THE Ibiza town It is a destination of great global appeal. Besides the climate, its fantastic beaches and the leisure activities that have made it famous around the world, it has much more to offer. There is an Ibiza unknown to manyan Eivissa with a high quality of lifeA a rich gastronomy and A a dynamic cultural offer. Eivissa is open all year round and has a unique heritage in the Mediterranean.
In 2024, they will be filled 25 years old of the declaration of Ibiza as a UNESCO World Heritage Siteas part of the application Ibiza, biodiversity and culture, who included the fortified city, the oceanic posidonia, the necropolis of Puig des Molins and the village of Sa Caleta.
As part of this anniversary, various cultural activities are planned throughout the year, which will culminate on December 4 with a major event to commemorate the anniversary.
It was the December 4, 1999 when UNESCO included the Eivissa, Biodiversity and Culture category within the World Heritage group. In this way, the Pitiusas became an integral part of this exclusive global club and This recognition has enabled the promotion of an ancient culture and rich biodiversity. from Ibiza.
UNESCO declared the World Heritage Site acropolis of Dalt Vila -the old town of the town of Eivissa-, the meadows of oceanic posidoniacradle of the rich marine biodiversity of the Pitiusas, and the necropolis Phoenician-Punic Puig des Molins and the Phoenician colony of Sa Caletaremains of the first settlements on the islands.
Dalt-Vila It is a monument of History, where the all the cultures that crossed the islandfrom the first settlers of the bay of the town of Eivissa, through the Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Muslims, to the Catalan conquest at the hands of the Kingdom of Aragon, in the 13th century. Its architecture, of great beauty and simplicity, largely influenced the colonial constructions of the New World.
The archaeological site of Puig des Molins It is, with 50,000 m2 of surface area, the largest and best preserved necropolis of the entire Phoenician-Punic culture. It contains approximately 3,500 hypogeums, which constitute the most characteristic type of burial site at the site.
The Phoenicians arrived by sea and settled in the surroundings of the natural area which constitutes the Ses Salines nature reserve. The origin of Village of Sa Caleta It can date back to the 8th century BC. From this moment on, a progressive urban fabric was formed which extended over the small peninsula of Sa Caleta.
Posidonia meadows, for their part, are at the origin of the beauty and transparency of the waters of the Pitiuso Sea. Its conservation is essential, since the biodiversity of the waters of Ibiza and Formentera directly depends on its good health. The Posidonia meadows of Eivissa and Formentera are listed as world heritage sites and their loss would be a catastrophe for the food chain.
Culture, heritage and gastronomy
Ibiza Town is beginning to be recognized as an attractive destination for travelers interested in culture, heritage and gastronomy. More and more people are planning to visit the city outside of the high season months and enjoy this other side of the capital of Ibiza, far from the sun, the beach and the nightlife offer.
In fact, the cultural aspect of Ibiza has intensified this year, dedicating each month to a specific art, such as dance, painting, music, poetry or magic, among others.
Likewise, it was implemented free in all municipal museumsamong which are the MASS (Museum of Contemporary Art), which was the first contemporary art museum in Spain; he Puget museumthe interpretation center Medina-Yabisa and the Broner House.
In addition, new facilities dedicated to culture have been recovered, such as the Powder Magazine and the Chapter House of the old Town Hall.
On the other hand, the government team is working with the Ministry to reopen the archaeological museum, after many years of closure, and the inauguration of the National Paradorthe first in the Balearic Islands after 15 years of work, which will open its doors in 2025. Both are located next to the cathedral, in the upper part of the city.
To provide a unique travel experience to tourists, a pioneering artificial intelligence systemwho through the tourist site visitibizacity.com helps the traveler, according to their tastes, interests and travel dates, to prepare a tourist itinerary through the city that is totally personalized, free and based on their preferences.
The town of Eivissa, like the rest of the island, continues to position itself as a sports destinationwelcoming more and more high-level national and international sporting events (athletics, cycling, triathlon, mountain biking, etc.) and breaking participation records.
Likewise, the gastronomic offer of Eivissa continues to grow with the obtaining in 2023 of the second Michelin star of the city, as well as the rich and varied traditional gastronomy, based on local product. More and more travelers choose Eivissa for its gastronomic richness, which masterfully combines tradition and avant-garde, while integrating the heritage of the different cultures that have left their mark on the city.
- Content sponsored by Ibiza Town Hall.
