Time for this week’s second of three Fun Photo Friday of Ibiza Island favorites. Starting tomorrow I’ll be rerunning articles and stories from Christmas Past. The week after that I’ll return you to this Mediterranean cruise and our visit to the island of Ibiza, Spain.
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Another stop. Another beach. This time, heading east and then south, we traveled from Sant Antoni de Portmany to Playa de Ses Salines Beach. As you can see, this is also a popular spot for everyone from sunbathers, to swimmers, to those who want to rent some sails. I’m going to make this visit fast, as we’re about to head back into Eivissa (Ibiza town) for some fascinating Old World scenery, so here’s two more shots of Playa de Ses Salines:
Time to head about ten minutes north back into Eivissa, but not to worry. We’re not done with this tour quite yet. Our tour bus deposited us on
See that cathedral in the photo above? We’re headed in that direction to go into the fortified old town area known as Dalt Vila. But before we head into Ibiza’s Old Town, let’s take another look at the harbor area, south end:
You’ll know you’ve reached the walk heading into Dalt Vila (High Town, a.k.a., Old Town Ibiza) when you reach this obelisk on the south end of the harbor:
Glance south, between the buildings lining the harbor, and you’ll gain this view of Catedral de Santa Maria de les Neus d’Eivissa (Eivissa Cathedral), Ibiza Old Town:
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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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