Ibiza boasts hundreds of miles of unspoiled coastline, and a trip around the island, whether by road or on the water, offers some spectacular highlights.

The South West

Head south-west from the capital city, Eivissa, and you come to the pretty village of Porroig. The huge bay here attracts thousands of yachtsmen every year, thanks to its sheltered harbour. It also attracts visitors who want to see an unspoiled Ibizan fishing village. Just around the coast is the pretty village of Es Cubells, which sits high on a hill overlooking the sea. A hike down the hill will bring visitors to the quiet cove below.

The West

Nestling between the built-up resorts of Cala Tardia and Cala Vardella is the quieter cove at Cala Moli. This is an ideal place to get away from the crowds, while still enjoying Ibizan scenery. Just inland from the beach, there are many opportunities to walk among the hills and the pine trees. Further up thee coast is the tranquil bay of San Antonio, overlooking the small island of Des Bosc.

The North

Ibiza’s north coast is largely untouched by mass tourism and features lots of natural beauty in the coves and surrounding cliffs. It is a marvellous part of the island for photographers, with spectacular views almost everywhere. Along the way is the modern development at Port de San Miguel, although this is a great base to access some of the surrounding scenery. The former fishing village of Portinatx, standing on the northernmost tip of the island, is the largest tourist resort in the area. However, its three distinct beaches each retain their individual character and have not been ruined by too many surrounding high-rise hotels.

The East

Running down the east coast, the cliffs and coves continue to enchant the eye. Cala San Vicente, overlooking the island of Tagomago, is one of the oldest holiday complexes on the island, but is largely unchanged. This part of the coast is popular for water sports, being sheltered from the north-westerly winds. Further down the coast is Santa Eulalia, the island’s third-largest resort. The town is regarded as the island’s cultural and gastronomic centre, with a wealth of top restaurants and art galleries. It has a much slower and relaxed atmosphere than the island’s other resorts.

The South

A trip down the south coast begins at Roca Llisa. This urbanization features many luxury apartments and villas and is conveniently situated close to many golf courses. Heading back to Eivissa, you come across the pretty Bay of Talamanca. The beaches here offer spectacular bays of Ibiza town and the bay. The promenade, which runs along the whole of the bay, offers a wide variety of bars and restaurants to suit every taste. Just 15 minutes walk will take visitors back to the bustle of Ibiza town, but this is a very pleasant walk indeed, passing by the beaches and Balearic Sea on one hand, and the pine trees and hills, typical of the island, on the other. As you can see, there is a lot more to Ibiza than nightclubs.

Author Bio: Rob writes for DDG World who specialise in holiday rentals in Ibiza and other regions of Spain. For further information, please visit http://www.ddgworld.com

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