Selected properties in Ibiza

The island of unlimited possibilities

Together with the neighboring island of Formentera and other uninhabited islands, Ibiza forms the archipelago of the Pitiusas. The name comes from Greek sailors and means "pine rich". Ibiza, the third-largest island of the Balearic Islands after Mallorca and Menorca, is world-famous for its nightlife, colorful hippy markets, and dreamlike beaches, but it has much more to offer on its 571 km².

With around 300 days of sunshine a year, Ibiza is the warmest island of the Balearic Islands, and even in winter, temperatures rarely drop below freezing. On Formentera, the climate is even a bit milder and the peak temperatures in summer are 1-2 degrees higher. The bathing season is correspondingly long, beginning in May/June and often lasting well into October. Extensive sandy beaches (approx. 18 km) and wildly romantic cliffs, which are interrupted again and again by idyllic bays, are distributed along 210 km of coastline.

Island capital Eivissa, Ibiza Town

The historical and cultural center is the capital Eivissa, Ibiza Town, whose picturesque old town, Dalt Villa (Upper Town), once the refuge of the locals from pirate raids, was declared a World Heritage Site in 1999. The nature reserve near the beach of Ses Salinas was also included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage of Humanity.

From northeast to southwest, the largest of the Pitiusas measures just about 40 km, from north to south even only about 20 km. All the more astonishing is the variety of landscapes that can be found in this concentrated space. While the south is dominated by extensive sandy beaches, for example, Cala Es Torrent, Cala Porroig, or Cala Jondal, pine forests alternate with fertile high valleys in the north. The fields are covered with the characteristic red soil, due to the high iron content in the soil.

The highest elevation of the island is the 475 m high "Talaia de Sant Josep", located in the southwest. And did you know that Ibiza alone is home to 20 species of orchids?

The individual communities are as diverse as nature itself. Eivissa, as the island's capital, is the center of public and cultural life, but San Antonio, in the west, is also known and loved as a tourist stronghold for its lively nightlife, especially in Great Britain. In the east, Santa Eularia is a little quieter. The family-friendly town is less of a destination for night owls and perhaps, for this reason, is highly sought after by foreign residents as a real estate location.

Characteristic white Ibiza real estate

Ibiza owes its nickname "Isla Blanca", the white island, to its characteristic architecture. The whitewashed walls of the magnificent luxury villas and country houses keep the interior cool, and the cubist design in cube form allowed for practical additions and extensions for the residents. Today, if you read about an Ibizan-style home in an agent's sales listing, you immediately picture gleaming white walls, with thick walls and square design elements.

Luxury properties in Ibiza are internationally sought after

Thanks to Archduke Luis Salvador, the European aristocracy learned to appreciate and love Ibiza at the end of the 19th century, followed by intellectuals and artists at the beginning of the 20th century. In the 50s Hollywood discovered the Balearic island and Ibiza experienced a meteoric rise. The island of the rich and beautiful was born and continues to captivate the world today. Where else can you sit next to stars and starlets in a cafe and meet Leonardo di Caprio or Paris Hilton in the old town?

Who buys real estate in Ibiza?

About 20 percent of buyers in Ibiza are from mainland Spain. The rest are from other European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Italy, as well as England and Scandinavia. And our real estate agents see more and more buyers from the United States, Russia, China, India, and the Middle East as well.

The vast majority of foreign buyers are seeking second homes. The most popular areas for foreign buyers are in the south, where Ibiza Town offers many entertainment and travel options, and where the sunset views are stunning. Especially desirable are areas close to the center of Ibiza Town, like Talamanca, a beach resort; Cap Martinet, home to the island's jet-set; and Can Rimbau, a luxury enclave next to the village of Jesus.

Those who can, not only stay here for the vacations but buy a luxury villa with a sea view or a picturesque finca in Ibiza. The property prices are about 10-20% higher than in Mallorca, but Ibiza offers a more exclusive audience and shorter distances than its big sister.

Please contact us. We will look for your dream property according to your wishes. Porta Ibiza is your real estate agent in Ibiza and Formentera.