This is the largest municipality on the island. It has an airport, salt pans with their forty pools, history and tradition. The salt pans provided the first industry on the island.
Highest and largest
It has a small port called La Canal, where ships from different countries, especially from the North, still call in today to load salt. The Salt Marshes, of Phoenician-Roman origin, have always been a place where birds flock together, particularly in the case of flamingos. S’Atalaiassa represents the highest point of the island, with a height of 475m. The giant uninhabited island of Es Vedrà is 328 m high, which, together with a small extension called Es Vedranell, gives it an imposing presence in the sea. It was used for falcon breeding towards the end of the 18th Century. Cova Santa must not be overlooked, with its beautiful underground panorama of mysterious shapes formed by nature over the course of centuries; and Sa Caleta, which was the first Phoenician settlement on the island (See World Heritage). It's magicSan Jose combines the conservation of the cultural and archaeological heritage with its ‘sun & sand’ offerings, together with a firm commitment to sporting events. Discover the defensive towers raised against pirate invasions. Feel how time comes to a standstill in the villages of Es Cubells and San Agustín, or visit the churches of San Jordi and San Jose. The view of the small islands of Es Vedrà and Es Vedranell is impressive from the Torre des Savinar, also known as the Pirate's Tower. Es Vedrà is one of Ibiza's most photographed symbols. The Festivities of Sant Agustí are celebrated at the end of August and are very popular. Small rock and sandy coves are found in the Comte beaches. Ses Salines is the most popular beach in Ibiza. The interior of Sant Josep offers beautiful examples of Ibiza's famous traditional architecture. |