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Filming permits in Ibiza: town halls, beaches, natural parks and drones

Who approves shoots in Ibiza? Town halls, the coastal authority, natural parks, ports and drones: lead times, fees per the Film Commission and official sources.

22 October 2026 · 8 minutes to read · MAD MIRROR STUDIOS

If you film or photograph commercially in Ibiza, public locations almost always need a permit, and which one depends on the place: streets and squares are approved by the town hall, beaches by the coastal authority, natural parks by the Balearic government, ports and the airport by their operators, drone flights by air traffic control. This guide sums up the routes, lead times and fees as the Ibiza Film Commission and the Balearic government publish them (retrieved in October 2026).

We've been shooting in Ibiza since 2023, for beach clubs, hotels, restaurants and clubs such as Vanilla Beach, Migjorn, Tantra and Rigatoni, and we work out which permits a shoot needs, depending on the job and the location. This guide is not legal advice: the current information from the responsible authority always prevails.

Six mismatched waiting-room chairs in a row on an empty beach, a camera bag on one of them, a ticket dispenser at the end

Who approves what in Ibiza?

Responsibility follows the place where the camera stands. A shoot with a beach, a port and a drone therefore needs several permits from different bodies:

Streets, squares and public land: the town hall, that is Eivissa, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Santa Eulària des Riu or Sant Joan de Labritja.
Beaches and the coastal strip: the Demarcación de Costas, the Spanish state's coastal authority, which has an office in Ibiza.
Natural parks and protected areas: the Balearic government (Govern de les Illes Balears). In Ibiza that mainly means the Ses Salines natural park, the Cala d'Hort, Cap Llentrisca and Sa Talaia natural park and the nature reserves of Es Vedrà, Es Vedranell and the Illots de Ponent.
Ports: the Balearic Port Authority for the port of Eivissa, the Balearic government's port company (Ports de les Illes Balears) for Sant Antoni; for the marina in Santa Eulària you ask the marina directly.
Airport: AENA, the operator of Ibiza airport.
Drones: air traffic control, through FerroNATS inside the airport's control zone and through ENAIRE outside it.
Private property such as villas, hotels, beach clubs and restaurants: the owner or operator, in writing.
The Ibiza Film Commission of the Consell d'Eivissa advises for free and names contacts and deadlines; the permits themselves are issued by the responsible bodies.

Lead times: how early to apply

Deadlines according to the Ibiza Film Commission. Where none is given, we plan two weeks, as with the other town halls.

Eivissa (Ibiza Town): at least 7 working days.
Sant Josep de sa Talaia: 10 working days, via the town's own film commission.
Sant Antoni de Portmany: at least 10 working days.
Santa Eulària des Riu and Sant Joan de Labritja: application required, no published deadline.
Beaches (Costas): at least 10 days.
Drones: about 20 working days; the decision arrives up to 7 days before the flight.
Natural parks and protected areas: decision within up to six months.
Ports and airport: no fixed deadline, as early as possible.

Fees according to the Ibiza Film Commission

The authorities' fees as listed in the Ibiza Film Commission's overview in October 2026. They change, so check with the body before you apply:

Eivissa: 350 euros for a photo report or promotional video on public ground (minimum three days), 100 euros from the fourth day; plus 0.45 euros per square metre and day for occupied space.
Sant Josep de sa Talaia: 200 euros for photo reports, 600 euros for series, short and feature films, 800 euros for a commercial.
Sant Antoni de Portmany and Santa Eulària des Riu: 655 euros per day for exclusive use of public space, 100 euros per day without exclusivity.
Sant Joan de Labritja: 250 euros per shooting day, 90 euros per day for photo reports.
Beaches (Costas): 625 to 675 euros per shooting day, 150 to 200 euros per day for photo shoots.
Ses Salines natural park: 240.23 euros per day for photos without models or products, 480.46 euros for photos with models or products and for video without, 959.95 euros for video with models or products; night work plus 50 percent.
Port of Sant Antoni: from 171.01 euros per day for photos without models to 652.02 euros for film or video with models or products.
Airport (AENA): 1,623.32 euros for up to two hours of filming, 389.59 euros for up to two hours of photo reporting.

Seagulls flying over the sea at sunset, a small camera drone among them

Drones in Ibiza: the rules

According to the Ibiza Film Commission, all the airspace over the island is designated controlled airspace from 0 metres. A drone flight is therefore only possible with prior coordination: with FerroNATS inside the airport's control zone, with ENAIRE outside it. The form should be submitted about 20 working days before the flight, and the answer comes up to seven days before the date.

The legal basis is the EU drone regulation and, in Spain, Royal Decree 517/2024 of 4 June 2024. Operators must register with the aviation authority AESA and, depending on the drone and category, hold a proof of competence. ENAIRE's official drone map shows which geographical zone applies where. Over natural parks you also need the Balearic government's permit, and flying over crowds is prohibited in the open category, including over a full beach or beach club.

A flamingo stands in pink salt water with its reflection, the camera tripod stays on a board on the dry bank

Natural parks: Ses Salines, Cala d'Hort and Es Vedrà

Photos, films and audiovisual productions in the Balearic Islands' natural areas have their own procedure with the Balearic government. You apply before the shoot, with a description of the project and the equipment, online with a digital certificate or Cl@ve. The government decides within up to six months; if no decision arrives, the application counts as refused. The fee is listed under code N08.

A 2024 case shows how seriously this is taken: in September 2024 the Balearic government stated publicly that no permit had been requested for a Katy Perry music video shot in the Ses Salines natural park, and opened preliminary proceedings. The park's management plan requires express authorization for advertising or commercial filming.

Private property, guests and image rights

On private property such as villas, hotels, beach clubs and restaurants an authority permit is not enough: you need the owner's or operator's written consent. Identifiable people need to consent to advertising use; in Spain the right to one's own image is protected by Organic Law 1/1982. In beach clubs and restaurants we therefore work with signed releases or with shots in which guests can't be identified.

How we plan permits on our shoots

Which permits a shoot needs depends on the job and the location. We settle that in the first step of the production, not on the shooting day: fix the locations, contact the responsible bodies, enter the deadlines backwards into the schedule and keep backup locations that need no permit. Many frames for beach clubs, hotels and villas are on private property, where the operator's consent is enough; we plan beach, drone and natural park with the lead times above. The authorities' fees are listed separately in the quote.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a filming permit in Ibiza?

Yes, commercial shoots and photo shoots on public land, beaches, natural parks, ports and the airport in Ibiza need a permit from the responsible body. On private property the owner's or operator's written consent is enough.

Can you fly a drone in Ibiza?

Only with prior coordination: according to the Ibiza Film Commission, the airspace over the whole island counts as controlled from 0 metres, so every flight needs clearance from air traffic control, requested about 20 working days ahead. On top of that come the rules for natural parks and the ban on flying over crowds.

How long does a filming permit take in Ibiza?

Town halls take 7 to 10 working days, beaches at least 10 days, drones about 20 working days and natural parks up to six months. If you combine several locations, the longest deadline sets the pace.

How much is a filming permit in Ibiza?

It depends on the place: according to the Ibiza Film Commission, Sant Josep charges 800 euros for a commercial, the coastal authority 625 to 675 euros per shooting day on a beach and the Ses Salines natural park 959.95 euros per day for video with models. Fees change; the responsible authority's figures prevail.

Can you film in Ses Salines or at Es Vedrà?

Yes, but advertising shoots need a permit from the Balearic government: Ses Salines, Cala d'Hort and Es Vedrà are protected areas. The decision can take up to six months, and no answer means refusal.

Does the Ibiza Film Commission help with permits?

Yes, the Ibiza Film Commission advises for free, names contacts and deadlines and connects you with town halls, the coastal authority, ports and air traffic control. The permits themselves come from the responsible bodies.

Do I need consent for guests in the shot?

Yes, in Spain you need the consent of identifiable people to use their image in advertising; Organic Law 1/1982 protects the right to one's own image. Without a release, guests stay unidentifiable in the shot.

Do you take care of the permits for our shoot in Ibiza?

Yes, depending on the job and the location: we work out which permits a shoot in Ibiza needs and plan the deadlines in from the start. Many frames for beach clubs, hotels and villas are on private property, where the operator's consent is enough. The authorities' fees are listed separately in the quote.