Ibiza is the third biggest island in terms of surface from the Balearic archipelago. It was called the Pitiusis Island in the earlier days because of the pine trees on it. Ibiza is a wonderful island with beautiful nightlife, emerald beaches and all time blue skies.
The Island of Ibiza is divided into 5 provinces- Eivissa, the Capital city, Sant Antoni, sant Josep, Santa eularia and Sant Joan. The capital city Eivissa is the administrative center of the island and situated in the south of it. It is one of the most charming cities of the Mediterranean seas. The glorious
Sant Domingo church and Cathedral enclose of the city’s walls. The Dalt Vila is the wall surrounding the city which has heptagonal structure with three doors to get in. Atalaiassa is the highest point of the island at 475 meters.
There are more than 50 beaches on the island of Ibiza. The most popular in Sant Anoni include Cala Vadella, Cala Conta and Cala Bossa. In the southern area is the Playa D’en bossa and Las Salinas.
Ibiza Island has numerous restaurants but water is rare and valuable in Ibiza so you won’t get free water anywhere.
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Café del Mar is the world’s most famous sunset bar. Roman Guiral, Jose Les and Carlos Andrea in 1978 attracted by the sunset view on the island brought a bar more than just a bar.
Café del Mar situated at the point giving the best sunset sight added with a perfect background music and splendid decoration and designing of the location makes the place lavish. The environment at the Café del Mar blended neatly with the sea, the sunset and the music making it perfect for an enticing experience.
The astonishing combination of the sunset with the music attracted lots of people to the place. The foundation of the Café del Mar being the music, a fusion classical music, blues and jazz was the pulled the famous musicians to this different style of music. Even after 25 years of the inspirational designing the Café del Mar still looks fresh.
With the place becoming popular, the music also became popular and soon cd and cassettes of the music were produced. And the current sales of these CD’s featured as ‘Underworld’, ‘Nightmares on wax’, ‘William Orbit’ or ‘Sabres of Paradise’ is over million copies.
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After Mallorca and Menorca, Ibiza is the third island in the Balearic archipel in term of surface. Ibiza is situated on the Mediterranean Sea and was called Pitiuses in the beginning which means the pines on the island in Greek.
Ibiza was formed way back in 1600 B.C although Diodoro Siculo gave the first reference about the island before the year 654 when Carthage created Iboism. Iboism now the capital of the Island is called Eivissa.
During the Romanian dominance Ibiza was titled as the ‘Confederate city’ and the next five centuries were named ‘dark centuries’ because very little information is found. Byzantine and Barbarians owned the island until the year 711 and called it ‘yebisah’.
The date of the Catalan Conquest that is 8th august 1235 is a historic moment when Ibiza and Formentera joined the ‘western world’. Ibiza was also a meeting point for the Saracen vessels ruined by the Mediterranean Sea and sheltered by the Turkish squad. These were the times when the fortress and the churches were built surrounding the island.
At present the island of Ibiza is divided into five portions, Eivissa-the capital of Ibiza, Sant Antoni, Santa Eularia, Sant Joan and Sant Josep.
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Café del Mar is a bar located in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza. It was built in 1980 and the renowned architect Luis Geell designed and decorated the bar. It is known for its unforgettable sunsets and relaxing music.
Sit on the shores of the Bay of Calo des Moro in San Antonio and watch the sun dim and disappear slowly before your eyes, with its beautiful mellowing rays surrounding you. The appropriate music creates the right ambience to let you enjoy the aesthetics of the sunset. The combined effect of nature and music, heightened by the pleasant weather will leave a soothing effect on your mind.
Apart from enjoying the sunset, you can also spend nice time on the exciting beaches in Ibiza, visit its scenically rich countryside, walk down the narrow lanes and have an exotic lunch.
You can visit Can Marca Caves which are located in the fascinating coastal area of Ibiza. There are huge formations of stalagmites and stalactites inside the caves which are believed to be the smugglers’ routes.
In Ibiza, no tourist can resist the temptation of visiting Hippy Markets. Shopping is usually a must-do for every tourist. At the Hippy Market you will find a wide range of exotic clothing, leatherwear and ornaments.
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The party capital of the world, Ibiza is not just for party animals, but also boasts of a rich history. It not only attracts night creatures but also holds historical interest for the history lovers. The island was founded in 654 B.C. by the Phoenicians and subsequently conquered by several empires including the Moors and the Romans. The Phoenicians worshipped God Bes, who was not only strong but also a music lover. The island was named Ibosim after his name and is still known for its music and dancing across the world.
Due to its strategic location between Spain and the African continent, the island was treasured as a colony as well as a trading location. It had a history of Greek trade relations before being ruled by Carthaginians. The island was later occupied by the Vandals and then by the Byzantines, before falling in the hands of Moors. In 1235, it was invaded by Christians and placed in custody of the King of Aragon. It was quite recently in fifties and sixties that hippies came to the island and started the music revolution that attracts tourists and party lovers from world over.
The prime occupation of the islands was salt manufacture and fishing. The renewed interest in the island’s heritage, traditions and the magic of the island is inviting thousands of visitors every year providing a major boost to the economy as well as the livelihood of the natives.
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When Vengaboys sing ‘We are going to Ibiza’, then you must feel that the place has a life of its own- well you are absolutely right. If you are one of those night creatures who love to go clubbing, then Ibiza is the right place for you. With its numerous bands, rocking clubs, it attracts clubbers and famous DJs from all across the globe. Ibiza offers you the best party time in the whole world.
If you are a first timer to this ultimate party destination, you will have a tough time choosing between Amnesia, Privilege Ibiza, Ibiza Rocks, Es Paradis, Space Ibiza and Pacha. It is however advisable to get your tickets in advance and get into the guest list way before you land up on this party island. There are a number of websites that provide you with advance tickets for special events at these clubs.
If you want to try out new clubs such as Gala Night, Bora Bora or Martina, you might find it easier to buy the tickets from the clubs, though you might not get the guest-list entry that you could get through online booking. You can also go to the amazing night club in The Marina of Santa Eulalia that has live music every night and entertains visitors till 6 in the morning.
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A lovely bay with pine clad hills on both sides is what will come to your mind when you think of Cala Llonga (of course if you’ve visited it earlier). It lies about ten kilometers from the town of Ibiza and is on the coastal road to Santa Eulalia. It is about 5 kilometers from Santa Eulalia and is a picturesque bay with a small village and pine clad hills surrounding it. Earlier, the village was accessible only by sea but thanks to the increased tourist activity in the area the coastal road runs through this place.
A perfect holiday destination with all amenities, Cala Llonga has all that you’ll expect from a good tourist resort. The resort thrives with tourist activity and is particularly popular with family tourists. The beach at Cala Llonga is the most popular place here and the popularity of the beach is owed to its picturesque location and the shallow waters of the sea. Visit Cala Llong once, and you’ll want to visit it again!
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Playa D’en Bossa is a beautiful beach resort in the island of Ibiza. Located just about ten minutes from the town of Ibiza, Playa D’en Bossa is well connected to the town and a number of buses ply frequently between the towns. The beach is the most important and the main attraction at Playa d’en Bossa. Thousands of tourists visit the place each year and the beach is what attracts the most crowds.
The beach is a lovely stretch of white sands stretching for about 2 kilometers with the turquoise coloured water lapping p the shores. The beach at Playa D’en Bossa is also known for a child friendly beach with shallow waters, so, you can have peace of mind when you have children in your trip. Walking along the beach and taking part in activities like water sports are some of the things you can do here.
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A sandy stretch of white beach is what Port Des Torrent is all about. Located on the southern end of the island of Ibiza, Port Des Torrent is considered to be one of the best beaches in Ibiza and is just about the place if you are looking for a relaxing holiday. The beach has crystalline sands and the coastline is dotted with a number of bars and taverns.
With just about everything, Port Des Torrent is a perfect idea of a holiday along the beach. You could choose from a number of activities when you are here. From, getting a tan by lying in the beach to water sports, the beach is the place of ultimate fun! You could also hire banana boats, pedalloes and pedal your way through the waters of the sea. If you want to swim, then the beach here is perfect as the bay offers good protection from winds.
An island in the Mediterranean sea, just 50 miles off the coast of Spain is Ibiza. Its the third largest of the Baleric islands that are a part of the autonomous community of Spain. The island is known for it summer parties and is great for people looking a place with beaches, natural beauty and to party. The Government of Spain has been constantly working to shed the “sex and alcohol” image among people and make the place more tourist friendly.
The island was perhaps inhabited from 650 BC and was dedicated to the Phoenician goddess of music and dance Bes. Ibiza is best known for its night life and there are several famous clubs where you can have lots of fun dancing throughout the night. A number of places in Ibiza are registered as U.N Heritage centres and once such example is the God’s Finger in Benirras Bay. The place has so many places of beauty that it has become a hub for photo and film shoots and artists likewise.
