Ibiza's West End: owners demand €80,000 grants

In the West End of Sant Antoni, Ibiza, business owners want grants of up to €80,000 per project to change what their premises do. They say a council scheme meant to help them has failed. The nightlife business association Noches de Ibiza (AEON) made the complaint on Thursday, 12 November. The scheme, launched in November 2025, was intended to help businesses diversify in the Special Acoustic Protection Zone (ZPAE), a designated noise-protection area.

Owners want help to change course

AEON wants a new round of grants covering up to 100% of a project's cost, capped at €80,000 per project. It says owners need to be able to change their businesses without giving up their existing licences. The association also accuses Sant Antoni council of failing to answer owners' demands and neglecting some West End streets.

Noise readings come under scrutiny

AEON says the number of people coming to the West End fell by up to 50% this summer. It questions whether customers of local venues alone are responsible for excessive noise and wants the noise-protection designation reviewed. It has asked for the council's noise readings, including their dates and times, and wants to know whether council-organised events affect the results.

The association is also calling for a clean-up plan, more green spaces and a competition for ideas to revive Sant Antoni's historic centre.

Topics: Environment · Food & dining

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com