Ramparts
Entirely surrounding Dalt Vila, Ibiza’s colossal protective walls reach greater than 25m in height and comprise seven bastions. Evocatively floodlit at night, these fortifications were built in the Renaissance age to shield Ibizans against the danger of assault by north African American raiders along with the Turkish infantry. In under an hour, it is possible to walk the whole 2km perimeter of this 16th-century ramparts, which have been created to withstand heavy artillery. On the way, enjoy fantastic views over the vent and south through the water to Formentera.
Dalt Vila
Its powerful, floodlit, 16th-century bastions observable from throughout southern Ibiza, Dalt Vila is a fortified hilltop initially settled from the Phoenicans and afterwards inhabited by a roster of succeeding civilisations. Tranquil and atmospheric, a lot of its cobbled lanes are available only on foot. It is largely a residential area, but comprises dimmed medieval mansions and many key cultural sights. Input via the Portal de Ses Taules gateway and then end your way uphill: All lanes direct into the cathedral-topped summit.
Necròpolis del Puig des Molins
Nowadays it seems like little over rocky scrubland, but this huge ancient burial ground proved to be an important portion of Ibiza Town’s 1999 World Heritage recognition. The first tombs date from the 7th century BC and Phoenician times. The museum exhibits discovers (amulets, jewelry, vases, terracotta figurines) in the over 3000 tombs which honeycomb the hillside. External, peer in the hypogea (burial caverns) cut deep to the mountain; you could descend in an interlocking collection of those.
S’Estanyol
Something of a key shore, S’Estanyol is a little, stunning pebbly cove, only accessible by a dirt road (demanding in components ). A couple of fishing huts dot the seaweed-filled shore and abroad you’ll discover excellent snorkelling. It is 3km northeast of Talamanca, signposted in the northeast end of this bay; the previous 1.5kilometers is a dirt trail.
From the coast, boho-cool chiringuito Cala Bonita serves fresh fish, paella, modern tapas plus a bright, local-produce-infused Mediterranean menu into a backdrop of quality DJ beats.
Portal de Ses Taules
A rock ramp leads up from Ibiza Town’s market square into the royal Portal de Ses Taules, the major entrance to Dalt Vila. Above it hangs a plaque position Felipe II’s coat of arms and an inscription recording the 1585 end date of this fortification. The entrance is flanked by two figurines, figurines from Ibiza’s Roman age, which add to its own grandeur. Just inside is your tasteful multi-arched Pati d’Armes (Armoury Courtyard), in which the island’s most hippy markets were held.
Catedral
Ibiza’s cathedral, which stands near Dalt Vila’s greatest stage, elegantly combines several fashions: the first 14th-century arrangement is Catalan Gothic, the sacristy was inserted in 1592 and also a significant baroque renovation happened in the 18th century. It was announced that the cathedral in 1782.
Indoors, the Museu Diocesà includes some impressive spiritual art from the 14th to 20th centuries, whereas the square exterior opens up excellent panoramas of Ibiza’s old town and port.
Centre d’Interpretació Madina Yabisa
This little but comprehensive Dalt Vila interpretation center imitates the medieval Moorish town of Madina Yabisa (Ibiza Town), ahead of the island’s collapse to Catalan forces in 1235. Artefacts, audiovisuals and maps transport visitors back in time inside the construction that has been, in the 15th century, also the Casa de la Cúria (law courts). Components of its inside have been subjected to show the first Moorish-era defensive walls, for example, interestingly, a Roman-era gravestone assembled into one corner.
Museu d’Art Contemporani d’Eivissa
Housed within an 18th-century powder shop and armoury, this superb gallery is a showcase for contemporary art, most of it using an Ibizan connection. The permanent collection Includes works by Ibizan artists Antoni Marí Ribas Portmany and Rafel Tur I Costa, as well as the abstract art of Ibiza traffic Will Faber, Erwin Broner and Antoni Tàpies. At a brilliant comparison, descend into the archaeological site in order to map Ibiza’s history through the ages — by the Phoenicians into the Muslim period.
Ses Feixes
On the inland side of Talamanca beach, the scruffy-looking areas of reeds and scrubs called Ses Feixes were Ibiza Town’s vegetable garden. They have been created by the Moors more than 1000 decades back, using advanced water management and crop rotation to produce two crops per year, and cultivated before the 20th century. Now the place is a haven for birdlife, such as herons. It’s still possible to find the arched portals p feixa which marked the entrances into individual plots.
Platja de Talamanca
This sheltered sandy bay, 3km east of Ibiza Town, is the ideal beach within walking distance of the funding. Tourism development has not been too cruel to Talamanca, together with resorts mostly because of its northeast and southwest fringes. There is good family-friendly swimmingpool, as a result of shallow waters, and many excellent shoreside restaurants which range from easy chiringuitos (beach bars) to glistening resort eateries.
Passeig Marítim
Remodelled in 2015, Ibiza Town’s elegant harbour promenade showcases the town’s magnificent waterfront. It is a joy to research, lined with cafes, pubs, restaurants and stores. Yachts bob about to the marina on the north shore, while whitewashed old fishermen’s houses fill its south , at the shadow of amazing superyachts.
Monument als Corsaris
Halfway across the Passeig Marítim, this century-old stone obelisk is a monument to Ibiza’s corsairs — privateers accredited from the Spanish crown to fight the danger of north-African raiders, in addition to the British and the French. The monument faces a little square, Plaça d’Antoni Riquer, named after the mythical Ibizan corsair who in 1806 seized the significant British boat, Felicity.
Església de Jesús
Only 2km north of Talamanca beach, the bustling village of Jesús hosts a gorgeous white washed church dating back to 1466, with a pillared portico added at the beginning of the 20th century. It’s specially famous for its exceptional Gothic altarpiece — its own principal surface of the Virgin is recognized as a master piece of Balearic medieval iconography.
Mercat Vell
Fruit and vegetables are traded in the elegant, columned neoclassical Mercat Vell because of 1872. Now the majority of the produce, including olive oil and artisan bread, is individually sourced. Cafes, restaurants and bars fringe the current market, which sits at the foot of Dalt Vila.
Plaça des Parc
Revamped at 2017, this fairly, traffic-free square is the bohemian heart of Ibiza Town, fringed by cafe-bars, boutiques and restaurants. Catch a desk and take everything in as club promoters talk about DJ line-ups, shoppers require a breather and clubbers grumble about comedowns.
Museu Puget
A 15th-century mansion, using a normal late-Gothic courtyard and stairs, homes 130 paintings by Ibizan artist Narcís Puget Viñas (1874–1960) and his son, Narcís Puget Riquer (1916–83), equally concentrated on capturing the colors of neighborhood life around the island.
Baluard de Sant Pere
The northwesternmost of all Dalt Vila’s seven imposing bastions details the foundation of the wonderful city walls’ Renaissance-era structure.
Baluard de Sant Jaume
Among Dalt Vila’s seven colossal bastions, on the remote town’s southwest side; homes screens on Renaissance weaponry.
Castell d’Eivissa
Occupying Dalt Vila’s very highest floor, Ibiza’s semiderelict castle is a range of historic buildings built within a 1000-year period, such as the Moorish-era Tower of Homage, the former governor’s house, the 8th-century Almudaina (a Moorish keep) and, on the other hand, infantry barracks in the 18th century. These days, the castle’s facade was restored (after decades of neglect) and its own inside mostly stabilised, though long term plans to change the building to your parador (luxurious state-owned hotel) have postponed.
Figueretes
Southwest of Dalt Vila, the slim bay of this Figueretes area is the nearest place of sand to Ibiza Town, using a palm-lined promenade and many sea-facing restaurants. It is 1km southwest of fundamental Ibiza Town — roughly a 15-minute walk.
