s’Estanyol Beach, which was closed to swimmers last Friday morning following the detection of a spill, has been reopened. The Sant Josep de sa Talaia City Council announced on Tuesday that the beach is now open after favorable test results confirmed the water quality is safe. Tests were conducted last Friday to assess the water quality.
Ibiza Airport faced disruption this Sunday due to torrential rain from storm Dana Adam. Drastic flooding rendered the runway unusable for hours and water infiltrated the terminal, affecting key areas. Check-in counters were shut as they became inundated, pushing many passengers to head straight to security. However, the situation worsened when leaks reached the security area, forcing more closures. Various parts of the terminal were cordoned off and shops such as Duty Free shut due to indoor flooding. The ramp area, where ground staff handle aircraft, faced severe deluge with videos showing torrents in the baggage section. Outside, access to parking areas was blocked by fallen structures and heavy water accumulation, leading to a road closure near Platja d'en Bossa. The chaos led to two safety closures of airport operations by Aena, with activities halted twice due to intense water clearing efforts. Official reports confirm five flight cancellations and 16 diversions from the island, including UK-based flights from Manchester and London-Stansted, as delays reached an average of 84 minutes. The storm recorded a dramatic 101.9 litres of rain per square metre at the airport, prompting a red alert across Ibiza and Formentera. The aftermath of this weather chaos continued throughout the day, impacting hundreds of planned flights.
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British tourists leaving their hotels on Monday morning in Platja d’en Bossa found themselves navigating unexpected flooding. The street known as Gamba Roja, near Prat d’en Fita, is submerged, forcing holidaymakers to carry their luggage through water to avoid getting their belongings wet. This area, which was heavily affected by flooding last year, faces familiar challenges once more.
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Ibiza's main access road to the airport is back in action after severe flooding led to its closure. Torrential rains from what is being referred to as storm Adam caused the road to shut down at the busy Platja d’en Bossa roundabout, halting traffic in both directions. This major disruption took place on Sunday and continued into Monday as downpours and incidents across the island kept emergency services busy. The Consell Insular de Ibiza confirmed the temporary reopening of all roads on Sunday, but fresh overnight rainfall forced another closure between kilometres 3 and 5.5. Fortunately, the road has now been reopened, ensuring smoother access to one of the island’s most critical transport routes as the weather stabilises. Tourists heading to or from the airport should now find smoother sailing amidst Ibiza’s undeniable allure.
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