Ibiza Vacations, Ibiza Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Ibiza Vacation Guide

Sitting off the coast of Valencia in the Mediterranean Sea, Ibiza is an autonomous community that is technically a part of Spain. Alongside its sister island of Formentera it is one of the Pityuses, or Pine Islands, and is also part of the Balearic Island group. Traditionally, the island is known for being a party-centric destination for Spanish travelers and others, popular for its many nightclubs and DJs. However, the island contains large portions of land that are registered as World Heritage Sites, and are thus protected from commercialization and development, giving visitors a wide range of activities to choose from, whether it's soaking up the sun on one of the pristine beaches, getting your freak on at one of the hottest clubs during the night hours, or simply crawling through the beautiful, lush landscapes that the island has to offer.

The islands themselves have been popularized as island destinations for thousands of years, with the Phoenicians first establishing a port in the Balearic Islands in 654 BC. Since then, the islands have seen the Romans, the Greeks, and more, and the remnants of ancient peoples can be seen in the various architecture throughout. Between the rugged coastlines, the sandy beaches, the Old Ibiza Town city ruins, similar in many ways to the old town of Nesebar in Bulgaria with the old remnants of days long gone rising above the sea and the rest of the landscape like some craggy guardian, and places like Cala d’Hort, God’s Finger, Atlantis, or Cala de sa Galera, there is just too much to take in one sitting. Technically a Mediterranean destination, the overall vibe is definitely Spanish, and considering this is one of the most popular destinations in the region, the crowds can be somewhat spectacular in the summer months, so be prepared to fight for beach space if you come here during the primetime months of the year.