Discover 11 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Ibiza (Spain). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sa Caleta Coastal Battery, Sa Talaiassa, and Cala Xarraca. Also, be sure to include Punta Moscarter Lighthouse in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Ibiza (Balearic Islands).
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Sa Caleta Coastal Battery
The Sa Caleta Coastal Battery is a coastal defence consisting of a set three open gun emplacements built between 1936 and 1937, by the Nationalist during the Spanish Civil war to protect the approaches to Ibiza Airport on the Spanish Island of Ibiza, Spain.[1]
Sa Talaiassa
Also known as: Sa Talaia
Forested mountain with hiking and views. Sa Talaiassa, also known as Sa Talaia or Sa Talaia de Sant Josep, is the highest mountain on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands of Spain. It is located in the southwest of the island. Talaia, the name of the mountain, means "watchtower" in Catalan, Talaiassa referring to an especially large one.
Sant Josep de sa Talaia, the island's largest municipality, is named after this mountain.[2]
Cala Xarraca
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park, Surf spot
Address: Lugar Venda de Xarraco, 52, 07810 Sant Joan de Labritja
Punta Moscarter Lighthouse
Also known as: Faro de Punta Moscarter
Lighthouse in Sant Joan de Labritja, Spain. The Punta Moscarter Lighthouse is an active lighthouse, near Portinatx on the northern coast of the Spanish island of Ibiza.
Work began on the lighthouse in 1975 and it became operational in November 1978. The 52-metre-high (171 ft) concrete tower then became the tallest in the Balearic Islands, superseding the Illa de l'Aire Lighthouse on Menorca which has a masonry tower of 38 m.[3]
Sa Caleta Phoenician Settlement
Also known as: Yacimiento fenicio de Sa Caleta
Historical landmark in Spain. Sa Caleta Phoenician Settlement can be found on a rocky headland about 10 kilometers west of Ibiza Town. The Phoenicians established a foothold around 650 BC. On this site archaeologists have discovered the remains of simple stone buildings. The discovery is so important that the site has been designated a World Heritage Site.[4]
S'Argamassa Roman Fish Farm
Historical landmark in Spain. S'Argamassa Roman Fish Farm can be found 2.8 miles eastwards along the coast from the town of Santa Eulària des Riu on the Spanish island of Ibiza. It is in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu. the Romans built this fish farm and connecting aqueduct following their occupation of the island in 146 BC.[5]
Torre De Ses Portes
Pont Vell
Bridge in Spain. Pont Vell is the ancient bridge which crosses the Riu de Santa Eulària, the only river on the Spanish island of Ibiza. The bridge stands next to the modern road bridge on the western approach to the town of Santa Eulària des Riu. Today the bridges is only used as a footbridge with all other traffic restricted to the adjacent modern bridge.[6]
Cala Benirrás
Beach resort in Spain. Cala Benirrás is a beach in the northern seaboard of the Spanish island of Ibiza. It is in the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja and is 4.6 miles east of the village of Sant Joan de Labritja and 4.6 miles north north east of the village of Sant Miquel de Balansat.[7]
Cala d'Hort
Beach in Spain. Cala d’Hort is a beach on the western seaboard of the Spanish island of Ibiza. The beach is in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia and is 13.3 miles west of the town of Ibiza town. The village of Sant Josep de sa Talaia is 7.0 miles east of the beach. In 2012 Cala d’Hort is one of the 12 blue flag beaches on the island.[8]
Cala Xuclar
Cala Xuclar is a beach in the northern part of the Spanish island of Ibiza. It is in the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja and is 3.8 miles north of the village of Sant Joan de Labritja, and 1.2 miles west of the beach resort of Portinatx.[9]