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Ibiza Town is the capital of Ibiza Island, both in terms of culture and administration. The town has grown around a natural harbor, and in addition to the many historical buildings there are layers of restaurants, boutiques and bars. In the summer you will see people walking the streets in extremely fashionable clothing.
The town’s historic buildings are located inside the walled area of Dalt Vila. These buildings include two cathedrals, one of which is Moorish and the other of which is Catalan. In addition to Dalt Vila, there is the New Harbor zone on the north side, and the new town on the west.
Many people arrive at Ibiza Town from Formentera, and when they see Dalt Vila as they approach they realize that there are no similar Formentera properties. When they get off the boat they step onto the area known as La Marina, which is between the harbor waters and the walls of Dalt Vila. There is an area at the corner of La Marina called Passeig Maritim, and as you walk towards it you pass many bars and restaurants. You see a lot of club parades during the summer months, some of which a pretty risque.
After exploring La Marina it is well worth heading up to Dalt Vila to see its historical buildings up close. The fifteenth century Church of Esglesia de Sant Elm is well worth a look. It was burnt down quite a few times by Barbary pirates, and the current structure was built following a final attack on the building during the Spanish Civil War. It now stands at three storeys in height and even has a bell tower.
Placa de sa Constitucio is just up the road from Esglesia de Sant Elm, and has been a center for trading fruit and vegetables since 1873. These days there is still the Es Mercat Vell, which is a market mainly focused on organic produce.
Spain’s gypsies have always struggled for rights, and the gypsies on Ibiza are concentrated in a triangle of streets known as Sa Penya. The area is also known as a hub for homosexuals, and the combination of locals can make for some wild and dangerous streets at night.
If you make through Sa Penya you will come to Carrer de la Verge. This is a totally gay street, and is lined with gay bars, restaurants and clubs. If the gay scene is for you then you will not be disappointed by what is on offer. There is certainly nothing quite like it on the quieter island of Formentera.
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