Discover Ibiza beyond the party

dalt vila

Ibiza is an island famous for its summer parties, its massive nightclubs and the young nightlife, but this island offers much more to those who do not want to live that nightlife of disco and dance until dawn. It is undoubtedly the cradle of the hippie world, which has not stopped growing in tourism since the 60s, and that is not only due to the party, but to its natural spaces, its history and its beaches.

If you are going to Ibiza But you want to see something beyond the nights out, you can discover everything there is to see and do on this beautiful island in the Mediterranean. Many are surprised by the amount of places and activities that Ibiza offers if we go on vacation to it in summer.

History in Dalt Vila

dalt vila

If you go to Ibiza it is almost obligatory to spend at least one day in the historic area of ​​Ibiza town. An old town surrounded by a XNUMXth century wall. It is in the upper part of the city, dominating the entire panorama, so the views from certain points are unbeatable. In addition, there is a lot to do beyond the walls. There are small artisan shops, restaurants with typical cuisine, and also small cobbled streets to get lost in. There are also very interesting places to see, such as the Virgen de las Nieves Cathedral or the Plaza de la Vila.

Street markets with a hippie spirit

Las Dalias

In Ibiza there are many markets with a hippie spirit, even in small towns, but the most famous, and the one that we should undoubtedly go to to get hold of that Ibiza adlib fashion, is the Las Dalias Market, which is held every Saturday, and in summer it is also held on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays. In this market we can find stalls to buy a lot of casual clothes, accessories, incense, handmade things and even instruments. But its interest does not end there, and it is so famous that in the area there are shows and there are also restaurants and bars to make stops for shopping.

Visit the Ses Salines Natural Park

Ses Salines

If nature is your thing, you will undoubtedly want to visit this protected area located in the southern area of ​​the island. There is a large population of birds, and it has great ecological value, with endemic species from the Balearic Islands. Although it is not one of the most touristic places, it is very interesting for those who love nature or birds.

Delve deep into Can Marçà

Can Marçà Caves

These caves have more than 100.000 years old, which is said soon, and for that reason they have great value. They are in the north of the island in Sant Miquel. There are routes through it by boat, totally spectacular, and a way to escape for a moment from the heat outside. It was discovered by a group of smugglers, but since the 80s it has been one of the island's tourist spots. The walk along the outer cliff to reach the entrance of the cave is also very interesting, so it is a good experience. You can also visit the Ses Fontanelles cave, where there are even cave paintings. This place is accessed from Cala Salada, to be able to see those paintings that apparently were made in the Bronze Age.

Try SUP on the beaches

Watersports

If you are looking for some other fun that does not involve partying when you arrive in Ibiza, water sports are your thing. One of those that have become more popular for being novel is the SUP or Stand Up Surf. In many beaches you can rent equipment to take a ride on these big boards, and there are even tours around the island, which last several days, to get to know the island from a new perspective. Other sports are snorkeling, diving or kayaking. The most popular beaches have places to find the equipment to do these sports, so they are a good way to play sports during the holidays while trying something new.

Sunset in Es Vedrà

Es Vedra

One of the most typical things to do when the sun goes down in Ibiza is to stay calmly contemplating the sunset in specific areas. They are very beautiful landscapes, and special moments, that can be experienced from many points of the island, but the best of all is that there are groups of people to see together that magical moment for many. One of the most popular points is the one that gives Es Vedra, that great islet that centuries ago was part of the island and that is now isolated, but about which there are many stories and legends, since it is said that it has a special power, hence it is the best point to see that sunset. Sun.


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