Ibiza, Spain

Ibiza Island is one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain. It is located on the Balearic archipelago and is the third largest island after the Mollarca and Minorca islands. The island is very famous for its emerald beaches and blue sky. It is a perfect vacation center as it gets more than three hundred days of sunshine in a year with very apt climate in which the visitors can enjoy the beach and the seawater to their hearts content. Ibiza Island offers more than 50 beaches with different types of activities that will make your vacation to this wonderful island an unforgettable experience.

The Ibiza town is charming and beautiful in its own way with its neatly cobbled streets. The old town is a walled city with a history dating back to the 16th century, and it is a UNESCO declared heritage site. The Old town itself is a tourist attraction and many thousands of people come to this part of the town just to explore the countless narrow streets, watchtowers and castle. You will be mesmerized by the calm quietness of the old town. Even with new things entering into the old town slowly, still it is able to maintain its pristine beauty to show the visitors its glorious past.

The Ibiza harbor is another place to visit and you can see the remnants of the past marine life and many craft shops around this area sell many of the old relics and souvenirs of the bygone seafaring life once prevalent in this area of the city. The ancient drawbridge through which you can reach the Old Quarter of the town itself is an attraction and it is only one of the very few of the remaining drawbridges in this part of Spain. The Santa Maria Cathedral is one of the important landmarks in the Ibiza city and it is a must see for any visitor to the Island. This is an ancient cathedral dating back to 13th Century and you will be amazed by the architectural richness of the Cathedral.

Children will find more enjoyment when you visit the Aquamar, where the biggest water park is situated in Ibiza. Here you can find many slides, rides and activities that will keep your children engaged for many hours. Yet another water park Aqualandia is situated in the town Talamanca and it is also a popular must see place for all the visitors to Ibiza. For nature lovers you can visit the San Mateo Village on the Northern coast of Ibiza. This is a wonderful village with a lot of natural scenery as it is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges, and rugged cliffs and the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Yet another mountain escapade with spectacular views of almond trees nested in the mountains is at the Santa Agnes and it is the feast to the nature lover and you can just relax among the lush greenery. You will be simply astonished to see the breathtaking views of nature that unfolds before the weary travelers to this island. There are many other places like Es Broll which is a wonderful fresh water springs, water boat excursion to the solitary islet of Es Vedra, or a wine tasting day trip at Bodegas.

Whatever you do in Ibiza you can enjoy every minute of your stay in this beautiful part of Spain and you will remember this unforgettable island for years to come.

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