July 7th, 2009 Ibiza and Christopher Columbus
While the Balearic Islands are often considered together as a whole, or at least a common grouping of islands off the coast of Spain, they are each unique in their various cultural heritage aspects and scenic elements. Majorca is the largest and most heavily populated. It often defines the perspective of the Balearic Islands as a whole. It also receives the most tourists every year, and tourism has increased greatly within the last thirty years. However, with this, vacationers have frequented the other islands in greater numbers as well and tourism remains one of the strongest economic factors for each of them. And while Majorca may be the essence of the Balearic Islands, Ibiza is definitely the essence of island nightlife. The boutique hotel Ibiza industry offers luxury accommodations to the tourists who visit this beautiful island.
Ibiza is well known today through many of its contemporary aspects and attractions, however it also has an interesting history. It played a significant role in the Spanish Civil War, and its ancient establishment and cultural development also influences its current status. There are remains of ancient buildings that serve as contemporary landmarks. Ibiza is often perceived as innovative and progressive. This is symbolized by the famous Egg monument at the edge of San Antonio, which honors a particular legend surrounding Christopher Columbus. The legend itself is similar that of the Alexander and the Gordian Knot. It involves a bet that Columbus could not get an egg to stand on end. Much as Alexander simply took his sword and sliced through the knot, Columbus crunched the egg as he placed it on the table to collapse the end enough to make it stand. While Alexander’s legend is far more famous, these legends are common to contemporary societies to indicate a progressive problem solving and innovated perspective. Such is the case with Ibiza.
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