EsVedra

EsVedra is often described as one of Ibiza’s biggest attractions, and can provide a great day trip from your villa in Ibiza. Although the island off the western coast of Ibiza is small, it is incredibly beautiful. It stands at 413 metres tall and is around 2 and a half km from the coast of Calad’Hort, and forms part of the protected Calad’Hort nature reserve.

History

The rocky island is thoughtto have been standing for 155 million years, formed by seismic movement on the coast. Due to its location the south west, the EsVedra sunset is really out of this world, and trip to the island from your Ibizaholiday rental is worth it just for the sunset alone.

Myths and Legends.

Tours to the island are as popular as they are partly thanks to the history of the area, which is shrouded by myths and legends. Fishermen and boaters swear that their navigational equipment goes crazy when they are anywhere near the rock, much like the Bermuda triangle, but no one knows why. There is the myth that it is the third most magnetic place on earth, after only the north pole and the 

Bermuda triangle.

Ancient folklore also claims that the island was once home to sea-nymphs, and these creatures would try to lure Ulysses towards them, while other people say that it is the location of the lost city of Atlantis. There are also many tourists and locals who claim to have seen UFOs and lights hovering over EsVedra, and other locals report that is the birthplace of the goddess Tanit, a statue of who you will be able to see all over Ibiza.

Even if you don’t believe any of these myths and legends, just being in the presence of this mighty rock certainly feels magical, as it rises majestically out of the waters. One thing is for sure, once you have seen the island up close, it will leavean impression long after you get back to your vacation rental in Ibiza.