Ibiza's Historical Buildings Tour (Self Guided), Ibiza

Thinking of Ibizan buildings, one may struggle a bit to imagine anything but the whitewashed villas peppering the landscape. However, a closer encounter reveals some less obvious examples of local architecture, each with their own place in the colorful and ever-evolving history of the city and the island.

The unique and long-stretching past of Ibiza produced an incredible architectural variety. With so many various cultural influences exerted over a great number of centuries, there is an eclectic blend of historic sites to behold. Here are some of the most iconic architectural landmarks in Ibiza:

Castle of Ibiza – the heart of the island, established in the 12th century;

Saint Mary of Ibiza Cathedral – a major local landmark since the 13th century;

St Vincent and St James Church and Convent – an excellent 16th-century blend of Moorish and Christian influences;

Baluard de Santa Llúcia (Santa Llúcia Bastion) – the largest bastion of the walled old city; designed in 1575;

Portal de ses Taules (Ses Taules Gateway) – built in 1585; the main entrance to the fortified old town;

Teatro Pereyra (Pereyra Theatre) – the Neo-classical structure, renowned for its pink-and-white façade; the city's first theater, built in 1898;

Gran Hotel Montesol Ibiza – a true symbol of the past with its colonial style; built in 1932.

To discover these and other historical buildings of Ibiza, take this self-guided walking tour.