Overview to Ibiza: Travel Guide and Tourist Information
Unashamedly decadent and unapologetically prone to excess, the Balearic Island party destination of Ibiza is legendary across the world. Throughout the busy summer seasons, big clubs draw in the top names in music year after year. And with them come the legions of revelers.
Considering it’s known primarily for its nightlife, the historic walls of Ibiza Town house a surprisingly attractive place. The D’alt Vila quarter is a stunning network of medieval streets, complete with a fascinating archaeological museum and some top-class restaurants.
The terrace bars, effortlessly chic cafés and, of course, sprawling super-clubs aren't exactly hard to miss. Conveniently close at hand, the beaches of Ses Salines, Figueretes and Es Cavallet provide a welcome place to lounge in the sun and sleep off the excesses of the night before.
But whilst it is best known for its bars and clubs, there's also a gorgeous, unexplored island stretching away from the partying and the unceasing hedonism. Ibiza also contains some important archaeological sites, including the necropolis at Puig des Molins and the remains of an ancient settlement at Sa Caleta.
The quaint seaside town of Santa Eulalia is a great place from which to explore the quieter side of the island. Nearby, the northern coast is lined with jagged cliffs and coves. Inland, narrow roads curl through whispering pine forests and past rocky landscapes.
Whilst the island is not particularly large, there are a surprising number of places where you can find yourself with little more than a peaceful cove or a charming sunset for company. Then it’s back to Ibiza Town for yet another night of the wildest clubbing in the world…
