A cultural trip to Ibiza: Discover 4 monuments of the white island

Written on : 15 April 2020
By : Emma Di Gesaro

Ibiza shouldn’t be known for being the party island, as on the contrary, the island has many monuments classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, meaning your stay in Ibiza will be full of interesting adventures! In addition to the superb beaches and coves that you can explore by boat, the island offers a wide range of cultural sites to discover to make its history known … Read on discover Villanovo’s guide to this wondrous white island.

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The fortress of Ibiza

Built in the 16th century, the historic centre of the old town of Ibiza, known as the Dalt Villa, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A stroll through Dalt Villa will allow you to discover the historical part of Ibiza where you can admire the Santo Domingo church, the Almudaina (the former administrative and military headquarters), the archaeological museum and many other sites. Stroll towards the castle and then get ready to climb the many steps that lead to the top and enjoy a superb panoramic view of the city. Consider visiting at sunset, for an even more incredible spectacle.

The island of Es Vedrà

2 km off the southwest coast of Ibiza is an uninhabited rocky island that is shaped by a 400-metre-high rock that can be admired from the beach at Cala d'Hort. Es Vedrà is known as the third most magnetic place on earth, along with the North Pole and the Bermuda Triangle, making it a popular place for spiritual practices such as meditation. The magic of this landscape has not only dazzled visitors to the island, but the rock has also inspired the 7th art and replaced the volcanic island Bali Hai in Hawaii for the film "South Pacific" released in 1958. Es Vedrà is the subject of many myths due to its supposed magnetism, but if all this is just an urban legend, the magnificence of the island is undeniable.

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The lighthouse of Botafoc

Located in the north of Ibiza, a lighthouse stands on the small island of Botafoc and is one of the first lighthouses to have housed lighthouse keepers. In ancient times, lighthouses were used to illuminate the path of fishermen and sailors. In 1859, the architect Roses Andrés began the construction of the famous lighthouse of Botafoc and came into operation 2 years later in 1861. You will be able to observe the lighthouse from the port because the causeway that links the islet to the mainland is closed to the public.

Casa Broner

If you want to spend some time on a free architectural tour, go to Sa Penya district and visit the famous Casa Broner. Created by the artist (painter and architect) Erwin Broner in 1960, this fabulous house, located on a cliff in the direction of Formentera, which lets the sun's rays pierce through and is rocked by the sound of the waves. When visiting his house, you can admire the paintings and drawings as well as the furniture that was designed by the artist himself. The house was donated to Ibiza City Council by Erwin Broner's wife after his death and can be visited during opening hours.

Carreró de Sa Penya, 15 - Ibiza

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