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location of Balearic Islands


1 type 

Sa Caleta

: Phoenician settlement of sa Caleta, Ibiza. It is located in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia and it was founded at the VIII century BC

2 type 

Santa Eulària

: One of the coastal villages on Ibiza which has retained much of its original character and charm despite tourism. Cultural attractions are: the church of Puig Missa on a hill, ethnological museum.



3 type 

Ibiza - Eivissa

: The old part (Dalt Vila) from the capital of Ibiza looks like a citadel. Cultural attractions here are: Potal de ses Taules (gate) and catalan gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria d'Eivissa (13th century). Three well-known discos / nightclubs in this location: Pacha, El Divino and Space (south of the city).

4 type 

Megalithic stone monuments of Menorca

: On the island there are hundreds of so-called navetes, taules and talaiots. These are towers of little stones from the Bronze Age (3000-4000 years old).

5 type 

Sierra de Tramuntana

: Nature park on the northwest side of Mallorca.

6 type 

Island Formentera

: Less well known smaller island of the Balearic Islands but ideal as day trip from Ibiza to explore with a (rental) bike. Although the island is especially known for its nature, there are a few cultural options: the capital Sant Francesc the Formentera (church, folk museum) and the archaeological site Ca Na Costa.

7 type 

Café del Mar

: Cafe in San Antonio (Ibiza), famous for its sunset and music.


General Information Balearic Islands

Population:1.031.000 (2,3%, 14e)
Density (people/km2):206 (6e)
Area (km2):4.992 (1,0%, 17e)
Main cities:Ibiza, Mahón, Ciudadela
Sun hours in winter:5
Sun hours in summer:11
Tourism (%):14,2 (4e)
Bed places per km2:37,1 (1e)
Landscape:island, coast, hills, mountains
Highest elevation point:Puig Major 1.445 meter

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Land use Balearic Islands

 Forest   1408 km2 
 32% 
 Other nature   338 km2 
 8% 
 Agriculture   2668 km2 
 60% 
 Grassland   6 km2 
 0% 
 Water   0 km2 
 0% 
 Urban area   35 km2 
 1% 

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