Your holiday dream comes true: spending Christmas in your own property on Ibiza
At the end of December, Christmas is also celebrated on Ibiza - a very special time when the Balearic island shows its particularly atmospheric side. As with every regional culture, Ibiza has a number of local specialities that make Christmas and the pre-Christmas period a unique experience for property owners.
If you are interested in buying a holiday property or a year-round residence on Ibiza, you can already look forward to your first Ibizan Christmas - here at Engel & Völkers Ibiza you can find out what makes the local festivities so fascinating.
Worth knowing for property buyers: Two important Christmas days are celebrated on Ibiza
The Christmas season on Ibiza spans the days from the 24th of December to the 6th of January. In contrast to festive traditions further north, Epiphany ("el Día de los Reyes Magos") also plays an important role alongside Christmas Eve. While Christmas Eve marks the start of the festive season and families come together to spend some reflective time together and exchange gifts, the arrival of the three kings, Kaspar, Melchior and Balthasar, is also celebrated in a lively way. Unique to Ibiza: here, the biblical figures arrive in Ibiza Town on a festively decorated boat, which is always a source of excitement for young and old alike. So if you would like to buy a house or a finca on Ibiza, you can already look forward to this atmospheric highlight. Let our team of estate agents advise you!
Spend the holidays outside thanks to the mild Christmas climate in Ibiza
Even in winter, Ibiza usually has pleasant temperatures between 9 and 16 degrees Celsius. This means you have numerous options for organising the festive season and enjoying new Christmas experiences. Whether it's a walk on the beach before the festive gift-giving, an excursion into the Mediterranean nature with your family or a cosy get-together on the terrace of your new house or finca on Ibiza - the mild climate invites you to spend time outdoors. In contrast to most central and northern European countries, you can't expect a "White Christmas", but the sunny and cosy version does have its very own advantages for you. We summarised the other qualities that winter Ibiza has to offer in one of our previous blog articles.
Christmas markets and Ibizan festive specialities: Winter highlights for owners
There is a festive atmosphere on Ibiza in the run-up to Christmas: year after year, charming Christmas markets are set up in many municipalities, enticing visitors with local arts and crafts, sweet treats and gastronomic variety. The Mediterranean flair and the many different, creatively designed stalls make each market special in its own way, so a visit is definitely worthwhile if you are buying a flat or villa on Ibiza.
Speaking of treats: The typical Christmas meals also differ from those that you are probably familiar with from regions further north. Many of the festive dishes are based on fish as the main ingredient, which is prepared in a variety of delicious ways. The Christmas dessert salsa de nadal, a sweet cream made from eggs, sugar, roasted almonds and cinnamon, is particularly noteworthy. This is eaten either on its own or with freshly baked festive biscuits - that's the way to indulge on Ibiza!
Would you like to spend your next Christmas in your own property on Ibiza and are still looking for the ideal flat, house or villa of your dreams?
Then Engel & Völkers Ibiza can help you realise your dream: Take a look at our portfolio, which contains numerous high-quality properties for sale, or contact our team on +34 971 311 336. We would also be happy to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with you via email at ibiza@engelvoelkers.com. Engel & Völkers Ibiza wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
