Puig des Molins Necropolis

Place overview

Puig des Molins Necropolis sits just outside the old town walls of Ibiza Town and remains one of the most significant Phoenician and Punic burial sites anywhere in the Mediterranean. Excavations here have uncovered thousands of tombs dating back well over two thousand years. A museum on site displays artefacts recovered from the necropolis alongside explanations of the burial customs and daily life of the island's earliest settlers. Walkways lead through sections of the excavated site itself giving visitors a direct view of the tombs. Its UNESCO recognition sits alongside Dalt Vila as part of the wider historic protection covering Ibiza Town making the two sites a natural pairing for a single visit. The site tends to be far quieter than Dalt Vila itself which suits visitors wanting a slower more contemplative stop. For anyone interested in the island's ancient history beyond its more recent reputation this remains an essential stop in Ibiza Town.