One of the world’s largest necropolises contains a range of ancient tombs and a museum revealing the practices and rituals of the Phoenicians.
Among the most fascinating landmarks on the island, the Necropolis del Puig des Molins is a cemetery that dates back to 600 B.C. Comprising rows of crumbling stone coffins, the necropolis is thought to be the largest of its kind in the world. Learn about the burial rituals and beliefs of the Phoenicians who constructed this fascinating mausoleum.
Wander through the Monographic Puig des Molins Museum to see the array of gems discovered lining some of the tombs. These include ancient jewelry, painted ostrich eggs and mirrors. Study the terracotta figures, amulets and vases on display. The exhibits stretch across five rooms.
Chat with docents as you peruse the gallery and learn about the Phoenician people who once populated this island. They had important funeral rites involving the preparation of the bodies. Find out how they differed from the Roman funerary traditions in Ibiza.
Bring supplies for a picnic on a grassy mound overlooking the necropolis. Consider the thousands of years of history here. Imagine how the locale was a rocky scrub many thousands of years ago. More than 3,000 tombs pockmark the hilly terrain here. Delve into the hypogea burial caverns underground and wander through the labyrinth carved into the mound.
Note that the site is open to visitors Tuesday through Saturday from morning until evening in summer, closing earlier in winter. It also shuts its doors for a few hours in the afternoon. There is an entry fee, with free admittance for kids.
Walk west from the western wall of the Dalt Vila historic center for about 5 minutes to get to the Necropolis del Puig des Molins. It is located in the heart of Ibiza Town. Visit some of the sights nearby, such as the Plaza Reina Sofia, the Baluard de Sant Pere and the Molí d’en Cantó.
