Turkey, Egypt, Cyprus - almost everyone knows about these countries, so popular among Russian tourists. And what about Ibiza? Where is it and how to get there? How is it different from other famous resorts and why is it better than others?
So, Ibiza - where is it? On the world map, this island is not so easy to find. Located 92 km from the Spanish Valencia and 200 km from the northern coast of Africa, the island of Ibiza (Ibiza) belongs to the Balearic Islands - an archipelago under the jurisdiction of Spain. Of the four major ones (Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera), it ranks third. Its length is about 40 km, and its width is 20 km. The population of the island is just over 130 thousand people. You can get there by ferry from the mainland or by plane.
The local climate is very mild. The temperature in winter at (this is where snow and frost are considered a real natural disaster) is rarely below +15 o C. The hot season lasts from June to September. At the same time, the temperature rarely rises above +30 ° C due to refreshing light breezes.
The water temperature in the sea reaches +26 ° C by July and remains until October, making Ibiza extraordinarily comfortable for a beach holiday.
History of the island
Despite the fact that the area of this island is just over 500 km 2, people began to settle here since ancient times. Thanks to the Carthaginians, who found out where the island of Ibiza was located, seven centuries before our era, it became a major cultural and commercial center for almost the entire Mediterranean, and therefore a tidbit for all kinds of conquerors and lovers of easy money. In 123 BC. Ibiza began to belong to the Roman Empire, and later (in the 19th century AD) the Arabs settled here. However, they failed to keep the island. In 1235 the Catalans came here. They destroyed the mosque, built a cathedral (which, by the way, has survived to this day) and renamed all the settlements. And yet, Arab culture has left an indelible mark that can be traced not only in the general culture of the inhabitants of the island, but also in the local dialect.
Currently, Ibiza belongs to Spain, however, according to the autonomous charter, it is believed that the inhabitants of the Balearic Islands are one of the peoples of Spain, and therefore, along with Spanish, the Catalan language, which has official status, is also widespread here. 
Tourist paradise
Ibiza is rightfully considered the island of happiness. Literally everything is unique here - the sun, sky, air, water and, of course, people. The landscapes here are truly breathtaking. Ibiza is where the endless turquoise sky stretches over the boundless blue sea, lush green vegetation and, of course, the unique white sand beaches.
The main centers on the island are the cities of Ibiza and San Antonio. In these cities, the medieval spirit and modern look are harmoniously combined. These are narrow cobbled streets with small shops where you can buy the most fashionable clothes and unique souvenirs. Particularly impressive is the San Antonio embankment, where you can see the snow-white chic yachts of the richest people in the world who arrived here - millionaires, Hollywood stars and show business stars, famous top models and famous athletes. 
Ibiza is where you can find entertainment for every taste, from stormy discos and European club parties to a calm measured rest on the beach or visiting local attractions. No wonder Ibiza is popular both among young people and among those who come here on vacation with children. In any case, those who have ever visited this paradise will definitely want to come back here.
