Vara de Rey is a pedestrian boulevard in Ibiza Town, lined with cafés, bars, restaurants and shops. Take a shaded pause beneath the trees, browse the boutiques or sit at an outdoor terrace to watch city life. The avenue’s early 20th-century town houses and statue honouring General Vara de Rey add a historical note to the walk. Come by day for shopping and café stops, or return in the evening when live music and seasonal events may enliven the area.
A pedestrian boulevard in Ibiza Town
Vara de Rey is a central promenade lined with cafés, restaurants and shops. Its outdoor terraces give you a place to pause and watch the city go by. Boutiques and stores make the boulevard a convenient stop for browsing while exploring Ibiza Town.
The avenue was pedestrianised in 2016. Tall trees provide shade, and the surrounding buildings include town houses dating from the beginning of the 20th century.
The statue and its namesake
A statue on the boulevard honours General Vara de Rey, an Ibiza-born Spanish soldier who died in the Cuban War. It is a historical point of interest among the shops and restaurant terraces.
Local markets and seasonal events are also held in the area. Live music can bring added activity in the evening.
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What is Vara de Rey in Ibiza?
It is a pedestrian boulevard in Ibiza Town, with shops, cafés, restaurants and outdoor terraces.
Who does the statue at Vara de Rey honour?
The statue honours General Vara de Rey, an Ibiza-born Spanish soldier who died in the Cuban War.
When is a good time to visit Vara de Rey?
Go by day for the shops and cafés, or in the evening for the chance of live music.
