Ibiza Monuments
BALÀFIA
Located in the area of Sant Joan, Balàfia is a rural settlement
with dwellings and defence towers dating from the time of Moorish
rule and where the atmosphere is still reminiscent of the Ibiza
of that age.
Sant Joan de Labritja
DALT VILA WALLS
The old town walls, begun in the 16th century as a defence against
attacks by the Turks, took forty years to build. They enclose
an important historical legacy, declared a World heritage Site.
The main entrance gateway is the Portal de Ses Taules.
Eivissa
ES SAVINAR TOWER
Old defence tower overlooking the islets of Es Vedrà and
Es Venadrell and half way between Es Cubells and Cala d'Hort,
it rises to 200 metros above sea level. It is well preserved and
offers incredible views.
San José
Es Trui de n´Andreu Museum
Private traditional house
Sant Carles Peralta
Santa Eulària des Riu
Ethnological Museum of Eivissa
The museum has a singular location, the Puig de Misa, insidea
traditionalhouse which is extremely beautiful in itself. Located
in the Can Ros property, which is a good example of rural Ibizan
architecture, with porxo (main room), kitchen, the different cases
de dormir (bedrooms), tafona (olive press), the porxet de dalt
(balcony), well and cistern.
Numerousperiodic activities are organised.
Avda. Pare Guash, s/n
07840 - Santa Eulària des Riu
Tel: +34 971 332 845
PUIG D'EN MISSA
Old defence post dating from the 16th century, located in Santa
Eulària, it has walls with an attached watchtower and is
circular in shape. Located at the top of a hill it has sweeping
views over the surrounding area.
Santa Eulària des Riu
SA SAL ROSA TOWER
Built at the end of Playa d'en Bossa with the objective of protecting
Ibiza harbour, the tower provides magnificent views over the neighbouring
island of Formentera.
San José
SES PORTES TOWER
Strategically erected on Ses Portes Point, the tower was built
in the 16th century as a defence against invasions by the Corsairs
and the Algerians.
San José
THE CATHEDRAL
Gothic church built in the 14th century over an Arab mosque; it
is dedicated to Our Lady. It underwent several changes until the
middle of the 18th century. It houses a notable altarpiece in
honour of St. Gregory, and an interesting 14th century gilded
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Eivissa
TOWN HALL
The Town Hall occupies part of an old Dominican Convent built
between the 16th and 17th centuries and whose Santo Domingo Church
still survives. Outstanding features are the cupolas that adorn
the structure of this Baroque church, and its Cloister.
Eivissa
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