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Ibiza, Islas Baleares
A privileged location for the Marina
Playa Aparthotel
Ibiza is the third island area, the Balearic archipelago. It is the
westernmost island in the Balearics. It lies between parallels 38
º 50 '40 "and 39 º 06' 22" and between the meridians
1 º 17 '27 "and 1 37' 48". The separate de Mallorca
82 km, 97 km from Cabo de la Nao (Alicante) and 138 nautical miles
of Algeria (Africa). But the nearest island Formentera is located
a few miles, much smaller, but other Mediterranean paradise.
Its population of some 93,000 people, vastly improved in the summer
months. Ibiza has an area of 567.51 km2. Its coasts describe a perimeter
of 170 km. The maximum distance inland are 41 km (north-south) and
20 km (east-west). Its coastline combines extensive beaches, with
rocky areas and cliffs. Around are many islands: Es Vedra, Tagomago,
Sat Conillera.
Getting There
Visiting Ibiza is easy thanks to the daily communications with Palma
de Mallorca, Formentera, Barcelona, Denia and Valencia Boat and
Barcelona, Madrid, Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, Alicante private
boats, and can call at various yacht clubs or any of its natural
harbors (coves sheltered from the wind).
Back in Ibiza are a large number of accommodations: hotels, apartments,
hostels, rural hotels, houses, etc.. To travel there by public transport
(taxi, bus) and a variety of rental vehicles (cars, motorcycles,
boats).
Ibiza offers every visitor a way different from their own and know
and enjoy the island.
All these services can learn more about our recommendations in consultation
with the commercial guide.
Shipping
The island of Ibiza has public bus transportation throughout the
year to facilitate seamless communication among all its peoples
and corners of the island.
For all necessary information on bus schedules and bus stops in
Ibiza can be found at: www.ibizabus.com or calling the following
telephone numbers: - Buses San Antonio - 971 34 05 10
- Buses Voramar El Gaucho - 971 34 03 82
- Autobuses Lucas Costa - 971 31 27 55
- Bus Companies H. F. Vilas - 971 30 19 16
- Discobus (night) - 971 31 34 47
- Coaches Paya (Formentera) - 971 32 31 81
BEACH ES POUET
It has been given this name because of the existence of an old well
located in the seashore. It is one of the most popular beaches in
Sant Antoni, and, thought it is located in an urban area, it can
be pointed out for its clean sand and the transparency of its waters,
and this it is very appreciated amongst visitors staying in nearby
accommodations. Its little depth makes it perfect for children to
play.
Comments
Size: 150 m long and 35 m wide. Orientation: Northwest. Substratum:
Natural fine sand of light colour. Sea bed: Sand, little depth and
soft drop. Environment: Urban, tourist. Siting: 1,5 km away from
the centre of Sant Antoni.
Sant Antoni de Portmany
Sant Antoni de Portmany is one of the most popular resorts among
European tourists on account of its stunning Bay and the spectacular
sunsets on the Ses Variades coast line. Tourism has completely transformed
this town, whose inhabitants used to live on farming, fishing and
ancient traditions only a century ago. Nowadays, Sant Antoni offers
a wide range of hotels, hostels and apartments, among other services
for tourists.
By the sea, next to the promenade, it is the Passeig de ses Fonts,
Sant Antoni's centre. Here you will find the Town Hall, the Tourist
Office, pavement cafes, and taxi ranks. You might also be able to
enjoy outdoor concerts. If you follow the Passeig de ses Fonts it
will lead you inside the town through streets crammed with retail
stores, bars and restaurants.
Outside Sant Antony's centre the visitor will find the Cueva de
ses Fontanelles, a cave with a collection of prehistoric paintings.
Located in a sheer area between Sa Forada and Cap Nono, this cave,
accessible from Cala Salada, is also known as sa Cova des Vi (the
Wine Cave), since it was used as a wine cellar in the past. According
to the French Archaeologist Henri "Abbé" Breuil,
who discovered them in 1.917, the paintings date back to the Bronze
Age (1.000 b.C.). Paintings of ships can be observed on the Eastern
wall. Following the coast line to the North, the visitor will enjoy
the magnificent view of the cliffs bordering the entire municipality.
Another place of interest is the Capilla de Santa Agnès.
To reach this chapel, you must go through the Calle Obispo Torres
(Street), then through Calle Ramón y Cajal, up to the Camino
de cas Ramons, until you are 1,5 Km far from the city centre. You
will then find the underground Chapel of Santa Agnès, which
is built inside a hill. According to the legend, a ship was about
to sink with all its passengers inside. One of them, who carried
the statue of Santa Agnès, promised to build her a chapel
if they survived. The miracle occurred and the chapel was discovered
in 1.907. It has been used as a place of worship by different peoples,
since many Punic, Roman and Islamic objects have been found inside.
Two kilometres far from Sant Antoni's centre, very near Cala Gració
and next to the main road, you will find the route to es Cap Blanc
Aquarium, also known as sa Cova de ses Llegostes, sa cova des Peix
or sa Cova des Vell Marí. This latter name is how locals
call the Mediterranean Monk Seals, which used to hide in this beautiful
natural cave not long ago. Popular festivities were held in this
place in the past. Nowadays it is a natural aquarium where the visitor
can contemplate a wide range of the Pitiusas' Marine Fauna.
Although Sant Antoni's Bay is the most popular place among tourists,
towns and villages such as Sant Rafael, Sant Mateu and Santa Agnès
de Corona also belong to the this municipality.
Departing from Sant Mateu you can reach Ses Torres d'en Lluc, an
archaeological site composed of two ancient towers and a defensive
wall that dates back to the Middle Ages, according to some Historians.
The Eastern route towards Cala d'Aubarca leads the visitor to a
series of cliffs of great beauty and difficult access. These cliffs
are used as a shelter by many birds, such as Eleonora's Falcon,
which migrates from Madagascar, and the Ferruginous Hawk. There
is not a main road to get to Cala d'Aubarca by car; all routes have
to be done on foot.
There are different routes that hiking lovers can follow from Sant
Antoni, going through cultivated fields, pine woods, beaches and
cliffs, a wide range of landscapes where nature and beauty live
together.
Sant Antoni is a reference point for hikers. Different sorts of
facilities can be found here, so that they can practise several
sports, from cycling to nautical sports.
There are many beaches in the municipality. Cala Salada, for example,
5 km from Sant Antoni's centre, is a series of sandy coves where
you can enjoy a very friendly atmosphere while protected from the
wind. Cala Gració and Cala Gracioneta, two beautiful little
coves joined by a small rocky promenade, are located 2,5 km from
Sant Antoni's centre. Another example is Caló des Moro, one
km to the North-East from the city centre, which has become a popular
place to contemplate the sunset. Bordering Sant Antoni's promenade
you will find S'arenal beach, a series of long and narrow beaches,
from where the whole Bay can be seen. There is another small sandy
beach near the city centre called Es Pouet, which can be reached
through the road that runs along the Bay towards Port des Torrent.
Fauna
Few wild animals are already on the island, rabbits, hares, "genetics"
(riders), "furons (weasels), and" eriçons "(sea
urchins), along with some kinds of rats and" ratolins are almost
the only mammals remaining.
Among the most common birds, there are year-round "Corbs"
and several species of hawks. Sparrows and proliferate "paputs
(hoopoe) and, among the nocturnal birds inhabit the island's"
Mussols (owls) and olivasses (owls). "Corbs marins" (cormorants)
and "Gavin" (gulls) are the most common waterfowl.
As for the reptiles there are a lot of "dragons" (Salamanca)
and endemic "sargantanes" (lizards).
However, given the low diversity of mammals found in Ibiza, contrasts
the remarkable variety of migratory birds that can be seen on the
coast throughout the year. One of the most important colonies starring
flocks of flamingos that call at Ses Salines, especially in autumn,
on its journey between the south of France and Africa. Eleonora's
falcon nest on the southwest coast in July and August before leaving
for Madagascar. Ibiza is one of the few places where you can contemplate
this kind, since it is estimated that there are only 4400 copies.
Also visit us immigration as "Falci (swifts)," orenelles
"(swallows) and" clothes "(Robin), attached, in November,"
tord "(thrush), and a heron.
Flora
The lack of rainfall and surface water makes Ibiza forests are of
moderate extent, occupy the outer slopes of the forest. The most
abundant species is the pine, with an understory of mastic and rosemary.
In coastal areas the juniper survives, the feedstock for the typical
construction of Ibiza.
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