2025-06-14T15:14:00Z

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Tourists visiting the stunning island of Ibiza are experiencing a wave of fear as reports of large snakes, some measuring nearly 6 feet in length, have surfaced in the island's coastal waters. The alarming sightings have prompted many vacationers to reconsider their summer plans, with some even pledging to cancel their trips entirely. With recent temperatures soaring to a sweltering 30°C (86°F) in Spain, the conditions appear to have encouraged these serpents to venture into the sea.

The unsettling experience was brought to light by a couple sailing in an inflatable boat off the coast of Portinatx, located in the northern part of Ibiza. They were taken aback when they encountered a snake swimming in the sea, measuring an astonishing 5.7 feet long. One of the tourists shared their shock on social media, expressing their fear: "Tremendous... The number of snakes there are, I'm already terrified of taking a dip... Who would have thought this about 20 years ago... It seems that a curse weighs on the once paradisiacal and quiet IBIZA."

In addition to this instance, further videos have emerged showing these invasive snakes, which have made their way into the waters around the island. Although these snakes are not venomous, their unexpected presence in such close proximity to sunbathers has understandably caused a stir. Tourists have expressed their apprehension, with some declaring that they “won’t get into the water again.”

Experts, including Doctor Antònia Maria Cirer, a specialist in Biological Sciences, have attempted to ease concerns, explaining that in some regions of Spain, it is unusual to see snakes in the water, but in Ibiza, these creatures often seek refuge in boats during the winter months. When these boats are launched back into the sea, the snakes instinctively swim to the nearest land. Despite their non-venomous nature, the sheer number of snake sightings has led to widespread alarm among locals and visitors alike.

The situation is dire, according to some residents, who believe that the snake invasion has reached crisis levels. Over the last few weeks, there has been a noticeable surge in snake sightings across Ibiza, prompting the local authorities to set hundreds of traps in an attempt to control their population. Daily accounts of snakes appearing on roads and in fields have flooded social media, heightening the fears of holidaymakers. A humorous yet concerning incident involved a hiker discovering a note attached to a tree branch, along with a jug of water for the snakes, noting that they would get thirsty in the hot weather. The hiker remarked, "I don't know which is worse, the invasion of snakes or the invasion of stupid humans."