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These beautiful Spanish islands lying in the Mediterranean have
acquired a reputation for mass tourism and raucous beach
holidays. This is certainly on offer to those who want it, but
delve beneath the surface and you will discover why successive
generations of travellers have convened on these islands and why
members of the glitterati, artists and the wealthy call them
home. Elvissa, the capital, is a cosmopolitan town that boasts
the hugely impressive walled town of Dalt Vila. Sant Antoni is
the centre of the clubbing scene and is a town that never
sleeps. Visitors looking for solitude are drawn to the
pine-forested hills of Els Amunts and Sant Josep, whilst the
lime-washed villages that dot the island remind us that the
historical and cultural heart of Ibiza remains alive and well.
Formentera is a much quieter and traditional island to the
south. Both islands offer golden beaches and a year-round
Mediterranean climate. Ibiza and Formentera's highlights for the
traveller include: beaches - despite the development of mass
tourism, Ibiza still boasts some of the best in Europe;
exploring the walled city of Dalt Vila, a world heritage site;
finding the 'real Ibiza' in the lime-washed villages of the
interior; getting away from it all in the wooded hills of Els
Amunts and Sant Josep; experiencing the buzzing nightlife of
Elvissa and Sant Antoni; and, visiting Formentera for a more
tranquil Balearic experience. This title is part of a range of
popular, compact guidebooks perfect for planning all sorts of
holidays - whether long-haul, short-haul, regional tours and
city breaks. Full of useful information on walks and tours,
accommodation and eating out, shopping options and top travel
tips, they're all you need for your holiday right at your
fingertips. They feature: user-friendly design; 180 colour
photographs and 15 colour maps; easily accessible A-Z format for
key practical information; and, feature spreads to illuminate
cultural & historical background. |
