Ibiza is a fantastic place to visit during the summer, thanks to the multiple things i’ll be able to do in the island. Even if the island is well known for its partying and night offers, not me nor the tourists that visit the island searching for a relaxing and pleasant place will be disappointed. There are a lot of things to do in Ibiza that put me closer in contact with nature, and i also find activities that will help me learn and discover the culture and essence of the island (their food, their customs, their local festivities, etc).
I’ve prepared a few suggestions of what to do in Ibiza, so that your next visit to the island will not only be interesting and enjoyable, but also that you’ll have such a great time that you’ll decide to come again next year.
Feel the magics of Es Vedrà
The Es Vedrà rock, located in Cala d’Hort, is one of the most iconic places of the island. Even if you can’t get to the actual rock, you can enjoy the views of it from the coast, like the thousands and thousands of visitors do every year, as well as imbue yourself of the mystical energies that emanate from the rock, according to the locals. It is indeed considered by many to be the guardian of the island, defending it from all negative energies, and i have personally visited it and have felt extremely calm and relaxed once heading home.
The area surrounding the cove is also extremely beautiful, so you can visit all the surroundings after enjoying the Es Vedrà views.
Visit the walled city of Dalt Vila
One of the “must-go” visits to everyone that comes to the island for the first time. This incredible walled-city is actually the “original” city of Vila, the capital of the island, that over time grew into the coast. Dalt Vila is located in the upper part of the city, so the walk there can be tricky for some people, but the amount of interesting activities to do once you get there make the trip worth the effort.
There are a lot of things to do here: visit the Ibiza Cathedral, enjoy some of the cuisine of Ibiza in any of the restaurants that you can find in the area, and also be amazed by the incredible views that you can see from the upper part of the city, where you’ll be able to see the rest of Vila, all the way to the sea.
Rent a boat and enjoy the waters of Ibiza
This is one of my favourite plans to do in Ibiza. The waters near the coast of Ibiza are some of the most beautiful in all the Mediterranean Sea. I always compare some of the beaches of the island with the ones in the Caribbean, mostly because of the fine sand and the crystalline waters. In the main harbours of the island you will find boat rentals in which you’ll be able to get your own boat to visit and of the island’s beaches or coves, even make a little trip to Formentera without having to use the ferry. I don’t have the qualification to pilot a boat so i usually get a captain to pilot it for me.