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Following our stop at the Punta Arabí Hippi Market we headed north, near Ibiza’s northernmost point, to Portiatx Beach. And for such a distant destination, this place appeared to be quite popular with both locals and visitors alike. The waters were clear and a beautiful blue with green undertones, as you can see in the photo above. Now let’s zoom in for a closer view before heading to the second largest city on Ibiza:

The beach is not without its amenities. On the left side of the photo above is a restaurant, and the large structure in the middle appears to be either a resort or an apartment complex. But behind where I stood taking the photo above is the town of Portiatx, where we found restaurants, cafés, a souvenir shop, and even a supermarket. We spent perhaps half an hour at this location, enjoying the views, getting refreshments, and visiting the loo. Then, it was back on the tour bus for a relatively short drive to our next destination and Ibiza’s second largest city, Sant Antoni de Portmany (Spanish: San Antonio Abad). Behold The Egg (Monument al Descobriment d’Amèrica — Monument to the Discovery of America):

If you’re wondering from the caption above what connects Christopher Columbus to Ibiza, it’s the local claim that he originated from this island. But that’s only a claim, as most historians peg him as coming from Genoa, Italy. South of The Egg is a harbor and marina, where you’ll find tour guides, boat cruisers, and dive vendors hawking their services:

Time for refreshment? If so, you’ll find that at the east end of this walkway, along with other venues:

Of course, no visit to a marina is complete without the obligatory boat shots:

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