Sightseeing in Ibiza - what to see. Complete travel guide

Ibiza is the youngest Mediterranean resort that is famous for its fantastically hospitable atmosphere, beautiful nature, wide choice of entertainments and best night clubs and discos in Europe. This is a true paradise for tourists who enjoy active rest, walks under the moon and loud entertainments.

The resort is located on one of the picturesque islands on the Mediterranean Sea. For convenience the island is divided into several districts with each of them famous for some distinctive features and advantages. So called Ibiza Town is considered the historical center of the city. Here is located the majority of sights and old architectural buildings. The region has managed to keep its medieval atmosphere – it is surrounded by thick protective walls, behind which are located attractive small houses, cobbled roadways and an amazing pine forest.

In Ibiza Town are located Archeological Museum and Museum of Art, and the local Cathedral is considered a real diamond of this district. Tourists with kids should go to Portinatx district where they will find calmest and well-equipped beaches. This is also the most beautiful district of Ibiza, where deep forests and parks are situated close to the coastline. The most silent region of Ibiza is Santa Eulalia des Riu, where you will find numerous walking zones, parks with palm trees, several markets and trading pavilions. Tourists, who seek entertainment on Ibiza, should go to Talamanca district that is located not far away from the city’s center. Wide choice of discos, night clubs and restaurants will help you to find the ideal place for comfortable rest. Finally, tourists, who want to observe all places of interest of this wonderful place and attend entertaining excursions, should visit Sant Antoni district where stats the majority of excursion routes. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

An original historical landmark is the cemetery Puig des Molins. It was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century. The area of ​​this historic cemetery is more than 500,000 square meters. As the researchers were able to establish, the very first funeral rites here were held in the era of the Roman Empire. In 1999, the cemetery was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Today, you can visit this unique historical area completely free of charge.

One of the most unusual attractions of the resort is the aquarium Cap-Blanc. It was equipped in a natural grotto, which several hundred years ago was used for breeding fish and lobster. In 1989, this cave was equipped with an aquarium. Its visitors can see a lot of rare species of fish and other inhabitants of the sea depths. There is also a grouper, rare species of sea turtles, as well as crustaceans and sea stars. In the aquarium, there are cognitive excursions, including excursions for children.

In the immediate vicinity of Ibiza, there is a unique historical village Balafia - a real open-air museum. In this village, there are only seven dwelling houses and beautiful watchtowers preserved on its territory. At the top of one of the towers, a cross was preserved. Locals believed that it helps to drive away evil spirits from the village. Hundreds of years ago, the coastal territory was often attacked by pirates and Turkish conquerors, which prompted locals to build numerous defensive structures. In addition to the fortification towers in this village, there are also underground shelters, in which locals hid from the conquerors.

For fans of cultural entertainment, in the resort is a very interesting Ethnographic Museum. It is located in an incredibly beautiful historic building. Previously, this villa belonged to one of the richest families on the island. Among the exhibits of the museum are traditional costumes of locals, household items and decorations, works of local artisans and musical instruments. In the old villa, there is also a wine cellar which has also been converted to a theme hall. In it, visitors are told how wine was made on the island in the past. The museum often hosts exhibitions of contemporary art and entertainment.