I was so excited to finally go to Ibiza…since Ibiza has been known as a magical island for centuries. There is a legend that there are still those who hang around their neck, a bag of leather or linen with sand from one of the island’s beaches to help them back if they ever needed to travel or return to their place of origin. It is said that wearing a piece of the land in a protective amulet on the body will protect them from bad luck. The stories about the island are legendary and speak in whispers about the reputation that this island still carries. The stories go that Nostradamus, who lived in the 15th century, fell in love with the island and was here in person himself during his lifetime. Nostradamus put Eivissa (Ibiza) in the magical realms by writing that the island is the only possible refuge on earth when the day of final judgement arrives
The island notoriously attracts unusual characters to the island. The people who come here are often referred to as the types who have dropped out of other societies, the hippies, the thrill seekers, the migrants and the wanderers. The island does certainly attract its fair share of unusual characters who brighten and colour the backdrop.
Just one visit to some of the beaches and open-air markets showed us that it’s not just the everyday type of person who comes here and finds the island irresistible. Lots of hobo’s, artistic and tattooed people. We are just ordinary in comparison…
But there is indeed something mystical and attractive about the island. And it must be, since it is that mystery that draws people to it like a magnet. Ibiza has a strong energy. Also, romantic relationships are said to bond or bust when couples come to the island.
I guess that I will definitively need to come back :). When I return, I would like to stay in the Mirador Hotel, that was built for 19-century nobility, the Nobu or maybe the Atzaro Agroturismo hotel. Thanks to the yoga, mindfulness and meditation sessions this sustainable establishment now also attracts famous people, such as Shakira, Rihana and Kate Hudson. I would also like to visit the Tagomago island, one of the most secret and exclusive corners of Ibiza. It is said to be the destination of many actors, athletes and other personalities. You need a boat, a luxury yacht or helicopter to get there. Llentia Cove, a pebble beach that is known for the famous sculpture known as ‘rhythms of Life’, I would also check out. And another pearl of the area is Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, where thousands of artists from all over Europe found a safe haven during the 60s and 70s. In Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera are art galleries and workshops, offering local citizens a barter between works of art and food. Too little time to explore but Ibiza, don’t you worry, I’ll be back! I have already planned a next trip 🙂
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