First, it was a rumor on social networks. Then the ayuntamiento of Sant Josep has confirmed it. The access to Es Vedra parking area is now officially closed. The goal: protect this special site from mass tourism.
If you were planning to watch one of the best sunsets of Ibiza over Es Vedrà, you’ll have to rethink your plans. The access to the Es Vedra parking lot of Cala d’Hort, once crowded with tourists trying to capture the perfect moment, is now closed. Dirt, rocks and barriers prevent motorized access, while a police presence keeps a watchful eye. The closure does not only affect parking: access on foot is now also restricted.
A decision to protect this magical site
But why this decision? Behind this shocking measure lies a reality that local residents have been denouncing for years: overcrowding and the accelerating deterioration of the site. Too many people, too much noise, too much waste. Ubiquitous drones, wild parties and rudeness have finally sealed the Belvedere’s fate. The Town Hall justifies the closure by saying that the preservation of the site has become an emergency, even if it means restricting access to one of Ibiza’s natural jewels.
Ibiza is trying to protect itself from itself
This is not the first time that an emblematic area of the island has been restricted due to excessive tourism. After the closure of Sa Pedrera (Atlantis) and the restriction of access to certain coves, this latest restriction confirms a trend: Ibiza is trying to protect itself from itself. Let’s see if this policy will be effective or if it will only increase the frustration of the island lovers. One thing is for sure: sunsets at Es Vedrà are likely to become a privilege reserved for the more adventurous.
