Ciudad de Ibiza Travel Guide

The island’s capital was founded by the Carthaginians 2,500 years ago. Today it consists of a lively marina district around the harbor and an old town, D’Alt Vila, with narrow cobblestone streets and flat-roofed, whitewashed houses. The marina district is full of galleries, shops, bars, and restaurants. Much of the Old Town’s medieval character has been preserved, with many Gothic-style houses opening onto courtyards.

The Old Town is entered through the Portal de ses Taules, flanked by Roman statues. South of the Old Town, a medieval castle rises to a hilltop, with Ibiza’s fortress-like Gothic cathedral just downhill. While Ibiza is primarily a beach destination, two attractions are worth visiting.