Interesting Facts About Ibiza: Ibiza, Spain. Photo by Philip Larson
Interesting Facts About Ibiza. Ibiza is an island in the Mediterranean Sea. Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, and Formentera are the four biggest islands of the archipelago of the Balearic Islands. Ibiza belongs to Spain. The main city of the island is Ibiza Town.
Ibiza is one of the world capitals of the club life. This awesome island is a world famous luxury resort. Here you can enjoy the good modern electric music at night, and you can sunbathe on the beautiful sandy beaches, swim in the azure clear sea and admire the gorgeous views of the island in the day time.
Interesting Facts About Ibiza: Pacha Club, Ibiza. Photo by David, Bergin, Emmett and Elliott
1. The residents of Carthage called the island Ibossim, the ancient Romans called it — Ebusus and the Arabs called Ibiza – Yebisah.
2. The tallest building on the island is the castle of Castell.
3. Ibiza, (as well as San Francisco and Morocco) is the center of the hippie communes.
Interesting Facts About Ibiza: Ibiza, Spain. Photo by Philip Larson
4. In Ibiza, in August, at new moon day people celebrated the day of drums. On this day, several dozen drummers converge on the beach and play until dawn.
5. In the West of Ibiza there is a Rock in the sea — Es Vedra. According to the legend, on this rock Odysseus heard the sirens singing.
6. On the island the sunshine is 300 days per year and 10 hours per day.
Interesting Facts About Ibiza: Ibiza town. Photo by Franz-Josef Molitor
7. This island was opened by the sailors of Carthage in 654 BC, they founded the first settlement, which later became the main city of the region.
8. The capital city of the island called Ibiza, but sometimes it’s called Vila. Warm sea, bright sun and beautiful nature set up by the recreation and entertainment.
9. The correct pronunciation of the name of the island – Evissa.
Interesting Facts About Ibiza: The beach in Ibiza. Photo by Ronald Saunders
10. The most famous Ibiza DJ was Frankie Wilde, who lost hearing due to the costs of the profession.
11. One of the important points of the program of national importance of local authorities and businessmen of the island is the development of club subculture and promotion of Ibiza, as the capital of the modern electronic music.
Interesting Facts About Ibiza: Ibiza town. Photo by Graham C99
12. The Guinness Book of Records claims that the world’s biggest club is «Privilege» in Ibiza. It is able to accommodate 11 000 people, as the proportionate size of the club with a football field. In addition, there is a swimming pool in the club.
Interesting Facts About Ibiza: Ibiza Island from the ship. Photo by Franz-Josef Molitor
13. The cost of a bottle of beer in the clubs of Ibiza is more than 6 euros.
14. Through its history, the Ibiza was attacked by pirate ships many times, because the island was an important trading center.
Interesting Facts About Ibiza: Ibiza landscapes. Photo by Franz-Josef Molitor
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