THE 10 ESSENTIALS OF IBIZA

Ibiza no necesita presentaciones, su patrimonio histórico, sus calas, su vida nocturna y su estilo de vida le acreditan como una de las islas con mayor proyección internacional del Mediterráneo. Por ella pasaron fenicios, púnicos, romanos, árabes… civilizaciones que dejaron su impronta, tanto en sus monumentos como en el carácter isleño. Sus parajes naturales, moda, gastronomía o su pertenencia a las Islas Pitiusas, junto a Formentera y numerosos islotes, subrayan su singularidad dentro de las Baleares.
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Conoce su historia, playas, participa en sus tradiciones, descansa en sus calas y vive sus noches interminables.

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1. Ibiza's heritage

A must visit is its Cathedral, Plaza de la Vila, the Church of Santo Domingo, the City Hall and a walk through the cobbled streets next to small whitewashed houses that are within the Renaissance wall, the latter, declared a World Heritage Site. Humanity by UNESCO.

For lovers of culture and archeology, in the same town of Ibiza is the necropolis of Puig des Molins, used as a cemetery by Phoenician, Punic and Roman, and declared a World Heritage Site. It is a series of caves in which more than 4,000 hypogea (tombs) and grave goods have been found with hundreds of clay figures.

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2. Culture

The city of Ibiza is the capital of the island, a place where you live intensely both day and night, making it ideal for all types of travelers and plans. It is located in the southeast and its main center of interest is Dalt Vila, which corresponds to the historic walled town in the upper part of the city.

The marina is a very popular area, full of shops, bars and restaurants. It is an ideal point to start the night of partying in the capital. The municipality counts on beaches of easy access, even from the urban helmet, like Ses Figueretes.

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3. Customs

But the party in Ibiza not only sticks to nightlife but to the customs and traditions of the people, whose inhabitants take great care. Precisely one way to enjoy the Ibizan culture is to attend the popular festivals of the different localities of the island. They get in touch with the artisans, attend the demonstrations of the "ball pagès" (traditional dance) and participate in the different leisure and sports activities.

Some highlights on the agenda of Ibiza are the second Sunday of May, when a medieval festival is celebrated to commemorate the proclamation of part of the city as a World Heritage Site; or the Adlib fashion catwalk in June, in which the Ibizan style is promoted, with simple lines, white and natural fabrics.

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4. BEACHES AND COVES IBICENCAS

The beaches and coves of Ibiza welcome you along its 210 km of coastline. There is something for everyone: recondite, bustling, family, fine sand, songs ... Some of the most valued with Cala Salada, Cala Saladeta, Cala Conta or Cala Bassa, which impress with its turquoise blue waters and its good condition. conservation.
The most lively and crowded are Las Salinas and Playa d'en Bossa.

But there are so many! Two other natural areas that you can not miss on your trip to Ibiza are the Ses Salines Natural Park and the Es Vedrà Natural Reserve, Es Vedranell and the Islotes de Poniente.

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5. Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Sant Josep de sa Talaia is the largest municipality and offers a rich heritage scattered throughout its towns and villages.

Here is the Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta and some of the most beautiful defensive towers of the Pitiuso coastline. The church of Sant Jordi or Sant Francesc de s'Estany stands out, without forgetting the natural sites of Ses Salines and Cala d'Hort, as well as the coves of Es Cavallet, Cala Carbó, or Cala Vedella.

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6. Sant Antoni de Portmany

Sant Antoni de Portmany, on the west coast of Ibiza, is one of the most popular localities, for its majestic bay and its spectacular sunsets.

In addition to being a meeting point for foreigners who are looking for a party, the municipality of Sant Antoni also houses interesting monuments, such as the church of Sant Rafel, the underground chapel of Santa Agnès or the Ses Torres d'en Lluc reservoir .

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7. Sant Joan de Labritja

In Sant Joan de Labritja, in the north of the island, you can enjoy the rural architectural set of Balafia, the churches of Sant Miquel and Sant Llorenç or the Punic sanctuary of es Culleram.

Finally Santa Eulalia del Río stands out for its fortified temple and the church of Es Puig de Missa.
In this municipality, it is worth visiting the picturesque villages of Sant Carles de Peralta, Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera and Jesús, with its whitewashed streets, a rural environment and more tranquility than in other tourist towns.

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8. PARTY AND NIGHT LIFE

The Ibicenca nightlife has a great weight in the economy, since Ibiza can boast of being one of the best and most sought-after festivals worldwide. Especially in the capital and in Sant Antoni, the party is one of the biggest attractions for young foreigners who visit the island in summer.

The discotheques and clubs are famous as Pacha, Privilege, Ushuaïa, Space Of Sound, Es Paradise, Dc10 (former Studio18), where Circoloco is one of the most recommended parties, or Amnesia, which are attended by the best producers and International DJs from April to October, when the Ibiza "closures" are produced at the discos ending the season. Playa d'en Bossa has the majority, In San Antoni, we recommend the Kumharas terrace where you can enjoy a good coctail with a good sunset.

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9. Gastronomy

The gastronomy of Ibiza is based on products of the sea and the countryside, influences of the different cultures that have left a mark on the island, as well as traditional recipes that have passed from generation to generation. There is also a great attachment to the freshness of food and organic production. All of this leads to healthy, tasty, original dishes and, at the same time, deep roots.

The star products are olive oil, wine, lamb, flao (round cake made with eggs, fresh cheese and peppermint leaves), iberica herbs (liquors) and honey. Among the typical dishes stand out the farmer, the rice of massacres, the fish stew, the sobrasada, the butifarró, the herd of pepper, the coca peppers or the tuna in the Ibiza. Regarding confectionery, in addition to the famous "flaó", it is worth the try the orelletes and donuts.

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10. WHERE TO SLEEP IN IBIZA

To rest from this fantastic getaway, Rusticae has two charming hotels. The Ses Pitreras Hotel
, exclusive, cosmopolitan and mediterranean near Cala Comte and Cala Bassa. And the Hotel Rural Can Lluc, an old house and farm, transformed into a spectacular luxurious boutique hotel in the countryside, just 10 km from Ibiza city and the best beaches. Both, great options to enjoy all the things to do in Ibiza, which as you have read ... There are few.

Photo: Hotel Rural Can Lluc

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