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The arrival by sea into the port of Ibiza offers a unique view of Dalt vila, declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. The sobriety of the cathedral, the Renaissance city walls, and the labyrinth of small streets that surround it, contrast with the cheerful and cosmopolitan atmosphere of the port, especially during summer nights, and have rightly contributed to the fame of the island.
Taking a walk to the inner part of the island, it is easy to understand why, from ancient times, it has been know as pitiusa, the island of the pines. In addition there are olive and almond, trees and rosemary and juniper woodlands... Visiting the inner part of the island in Summer means being submerged in a sea of colours: the red of the land, the greens of nature, splashed by the white of the lime of the houses and churches... Inside the nucleus of Sant Josep we can find sa Talaia, the highest point on the island, from where we can enjoy a wonderful view of Ibiza; while from Sant Llorenç we can't miss visiting the rural architectural site of Balafia.
One of the main appeals for the visitors of the island is its 18 kilometres of beaches and creeks, from the most developed to the most virgin. It is worth getting lost along the coast and discovering the corners and bays of white sand and of pebble, which are hidden there. One example is the impressive view of the majestic small island of Es Vedrà from the Cala d'Hort, or ses Salines, in the village of Sant Josep. This constitutes the large humid area of Ibiza, from where it is possible to contemplate the numerous species of birds and make fascinating excursions.
Regarding gastronomy, highlights include fish dishes, such as 'guisat de peix' (fish stew) or 'borrida de rajada' (crayfish in almond sauce), desserts, such as 'flao' (a cheesecake made with herbs and honey), 'orelletes' (olive oil bread) or 'greixonera' (pudding made with ensaimadas); and sweet liqueurs: 'frigola' (slightly dry liqueur) and 'herbes eivissenques'. (alcohol flavoured with aniseed, thyme, rosemary, lemon and orange peel).
To pick up a souvenir that is not typical, it is worth visiting one of the craft markets of the island dating from the hippie period of the 70s, such as es Canar or Las Dalias, en Sant Carles. |