Castell de Eivissa (Ibiza Castle)
The Ibiza citadel (Dalt Vila) is built around the castle and the area is now an outdoor museum
The whole of the Old Town of Ibiza (Dalt Vila) has become an outdoor museum with signs that lead you through the citadel's history and multitude of medieval buildings towards the castle at the centre.
When the Arabs ruled Ibiza (Yebisah) they built a large fortress, much of which is still standing today with buildings that have been built around it. Evidence of the Punic period and the Moorish occupation were discovered in the excavations of the castle.
There are two main defensive structures still standing:
- The "Baluarte de Sant Jaume" currently has an exhibition on the weapons used to defend the walls of Ibiza, showing visitors how the use of firearms affected the structure of the buildings.
- The "Baluarte de Sant Pere", on the other hand, houses an exhibition explaining how those walls were built, including a reproduction of Renaissance scaffolds.
When to come
The Baluartes de Sant Jaume and Sant Pere are closed on Mondays and bank holidays. It's worth checking the website or with the tourist office to check opening times.
