The Parador de Eivissa will open after 15 years of construction

PalmThe Parador de Eivissa will open on February 23, as announced at Fitur this Friday by the Secretary of State for Tourism, Rosario Sánchez, who noted that an investment of 43.2 million euros has been made. The Ministry of Industry and Tourism indicated that this project has involved one of the largest archaeological excavations in recent years in Spain and the restoration of the historical heritage of Dalt Vila. Sánchez announced that reservations will open on the Paradors website next Monday, January 26, so that the first guests can stay at the hotel starting March 10.

"The Parador de Ibiza will not be just another Parador; it will be the first to open in the Balearic Islands, and its opening will make it one of the great jewels of the Paradores network in Spain," Sánchez emphasized, adding that, due to its characteristics, "this establishment will be a new benchmark for tourism and heritage on the island, attracting cultural tourism that respects the environment and historical legacy."

In 2004, the decision was made to convert the 16th-century fortress of Dalt Vila, which had been closed in the 1980s, into a Parador hotel. Construction began in 2009, but the discovery of archaeological remains forced a complete redesign of the project and a significant increase in its budget. Work was halted in 2012 and did not resume until 2019, when the Spanish government approved an additional contribution of €21.1 million to complete the project. "We are aware of the years of waiting that have passed and the technical challenges involved in carrying out a project of this magnitude, which has gone far beyond simply opening a hotel," stated the Secretary of State for Tourism, while also emphasizing "the unequivocal commitment, effort, work, and investment made by Turespaña, Paradores de Turismo, and the Secretary of State for Tourism."

One of the project's major milestones has been the incorporation of a plan to transform nine archaeological soundings into a museum within an interpretation center integrated into the Parador itself. Infographics, signage, and audiovisual presentations will explain the most important remains found during the excavations. Some of the finds have been restored so that guests and the general public can visit them. This space makes the Parador a strategic asset for the cultural development and diversification of tourism on the island.

In addition to this cultural attraction, there is an artistic program that includes painting, sculpture, photography, installation, and ceramics, featuring works by established and contemporary artists. The program, inspired by light, the sea, and the cultural traditions of Ibiza, transforms the historic building into a veritable living gallery in dialogue with its surroundings. Regarding hotel offerings, Paradors de Turisme has invested an additional €3.5 million in the renovation of the Parador de Ibiza, which will have 41 guest rooms. Spread across five buildings, the hotel will feature a wellness area, outdoor pool, solarium, café, restaurant, lounges, and terraces. The courtyard, covered with a lightweight, fabric-like structure and equipped with a small auditorium overlooking the port and the cathedral's bell tower, expands the hotel's space and will allow for the hosting of evening events in a unique setting.