Ibiza 1 - Places of Interest
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Phoenicians and Romans, Arabs and Caltalans... Many different civilisations have left their imprints on the island. A journey through 3.000 years of history. |
Cathedral
Gothic church built in the 14th
century over an Arab mosque; it is
dedicated to Our Lady. It underwent
several changes until the middle of
the 18th century. It houses a
notable altarpiece in honour of St.
Gregory, and an interesting 14th
century gilded silver monstrance.
Town Hall
The Town Hall occupies part of an
old Dominican Convent built
between the 16th and 17th centuries
and whose Santo Domingo Church
still survives. Outstanding features
are the cupolas that adorn the
structure of this Baroque church,
and its Cloister.
Dalt Vila
The old town walls, begun in the
16th century as a defence against
attacks by the Turks, took forty
years to build. They enclose an
important historical legacy, declared
a World heritage Site. The main
entrance gateway is the Portal de
Ses Taules.
Es Savinar Tower
Old defence tower overlooking the
islets of Es Vedrà and Es Venadrell
and half way between Es Cubells
and Cala d'Hort, it rises to 200
metros above sea level. It is well
preserved and
Ses Portes Tower
Strategically erected on Ses Portes
Point, the tower was built in the 16th
century as a defence against
invasions by the Corsairs and the
Algerians.
Sa Sal Rosa Tower
Built at the end of Playa d'en Bossa
with the objective of protecting Ibiza
harbour, the tower provides
magnificent views over the
neighbouring island of Formentera.
Balàfia
Located in the area of Sant Joan,
Balàfia is a rural settlement with
dwellings and defence towers dating
from the time of Moorish rule and
where the atmosphere is still
reminiscent of the Ibiza of that age.
Puig d'en Missa
Old defence post dating from the
16th century, located in Santa
Eulària, it has walls with an attached
watchtower and is circular in shape.
Located at the top of a hill it has
sweeping views over the
surrounding area.
Archaeological Museum (Old University)
The seat of 
the old self-governing
body, the Universidad, which was
established in the 12th century but
abolished in the 18th on the arrival
of Spanish troops. It has housed the
City Archaeological Museum since
1907.
Statue of Isidoro Macabich
Statue raised in honour of the Ibizan
historian of the same name. It has
become a popular symbol and the
background to many visitors'
photographs.
Rural Settlement Ses Paises de Cala d'Hort
Constructed at the height of Punic
power, (V BC), these are the ruins
of an old Punic rural settlement
comprising several buildings used as
dwellings and for agricultural
purposes, in addition to two
necropolises - one Punic and one
Byzantine.
Es Cuieram Cave
Sanctuary-cave established in IV-III
BC, dedicated to the goddess Tanit.
At 200 m. above sea level, it
dominates Sant Vicenç Bay. In this
area around Sant Vicenç, the inland
scenery shows great biological
diversity, with the dense woods and
the typical species of wetter
climates.
Ses Fontanelles Cave
The remains of ancient rock
paintings can be seen in a natural
shelter above Cap Nunó, in the
Municipality of Sant Antoni.
Cova Santa
Cave of age-old stalactites of great
beauty, which has given its name to
the surrounding area, located on the
Ibiza-Sant Josep Road.
Puig des Molins Nekropolis
One of the most extensive and best
preserved Phoenician-Punic
necropolises in the world, with
remarkable Punic hypogean or
underground tombs. Covering
50,000 square metres, it provides a
better understanding of the
Phoenician civilisation. Located on
one side of a promontory of the
same name, it was declared a
Historical-Artistic Site in 1931.
Sa Caleta Phoenician Settlement
Recently discovered settlement,
located between Es Codolar Beach
and Puig des Jondal. Dating from
VIII to VI BC, it is the only example
of a Phoenician village in the
Mediterranean area.
Pou Des Rafal
Located along the Sant Josep to
Sant Antoni Road, you can reach
this well by taking a turning to the
left. Wells have a special symbolism
in the culture of this Island, as they
were meeting places for the young
who worked in the fields, and were
popular as a place of courtship.
Ses Salines
Area founded by the Phoenicians
and declared a Nature Reserve, it
has a wide variety of scenery of
high ecological importance, and is a
nesting area for many species of
migratory birds.
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Service Mallorca S.L. / Ibatur 2002-2007
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