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Description:
The Berlitz Ibiza and Formentera Pocket Guide covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the best beaches and interesting historical sights such as Eivissa, Dalt Vila and the Carthaginian burial ground. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and clubbing and the low-down on the local cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Spanish. The book also contains special features. Topics range from gods and goddesses to donkey treks and the islands' spiritual healers to squid. The book details the natural wonders of Ibiza and Formentera, including unspoiled wilderness trails, magnificent caves and botanical delights. Maps show Ibiza, Formentera and Ibiza Town, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
Contents:
Maps: Ibiza; Formentera; Ibiza Town.
The Islands and Their People; A Brief History.
Where to Go: Ibiza; Formentera.
What to Do: Sports and Outdoor Activities; Shopping; Entertainment; Activities for Children.
Eating Out; Handy Travel Tips; Hotels, Restaurants and Nightclubs; Index.
Extract:
Some visitors to these islands don't want to go far - they simply stay put and enjoy the sun and sea, wandering from hotel to beach and back again. Others want to explore the island of Ibiza, starting with its three main urban centres: Eivissa (Ibiza Town), Sant Antoni and Santa Eularia. Some head for the interior to explore the classically Mediterranean landscape, dotted with white Ibicenco farmhouses, and find time to drive around the magical, rugged coastline. An excursion to Formentera reveals a different landscape and scene: a desert island that is more relaxed, more rural and thus more traditional. The beaches are less crowded and the overall atmosphere is laid back and lazy. Nevertheless, Formentera has resorts, hotels, restaurants and nightclubs to satisfy those needing a few reminders of the high life.
