Ibiza
Ibiza (Spanish: [iˈβiθa]; Catalan: Eivissa, locally [əjˈvisə]; see below) is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea off the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula. It is 150 kilometres (93 miles) from the city of Valencia. It is the third largest of the Balearic Islands in area, but the second-largest by population. Its largest settlements are Ibiza Town (Catalan: Vila d'Eivissa, or simply Vila), Santa Eulària des Riu, and Sant Antoni de Portmany. Its highest point, called Sa Talaiassa (or Sa Talaia), is 475 metres (1,558 feet) above sea level.
Native name: Eivissa | |
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Flag of Ibiza | |
Satellite view (2013) | |
Ibiza Ibiza | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Balearic Sea |
| Coordinates | 38.98°N 1.43°E |
| Archipelago | Balearic Islands, Pityusic Islands |
| Area | 571.6 km2 (220.7 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 475 m (1558 ft) |
| Highest point | Sa Talaiassa |
| Administration | |
Spain | |
| Autonomous Community | Balearic Islands |
| Province | Balearic Islands |
| Capital city | Ibiza Town |
| Largest settlement | Ibiza Town (pop. 51,872) |
| Government | Island Council of Ibiza |
| President | Vicente Marí (PP) |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 159,180 (1 January 2023) |
| Pop. density | 278.0/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Languages | Catalan, Spanish |
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Official name | Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture |
| Type | Mixed |
| Criteria | ii, iii, iv, ix, x |
| Designated | 1999 (23rd session) |
| Reference no. | 417 |
| Region | Southern Europe |
Ibiza is well known for its nightlife and electronic dance music club scene in the summer, which attract large numbers of tourists. The island's government and the Spanish Tourist Office have worked toward promoting more family-oriented tourism.
Ibiza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ibiza and the nearby island of Formentera to its south are called the Pine Islands, or "Pityuses".