Official Language:
Spanish
Secondary Language:
English
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Currency:
EUR
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Population:
Approximately 84,000 people call Ibiza home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Ibiza Spain: The climate is very mild in Ibiza.
Summer. Daily highs about of 82°F/28°C and nightly lows of 64°F/18°C from June to September. Light rains in early summer, heavy rains through September.
Winter-Daily highs of about 63°F/17°C and nightly lows rarely much below 48°F/9°C. Occasional storms and rain.
There are approximately 300 days of sunshine throughout the year, with an average of five hours a day in winter and more than ten hours a day during the summer months.
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As your cruise ship pulls into the port of Eivissa (Ibiza Town), be sure to be up on deck to watch the beautiful view. Ibiza has a reputation as a fun and lively place.
Cruise ships dock at the Puerto de Ibiza (tel. 971/310-611). From there, taxis and buses can take you to your destination on the island.
Ibiza has a great bus system that crisscrosses the island day and night. If you'd like more personalized transportation, you can call for a taxi (tel. 971/307-000). Or, if you prefer to rent a car while on the island, contact the friendly folks at Motosud (tel. 971-302-442), who also rent motorcycles and scooters.
The Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca) are located off the southeastern coast of Spain in the western Mediterranean. The three islands are connected to the mainland by ferry.
Ibiza is the third largest of the three islands. The scenery is beautiful most especially because of the hills. Windmills and waterwheels are interestingly enough still in use on these islands, as there is a lack of rainfall.
Ibiza, is an island that can make your cruise holiday dreams come true. You can kick back and relax, and enjoy any of a host of friendly bars, restaurants and boutiques. Explore on your own the little capital, Ibiza Town, see the old walled town and walk it's narrow streets to see it's whitewashed houses.
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There are beautiful beaches, hidden little coves and lovely rocky inlets with, white sand and spectacular bright water. The waters stay beautiful and free of pollution because Ibiza
has no heavy industry.
The Museo Arqueologic de Ibiza y Formentera is located at Placa de Catedral 3 (971/30-12-31) and houses the world's most extensive collection of Punic remains. The pottery and artifacts date back to the prehistoric era, and they make for a remarkably engaging exhibit. Carthaginian artifacts, such as vases and figurines from the burial grounds on the island, are also on display. Moorish and Christian artifacts can be found here, as well.
The best selection of exercise equipment on the island, along with a hot tub and Turkish bath with massage (highly recommended) can be found at the Ahmara Centro Deportivo, located on Carretera Sant Josep (971/39-55-06). Tennis and squash courts are available as well, and badminton and indoor football are two more sports that are tremendously popular at this location.
Who could argue with gambling by the sea? With cards, slot machines, a nightclub, dining hall, and entertainment such as magicians and comedians, it does not seem that you would want to skip Casino de Ibiza. It is located on Passeig Juan Carlos I (971/31-33-12) and offers a wide array of entertainment and events. Nightly shows and cabaret entertainment round out this great spot.
For a change of pace, visit Cueva de Ses Fontanelles, which is north of Platja Calad Salada. Multicolored prehistoric paintings still cover the walls so many centuries later.
Beaches
Playa den Bossa
The biggest beach around. Great for people watching and partying in the afternoons.
Visit Es Cavelett
The biggest nudist-beach around. If you don't wish to you don't have to go nude here, feel free to cover up.
Salinas
Located near the Airport, it is definately the noisiest beach around. Until 2:00 pm you will find less people there, but after this time it gets very crowded. This is when the fun crowd comes to the beach. The 3 beach pubs have big loudspeaker from which can listen to the newest Techno-Music. If you do not like this kind of music this is not the place for you. You can get to and from this beach via bus.
Can MarÙa Caves
As you enter and explore the levels you get the feeling the pirates had when they entered to hide out and prepared their raids. The caverns are long and seem like a great laberinth. You won't get lost, because they are specifically lit up and pathed for that purpose. At the center heart of the cave there is a thirty meter cascade that has been lit up with artificial illumination making it seem outstandingly big and magnificent. Tours take place every hour from 10.30 a.m till sunset. Open all year round the Caves of Ses Fontanelles for those who feel like exploring cliffs and caves.
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More Information |
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Web: http://www.ibiza-spotlight.com/
Web:http://www.eurotravelling.net/spain/ibiza/ibiza_culture.htm
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