ibiza at a glance
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IbizaIbiza
UNESCO World Heritage SiteUNESCO World Heritage Site
Ibiza was declared a World Heritage Ibiza was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. Site in 1999.
Ibiza is not only a cultural but also a Ibiza is not only a cultural but also a natural site.natural site.
The four spots that made Ibiza World The four spots that made Ibiza World Heritage Site are: Dalt Vila, Heritage Site are: Dalt Vila, Necropolis de Puig des Molins, Necropolis de Puig des Molins, Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta and the Poseidonia.and the Poseidonia.
Dalt VilaDalt Vila
•Built in the 13th centuryBuilt in the 13th century
•Gothic cathedralGothic cathedral
•Old town of IbizaOld town of Ibiza
•Home to various museumsHome to various museums
Portal de ses Taules
Dalt Vila by day
Dalt Vila by night
Necropolis de Puig des Necropolis de Puig des MolinsMolins
•Punic and Phoenician graveyardPunic and Phoenician graveyard
•Built in the 7th century BCBuilt in the 7th century BC
• Includes a MuseumIncludes a Museum
Underground Tombs Museum
Phoenician settlement of Sa Phoenician settlement of Sa CaletaCaleta
•Old Phoenician villageOld Phoenician village
•Built in 8th century BCBuilt in 8th century BC
•Situated in the countryside of Sant Situated in the countryside of Sant JosepJosep
PosidoniaPosidonia
•Seagrass endemic to the Seagrass endemic to the Mediterranean SeaMediterranean Sea
•Grows especially in the natural park Grows especially in the natural park of Ses Salinesof Ses Salines
• Forms large underwater meadowsForms large underwater meadows
• Important to the ecosystemImportant to the ecosystem
Posidonia Meadows
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Natural Park of Ses Salines
Salt Mines of Ibiza
View of the Natural Park
Flamingoes
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Ses Salines Beach
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Cala d’Hort -Es Vedrà
Savinar's Tower
View of Es Vedrà
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Cala Conta
En Rovira's Tower
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Cala Conta
Cala Conta Beach
S´illa des Bosc
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Benirràs
Benirràs Beach
Sunset at Benirràs Beach
ES AMUNTSImpressive Natural Heritage
It´s located in the north of the island.There is a centre where it is possible to find
information about its culture, landscape, history and way of life.
The area mainly comprises pieces of land from two of the island’s districs -Sant Joan de
Labritja and San Antonio-, as well as a strip of forested areas belonging to Santa Eulalia
Zone MapInterpretation Centre
There are plenty of routes suitable for hiking and cycling
tours. Besides, you can visit sites like the interpretation centre,
churches, fortified towers, wells, caves, beaches as well as
beautiful coves.
ES AMUNTSImpressive Natural Heritage
Although a big deal of routes can be planned, nowadays there are no activities suited to those who want to make the most of it.
Thus, the sustainable exploitation of this resource can foster tourism development, providing it doesn’t cause any environmental or sociocultural problems.
Consequently, improving environmental quality will not only increase the level of satisfaction among visitors, but also boost local work.
Combining the flesh of the humble skate with potatoes, this stew is one of the most sophisticated island dishes. A light broth, a touch of chopped almonds and a dash of pastis or absinthe at the finish, make this fare for serious eaters.
This local variant on the fish stew found throughout the Mediterranean.
Everything depends on the freshness and quality of the ingredients, and in Ibiza you can be sure of getting the very best.
This typical dish is made when the native people of Ibiza slaughter the pig.
This dish has rice, pork meat and mushrooms.
Arròs de matances
The dish consists of different types of fried meat, including sobrassada and botifarró and fried potatoes and is eaten on high days and holidays
This dessert is only made in Ibiza and Formentera.
It’s made of cheese, mint and anise.
The name of the dessert comes from its form, which has a strong resemblance to a human ear.
Simple to make, consists simply of eggs, flour, anise liqueur , olive oil and a touch of sugar in the end,
Herbs from Ibiza have been developed for more than 200 years by the hydroalcoholic maceration of different plants and the presence of anise.
Be defined as a pudding flavoured with cinnamon and exquisite flavour. Traditionally, it was a recipe for using up the buns of the day before. To prepare it well, you need eggs, a litre of milk, 300 g of sugar, lemon, cinnamon and butter.
Events in IbizaEvents in Ibiza
In the spring of 2012, Ibiza will become the scene of In the spring of 2012, Ibiza will become the scene of the most important international sport event -Ibiza the most important international sport event -Ibiza ultra team. It is an extremely athletic competition ultra team. It is an extremely athletic competition in which the three competitions will be played in which the three competitions will be played harder at the same time: Trail running, mountain harder at the same time: Trail running, mountain biking and swimming in open sea.biking and swimming in open sea.
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MedievalMedieval
Medieval Ibiza
Ibiza Medieval Fair concentrates each year in Dalt Vila artisans and a lot of animation with street theater and decoration of the ancient Ibiza. Visitors can enjoy food stalls and jewelery, leather and all kinds of artisan products that will be open entering into the night
From 10th to 13th May
Ad-Lib Fashion CatwalkAd-Lib Fashion Catwalk
Ad-Lib fashion appeared in the 70's influenced by Ad-Lib fashion appeared in the 70's influenced by the hippie movement and with the slogan of the hippie movement and with the slogan of "dress as you like, but with style". It is a style that "dress as you like, but with style". It is a style that appears linked to the Mediterranean island of Ibiza appears linked to the Mediterranean island of Ibiza and that is characterized by the use of natural and that is characterized by the use of natural fabrics, simple lines and of course the white colourfabrics, simple lines and of course the white colour
From 24From 24thth to 27 to 27thth May May
Hot August nights in Ibiza town will reverberate to the rhythms Hot August nights in Ibiza town will reverberate to the rhythms of Jazz at the end of the month, when the annual Jazzfest of Jazz at the end of the month, when the annual Jazzfest takes place. As in previous years, two places will host it, Vara takes place. As in previous years, two places will host it, Vara de Rey, where the free concerts will take place, and Santa de Rey, where the free concerts will take place, and Santa Lucia's battlementsLucia's battlements
Sea Festival -Festival del MarSea Festival -Festival del Mar
The Sea Festival is a gay and lesbian film festival that takes place in Ibiza in June. It started eight years ago.
Ibiza International Film Ibiza International Film FestivalFestival
The Ibiza film festival is a festival dedicated to The Ibiza film festival is a festival dedicated to independent films that has taken place every independent films that has taken place every spring on the Balearic island of Ibiza since 2007, spring on the Balearic island of Ibiza since 2007, with the slogan of 'The Independent Spirit' with the slogan of 'The Independent Spirit'