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slender strip of white sand. Almost deserted, known to by pines, olive groves, and fields. There is so much to see
only a few. on Ibiza, but the uncontaminated natural world seldom
Cala Tarida: this cove of bright white sand is coincides with the people of the night. The ideal, idyllic
hidden amidst red rocks and the rugged shores of the period is the off-season.San José, a hillside village near
south coast of Ibiza. The whole beach is actually di- the southwest coast, offers a marvelous view of pink bou-
vided into many small inlets reached only by walking gainvillea sprouting from white buildings. The cobble-
through the water. stone streets lead to a handful of cafes and restaurants.
Cala Llarga: precisely in the southernmost part In the springtime, the island is a paradise of relax-
of the island. Without sand, it offers little round peb- ation and holistic medicine for tourists, an oasis of blos- Igor Mitoraj, Teseo Screpolato, 2011, bronze, cm 295 x 188 x 180
bles on which to stretch out, near the woods of Punta soming almond trees and rugged red hills that remind
de la Rama. us of Tuscany. Luxury raw food resorts, rural lodges,
Cala Llienta: on the uninhabited island of Es Vedrà, spas, hot springs, and immense silent guestrooms fur-
a place of myths and legends, this beach is wedged be- nished in earth tones. Peaceful restaurants serving up Starting the night on the magical terrace of the Buddha Bar,
tween the rocky cliffs of the area. local recipes and produce.The various faces of Ibiza IGOR MITORAJ
Agua Blanca: as the name implies, this beach is have been revealing themselves gradually over the last one of the many places of leisure on Ibiza
famous for its crystalline water, often “disturbed” by decade, at least. Lately, people are beginning to appre-
waves whose foam colors the sea white. At the base of ciate all the facets of what the island has to offer. Not
rocky cliffs, it is hard to reach. The habitués are mostly just hotels and clubs on the beach with throngs of riot- San Marco 2288, 2414 - Calle Larga XXII Marzo, Venezia
surfers, because the waves are just the right size. The ex- ous youth, but also more refined, tranquil vacation spots
ploration continues in the hills, crossing roads flanked where the music stops right after sunset. Piazza Silvestro Franceschi 1, 7 Cortina d’Ampezzo

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