Imagine stepping off a train at ‘Pacha Station’, hopping onto another underground line that takes you straight to Cala Comte for sunset, and then switching again for a late dinner stop at one of the island’s most famous restaurants. That is exactly the playful vision behind the Ibiza Tube Map 2025, an artistic project created by Cindy Houdini that has sparked curiosity among residents and tourists alike.
Recently presented at the Agony + Ecstasy Gallery in Ibiza, the project is not a transport proposal but a work of art. Houdini has reimagined the island as if it were served by a underground system, with more than 100 stations spread across beaches, clubs, cultural sites and foodie hotspots. For anyone who has used the iconic map of the London Underground, the design feels immediately familiar. The artist has borrowed that clean graphic language and applied it to Ibiza, offering a new way of looking at the island’s identity.
Art meets urban transport
The Ibiza Tube Map 2025 takes inspiration from the history of urban underground maps. Houdini has transformed Ibiza into a city-like grid, where each stop corresponds to an essential element of island life. The beaches become stations. The most famous nightclubs appear as stops along the Disco Line. Renowned restaurants and sunset points are neatly placed as if commuters could reach them with a single change of line.
This approach does more than amuse. It tells a story about Ibiza today. The island is not just beaches or nightlife, it is also gastronomy, cultural heritage and natural beauty. By framing these aspects as underground stations, Houdini invites locals and visitors to think about how diverse experiences are connected.
The lines and their routes
The map is organised into several themed lines, each with a distinctive character. Among the most prominent are:
- Disco Line – a route dedicated to world-famous clubs, from historic venues to modern nightlife icons.
- Matutes Line – a nod to areas and references strongly tied to the island’s urban life.
- Es Vedrà Line – extending towards the mythical islet off Ibiza’s southwest coast, symbolising distance and magic.
- Guiri Line – reflecting the flow of international tourism that has shaped the island for decades.
Stations are named after everything from well-known clubs to popular beaches and tourist landmarks. The concept allows ‘travellers’ to imagine a journey where one could switch from a party stop to a quiet sunset spot, or from a cultural venue to a fashionable restaurant, all with the logic of an underground journey.
The longest journey
Because this is an imaginary network, there are no real measurements of tunnels or tracks. However, Houdini’s Es Vedrà Line can be seen as one of the longest on the map. The extension out to the islet symbolises the farthest connection within the island’s metro fantasy. This whimsical detail highlights the balance between playful imagination and Ibiza’s geographical reality.
Could Ibiza ever have a tube?
The map raises a natural question: could an underground ever become reality in Ibiza? The answer, at least for now, is no. The island faces significant geographical and environmental challenges that would make such a project extremely complex. Building tunnels through coastal areas, addressing the uneven terrain, covering a relatively small population, and absorbing the high infrastructure costs are all considerable obstacles.
There are also concerns about the environmental impact. Ibiza is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with fragile ecosystems on land and sea. The construction of an underground system could risk harming the very natural beauty that attracts millions of visitors every year.
For these reasons, the Ibiza Tube Map 2025 remains firmly an artistic vision rather than a transport proposal. It is best understood as a reinterpretation of the island, not a blueprint for its future infrastructure.
Why it captures attention
Despite being fictional, the project resonates with people because it blends humour with insight. Locals recognise their favourite places reimagined as if they were everyday underground stops. Visitors see a fun way to understand Ibiza’s lifestyle, with its mix of relaxation, culture, food and nightlife. The print version of the map, available in limited editions, has already become a sought-after souvenir.
In a world where tourism marketing often relies on glossy images, Houdini’s work stands out by offering a new perspective. It does not replace reality; instead, it adds an imaginative layer that makes people smile and think about how different aspects of Ibiza are linked.
A piece of contemporary island identity
The Ibiza Tube Map 2025 is more than just a playful artwork. It reflects how Ibiza is experienced today: as a place where contrasts coexist. The island is a stage for world-class DJs and legendary nightlife, but also home to family-run restaurants, unspoilt beaches, spiritual retreats and cultural treasures.
Houdini’s project has succeeded in turning this variety into something tangible and easy to grasp. By borrowing the universal language of a metro system, she has created a guide that is at once familiar and unique.
Where to see the map
The artwork was unveiled at the Agony + Ecstasy Gallery, a space dedicated to contemporary art in Ibiza. For those interested in owning a piece of this vision, the map is also available in a limited print edition. Collectors, design lovers and anyone who enjoys playful reimaginings of place will find it an appealing addition.
There may never be a metro in Ibiza, but thanks to Cindy Houdini’s creative eye, visitors and locals alike can now imagine what it would look like. With more than 100 stations representing everything from beaches to clubs and cultural sites, the Ibiza Tube Map 2025 captures the spirit of the island in an original way.
It is not about transport. It is about identity, imagination and the connections that make Ibiza what it is: a destination where nightlife, gastronomy, culture and natural beauty meet on a single map.
