Touring Ibiza gives the visitor a real emotion overdose. The beauty and exuberance of its landscapes, combined with its exquisite gastronomy and varied culture could very well play the lead in a remake of the Stendhal syndrome, as described in 1979 by Italian psychiatrist Graziella Magherini.
We love our territory and, in addition, we know that it is our strategic partner to achieve success in the activities we organize. Of course, restless and extremely demanding as we are, we are always exploring new ways to offer that touch of originality and refinement that will make our customers leave the island with plenty of good memories installed in their memories. To manage this, we like to combine a formula that hits our visitors through all five senses, and also does so in an original way – one that really stands out from the other regular, run-of-the-mill island tours.
This time around, let us tell you about an original way to get to know a little piece of Ibiza that has delighted many of our customers: a one-day route aboard a Citroën Mehari.
Citroën Mehari, the official hippie vehicle
This legendary vehicle was conceived within the so-called FAF line (Facile à fabriquer, facile à financer), of which just under 150,000 units were manufactured in Europe between 1968 and 1987. It just does seem designed to be driven along our island’s coastline and villages. Its two horsepower engine and funky-colored light fiber body give it that hippie touch that matches the Ibiza atmosphere so well.
It’s 9:30 am. Our starting point is Playa d’en Bossa, which at 3 km. is the longest beach on the island. There, we welcome our visitors and accommodate them in what will be their “saddle” for the day – a spanking new Citroën Mehari in which they will be accompanied by the sun and breeze while discovering the places hidden in the route we have prepared for them.
First stop – Ses portes del cel
After a journey of just over half an hour, we arrive at the first stop of the day. That is Ses portes del cel, Ibiza’s most inspiring cliff, which offers us one of the best views in the island. It is time to try to capture this gift of nature with our cameras and mobile phones.
Sant Mateu d’Albarca, history and calm
So we resume the route with retinas full of sea, moving away from the most touristy areas to get into a landscape of reddish, vine-covered earth. We are in El Pla d’Albarca, an area of centuries-old viticultural tradition. We visit Sant Mateu d’Albarca, a small town awash with a vast history that, not being subjected to the pressures of mass tourism, allows us to enjoy its streets and 17th-century church.
The most famous sandwiches in Ibiza
So much beauty whets our appetite, so it is time to enjoy a small snack in the most famous sandwich bar in Ibiza. Bar Costa helps us regain strength on its terrace in front of the Santa Gertrudis church.
With a full stomach, we travel the two hours that separate us from our next stop, enjoying the sights and the purr of our Mehari’s two horsepower engine.
We arrive in Sant Llorenç de Balàfia willing to continue enjoying the gastronomy. This time around, we are soaked with the scent of a blossoming orange garden. We are in La Paloma Café, a romantic fusion cuisine spot where we enjoy dishes that masterfully combine simplicity and taste.
A trip to the epicenter of the hippie movement
In the 1930’s Ibiza became the placid shelter for avant-garde European artists fleeing authoritarian regimes. At that time, the hippie movement was beginning to take shape and naturally took root on the island.
Our route could not end without making a stop in what was the epicenter of the movement on the isle: Sant Carles de Peralta. We enjoy this small village’s picturesque history while having a coffee – or a shot of the island’s most famous herbal liqueur – in Ca n’Anneta.
The finishing touch to this intense day is a walk and some shopping in the fabled hippie market of Las Dalias.
We return to the starting point loaded with the good vibes that we have been collecting throughout this intense day.
So this is the story of our proposal. If you want us to offer more information, propose a topic for future posts, or if you want to tell us your experience, we encourage you to leave us a comment.