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Ibi Spain

Where is Ibi?

Ibi is located on the Costa Blanca in the South East province of Spain. Ibi is very close to the city’s of Benidorm and Alicante. It is also not too far away from Denia and Javea. Arriving in Ibi is simple once you get to the province. You can choose either one of three airports to land…Alicante Airport, Valencia Airport, or Murcia Airport.

Accommodation in Ibi

You can stay in many different places here counting guest houses, Ibi hotels, self catering accommodation, and camping amenities. There is Ibi accommodation to suit all budgets. The next towns of Alcoy, Ontinyent, Villena, Castalla, Xixona, El Campello, Villajoyosa, and Cocentaina also offer a broad array of housing styles.

Renting a car in Ibi

There is no real community transport in this region so you truly need to rent a car. You do not need to go very far because the center of Ibi is in actual fact well appointed with lots of shops, restaurants, and bars. But there is a huge amount to see in this region and by getting an Ibi car hire you will be able to take pleasure in the surrounding areas. When you arrive at the airport, there are loads of car hire companies. Also, you will find lots of Ibi car hire companies to choose from.

What to see in Ibi

Ibi is a town in the province of Alicante. It has a population of about 23,500 residents. The toy industry plays a large part in the economy of Ibi, with the resulting in plastics, machinery, and metal industries growing to facilitate this. All this has grown up around the fact that because indie is surrounded by hills and gorges, the possibility of agriculture in the town was never really economically viable. During the early years, the population of Ibi had to survive on what vines, olives, and other trees could be grown. The toy industry today represents a massive lead forward for the Ibi people.
At the turn of the 20th century, there were about 3000 people living in Ibi. The majority of these inhabitants worked trying to scrape a living from the land. The only real “modern” industrial process being used in the area was the manufacture of paper. There is no reference made in those times to the later production of toys although for decades some of the surrounding areas had been producing dolls. It was the contact with these donators that made the manufacturing of toys in Ibi come about. Now, it is one of the largest toy producers in the region. There is a wonderful toy Museum in Ibi which would delight the young and the old. There is also a monument to the three Kings

The Costeretas, the old town district, is on the hill of Santa Lucia and is a series of very narrow streets. You can reach the Hermitage of Santa Lucia, which is one of the most emblematic spots in Ibi, from many different places in the village. It is said that the builders of the Hermitage constructed over the remains of an ancient Arab fortress. Another place that you should pay a visit to when you are in Ibi is the 16th century frescoes which are a representation of the coronation of Mary.

There are several different fiestas held in Ibi each year. The most, one of the fiestas more celebrated in the region is the Fiesta of the Moors and Christians. In Ibi, this happens in the first week in September. It usually involves mock battles between the Moors and Christians who are dressed up in period costumes. There’s always a very colorful and festive occasion for both the inhabitants and any visitors and usually involves plenty of vivid color, excellent music, and heaps of fireworks. There are also several other fiestas held throughout the year especially for religious reasons.

There is always something to do for the vacation in Ibi and the surrounding areas. Because of the topography of the area it is ideal for the walker and mountain climber. There is also great access to the magnificent beaches which are all along the coastline here. You can choose to relax on one of the promenades sipping sangria and nibbling away at tapas, spend a relaxing day sunbathing on the beach, or take part in the many water sports that are available. If you like golf, Ibi golfing has a lot to offer. There are so many different golf courses available up and down the region you to choose from.

What can you eat in Ibi

Besides the yummy Spanish cooking which is supplied in Ibi, you can consume fabulous food from several distinct nationalities including China, the Netherlands, India, England, Hungary, German, and French. You should be ought to find something that you like and that will suit your tastes. This does not have a great day in this area because it is a bit more inland, one of the ingredients and is used here a lot is rice, and you should place the ice creams which have given Ibi some of its fame. Some of the restaurants in Ibi and surrounding areas include the Restaurante Ricardo located on Juan Brotons and the Restaurante Serafines, located at the Parque Natural San Pascual.

The weather conditions in Ibi

Just like everywhere in the locality, the weather conditions in Ibi are in general fairly hot and sun-drenched. The winters are temperate and sun-drenched the summers are beautiful and hot. Rain is something which is delighted in within this district, a time out from the regular sunshine, but don’t be anxious because rain doesn’t turn up that regularly.

How to get to Ibi

Directions from Alicante Airport to Ibi

Directions from Murcia Airport to Ibi

Directions from Valencia Airport to Ibi

Maps of Ibi