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Beyond the sun and the parties, Eivissa – its true name – is a city best discovered slowly. It smells of sea salt and holds secrets for those who aren’t in a rush. It’s culture, flavor, calm, motion. And above all, a way of life. Picture having breakfast by the walls of Dalt Vila. Or with your toes in the sand. Imagine whitewashed streets, local markets, free museums and sunsets over a Renaissance bastion. Now imagine doing all that in February.
Ibiza is culture.
The stones here tell the story of the Mediterranean. Stroll through Dalt Vila, a historic seafaring neighborhood and UNESCO World Heritage Site where every alley whispers legends. Dive into MACE, one of Spain’s first contemporary art museums, home to exhibitions such as those of Miquel Barceló. Discover the archaeological wonder of the Puig des Molins necropolis. And keep your ears open: year-round, there’s music, theater, magic and film. In Ibiza, culture never sleeps.
Ibiza is flavor.
In this city you can savor the best of both worlds: Michelin-starred restaurants like La Gaia or Omakase by Walt, and traditional eateries that honor local fishing roots and nearby farms. At markets such as Mercat Vell or Mercat Pagès, you’ll find produce so fresh you can smell it before you touch it.
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Ibiza is tradition.
Folk festivals, ball pagès dances, artisan markets, a no rush Christmas season, and lively public squares… Here, tradition isn’t just for show – it’s a real, lived experience shared with neighbors. It’s in the rhythms, the hands that weave, the flavors passed down through generations.
Ibiza is nature.
Just steps from the city center, you’ll find coastal trails, hidden coves and endless views that make you feel like you’re in a nature reserve. Beneath the sea lies a protected underwater world, sustained by Posidonia, the oldest living organism on Earth. These ancient seagrass meadows are the island’s beating green-and-blue heart – and Ibiza has been recognized across Europe for its restoration efforts.
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Ibiza is movement.
Run the Cursa Patrimoni, one of Spain’s fastest 10-kilometer races. Cycle past whitewashed walls and blooming almond trees. Dive among shipwrecks and rock formations. Practice sunrise yoga on the sand. Here, sports aren’t a chore – they’re just another part of the Ibizan lifestyle.
Ibiza is inspiration.
Eivissa draws people from all over the world who come to be inspired and to create. Many artists and designers have found their place here, bringing authenticity and character to the workshops, boutiques and galleries of the historic center.
Ibiza is community.
More than a destination, Ibiza is a city that welcomes you. Diverse, inclusive and close-knit, it’s home to artists, families, entrepreneurs, locals and travelers. A walkable, human-scaled city where you can cross town in 15 minutes, where people still greet each other in the street and every plaza is a meeting place.
You might come for what you’ve heard. But you’ll stay for how it feels to live here. Eivissa is waiting for you – with open arms, bare feet and a wide-awake soul.
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