Ibiza

The destination par excellence for a holiday in the sun and the queen of summer entertainment, Ibiza reveals a splendour even during other periods of the year. A reserve and natural park, the island has a unique ecosystem and enchanting countryside. More than 200 species of birds are found here, including herons and flamingos, which can easily be seen during their migration from July to October and from February to May.

 

 

Near the beaches, the salinity of the soil encourages vegetation of evergreen plants, while the hills are covered with forests of red cedar and pine trees. At the end of January, thanks to the mild Mediterranean winter, the first varieties of almonds begin to flower. The early beginning of spring is observed everywhere and the sight is unforgettable. Ibiza offers visitors extraordinary local beauty of great ecological value, thanks to its environmental biodiversity. A bike ride is one of the best ways to discover this aspect, both inland and along the coast. Almost all the footpaths used today in the most concealed corners of Ibiza were once used by woodcutters, charcoal makers or inhabitants of the mountains.

 

There are many places that are well worth a visit. The farmstead of Balàfia, is a small complex of seven Arab-style houses near the village of Sant Llorenç in the north of the island, and an extraordinarily charming and tranquil spot.

 

 

Don’t miss a trip to one of the highest points in Ibiza, Sa Talaia (475 metres), along a steep path among picturesque rural houses and red cedar and pine woods.

 

 

 

Other panoramic places are the tower of Es Savinar, also known as the Pirate’s Tower, located at 200m in Punta de Oliva and facing the islets of Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell, and the peak of Puig de Sa Capelleta, from which the Island of Formentera can be seen.