The Many Attractions of D'Alt Villa

chillibreeze writer — Prabhakar Muthukrishnan

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Ibiza ‘rocks’ and how. Every music aficionado’s dream come true, Ibiza in Spain could be termed the spiritual home of literally every DJ worth his name anywhere in the world. Even if you were to be a complete novice when it comes to spinning discs, if you were to visit Ibiza, you can always go back home and tell people that you are a DJ now. Such is the importance of the place when it comes to music. From rock to techno-fusion and house, you can listen to them all here. Ibiza though is not just about music, sun, surf and sand. Ibiza is also steeped in history. A stroll in the walled part of Ibiza popularly known as D’Alt Villa is enough to gauge the immense historical significance of this wonderful place.

D’Alt Villa, a fortress, literally towers above the town of Ibiza. From the top of the fortress you can soak in magnificent views of the harbor below. The scenic splendor and the historical significance of the place draws millions of tourists from around the world each year. You can also find a well stocked museum and a Church if you were to look around at D’Alt Vila. The archaeological museum here has a splendid collection of things from the Carthaginian era. One of the things that give the place its charm is the quaint narrow streets. The homes here are unique with their pretty creepers and beautiful potted plants. You can find them literally in almost every building in town. There are a number of elegantly decorated restaurants and bars as you descend from the fortress. Although these bars and restaurants can appear to be quite sober during the days, come nightfall and they come alive. From candle lit dinners to live music you can find them all in D’Alt Vila’s throbbing nightlife.

D’Alt Vila actually means the ‘High Town’ and as you descend through the narrow and winding streets you can find out why. At each level of your descent you can find beautiful views of the harbor greeting you. The views of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Snows from the top are spectacular. You can also spot the statue of the famous General Joaquin Vara de Rey from the top. The descent through the narrow and cobbled streets is an experience by itself. One cannot help but admire the dramatic main entrance. The entire place is majestic with its mighty statues. Visitors can also explore the unique culture of the place during the descent. You can find black-clad Ibicencos people going about their work in a leisurely manner along the streets. The streets are full of houses which are the perfect symbols of Gothic Catalan architecture and décor. It is as if time has stood still all these years here. From spacious stone courtyards to graceful staircases and sturdy wooden doors, the streets are steeped in history. Numerous gift shops and art galleries dot the town. The gift shops are virtual treasure troves. They are the best places to purchase local crafts.

Since it is located right next to the modern and hip or shall we say ‘hip hop’ Ibiza, it is sometimes hard to believe that you are walking in streets which are actually over 1000 years old. Yet this is what you will find in D’Alt Villa. This quaint little place is a virtual treasure house of historical monuments. A trip to Ibiza and D’Alt Villa proves one thing - what Albert Einstein had once theoretically proved - that time travel is possible, albeit only in a few places around the world.

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