All About Ibiza Town

By Belita Dejesusgarcia

The capital of Ibiza Island is Ibiza Town. It is the cultural and administrative capital of the island. There is a natural harbor in the town, and behind it are streets with restaurants, bars and boutique shopping. There are also many historic buildings.



The most famous historical area is Dalt Vila, which is a walled enclave that contains a Catalan cathedral, a Moorish cathedral. Dalt Vila overlooks the harbor. The New Town is to the west, and the New Harbor zone is in the north side of the bay.

Many people arrive at Ibiza Town from Formentera, and when they see Dalt Vila as they approach they realize that there are no similar Formentera properties. When they get off the boat they step onto the area known as La Marina, which is between the harbor waters and the walls of Dalt Vila. There is an area at the corner of La Marina called Passeig Maritim, and as you walk towards it you pass many bars and restaurants. You see a lot of club parades during the summer months, some of which a pretty risque.



After exploring La Marina it is well worth heading up to Dalt Vila to see its historical buildings up close. The fifteenth century Church of Esglesia de Sant Elm is well worth a look. It was burnt down quite a few times by Barbary pirates, and the current structure was built following a final attack on the building during the Spanish Civil War. It now stands at three storeys in height and even has a bell tower.

The next area you will come across is the Placa de sa Constitucio is a square of white washed old merchants houses. There is a market there known as Es Mercat Vell, which sells organic vegetables. Fruit and vegetables have been traded at the market since 1873.

Up from Placa de sa Constitucio is a triangle of streets which are the focal point for the gay community. These streets also have a high concentration of gypsies and can be a little dangerous at night so take care. The streets are known as Sa Penya.

If you make through Sa Penya you will come to Carrer de la Verge. This is a totally gay street, and is lined with gay bars, restaurants and clubs. If the gay scene is for you then you will not be disappointed by what is on offer. There is certainly nothing quite like it on the quieter island of Formentera. - 29948

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