Where is Ibiza?
The naming confusion may not just be that the island where Ibiza is located bears the same name. In the Catalan language of the Balearic archipelago, both the town and the island are better known as Ivisa. There are only four islands in this archipelago. But tourists, and residents themselves, are used to the Spanish name.
The city is located on the southeast coast of the island, on top of a picturesque hill. It is certainly not a metropolis, and Ibiza has a population of around 50,000. Overlooking the seaport and warm bay, the resort attracts attention with its historic fortresses, old buildings and pretty streets.
A little history.
Ibiza was founded by the Carthaginians, ardent travelers and warriors, 2500 years ago. The colonization of Spain by the warlike people began with this city. They named it Ibossim, and since then the name has changed seamlessly from nation to nation. Already then, in the 650s BC, the fertile land was developing, supplying people with wool, fish delicacies, paints and, of course, salt.
It wasn't always peaceful here, and during the Second Punic War, the Romans made repeated attempts to take the pearl from its hosts. Finally, in 206 BC, they succeeded. All of the Balearics became part of the Roman Republic. The Romans called the city Ebusus. After the demise of the Roman Empire, the island was ruled in turn by the Vandals, Byzantines and Arabs.
Now this little paradise has joined the ranks of resorts in Spain.
