The Parador de Eivissa will welcome its first tourists on March 10, following a 47 million euro investment

PalmThe Parador de Eivissa was officially inaugurated this Monday in Dalt Vila and will open its doors to the first customers on March 10, after a total investment of almost 47 million euros and more than two decades of procedures and works.

The project has involved one of the most significant archaeological excavations in Spain in recent years, as well as the restoration of the castle and Almudaina complex within the walled enclosure of Dalt Vila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In total, Turespaña has allocated €43.2 million for the comprehensive restoration and preservation of the discovered remains, in addition to €3.5 million invested by Paradores in the hotel's adaptation.

The decision to convert the 16th-century fortress into a hotel was made in 2004. Construction began in 2009, but the discovery of archaeological remains forced a complete redesign of the project and an increase in its budget. Work was halted in 2012 and did not resume until 2019, after an additional €21.1 million was invested to complete it.

The new establishment, spread across five buildings, has 41 guest rooms – some of which are designated for staff accommodation – as well as an area wellnessAn outdoor swimming pool, solarium, restaurant, cafes, lounges, and terraces. The courtyard, covered with a lightweight fabric structure and equipped with a small auditorium overlooking the port and the Cathedral's bell tower, will be available for hosting events. One of the central elements of the project is the musealization of nine archaeological coves integrated into an interpretation center that will open to the public before the end of the year. Infographics, posters, and audiovisual presentations will explain the main findings. Some of the remains have been restored so that they can be visited by both hotel guests and the general public. The facilities also incorporate an artistic offering with paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, and ceramics, featuring works by established and contemporary artists, in a journey inspired by light, the sea, and the cultural traditions of Ibiza.

During the inauguration, the president of Paradores assured that the establishment will be "practically at full capacity" during the first two months of operation and expressed confidence that the season will be "very positive," given the island's tourism potential and the attractiveness of the location. The Ministry of Tourism emphasized that the new Parador combines the restoration of historical and cultural heritage with a commitment to quality and cultural tourism. They also stressed the intention to make the space accessible and open to the public, as well as the plan to keep it operational year-round to contribute to the diversification and deseasonalization of the tourism offerings. Representatives of the network also noted that the Parador de Ibiza—the 99th in Spain—aims to be among the establishments with the highest annual occupancy rates and to attract diverse clientele within a unique heritage setting.