Ibiza, Spain Guide
Ibiza Map with Local Directory and Guide:
The island of Ibiza is located in the Mediterranean Sea about 80km off the coast of Spain. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands autonomous community. With Formentera, it is one of the two Pine Islands. Its largest cities are Ibiza Town, Santa Eularia de Riu and Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Ibiza, Spain Cities and Towns in Brief:
Ibiza Town, Ibiza Spain
Ibiza Town is the largest town in Ibiza. Many things happen here including, port of service, airport and many other things more to come soon.
San Antonio, Ibiza Spain
San Antonio (also Sant Antoni) is the second largest town in Ibiza, and is considered by British clubbers to be the clubbing capital of the world. It is situated on San Antonio Bay, on the west of Ibiza.
For two thousand years, San Antonio was a small fishing village, but it began to grow in the late 1950s when many hotels and tourist resorts were built as part of a mass tourism initiative which took place across Spain.
By the 1980s, San Antonio had acquired the stigma of being the holiday location of choice for British football hooligans, which lead to a decline in tourism in the area. However, it regained its popularity in the mid 1990s when it gained a reputation in Britain as having the best night clubs and DJs.
Young British clubbers make up the vast majority of visitors to the area, mostly attracted by programs such as the Ibiza Uncovered series on Sky television.
Santa Eulària des Riu , Ibiza Spain
Home of some of the islands greatest ‘fiestas’; like the centuries old ‘First Sunday in May’ (Catalan: Primer Duimenge d’ Mai), and the Easter Procession. It is home to a famous yacht harbour (small but enchanting and surrounded by shops and top-notch restaurants.
The 15th century mountan-top fortress church, Puig D’Missa overlooks the entire town and bay, and the same mountain is home of the living museum: ‘Can Ros’, which will give you an idea of how life was on the island (for centuries) before the tourist boom.
Santa Eulalia has long been home to artists and writers (see: author:Elliot Paul.1937-Title:”Life and Death of a Spanish Village”) and personalities from around the globe seeking tranquility and anonymity.
Ibiza, Spain Beaches List:
Arenal Beach Ibiza
Benirras Beach Ibiza
Cala Blanca Ibiza
Playa D’en Bossa beach Ibiza
Es Cana Beach Ibiza
Cala Salada Beach
Cala Conta Ibiza
Cala d’hort Ibiza
Santa Eulalia beach Ibiza
Es Figueral beach Ibiza
Cala Gracio beach Ibiza
Cala Llenya Ibiza
Cala Llonga Ibiza
Cala Nova Ibiza
Portinax beach Ibiza
Salinas beach Ibiza
Sa Caleta Beach
San Antonio beach Ibiza
San Miguel beach Ibiza
Talamanca beach Ibiza
Cala Tarida Ibiza
Cala Vadella Ibiza
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Ibiza, Spain Nightlife:
Ibiza Has a world class nighlight scene, there are many clubs bars, lounges and events to choose from.
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Ibiza, Spain Transportation:
To and From Ibiza By Air:
Ibiza’s airport (Aeroport d’Eivissa) is 7km southwest of the capital and receives direct flights from various mainland Spanish cities as well as London and a host of European centres. Good airlines include Ryan Air, Thompson Travel, Jet2,BMI Baby and other large air carriers in Europe.
To and From Ibiza By Boat:
Boats for Formentera leave from a separate terminal 300m north of the centre.
Cruceros Santa Eulalia (971 33 22 52) runs boats to Cala Llonga, Santa Eulària d’es Riu and Es Canar up to four times daily (€13 return) from May to mid-October.
Getting Around the Ibiza Island by MotoBike or Car Hire:
The big boys have car-hire desks at the airport and in Ibiza City, but local (and often cheaper) outfits are scattered around the island. Those in Ibiza City include Valentin (971 31 08 22; Avinguda de Bartomeu Vicent Ramón 19) and BK (971 19 28 74; Carrer de Felipe II). The latter will hire a Fiat Panda for €95 or a Seat Ibiza for €110 for three days all-inclusive. Pepecar (www.pepecar.com) has a branch near the airport (Aeroport d’Eivissa)).
Getting Around the Ibiza Island by Taxi or Bus:
Taxis:
Taxis are everywhere in Ibiza, Taxis can be easily found on the major streets cities and town all across Ibiza. Finding a taxi service for short trips ot a whole day is best while on the island.
Bus:
Buses to other parts of the island depart from a series of stops along Avinguda d’Isidoro Macabich (the western continuation of Avinguda de Bartomeu Rosselló). Tickets can be bought from the bus station booths on the same street or on the buses.
Four bus companies operate to different parts of the island and fares don’t exceed €2.70 for the longest journey. You can get hold of a copy of Horario y Líneas de Autobuses (the bus timetable) from tourist offices or check out the website, www.ibizabus.com.
Autobuses Empresas HF Vilas (971 30 19 16) operates from Ibiza City to Santa Eulària d’es Riu, Es Canar, Cala Sant Vicent, Portinatx, and other eastern and northern beaches. It also does the Santa Eulària d’es Riu–Sant Antoni de Portmany run.
Autobuses San Antonio (971 34 05 10) runs bus services from Ibiza City to Sant Antoni de Portmany.
Autobuses Voramar El Gaucho (971 34 03 82) operates from Ibiza City to the airport, Sant Jordi de ses Salines, Platja d’en Bossa, Cala Llonga and Santa Eulària d’es Riu.
Autocares Lucas Costa (971 31 27 55) runs from Ibiza City to Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Sant Mateu, Sant Miquel de Balansat and Port de Sant Miquel.
Ibiza, Spain Culture & Attractions:
Ibiza Island Culture and History Tours include the following:
Cova de Can Marçà
A turn-off to the right just before you enter Port de Sant Miquel, coming from the south, takes you around a headland to the Cova de Can Marçà, a collection of underground caverns spectacularly lit by background lights. Tours in various languages take 30-40min.
D’Alt Vila
D’Alt Vila is the old walled town; a Unesco World Heritage Site since 1999. The Romans were the first to fortify this hilltop, but the walls you see were raised by Felipe II in the 16th century to protect against invasion by French and Turkish forces. A ramp leads from Plaça de sa Font in Sa Penya up to the Portal de ses Taules gateway, the main entrance.
Museu Arqueològic
The archeological museum is next to the 14th century catedral at the top of the hill in D’Alt Villa, overlooking the city. It houses a fine collection of ancient relics, with a particular emphasis on objects from the Phoenician, Carthaginian and Roman periods.
Museu d’Art Contemporani
The Museum of Contemporary Art is in an 18th-century powder store and armoury. It features a constantly changing parade of exhibitions of contemporary art, much of it local. Behind the museum you can walk along the town walls and enjoy great views of the city, its harbour and the coast.
Necròpolis del Puig des Molins
An ancient burial ground dating from Phoenician times (as long ago as the 7th century BC), on an olive-tree dotted puig (hill). Follow the path around and peer into the north-south oriented burial caverns cut deep into the hill. You can descend into one interlocking series of these hypogea (burial caverns).
Sa Penya
There’s always something always going on portside. People-watchers will be right at home – this pocket must have one of the highest concentrations of exhibitionists and weirdos in Spain.
Sa Penya is crammed with dozens of funky and trashy clothing boutiques and the intense competition between the locally made gear and the imports keeps a lid on prices.
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