Ibiza (or Eivissa in Catalan) is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean
Sea. Ibiza belongs to Balearic Islands and, with Formentera, it is one of the two Pine
Islands. Ibiza is also known as the ‘white island’ due to the predominance of its white
houses. Ibiza is invaded every summer by a multinational force ofsunseekers . It has fine
beaches, relentless sunshine, good food and wild nightlife. But on the other hand, if you
leave the beaches behind you to explore the island’s interior, you will find a pure and
simple Mediterranean culture as well as remains of populations which inhabited Ibiza
thousands of years ago (wall-paintings ofSes Fontelles ). Ibiza Town is the capital of the
island. In many aspects it’s the center of the island, its focal point. It’s here that
you?¡¥ll find most clubs, bars Cafes and restaurants. There are over 40 large clubs on the
islandas well as a large number of bars.
Ibiza became a major center of touristical attraction during the 1960s, being then famous
for its “Hippie-Culture” and nudist beaches. Today Ibiza is a cosmopolitan island and its
atmosphere, the climate, the entertainment on offer and its attractive naturalenvironment
attract a high number of tourists all year round. Ibiza has an ample offer as well for
families and older visitors, anyhow, still there are the young ones who are attracted by the
island’s rollicking nightlife. The official language in Ibiza is Catalan, but Spanish is
spoken everywhere and due to the importance of tourism to the island’s economy many locals
speak other languages too. Balearic Islands Holidays.
The coast is spectacular with pretty coves and dramatic cliffs. The excellent sandy beaches
are well equipped for tourists. The maintouristic beaches are Portinatx, Port de Sant Miquel
and Sant Vicen?. There is only one river on the whole island called Santa Eularia. The
climate of Ibiza is Mediterranean and has milder winters and slightly cooler summers than
Mallorca . The hot summer season lasts from June to September (30°C or 85°F), lots of
sunshine and very little rain. Frost and snow are very rare.Error processing request
