Best things to do in Ibiza, Spain. Ibiza Travel Guide

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00:00Ibiza is a beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the coast of Spain.

00:21It is known for its stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and vibrant nightlife.

00:28Ibiza is also well known for its beautiful architecture, rich culture, and delicious cuisine.

00:36The island attracts visitors from all over the world who come to relax, party, and enjoy

00:40the unique beauty of this special place.

00:45Whether looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting adventure, Ibiza has something

00:49for everyone.

00:52Today we share the top 10 best things to do in Ibiza so you can plan a trip and experience

00:57all the exciting attractions and activities this beautiful city has to offer.

01:03Starting with number 10.

01:04San Antonio.

01:11On the island's west coast, Ibiza's second largest town was notorious in the 80s and

01:1690s.

01:17These days, it's grown up a little, but it is still the best choice if you're after that

01:22heady combination of beaches and world-famous nightclubs.

01:28Head to the bay during the day for the narrow sandy beaches bathed by crystalline seas or

01:32to stroll along the promenade stopping somewhere for a beer or coffee along the way and taking

01:37in the Columbus Egg Monument.

01:42As the sun goes down, hit Cafe Del Mar, which has been playing lounge music for more than

01:46two decades, as guests watch the famous sunset.

01:54At number 9 is the Playa del Bossa.

02:04Ibiza's main resort is next to the longest beach on the island.

02:08On summer days, it's a paradise for the young party crowd who can sleep off the night before

02:12under a parasol as relaxing, low-tempo music from the beachfront wafts over the shore.

02:19If you can work up the energy, jet skis and paddle boats can be hired next to the beach,

02:24and there are many places to pick up food when you get hungry.

02:28After dark and until the sun rises, it's party central, with two of Ibiza's largest clubs,

02:33Ushuaia and Space, right in the resort.

02:41At number 8, Talamanca.

02:49If you're based in Ibiza town and fancy a quieter day at the beach, then a couple of

02:53minutes up from the marina is another of the island's largest beaches.

02:59Here there's a wide sweep of snow-white sand backed by low-density development.

03:08The scenery around Talamanca comprises small, pine-cloaked hills and the small holiday community

03:13of Cap Martinet.

03:15Right on the beach are great little places to eat, serving Balearic culinary favorites

03:20like bolet de pit or more cosmopolitan options.

03:25The beach is tucked deep between two headlands, making the waters gentle and child-friendly.

03:34At number 7, SES Salines Natural Park.

03:42Spanning both land areas and water marshes between the south of Ibiza and the north of

03:46Formentera, this natural reserve consists of sprawling lagoons, wetlands, and coastal

03:51pools that attract hundreds of different species, from flamingos and turtles to sunbathing iguanas.

03:59With no shortage of walking trails, whether you're an avid bird watcher or a lover of

04:03all things nature, SES Salines is one of the more underrated things to do in Ibiza

04:07if you're after a bit of fresh air.

04:14At number 6 in our list, Es Vidra Rock.

04:22Doused in intriguing myth and legend as the alleged tip of Atlantis, Es Vidra is a staggering,

04:28uninhabited rock formation near Kala Dihort off Ibiza's southwestern coast.

04:33Rising to an impressive 404 meters above sea level, Es Vidra is regarded as one of the

04:38most important natural sights on the island not just for its stunning coastal views but

04:42also because it offers insight into the island's geological history.

04:48Whether you hop on a jet ski, private boat tour, or luxury catamaran, add this remarkable

04:53natural structure to your list of things to do in Ibiza.

04:59At number 5, Calakant.

05:08People in the known rate this beach on the west coast of Ibiza as the best on the island.

05:15It's not too far from San Antonio in the summer, you can catch a bus or ferry.

05:21What you'll see when you arrive will blow you away.

05:27It's an 800 meter strip of sand that hugs the twisting contours of the rocky coast.

05:34Offshore is a small wedge-like island that helps create large, lagoon-like pools of shimmering

05:39turquoise water.

05:41The bars on the rocks behind will fill up in the summer evenings, as the sunset here

05:45is stunning.

05:49At number 4, Santa Eulalia.

05:57Ibiza isn't all about righteous nightlife, as you'll discover at a popular family resort

06:02on the island's east coast, around 15 kilometers northeast of Ibiza town.

06:08Nearly all of the resort's seafront is a golden sandy beach, and with the bulk of the resort

06:13right behind, there are loads of shops and eateries to make your day a little more comfortable.

06:20There's also a pretty little promenade running behind, decorated with wrought iron lampposts

06:24and benches beneath the lush fronds of palm trees.

06:30At number 3 in our list, Dalt Vila.

06:39Dalt Vila, established as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, is translated as Upper Town

06:45and constitutes the old part of Ibiza.

06:50Tucked inside Dalt Vila, you'll find the Catedral de Eivissa with its Catalan Gothic style,

06:55the centuries-old Castell d'Eivissa, from which you can enjoy magnificent views, and

06:59the Museum of Contemporary Art for a change of pace.

07:04The area also features a collection of restaurants, bars, and shops that flank its quaint streets.

07:13At number 2, Calle de Mort.

07:22Everyone visiting Ibiza should consider catching a ferry to Formentera, off the island's south coast.

07:29Formentera has an ambience and appearance a world away from most Mediterranean destinations.

07:35Firstly, the beaches look almost tropical, like the kind you'd find in the Caribbean,

07:40with turquoise waters and sugar-white sand.

07:45To get about Formentera's unspoiled interior, you can hire a bike for the day and then be

07:49free to set off along dusty tracks that snake through little whitewashed hamlets.

07:57Check out the number one places in our list, Ibiza's Defense Towers.

08:07Climb to Ibiza's Defense Towers, historically built to protect against pirate attacks.

08:13From the Torre de Mola near Port de Sant Miguel in the north to Torre de Carregator or Torre

08:18de Campanics in the east, down to Torre de Eciés ports on the island's southernmost

08:22tip, Ibiza is dotted with defense towers in every direction, each telling a uniquely historic

08:27story.

08:29With all the towers built in prime lookout locations, spectacular ocean-side views are

08:34guaranteed no matter which one you choose to stop at.

08:40Now it's time to hear from you what's your favorite things to do in Ibiza.

08:46Is there something we missed?

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