Ibiza Town , as well as being home to stunning beaches , offers a variety of fascinating places to visit . Its historic center, Dalt Vila , a 17th century fortress, was designated a World Heritage Site in 1999 , along with the extensive Posidonia oceanica meadows that surround the island, responsible for the beauty and clarity of its waters . In addition, there is the Phoenician site of Sa Caleta and the Punic necropolis of Puig des Molins , a cemetery erected by the Phoenicians , who founded the city in 654 BC.
Throughout history , other civilizations such as the Carthaginians, Romans and Arabs left their mark on Ibiza City, whose place names and customs still exist today. After the conquest of the island by the Catalans in 1235, the capital strategically maintained its location next to the port, becoming one of the most relevant places to explore in Ibiza capital, along with its historic center.
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