Is Ibiza a tropical island?
Is Ibiza a tropical island? Visit Spain's legendary Balearic Island of Ibiza during the summer months, and you're in for one of Europe's top tropical-feeling vacations.
Is Ibiza a volcanic island?
Ibiza and Formentera form a pair of islands which the Ancient Greeks named “Pitiusas,” meaning “pine islands.” They make up the western part of the Balearic archipelago. These islands are not volcanic and mainly consist of sedimentary limestone and sandstone.
Which side of Ibiza is warmer?
The island is 24 miles long, so truthfully cannot see a great difference in temperature, especially in summer between north and south.
What ocean is Ibiza in?
Ibiza (Spanish: [i'ßi?a]), in Catalan: Eivissa ( locally [?j'vis?]; see below), is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea off the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is 150 kilometres (93 miles) from the city of Valencia. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands.
What is the nickname of Ibiza?
Why is Ibiza known as the White Island? It was in the 40s when Ibiza started to be known as the “white island” when it was used as a tourism slogan, but this wasn't the first time this name had been used as it dates back to the early 20th century.
What makes Ibiza so special?
Culture. Ibiza isn't just sea and fun, it's also culture. In both the capital and in the towns on the island one can get soaked up in it. Dalt Vila, the historical centre of the capital, which was declared Heritage of Humanity in 1999 and Puig de Missa de Santa Eulalia are some of the places you can't miss visiting.
Can you swim in the sea in Ibiza?
But apart from June, July, August and September, Ibiza is a fabulous destination to swim in the sea in May and October, to go for walks or cycling all year round, to sail practically every month, to take part in sports competitions in spring and autumn...