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{{Infobox | {{Infobox | ||
| lat=38.97436|lon=1.409 | | lat=38.97436|lon=1.409 | ||
| + | | name= Ibiza | ||
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| - | | summary=[ | + | | summary=[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ibiza Ibiza] is the third largest of the Balearic Islands. Together with Formentera and a few smaller islands it forms the group of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pityusic_Islands Pityusic Islands] (aka Pine Islands). |
| - | The coast of Ibiza is home to [ | + | The coast of Ibiza is home to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posidonia_oceanica posidonia oceanica], a seagrass only found in the Mediterranean that supports a diverse coastal and marine ecosystem. |
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| + | The island is a World Heritage site, for it's biodiversity and culture. | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | {{tlist | |
| - | + | |BA| | |
| - | + | 1780 Barcelona to Napoli including Islas Baleares and Sardegna<br/> | |
| - | + | 1702 Ibiza, Formentera and southern Mallorca | |
| - | + | |NIMA| | |
| - | + | 52140 Islas Baleares<br/> | |
| + | 52142 Ibiza and Approaches | ||
| + | }} | ||
==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | ''See [[Spain# | + | ''See [[Spain#Weather|Spain]]''. |
==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
| - | + | These passages can be used for both East to West and for West to East voyages. | |
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| + | * [[Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages]] | ||
| + | * [[East Mediterranean Passages]] | ||
==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
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| - | + | * {{dest|S'Espalmador |a}} | |
| + | * {{dest|S'Espardell |a|d}} | ||
==Communication== | ==Communication== | ||
| + | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
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| + | ==Navigation== | ||
| + | Care must be taken to avoid the reefs of En Caragoler the SE end of the island. | ||
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| + | ==Entrance== | ||
| + | ''See individual ports.'' | ||
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
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| + | ===Ports=== | ||
There are 3 harbours on the island: | There are 3 harbours on the island: | ||
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* {{dest|Santa Eularia des Riu|m|a}} is the 3rd town in the island, with less nightlife than two others | * {{dest|Santa Eularia des Riu|m|a}} is the 3rd town in the island, with less nightlife than two others | ||
| - | There are 4 marinas in the port of ''Eivissa'' (city of Ibiza) and the other two are in ''Sant Antoni de Portmany'' and ''Santa Eularia | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
| + | There are 4 marinas in the port of ''Eivissa'' (city of Ibiza) and the other two are in ''[http://www.marinareservation.com/marina-puerto-de-sant-antoni-de-portmany-1314 Sant Antoni de Portmany]'' and ''[http://www.marinareservation.com/marina-puerto-deportivo-de-santa-eulalia-1121 Santa Eularia Marina]''. All of them are known for notoriously high prices in season. | ||
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| + | ''For details see individual [[#Ports|ports]]''. | ||
==Anchorages== | ==Anchorages== | ||
There are plenty of anchorages around the whole island, but finding a good anchorage in season could be a problem. | There are plenty of anchorages around the whole island, but finding a good anchorage in season could be a problem. | ||
| - | See the respective | + | ''See the respective [[#Ports|port]] pages for more details''. |
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| + | ==Amenities== | ||
| + | ''See individual [[#Ports|Ports]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Provisioning== | ||
| + | ''See individual [[#Ports|Ports]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Eating out== | ||
| + | ''See individual [[#Ports|Ports]]''. | ||
==Transportation== | ==Transportation== | ||
| - | There are daily flights to the Spanish mainland and other destinations within the EU as well as ferries to [[Alicante]] | + | * There are daily flights to the Spanish mainland and other destinations within the EU as well as ferries to [[Alicante]] |
| + | * Boats to [[Denia]], [[Alicante]], [[Barcelona]], [[Valencia]], [[Palma]], and [[Formentera]] | ||
| + | * | ||
==Tourism== | ==Tourism== | ||
| - | + | ====History==== | |
| + | Ibiza was first settled by the [[wikipedia:Phoenicia|Phoenicians]] ([[wikipedia:Carthage|Carthaginians]]) in 654 BC and then by the Greeks who called the island ''Pitiusas''. After the [[wikipedia:Second_Punic_War|Punic Wars]] the island was taken over by the [[wikipedia:Roman times|Romans]]. In 1235, like the rest of the Balearic islands Ibiza was conquered by [[wikipedia:James I of Aragon|James I of Aragon]]. | ||
| - | == | + | ====Places to Visit==== |
| - | + | * The island contains numerous Phoenician ruins | |
| - | + | * ''Dalt Vila'' -- [[Eivissa]]'s fortified and walled old city dating back to the 16th century | |
| + | * [[Santa Eularia des Riu]] -- see an old church at the top of a nice hill; Walk ''Passeig Marítim'' -- seaside promenade from the port towards the estuary of ''Riu de Santa Eulalia'' | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
* {{wikivoyage}} | * {{wikivoyage}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| - | ''See [[Balearics#References | + | ''See [[Balearics#References|Balearics]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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{{Verified by}} | {{Verified by}} | ||
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* October 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org Travels with S/Y Thetis] | * October 2004 --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org Travels with S/Y Thetis] | ||
| - | * October 2015 --[[User:Vadim|Vadim]] | + | * October 2015 --[[User:Vadim|Vadim]] |
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{{Page usable}} | {{Page usable}} | ||
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Ibiza is the third largest of the Balearic Islands. Together with Formentera and a few smaller islands it forms the group of the Pityusic Islands (aka Pine Islands).
The coast of Ibiza is home to posidonia oceanica, a seagrass only found in the Mediterranean that supports a diverse coastal and marine ecosystem.
The island is a World Heritage site, for it's biodiversity and culture.
Charts
| BA | 1780 Barcelona to Napoli including Islas Baleares and Sardegna 1702 Ibiza, Formentera and southern Mallorca |
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| NIMA | 52140 Islas Baleares 52142 Ibiza and Approaches |
Weather
See Spain.
Passages
These passages can be used for both East to West and for West to East voyages.
Islands
Key to symbols: || 
– island || 
– port of entry || 
– harbour || 
– marina || 
– anchorage || 
– needs data ||
– island || – port of entry || – harbour || – marina || – anchorage || – needs data ||- S'Espalmador | – anchorage |
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see Cruiser's Nets
Care must be taken to avoid the reefs of En Caragoler the SE end of the island.
Entrance
See individual ports.
Berthing
Key to symbols: || – port of entry || – marina || – needs data ||
– port of entry || – marina || – needs data ||Ports
There are 3 harbours on the island:
- (aka the city of Ibiza or Ibiza town) is the main city on the island
- (aka San Antonio) is a nightlife centre of the island
- is the 3rd town in the island, with less nightlife than two others
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
There are 4 marinas in the port of Eivissa (city of Ibiza) and the other two are in Sant Antoni de Portmany and Santa Eularia Marina. All of them are known for notoriously high prices in season.
For details see individual ports.
Anchorages
There are plenty of anchorages around the whole island, but finding a good anchorage in season could be a problem.
See the respective port pages for more details.
Amenities
See individual Ports.
Provisioning
See individual Ports.
Eating out
See individual Ports.
Transportation
- There are daily flights to the Spanish mainland and other destinations within the EU as well as ferries to Alicante
- Boats to Denia, Alicante, Barcelona, Valencia, Palma, and Formentera
Tourism
History
Ibiza was first settled by the Phoenicians (Carthaginians) in 654 BC and then by the Greeks who called the island Pitiusas. After the Punic Wars the island was taken over by the Romans. In 1235, like the rest of the Balearic islands Ibiza was conquered by James I of Aragon.
Places to Visit
- The island contains numerous Phoenician ruins
- Dalt Vila -- Eivissa's fortified and walled old city dating back to the 16th century
- Santa Eularia des Riu -- see an old church at the top of a nice hill; Walk Passeig Marítim -- seaside promenade from the port towards the estuary of Riu de Santa Eulalia
Links
References
See Balearics.
Comments
We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.
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Date of member's last visit to Ibiza and this page's details validated:
- October 2004 --Istioploos
Travels with S/Y Thetis
- October 2015 --Vadim
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