San Carlos - The Hippy Village in Ibiza!
Who doesn't like a friendly and cool atmosphere? Well, everybody likes to have such people around who are easy to communicate with. The vibe speaks for itself. And it might be surprising for you that there is actually a place where you’ll find an ultimate welcoming environment and that is San Carlos in Ibiza!
One of the best things about this place is that it is interesting to visit and equally interesting to know about! So let’s get started:
Why is San Carlos famous as Hippy Village?
San Carlos began to be known as Hippy Village when many long-haired free-spirited people started to settle in the north of San Carlos in the 60s.
And the fun fact here is they still live as their ancestors used to live in the 60s and 70s; with minimal facilities of life. For them, it's a lifestyle they chose for themselves. Much more than just a fashion!
And the name itself; hippy village sounds interesting, a must explore kind of place. Right?
What You Can Explore In San Carlos, Ibiza?
Below, I have compiled a few of the many amazing things that you can explore in San Carlos, Ibiza.
The Hippy Market
In Ibiza, you can find so many hippy markets and San Carlos has the most original one of all. The colorful stalls look aesthetically appealing. Sellers display their stalls every Saturday. One special thing about these stalls is that they are built on terraces covered with ivy or in courtyards. Something unique from ordinary stalls!
Also, in summer you can find these stalls not only on Saturdays but also on several days a week. And summertime is when many tourists come there.
Bars and Restaurants
San Carlos bars and restaurants are fantastic to visit. Approachable and cool-vibes people are the reason. The environment is so cool and welcoming there. You’ll find everybody so welcoming and easy to communicate with. The environment is happy there, it feels like people there are always having celebrations. Besides that, the prices are also reasonable.
So now you know a place where you can make new friends easily!
Festivals full of Fun and Laughter
On November 4, a festival is celebrated in San Carlos in honor of the Patron Saint, San Carlos.
The festival has many fascinating happenings like old cars exhibition, Music and concerts with resident DJs, Food competitions, Costume team competitions, and much more. That is one reason for so many tourists heading towards San Carlos, Ibiza.
The competitions have the utmost fun because the one who loses the competition is punished by making him have some local Ibizan herbs. The whole competition is so refreshing and full of laughter.
So you can also get free laughter therapy in San Carlos, Ibiza!
Besides that, there is a photography competition and a dance party as well. And so many traditional games like the manilla and the tute. Some sports include the Gymkhana Race and II Cross School Duathlon. Everything is worth watching!
The festival has got something for children as well. There happens to be an incredible magic performance by many magicians there. So the festival is the complete package as a whole; has one thing or the other for everybody!
Wonderful Beaches Nearby San Carlos
In San Carlos, you can enjoy the ultimate beautiful beach views nearby, there are so many beaches, some include:
Aguas Blancas
This beach is such a beautiful and fun place to visit that if you visited it once, it’ll be your favorite for the lifetime. Its golden sand and high cliffs are Nostalgic indeed!
A must-visit for every beach-o-holic person!
Cala San Vicente
The aesthetic sense of this beach is unbeatable. The blue hues of the seawater look like someone is putting light beneath the seawater. The charm is doubled because of its width, even so many tourists are there, the area still looks open and spacious.
A beach holds the potential to calm the mind and refresh the soul!
Cala Llenya
This is a perfect beach for families as you can find many facilitated picnic spots nearby. Besides that, the water is shallow so kids can also enjoy there.
Cala Llenya has white sand and pine trees, making the beach area hidden and cool at the same time!
The Ibiza Style Church
The church in San Carlos is a must-visit place if you ever travel to Ibiza. The church is made in Ibizan style. It has a columned porch and a well. Basically, the church was built in 18 century so it has that old touch, having a bell and bell tower.
The Church building as a whole is an incredible place to visit a least once in your lifetime.
Bar Anita And Ibizan Drink
In San Carlos, you can find so many bars and restaurants offering quality foods at cheap prices but there is a bar most well known in San Carlos; Bar Anita. The place is designed in a way that displays the history of hippies and the whole story of how they started living in the north of San Carlos. The bar’s chairs and tables are attached outside to the road.
In San Carlos, you can find so many bars and restaurants offering quality foods at cheap prices but there is a bar most well known in San Carlos; Bar Anita. The place is designed in a way that displays the history of hippies and the whole story of how they started living in the north of San Carlos. The bar’s chairs and tables are attached outside to the road.
The Wrap-Up!
Ibiza as a whole is undoubtedly a wonderful place to visit having so many admirable places to explore. San Carlos is also one of them - a place worth visiting if you want to leave the hustle and bustle of city life and have some quiet and calm time to refresh!
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