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3 June 2026

Ibiza: Ranking Third in Spain's Happiness Index

Ibiza: Ranking Third in Spain's Happiness Index

Ibiza isn't just a party paradise; it's one of Spain's happiest places to be. According to the 'Spain Happy Index', Ibiza is the third-happiest city in the country, scoring an impressive 90.86 out of 100. The index evaluates happiness through factors like sunny days, rainfall, wind, average temperatures, and population. With a staggering 311 sunny days per year, minimal rain at 44 days, and a mild average temperature of 19°C, Ibiza outshines most Spanish cities in climate. The study reveals Ibiza as both sunny and serene, while also pointing out that this delightful lifestyle might come at a price. As for the rest of the island, areas like Sant Josep, Sant Antoni, and Santa Eulària scored slightly lower but aren't far behind in this sunny picture. Meanwhile, Formentera scores significantly lower on the happiness scale.

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