Cave / Rocks Sights in Ibiza — 4 of Our Favourites

Also called Cova del Vi (Wine Cave) because it was used to store wine, this cave stands out because of the beautiful views over Cala Salada, San Antonio bay and the western islets of Ibiza.

The paintings were discovered in 1917 by the French archaeologist Henri Breuil. He dated them to the Bronze Age, in the year 1000 BC, but recent studies have located them in the Punic era (6th-4th centuries BC).

The cave is currently protected with a fence but there are replicas made in synthetic resin on site which can be seen from the outside.

Originally discovered by smugglers who first used it to hide their contraband, the red and black markers on the walls as their in and out arrows are still visible. With numerous underground water courses, today these waterfalls and pools are fossilised.

Visitors can enjoy a 40-minute guided tour through the caves involving a light show in the waterfall.

Taking in both the small coastal islands, as well as the marine environment, cliffs, streams, beaches, forests and hill ranges around the town of San Jose (Sant Josep de Sa Talaia), the nature reserve is one of the Island's most popular tourist attractions.

Just off the coast the predominantly limestone island of Es Vedra rises to 383 metres, and makes an impressive mark on the horizon.

This small rocky island has been uninhabited with the exception of a monk who came to live here as a hermit in the mid 19th century. Since then, stories of mystical sightings and UFOs have fuelled interest in the rock.

The only non-human inhabitants today are a species of wild goat, which lives on the slopes and in the island caves, and also a type of Ibizan wall lizard. Es Vedra is also home to a colony of Eleanora's falcon's, an endangered bird of prey.

Another main feature of this reserve is the fact that it includes the highest point on the island; Sa Talaiassa. The views from here are spectacular, when the weather is fine it's even possible to spot mainland Spain and Mallorca. Sa Talaissa (translated as "watchtower") is also rich with flora and fauna with lots of rare animal inhabitants.

It is possible to walk to the peak at 476 metres high, or if you aren't feeling that active it is possible to drive.

The trail down is steep in places and covered in loose rock and low level scrub and bushes. Once you have negotiated the trail you will discover Atlantis - the lost city... or the quarry at least from which a city was created! A labyrinth of caves, rocks, holes and sea pools, this place is truly magical and a sight to behold.

Much like Punta de sa Galera the flat rocks here can be good for sunbathing... although be warned they might not always be sitting at quite the right angle!

It has also become popular with climbers and you will find several bolted routes in place here.