Ibiza is a Mediterranean island in Spain that offers a blend of culture, nature, and nightlife.
====================================================================(on the third largest of the Balearic Islands, in the western Mediterranean. Whether you want to dance until dawn at the legendary clubs, relax on the sandy beaches, or explore the historic and scenic sights, Ibiza has something for everyone. You can admire the houses and the ancient walls of Dalt Vila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, or discover the rural charm and the diverse flora and fauna of the island. (Ibiza is a cosmopolitan and multicultural destination that welcomes visitors with its warm and friendly atmosphere.)
+ Although long known for being the world’s club-scene queen, Ibiza has quietly grown into a dreamy destination for culture-loaded city breaks, romantic country escapes, fun-filled family holidays, outdoor-adventure activities, zen-fueled retreats, and much more. Visiting the Balearics’ endlessly irresistible "White Isle" outside the Mediterranean’s high season (July/August) reveals a slower pace of island life, and each month brings its own beauty, from the winter almond blossom to the September wine harvest.
+ Awash with cobbled streets, intriguing monuments, and laundry-strewn balconies, Ibiza Town’s magnificent fortified historical core was originally settled by the Phoenicians (and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Wander through the 16th-century ramparts, until you reach the elegant hilltop cathedral (of 14th-century Catalan Gothic origin) and millennium-old castle. Time-travel to Moorish Ibiza at the Centre d’Interpretació Madina Yabisa and don’t miss nearby Ses Feixes, the ingeniously irrigated croplands created in Moorish times. The cutting-edge Museu d’Art Contemporani d’Eivissa, set in a converted 18th-century building, hosts excellent temporary exhibitions, while the neighboring Necròpolis Puig des Molins reveals Ibiza’s Phoenician roots. There are some fabulous restaurants hidden away in Dalt Vila, too, and off Ibiza Town’s yacht-filled waterfront; dive into the island’s rich culinary heritage on an expert-led gastronomy evening with Ibiza Food Tours.
+ The rugged, rustic, under-explored north is arguably the most beautiful part of the island. Sweeping pine-scented hills give way to tiny white-walled villages and cliff-edged coves only reachable by hiking. Mellow Sant Joan de Labritja is the northern hub (with cafes, hotels, and a farmers market), from where you can head out to the candy-striped Portinatx lighthouse, the former smugglers’ hideout, Cova de Can Marçà (great for kids), and a clutch of refreshingly quiet swimming spots (like Port de Ses Caletes, Es Portitxol, or Cala d’Aubarca.) Don’t miss the remote wine-making village of Sant Mateu d’Aubarca or isolated Santa Agnès de Corona, where the almond trees bloom in January/February. A wonderfully rewarding way to explore northern Ibiza is on horseback with Ibiza Horse Valley, which rehabilitates abandoned and mistreated Spanish horses.
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