AN ARCHEOLOGICAL ROUTE IN IBIZA
AN ARCHEOLOGICAL ROUTE IN IBIZA

The island of Ibiza is the result of all the cultures that inhabited it, including Phoenicians, Carthaginians and Romans. All those civilizations left their own imprint, but the pass of time has been unpairing, however, fortunately we can still see some of the archaeological remains that are testament of how they lived then.
Es Puig des Molins Necropolis
Es Puig des Molins Necropolis is essential for the research of the Phoenician presence on the island. It is one of the best preserved and large necropolis in the region. According to experts the necropolis was used from the end of the 7th century B.C and just from the Punic area, there are around 3,000 tombs. However, only 340 tombs, which were excavated on the rock and known as ‘Mule Hypogea’,can be seen from the exterior.
Sa Caleta Phoenician Settlement
The Phoenician settlement of Sa Caleta is one of the best preserved from the Phoenician colonization and it was recognized as a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999. Its origin dates to the 8th century B.C, but during the 7th century B.C it was expanded due to the arrival of new Phoenician communities. It looks like it was used as a commercial base for the mainland and the Central Mediterranean region. Later, the settlement was abandoned and moved to thebay of Ibiza Town.

Archaeological remains of SesPaïses
If you want to learn about the relevance of the Punic and Romans on the island is essential to visit SesPaïses, a rural settlement from the middle of the 5th century, which remained occupied until the 8th century of our era. In SesPaïses you can find a rather large building for that period, which was used as a dwelling and for agricultural activities. A second building was found, although in worse state, and two necropolis, one Punic and the other one from the Byzantine period.
Ses Fontanelles Cave, the Wine Cave
For many, the cave is known as the Pityusic Altamira, given that cave paintings were found in its walls. However, the trace of those paintings is no longer visible. It is believed that the cave paintings were done during the Bronze Age, and they were discovered in 1917 by the French archaeologist Henri Breuil.

S’Agamassa Aqueduct
S’Argamassa Aqueduct was built during the late Imperial Roman era and located in Santa Eulària, between Sa Trenca and Cala Martina. It is believed that it was abandoned between the end of the 1st century or the beginning of the 2nd century A.D. The industrial building can be found inside a tourist area.
Archaeological Settlement of SaPenyaEsbarrada
Without doubt this is the most enigmatic spot between two cliffs, from where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets in summer and stunning views to SesMargalides Isles. Once you arrive to the archaeological site, you can see the remains of a rural dwelling from the Muslim occupation, who stayed on the island until the 7th century A.D.
Torres d’en Lluc
Ses Torres d’enLluc is located between the abrupt path that connects Sant Mateu and Santa Agnès, near the cliffs of Cala d’Aubarca. The mysterious settlement is dated by experts between the Paleochristian and the High Middle Ages, made by a stretch of stonewall that joins two oval towers.

Interpretation centre of Sa Capelleta
Lastly, you must visit the Interpretation centre of Sa Capelleta. Inside you can observe how the space was used by three different civilizations. The first onedates to the Punic ages, followed by the Roman times with a 40-tomb necropoliscomplete with humble funerary objects. The third features the remains of the Muslim era with an urban suburb outside the stonewalls of Ibiza.