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The Island
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Ibiza is one of Europe’s most beautiful islands—and definitely one of its liveliest. With just over 100,000 permanent residents, the island welcomes more than 4 million visitors every year. Locals call it ‘Eivissa', the official Catalan name. Throughout its long history, Ibiza has seen a range of cultures come and go—from the Phoenicians and Carthaginians to the Greeks, Moors, and Catalans—each leaving their mark on the island's unique heritage and culture.
By the 1960s, the island had become a haven for hippies, who turned it into a counterculture hotspot. These days, Ibiza still wears those influences proudly, with a salt industry that’s been around for 2,000 years, old smugglers’ routes, a hippie market, and the charming old town. Today, it’s a melting pot of cultures, and you can see that in the food scene, where you’ll find everything from local Spanish tapas to international cuisine, and in the bars and clubs that blend sleek designs with stunning coastal views.
By the 1960s, the island had become a haven for hippies, who turned it into a counterculture hotspot. These days, Ibiza still wears those influences proudly, with a salt industry that’s been around for 2,000 years, old smugglers’ routes, a hippie market, and the charming old town. Today, it’s a melting pot of cultures, and you can see that in the food scene, where you’ll find everything from local Spanish tapas to international cuisine, and in the bars and clubs that blend sleek designs with stunning coastal views.