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Ibiza: the back story
The back story
About Ibiza: the back story
Ibiza lies south-west of Mallorca. Its walled upper town, Dalt Vila, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site “Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture”, which also protects the Posidonia meadows of the Ses Salines natural park between Ibiza and Formentera (caib.es).
Dalt Vila
The walled upper town of Eivissa looks over the harbour from its Renaissance bastions.
Es Vedrà
The rock islet of Es Vedrà rises off the west coast near Cala d’Hort.
The Posidonia meadows between Ibiza and Formentera are part of a UNESCO site.
Eating
The MICHELIN Guide Spain 2026 gives one star each to Unic (Sant Josep de sa Talaia), Omakase by Walt and brula (Eivissa).
Getting there
Baleària gives Mallorca–Ibiza as 2h 15min by ferry; flights connect Palma and Ibiza (check the airlines).
Our advice: climb Dalt Vila at dusk, then dinner in the old town.
Why it's on our list
- Dalt Vila
- Es Vedrà
- Eating
- Getting there
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ibiza: the back story before you go.