TRAVEL GUIDES DIRECTORY: IBIZA SPAIN

PLACES OF INTEREST

Ibiza has a lot to offer on the wider cultural front. From old buildings to natural attractions, Ibiza has a lot more than just its numerous clubs and beautiful beaches, and certainly well worth dragging yourself away from your parties to experience some of the rest of the island.

Although it is better known as one of the world s ultimate party zones, Ibiza also boasts of many interesting places that will remind you of many different civilizations, from Phoenicians to Romans, leaving their mark on the islands that is worth 3.000 years of history. It has interesting historical monuments and numerous sites of natural interest.

For a quick rundown of what you can do, here s a sample itinerary: you can visit the cathedral which during the day and with free entrance. Plus, drop by the an archaeological museum in the Plaza Catedral with a large collection of Punic artifacts, and the Puig des Molins , a massive graveyard of over 400 Carthaginian tombs, which is only open on Sundays.

Then I'm sure you'll pass by the Port area with its eclectic mixture of classy shops and hippy cafes and bars and you can chance on the carnavalesque club promotions and fashion parades of the luxury yacht crowd in the evenings. There's also the City Centre with shops and restaurants, and Sa Penya which is most famous for its gay bars and boutiques.

To purchase good presents and souvenirs of your swell time in Ibiza , traditional arts and crafts are still very much in evidence in the local markets, particularly in the small villages in the interior of the island. One of the best markets for picking up traditional pieces such as woven basketware, straw hats, ceramics, embroidery and leather goods is at Las Dalias every Saturday from 11am - 8pm. There are also crafts at the Hippodromo market in San Jordi also on Saturday from 9am, and the town hall in Ibiza Town runs workshops for those who want to try their hand at painting, clothes design and cloth weaving. For modern artwork you can visit the Galeria Carl van der Voort and the cultural centre of Sa Nostra , both in Ibiza Town.

A car is highly recommended for escaping to the more remote beaches and exploring the hilly interior of the island. A car at your disposal also means the freedom to hop in and go and great places of interest that can only be found in Ibiza, some of which are listed here.

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