It is a small island and extends not more than 40 kilometers. The island is characterized with beautiful climate throughout the year with bright sunshine. Not only this, the view of the landscape with beautiful broad beaches, eye-catching coves and sand dunes has made it an important tourist attraction.
This beautiful island surrounded with crystal clear water has passed through several civilizations and because of this rich and diverse cultural heritage; it has been designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO.
Other than the natural beauty, the island boasts of beautiful cultural festivals and concerts that are going on throughout the year. Fabulous restaurants and colorful bars and nightclubs increase the beauty of this island during the night and this makes Ibiza nightlife famous and well known all over the world. Tourists, especially the young people who are attracted here from all over the world, dance and enjoy themselves in the rhythm of the night.
Tourist attractions
Archaeological Museum of Ibiza and Formentera
It is a provincial museum and has a collection of valuable pieces of history that give an insight into the prehistoric culture of this island.
Historical monuments and buildings located around the museum are structures of archaeological interest and also attract tourists.
Catedral de Eivissa
Also called the Ibiza Cathedral, it is dedicated to Nuestra Seora de las Nieves. It has several historical events attached to it. The cathedral was originally built in Gothic style in the 14th century, however many events culminated that changed the style from Gothic to the Baroque in the 18th century. The architecture of the cathedral is worth noticing.
Almudaina - Ibiza Castle
This monument has been declared a world Heritage site by the UNESCO. It was considered to be the military and administrative headquarters in the reign of Wali'. The castle has seen several renovations from the 12th century till the 20th century. Ruins of 12th and 13th centuries discovered by archaeologists are a proof of this fact.
Coves
The two main coves of this island are
Cala de San Vicente cove is a tranquil and beautiful cove that provides an environment well suited for swimming and other activities. There are woods surrounding the cove and they enhance the beauty of this place.
Cala Llonga cove is another well equipped cove of this island providing shallow crystal clear water along with white sand that attracts tourists to this place.
Beaches
Ses Salines beach and the Santa Eularia beach are the two most beautiful beaches of Ibiza that provide facilities that attract the tourists to spend quality time here. The beaches are well equipped and support all kind of water-sports such as jet skis and scuba-diving for the tourists to enjoy.