Balearic marine reserves | Govern de les Illes Balears electronic office or through the relevant marine resources process | Individual divers need recognized recreational diving certification, accident and civil-liability insurance, payment of the fee, and a responsible-diving commitment. Scuba is not allowed in the S'Espardell maximum-protection zone. |
| Collective scuba authorization for clubs and dive centers | EUR 21.13 daily or EUR 475.29 annual for listed collective authorizations Daily or annual, nominal and non-transferable | Authorized dive centers and clubs operating in Balearic marine reserves | Govern de les Illes Balears electronic office | Most visitors dive through a center. Ask the operator whether its authorization covers the specific reserve and date, especially for Es Freus, Tagomago, Vedra-Vedranell, Punta de sa Creu, and ses Bledes. |
| Balearic Sustainable Tourism Tax | EUR 1 to EUR 4 plus 10% VAT per adult night in high season, lower rates in low season Charged per person per night by accommodation category and season | Visitors staying in regulated tourist accommodation in the Balearic Islands | Paid through your hotel, apartment, cruise, or other taxable accommodation | High season runs May 1 to October 31 and low season runs November 1 to April 30. Children under 16 are exempt and stays are reduced by 50% from the ninth day. |
| Formentera.eco vehicle circulation authorization | Cars EUR 6/day in June and September with EUR 30 minimum; cars EUR 9/day in July and August with EUR 45 minimum; motorcycles are half these daily rates June 1 to September 30 control period | Visitors bringing or circulating regulated motor vehicles on Formentera during the control period | Where to pay | Vehicle quotas apply, electric vehicles are exempt from the fee, hybrids get a discount, and quads, caravans, and motorhomes are not permitted under the published visitor categories. |
| Es Freus fishing and integral reserve restrictions | No visitor fee; activity restrictions apply Year-round | Scuba divers, freedivers, snorkelers, fishers, and private boats | Not applicable | Underwater fishing is strictly forbidden throughout Es Freus. In the S'Espardell integral reserve, anchoring, underwater fishing, sport fishing, and scuba diving are forbidden. Follow operator briefings and official reserve maps. |