There is much more to Ibiza than its famous nightlife, and plenty to attract those with no interest in dancing and partying. The most obvious Ibiza attractions are the beaches, dotted around over 200km (120 miles) of coastline also affording abundant scuba diving opportunities. Ibiza's Old Town is lined with picturesque cobbled lanes leading to ancient courtyards with buildings dating from the 10th century. Further up the coast is the charming village of Santa Eulalia with excellent beaches, and the nearby caves of Can Marca.
1. D’Alt Vila (Ibiza Old Town)
The old medieval district of Ciudad de Ibiza (Ibiza Town), the capital of the island, sports narrow cobblestone streets, picturesque whitewashed houses and Gothic buildings around courtyards bright with blooming geraniums and bougainvillea. The old town, enclosed by historic walls and entered through the Puerta de las Tablas, contains some interesting sights, most noteworthy of which is the Archaeological Museum. The museum contains artefacts from prehistoric sites on the Balearic Islands, dating as far back as the Punic period between the 5th and 7th centuries BC. Also in the old town is the cathedral with its 10th-century Gothic tower and 18th-century Baroque nave.
2. Santa Eulalia del Rio
Santa Eulalia is a pretty, atmospheric little town about nine miles (14km) north of the island's capital, much favored by tourists because of its proximity to some of the best beaches and for its scenic setting. The town is situated on the estuary of the only river in the Balearic Islands, overlooked by the Puig de Missa, a fortress-church, sited on a hilltop view site. Another attraction in Santa Eulalia is the Sant Carles settlement a few kilometers to the north: the last true 'hippy' commune on Ibiza Island remaining from the 1960s when hippy cultists flocked here. The famous Ibiza northern beaches like Aigues Blanques and Cala Llonga, can be reached by bus or boat from the town.
3. Cova de Can Marca
A few miles north of the village of Sant Miquel, which has an attractive hill-top church and some good tapas bars, is the tourist attraction cave complex of cova de Can Marca. The caves have been commercialised and fitted with some spectacular sound and lighting effects, providing for an entertaining guided tour. The caves are situated atop a rocky inlet and there is a good view from the cave site.
4. La Salinas
One of Ibiza's famous landmarks are the salt flats, La Salinas, close to the airport on the southern-most tip of the island. The saltpans have been in use for more than 2,000 years, since the earliest colonists, the Carthaginians, traded in the 'white gold' left in the pans when water evaporates in the hot summer months. The sparkling salt lakes provide one of the world's most beautiful sunset photograph opportunities.
5. Ibiza Archeological Museum
Situated in Cathedral Square in D'Alt Vila (Ibiza Old Town) the Archaeological Museum is an impressive attraction both outside and within. It houses an extensive range of artefacts dating back to prehistoric times as well as the 5th and 7th centuries BC. All of the Ibiza Archaeological Museum's displays are in explained in English as well as Spanish. Interestingly the museum is said to be constructed on a Carthagean burial site of about 4,000 graves.
The mentioned places of interest are only a part of the great variety of attractions in Ibiza. If you are still hesitating where the best place for your next holiday is, Ibiza is the answer! There are also lots of beautiful hotels in Ibiza. You can choose from cheap or luxurious hotels in Ibiza. They all offer excellent quality of the service that will meet your expectations!
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