Did you know that the history of the port of Ibiza dates back to 650 BC?
One of the most curious facts is that it was the Carthaginians who began to exploit it as a naval base when they founded the Punic colony of Ibiza. Although it is also true that the Carthaginians were not the only ones to benefit from the port of Ibiza, as the Romans also took advantage of its privileged location for commercial activity. However, no record of maritime works has been found until 1616. Today, the port of Ibiza is a modern port with infrastructures dating from the early 20th century, one of the star stopovers on cruise ships in the western Mediterranean and a base for ferry trips to the small island of Formentera. Since then there have been continuous refurbishments that have made it what it is today: a port for both goods and passengers.
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In the day-to-day life of the port of Ibiza, apart from the cruise ships, there is a constant coming and going of container ships, sailing boats, fishing boats, ferries and motor planes. To the south, the port extends through the historic fishermen’s and sailors’ quarters of La Marina and Sa Penya, nowadays meeting places for the holidaying community. At the main ferry station, Estació Marítima, the large ships arrive from the mainland, and just behind them stands the Monument to the Corsairs. This monument, built in the early 20th century, has a distinctive obelisk shape that commemorates the “glorious deeds” of the local sea dogs, who took on much larger ships.
Another monument at the junction of Santa Eulària d’es Riu avenue commemorates the more peaceful Gent de la mar (people of the sea). The west side of the port is reserved for the Formentera boat terminal, the yacht club, the fishing dock and the container loading station. On the north side, the marinas Eivissa Nova and Marina Botafoc are lined up, which together have about a thousand moorings and offer wonderful views.
The marina of Ibiza is the most luxurious marina in the Balearic Islands and has the most expensive moorings in Europe.
Ibiza is one of the places with the most VIPs in the world during the summer. Thousands of celebrities choose to spend their holidays on the island during this time of year, including sportsmen, businessmen, film stars, top models, as well as many other celebrities who visit the island’s shores. Most of the celebrities who pass through the island choose to spend a large part of their holidays on board superyachts with all kinds of luxuries.
Marina Botafoc is the epitome of exclusivity. Classy boutiques, luxury real estate and yacht charter agencies, bars and gourmet restaurants cluster in a cultivated atmosphere. This is where people like to be seen and be seen, a place like no other. Boat shuttles from the Old Town side. A rewarding walk leads from the marina, past the Botafoc lighthouse, to the end of the quay at the harbour entrance.
Just a 15 minute drive from the centre of Ibiza, on the famous D’en Bossa beach, is one of the most expensive restaurants in the world: Sublimotion, located in the Hard Rock Hotel. This restaurant seats just 11 diners and is priced at 1,650 euros for a unique gastronomic and sensory experience presided over by award-winning chef Paco Roncero.
Ibiza attracts the world’s most extravagant yachts that exude luxury in design, comfort and safety.
Life aboard one of these mega yachts is like that of a luxury hotel, with the décor used as a reflection of their power and status, as well as reflecting the artistic tastes of the owners. Designed and built for maximum enjoyment, these yachts offer the owner and guests endless opportunities to be constantly entertained or to relax in peace and privacy.
Any megayacht you find in Ibiza will have a large crew and every luxury of detail and finish. Across the full extent of these yachts you can find everything from swimming pools, to tennis courts, cinema rooms, heliports… Everything and much more than you can imagine! Climbing aboard one of these yachts is a unique experience like nothing you have ever seen or tasted before.
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In the well-known and attractive historic centre of Ibiza, Dalt Villa, lies the harbour Ibiza Magna. This affluent place welcomes boats and yachts of up to 60 metres in length and a maximum draught of 10 metres. Located in one of the most exclusive places on the island, Ibiza Magna has 85 moorings for boats. In fact, Ibiza Magna’s moorings are even more expensive than the exclusive ports of Portofino or Capri in Italy. To rent one of them can cost up to 4,000 euros a day.
Other key Mediterranean destinations – Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Cannes – are easily accessible from Ibiza Magna, although most visitors who pass through this port make the most of the stunning scenery, sophisticated cuisine and world-famous nightlife that boasts some of the world’s most famous DJs.
If you are looking to buy a boat or try Motyvel‘s charter service you are in the Balearic Islands, in Port Adriano in Mallorca.
