1 - Dalt Vila, medieval city
Dalt Vila is located in the center of Ibiza town, next to the sea. Its walls stand on a hill and it is visible from miles away. Visiting this place is like being transported back to the Middle Ages, especially when you cross the main access door called Portal de ses Taules. Your visit should spend at least an afternoon and walking through the cobbled streets is tricky if proper footwear is not used. A fully recommended, especially for the amazing views that offer their viewpoints throughout the city and the port. On the upstroke to the Cathedral, we can find restaurants, bars and ice cream shops where you can take a breather. There are also shops of handmade fashion and accessories of Adlib traditional Ibizan fashion. The best time to visit Dalt Vila is in the month of May, when the medieval fair is held, with a variety of stalls and bright music performances.
2 – Port of Ibiza, luxury on the sea
Promenade runs the ports of Marina Ibiza and Marina Botafoc. At the surroundings, a large entertainment area concentrates several hotels, the Casino de Ibiza, numerous bars and discos as Pacha or Booom and luxury shops. The walk goes from the Santa Eulàlia Avenue, where ships dock and continues through Formentera Marina and the fishing pier. At the area there are gardens, outdoor gyms, playgrounds, luxury apartments, hotels and terraces. There are also facilities for the practice of sailing and water sports. The boardwalk ends at Botafoc from which you can see a wonderful view of the city walls.
3 - Marina and Sa Penya, the harbor area
These neighborhoods trapped between the walls, were born in the Middle Ages. Its streets are full of life and monuments. The roads of their walls are full of shops, restaurants and bars, which in summer are open until the wee hours of the morning and are plenty of street artists as craftsmen, drag queens and go-go's from various clubs. The environment is so fascinating that is constantly full of tourists, besides that in these times of year is common to see impressive super yachts at the port. In winter the commercial activity is maintained, although life goes lighter. At the foot of the walls can also find the Mercat Vell and the church of Sant Elm.
4 - Es Vedra, the magic rock
The islet of Es Vedra is one of the favorite places to visit for local people and tourists who visit the island each year. It is part of a nature reserve since 2002, with the Illots of Vedranell and Ponent and the seven islands next to the Parc de Cala d'Hort and Es Vedrà. The island measures 385 meters high and it was part of Ibiza thousands of years ago. Reportedly, when he left the island demanded energy storage property, so it came to be compared to the Bermuda Triangle. Indeed, such is the magnetism of this great rock that is capable of altering the compasses of ships sailing around and even affect the feelings of those who are close to it. On Es Vedrà there are a variety of protected birds and turtles.
5 - Ball pagès, Ibiza tradition
The ball pagès is the traditional dance of the Pitiüsas whose origin is very remote. It was celebrated in the houses around wells or sources depending on the type of festivity… weddings, killings and other parties such as raffles or contests. In summer usually there are weekly demonstrations for tourists in the city of Ibiza, Sant Miquel Church or Dalt Vila, to approach the Ibizan culture to the tourist. It's a nice experience where you can learn all details of ball pagès and admire the traditional dress and emprendades (Antique Ibizan Jewelry). Also in some cases local people offer local products to taste such as traditional orelletes.
6 - Adlib Fashion, hippie heritage on clothing
The origin of Adlib was given to early 70s, with the advent of the hippie movement and the island princess serbia, Smilja Mihailovich, who took the famous phrase "dress as you like, but with style". A style of this fashion is defined by the white color of the cotton fabrics, hand crafted and decorated with embroidery and lace. The hippies were inspired by the traditional costumes of the islanders to adapt to new trends, making this type of fashion. This spirit that embodied freedom through new, comfortable, fresh and original designs, circled the world. With the passage of time, the designs are renewed with more color, new shapes and textures, yet the originality of the clothes remain intact. It is a great fashion style intact from its roots.
7 - Benirràs, party of the drums
The party of the drums at Benirràs is a great place to enjoy the true spirit of Ibiza hippie. The party of drums is celebrated on Sunday afternoons, during the summer. He started spontaneously by a group of hippies who found this place a magical point. Currently Benirràs has become an essential beach, from which you can witness one of the best sunsets of Ibiza. The improvised rhythms leaving drums Benirràs it an experience you must try at least once. All visitors are invited to experience dancing and helping to create a greater environment.
8 – Ibizan gastronomy, a treat for the palate
Despite being an island, the cuisine of Ibiza is local and historical, based on the sources of sea and land. We must emphasize the influence of the different civilizations that inhabited Ibiza and have contributed to the formation of a cuisine of excellent quality, achieved by premium products. Some of the most typical dishes of the island are bullit de peix, paella, sofrit pagès ... and desserts as greixonera, flaó, orelletes and bunyols... plus drinks like wine and Ibizan herbs.
9 - Markets, hippie culture
Markets in Ibiza, known as hippies or craft markets are one of the great tourist attractions of the island. Many people come to Ibiza also looking for some original purchases and a hippie touch that reminds them passing through the island. Furthermore, there is no single market, but in every town of the island there is one with different environments. In addition to shop and stroll, you can listen to live music or just enjoy the lively atmosphere that surrounds them. Many vendors that we find today in the markets, even unrelated to the first decade of the hippies of the 60s and 70s. Therefore the markets are one of the most original points of Ibiza, and still collect much the essence of the hippies who lived in Ibiza authentically. Some of the most popular on the island are Las Dalias, Es Canar, Sant Jordi and Cala Llenya.
10 - Formentera, the small jewel of the Mediterranean
Formentera is the smallest island of the archipelago of the Pitiüsas. Although it is still unknown to many, is a real gem of the Mediterranean. When you come to Formentera, visitors get the feeling that time stop. Its roads are narrow, with unspoilt scenery and pristine white sand beaches. No rush in Formentera! you are always close to your destination. The island is so small that practically from all points you can see the sea and the coast is a whole box of surprises. Some of the best beaches in the world are here with their brilliant and incredibly blue water and white sand.