Among the 9 islets that surround the Ibizan perimeter, the island of Es Vedrá is, without a doubt, the one that attracts the most visitors. Located southwest of Ibiza, less than 2 km from its coast, this mysterious rock formation 382 meters high hypnotizes everyone who sees it.
Property of about thirty Ibizan families, since 2002 Es Vedrá has been part, along with Es Vedranell, of the Cala d'Hort Natural Park , a protection figure that prohibits its visit to the general public, but does not prevent boat excursions to its around.
1. Es Vedrá, biodiversity sanctuary .
Its 80 hectares of limestone rock are home to a rich variety of fauna and flora , in many cases possessing endemisms of great ecological value , among which we highlight those of a marine nature, for example, the oceanic Posidonia meadows of its soft bottoms. As for fauna, it provides shelter to numerous species, such as the Balearic shearwater and the peregrine falcon ; lizards, such as the Pitiusas lizard ; and invertebrates, such as the helicidae snail. And, until its disappearance in 2016, it also served as home to an entire colony of goats and rabbits.
2. The best viewpoints in Es Vedrá .
·From Cala D'Hort, a small and charming beach from where you can appreciate the majesty of the islet of Es Vedrá while you cool off by taking a bath in its calm and transparent waters.
·Viewpoint of the Torre de Es Savinar, also known as Torre del Pirata or Torre des Cap des Jueu: old defensive tower, it was built in 1756, it is located at the top of a cliff shaped like an arrowhead. Its access is somewhat complicated, since you have to walk at least 20 minutes to reach it. Currently, it is privately owned and, to access its interior, you must pay a fee of about three euros. But in its surroundings you can enjoy what is considered one of the most beautiful places in all of Ibiza.
Recommendations:
The path that leads to this viewpoint or those that will take you to viewpoints at the top of the cliffs are dirt and, at times, very steep. Therefore, you should wear comfortable shoes, breathable clothing, sunscreen and fresh water.
3. History and legends of Es Vedrá
Below the viewpoint of the Torre de Es Savinar, we find impressive cliffs and steep coast, such as Sa Pedrera , or, also nicknamed by hippies in the 60s as “ Atlantis ”, in reference to the lost city that Plato describes in Timaeus and Critias .
In reality, Atlantis was a marés quarry from which material was extracted to build part of the walls of Dalt Vila , which was converted by the hippies into a magical place where we could connect with nature and meditate, where we can Even today, you can find altars, figures carved in the rock and paintings of Buddhas or gods. There are those who say that this unique and hidden place, in the influence area of Es Vedrà , has a special energy.
And there are all kinds of legends around this islet, both ancient and contemporary. Some claim that no one has ever died on it and others attribute a supernatural magnetism to it, which has even given rise to extrasensory experiences, from people who claim to have observed UFOs, to even those who maintain that it is the refuge of sirens whose songs, according to mythology Greek, they seduced sailors to their perdition. Others believe it is the place of origin of Tanit, the Phoenician lunar goddess associated with dance, fertility and considered the protector of Ibiza, whose magnetic presence is said to embrace the island, drawing parallels with Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. However, if we had to highlight a figure who gave mysticism to the island, it would be that of Father Francisco Palau, a barefoot Carmelite who lived there in exile in the 19th century. Exposed, voluntarily, to recurring periods of fasting, years later Father Palau claimed , in his book My Relations with the Church, to have witnessed all types of visions and supraterrestrial experiences on the island.
4. Sunsets in Es Vedrá
The islet of Es Vedrà impresses with its height and the beauty of its sunsets, which could well be said to be the most beautiful and impressive in Ibiza, since its sunsets leave no one indifferent and have become a must-see for travelers who want to enjoy a unique and mystical environment.
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