The PitIusas Islands: Ibiza & Formentera and more than 50 islets have seen a strategical settlement for the Mediterranean maritime culture due to the dominating winds and currents. Because of that is also the numerous fortification along the seaside. The most relevant and preserved is Dalt Vila. Next to a natural port was the beginning of the contemporary and chaotic capital of Ibiza.
During the 60’s Spain suffer the take off of the tourist industry but Ibiza still an uncharted territory. The unhurried pace, the light and colors for the Mediterranean and the hospitality of this isolated culture spread the seed for writers, photographers, artist and intellectuals find the inspiration here. Soon this exuberant place changed to a promiscuous refuge where the rural atmosphere change to an open and easy kind of living away from the Spanish dictatorship’s eye and set itself as one of iconic hippie spot of those days.
The wonderful 70’s give rise a casual wear with a good taste in cloth, the adlib movement. It will create the base for ibizan white color apparel and the change to a beach’s turism with glamour. Those days give a clue of what the island is changing to. Ibiza is now the iconic scenario to artists, musician and celebrities who want to be seen enjoying the night summer show.
In the 80’s the international big band’s concerts in open air auditoriums during summer hot nights set Ibiza as one of the best scenario for european summer life.
It will the latest 90’s, the years will launch Ibiza as world music capital. Setting Ibiza as the epicenter of club culture where the DJ’s have reached the music stars status.
Today is a place that does not leave you indifferent. For those natural landscape that have kept the proper ibizan character. For their unbeatable coves surrounding by unchanged vegetation, pirates shelter in the past. Such us the tourist establishment created with a well good taste that give you the opportunity to enjoy the best summer days.
