The sea
Posidonia meadows, seabirds on the islets and the clear water between Ibiza and Formentera. These stories explain what you are swimming over.
Most of it is protected, and the posts say why.
All stories
7 min read
Salt, the island's oldest export
The pans at Ses Salines have been worked since antiquity, and still are.
7 min readThe pine islands
Why Ibiza and Formentera are called the Pitiusas, and what lives in their forests.
7 min readDalt Vila, a town inside walls
How the old town became part of a UNESCO site.
6 min readThe watchtowers of Ibiza
Stone towers built to spot raiders, now some of the best viewpoints on the island.
7 min readSunset culture in Sant Antoni
How a west-facing bay turned the sunset into the island's daily event.
8 min readTerraces of almond and olive
The farmed interior, and the February blossom in the valleys.
7 min readHow a finca works
Thick walls, flat roofs and water tanks: farmhouses built for heat and drought.
7 min readBullit de peix and arròs a banda
The island's fish stew, served in two courses.
The blog
Reading the island.
The guides tell you what to do. The blog explains why the island is the way it is: why the water is clear, why the towers stand where they do, and why some places are fenced off.
The land
Salt pans, pine forest, terraces and dry-stone walls. The interior is quieter than the coast and tells you more about how people lived here.
Water has always been scarce, and the stories show how the island adapted.
Culture
The walls of Dalt Vila, the watchtowers, the fincas and the churches built as refuges. Ibiza's history is visible in its buildings.
Several sites are part of the UNESCO listing.
Food
Fish stews, salt, almonds and herbs. Island cooking uses what the land and sea give, and changes with the season.
Reading about it first makes a menu easier to understand.
Questions people ask.
What does the blog cover that the guides don't?
Background. The guides are practical; the blog explains the sea, the land and the history behind what you see.
Are the stories up to date?
They describe things that change slowly. Anything that changes, such as rules or opening times, points you to the official source.
Why so much about the environment?
Because most of what visitors come for, the water, the beaches, the cliffs, depends on it.
Can I read them offline?
They are written in short sections that read well on a phone.
Where do the photos come from?
Pexels. Captions say where each was taken.
How are the blog posts arranged on the index?
The index groups posts by island and by theme, such as coast, walking and practical planning. Start with the island you are visiting, then pick the theme. Newer entries sit at the top. The labels are there to narrow a search before a trip, not to replace the island guides.
Can a reader suggest a topic or flag a correction?
Suggestions and corrections are welcome through the contact address. Details that change, such as anchoring rules, vehicle limits and winter opening, are checked against the Consell or the natural park office before a post is revised. A short note with the page and the point is enough.
How often are new posts added?
There is no fixed schedule. New posts appear when a stretch of coast, a walk or a practical detail is worth setting down, and existing pieces are revised when rules or timetables change. The index shows the latest entries first, so a check before a trip is enough.
Do the posts say when places shut for winter?
Yes, where it matters. Much of the tourism business on the islands closes roughly from November to April, while the main towns stay open. Posts flag seasonal closures and tell you to confirm current opening with the Consell or the operator before travelling.
