Part of Eivissa

Dalt Vila

Also known as Ciudad alta de Ibiza

A walled upper town with a bastion at every corner of its heptagon, overlooking the harbour.

Dalt Vila · 38°54′N · 1°26′E
ATLAS DE IBIZA Eivissa 38°55′N · 1°26′E Nº 01 / 6

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Things to do in Dalt Vila

The 16th-century walls form an irregular heptagon with a defensive bastion at each corner, and Santa Tecla is the highest point in the city. The main gate is the Portal de ses Taules, flanked by two Roman statues, and at the top of the Puig de Vila stands Santa Maria cathedral, which keeps the apse and tower of its original 14th-century Gothic.

Ibiza Food Tours

Original Ibiza Food Tour

Roughly three-hour food walk through Eivissa with stops at restaurants, tapas bars, tea shops and ice-cream parlours.

Closed on Sundays according to Google

  • from €125
  • 3 h
  • Eivissa & Dalt Vila
5 · 47 Google
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When to visit Dalt Vila, and tips

  1. 01

    When to go

    In May, during Eivissa Medieval (7–10 May in 2026), when the walls fill with stalls, music and shows.

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    A local tip

    The best-loved views are from Plaça de la Universitat and the gaps in the bastions. The cathedral and the Almudaina castle face opposite ways: the church towards the harbour, the castle towards the sea between Eivissa and Formentera.

Quick facts

Walls
16th century, with a bastion at each corner
Highest point
Santa Tecla bastion
Area
About 70,000 m²

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Near Dalt Vila

Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.

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Area: Eivissa & Dalt Vila

Ways to explore Dalt Vila

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Questions about Dalt Vila

What is there to see and do in Dalt Vila?

The 16th-century walls form an irregular heptagon with a defensive bastion at each corner, and Santa Tecla is the highest point in the city. The main gate is the Portal de ses Taules, flanked by two Roman statues, and at the top of the Puig de Vila stands Santa Maria cathedral, which keeps the apse and tower of its original 14th-century Gothic. Atlas de Ibiza lists 18 experiences in town and 9 nearby: MACE, Ibiza Museum of Contemporary Art, Puget Museum, Dramatised visits to Dalt Vila, Dalt Vila cultural walk (private), Night tour of Dalt Vila with official guide, Adults-only catamaran to Formentera with open bar.

When is the best time to visit Dalt Vila?

In May, during Eivissa Medieval (7–10 May in 2026), when the walls fill with stalls, music and shows.

Any practical tips for visiting Dalt Vila?

The best-loved views are from Plaça de la Universitat and the gaps in the bastions. The cathedral and the Almudaina castle face opposite ways: the church towards the harbour, the castle towards the sea between Eivissa and Formentera.

Sources

Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-25. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.