Ibiza often conjures up images of non-stop partying, sunset beach sessions and hedonistic clubs, but those who choose a house in this sun-kissed white isle know that there is much more to the island than first meets the eye. Its calmer side is yours to discover.

Ibiza Town has a raft of places to go and is easily accessible from across the island. It is divided into three sections; Dalt Vila, the New Town and the Marina.

Dalt Vila
Dalt Vila, as it is known in Catalan, is the older part of town. Founded over 2,500 years ago by the Phoenicians, there are still traces of the cultures who have lived there since, from Phoenician to Carthaginian, Moorish, Roman and of course, Spanish. Plaza de la Constitución, the entrance to the Dalt Vila, has a food and plant market which has been held daily in Mercat Vell since 1873. You can stop for a coffee afterwards in the many cafés which line the market. The Ibizan Contemporary Art Museum (Museu d’Art Contemporani d’Eivissa) is found here and is free to enter. We recommend a visit to the Bastion Santa Lucia for great views of the harbour and Bastion Sant Joan for views of Formentera island.

New Town
The New Town is flatter and as the name suggests, is where the more modern town centre can be found. It's here that you will find international shops and more upmarket bars and restaurants. One of the main squares is Vara de Rey, where houses built at the start of the 20th century can be found. The Plaza del Parque, also found here, is perfect to while away some time in the sun or to enjoy a chilled drink with the locals. It was pedestrianised in 2017 making it an even more pleasant experience than in the past!

The Marina
The celebrity spotting part of the town, Ibiza Town's two marinas, Marina Botafoch and Ibiza Nueva, are awash with beautiful yachts and the rich and famous, especially in summer when they moor up here to enjoy the sunshine and party lifestyle of the town. If you want to enjoy a spot of beach time in this part of town, Talamanca beach, a short walk from Marina Botafoch is the place to be. It's refreshingly quiet here and you can head back to Ibiza town by ferry from the beach resort's marina.

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