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Jan 06
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Ibiza Town is the cultural capital of Ibiza, with its many historic buildings it is more than just a party location. There are also many restaurants and bars, and enough boutiques to satisfy even the most avid shopper. At the height of summer it is something of a fashion parade. [youtube:8cUn3FoNaEw;[link:Balearic Video];http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cUn3FoNaEw&feature=related]
Ibiza Town is made up of the New Town to the west of the bay, the new harbor zone on the north side of the bay, and of course Dalt Vila, which is the walled historical area overlooking the harbor. It contains many historical buildings, including a Moorish cathedral and a Catalan cathedral.
If you are arriving from one of the charming Formentera properties then you will see Dalt Vila as you enter the harbor, and your first impression of Ibiza Town will be the harbor area known as La Marina. It sits in between the walls of Dalt Vila and the harbor waters. It is mainly made up of restaurants and bars. The corner of La Marina is known as Passeig Maritim. If you then stroll east you will go past the main harbor building of Estacio Maritima. During the summer one of the features of the area is club parades to promote the club events. [I:http://planethero.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/EstefaniaDelblanco1.jpg]
After exploring La Marina it is well worth heading up to Dalt Vila to see its historical buildings up close. The fifteenth century Church of Esglesia de Sant Elm is well worth a look. It was burnt down quite a few times by Barbary pirates, and the current structure was built following a final attack on the building during the Spanish Civil War. It now stands at three storeys in height and even has a bell tower.
A charming area nearby is the Placa de sa Constitucio, which has an organic vegetable market dating back as far as 1873. These days Es Mercat Vell does slightly less trade than the hub of the nineteenth century, but it has a lot of character.
Up from Placa de sa Constitucio is a triangle of streets which are the focal point for the gay community. These streets also have a high concentration of gypsies and can be a little dangerous at night so take care. The streets are known as Sa Penya.
If you make through Sa Penya you will come to Carrer de la Verge. This is a totally gay street, and is lined with gay bars, restaurants and clubs. If the gay scene is for you then you will not be disappointed by what is on offer. There is certainly nothing quite like it on the quieter island of Formentera.
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