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The island of Ibiza is divided into five towns with their corresponding parishes.
The town of Sant Josep de sa Talaia is dynamic and ever-changing, with outstanding natural resources and cultural values. This town covers practically the whole of the southern part of the island. The villages and parishes found there are the following: Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Sant Agustí des Vedrà, Es Cubells, Sant Jordi de Ses Salines and Sant Francesc d'Estany. All of them have wonderful beaches and are of priceless natural beauty.
Even though Sant Antoni is well-known for its sunsets and its nightlife, it also has interesting heritage and astonishing inland scenery for visitors to enjoy. Its towns and parishes include Sant Antoni de Portmany, Sant Rafael de sa Creu, Santa Agnès de Corona and Sant Mateu d'Albarca y Buscastell.
The beauty of the fields around the town of Sant Joan de Labritja, the image of farmers taking care of their land, harvesting fruits, sowing seeds and tilling the fields will be much appreciated by visitors to the area, who will observe this picture of country life.
The most awe-inspiring part of this town in the north-east of the island can be found in its hills, with its pine forests, local flora and fauna and its cliffs. The towns and parishes to be found here are: Sant Joan de Labritja, Sant Miquel de Balansat, Sant LLorenç de Balàfia, Sant Vicent de sa Cala.
Santa Eulària des Riu's charm is twofold. On the one hand, there are magnificent beaches and bays on the eastern and south-eastern coasts. On the other hand, the inland towns can be found at the heart of the island. Their laid-back atmosphere affords visitors a truly relaxing time in which to get away from it all. The towns in question are Santa Eulària des Riu, Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Sant Carles de Peralta, Puig d'en Valls y Jesús.
Last but not least, the city of Eivissa –the island's capital-, is a must for visitors to our island. Simply by looking at the impressive 16th century walls, one can fully understand the reason why they were declared World Heritage Site by the UNESCO in 1999.
Its historic quarters invite tourists to discover Ibiza's fashion and handicrafts, along with typical local dishes. Wandering around the old part of the city will take visitors through narrow streets which are full of history. As such, it is advisable to use comfortable footwear and to avoid the hottest parts of the day in summer.
Talamanca, Figueretes y Platja d'en Bossa are three of Eivissa's wonderful beaches. Platja d'en Bossa belongs to two different towns: the city of Eivissa and also Sant Josep de sa Talaia.
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