1970s Ibiza: Stunning Photos Show the Life and the Bohemian Spirit of Ibiza

Ibiza is one of the Balearic Islands of Spain. It lies in the western Mediterranean 50 miles southwest of Mallorca. There are several irrigated lowlands, and the hillsides have been terraced extensively. Most agriculture is subsistence, but almonds, dried figs, and apricots are exported. Traditionally, the main export has been salt produced by evaporating seawater. Additionally, fish and charcoal are exported to the mainland more than domestic consumption.

Ibiza in the 1970s

The 1970s saw hippies flock to Ibiza due to its bohemian spirit. The destination was quickly transformed into a haven for aspiring musicians and artists who populated abandoned farmlands, seeking a sense of liberty and love. The fusion of hippies and pageses gave Ibiza a unique character. Ibizan women dressed in their typical costumes mixed with foreign liberals who promoted the motto “Make love, not war” as they walked along the cobbled streets. Ibiza had become a worldwide phenomenon by the mid-70s. Although beaches and roads still did not meet crowded situations, nightclubs like Pachá, Es Paradis, and Glory emerged on the nighttime scene, following the wave of tourists of the decade. Nightclubs formed an important complement to the island, but they lacked the dimension of a town’s nightclub, which was precisely its charm. The island was a haven of peace, the place everyone wanted to go—the Holy Grail for half the world. Even the stars wanted to go there. Music legends such as Bob Marley, the kirng of reggae, Thin Lizzy, and Eric Clapton held concerts in the abandoned bullring in Ibiza, along with the visits of other international stars, the legend of Ibiza as an island of music began.

Despite welcoming new visitors, the island maintained its humble nature as a fishing island. Boats would leave the port each day, only to return with buckets of fresh fish to sell at the local markets. More and more vacationers began flocking to Ibiza as the island’s beauty spread. The activities haven’t changed much, from sunbathing to strolling through the old city.

Here are some stunning vintage photos that captured the life and culture of Ibiza in the 1970s.

#1 Trip to Ibiza, Spain 1970s

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#2 Trip to Ibiza, Spain 1970s.

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#3 Spainish Singer Jeanette on island of Ibiza, 1978

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#4 A view of the Hacienda Na Xamena hotel in Port de Sant Miguel, Ibiza, Spain, 1978.

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#5 Dinera on a poolside terrace at the Hacienda Na Xamena hotel in Port de Sant Miguel, Ibiza, Spain, 1978.

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#6 Residents on the balcony of a villa on the bay of Cala Xarraca, near Portinatx, Ibiza, Spain, 1978.

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#7 A view of the Hacienda Na Xamena hotel in Port de Sant Miguel, Ibiza, Spain, 1978.

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#8 Society hostess and fashion designer, Viscountess Jacqueline de Ribes at her house in Ibiza, Spain, 1978.

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#9 Fosca, Vera, & Fiona Bertran holidaying in Roca Llisa, on the island of Ibiza, Spain, 1978.

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#10 El Rubio bar in Ibiza, 1977

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#11 The Hippies market in Ibiza, 1977.

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#12 The Hippies market in Ibiza, 1977.

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#13 Friendly atmosphere in cafe Montesol in Ibiza Town; Ibiza 1976.

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#14 Shopping at a hippie market in the city of Ibiza, Ibiza 1976.

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#15 Shopping at a hippie market in the city of Ibiza, Ibiza 1976.

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#16 Summer vacation in the city of Ibiza, 1976.

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#17 Shopping in the boutiques of the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#18 A couple relaxing in a cafe of Sant Antoni de Portmany on the island of Ibiza, 1976

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#19 Summer vacation in Sant Antoni de Portmany on the island of Ibiza, 1976

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#20 Summer vacation on teh island of Ibiza, 1976

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#21 The port of the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#22 Visiting a restaurant in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#23 Tourists enjoying the nightlife at the bar of Hotel Argos, Ibiza 1976.

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#24 Summer vacation in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#25 Summer vacation in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#26 Shopping at a hippie market in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#27 Summer vacation in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#28 Everyday life in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#29 Summer vacation in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#30 Summer vacation in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#31 Shopping in the boutiques of the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#32 On the way in the alleys of the historical center of the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#33 Summer vacation in the city of Ibiza, 1976

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#34 Having a drink at the high sea, Ibiza 1976.

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#35 Having a drink at the high sea, Ibiza 1976.

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#36 Windmill in Ibiza, 1976

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#37 Tourists in Ibiza, 1976

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#38 Woman tending clothes in Ibiza, 1976

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#39 Typical street of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975

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#40 Tourists through the streets of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975

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#41 Tourists in ancient walls of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975.

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#42 Tourists through the streets of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975.

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#43 Typical street of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975

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#44 Typical street of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975

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#45 Tourists through the streets of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975

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#46 Fishing port of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975.

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#47 Tourists through the streets of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975

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#48 Fishing port of Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1975.

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#49 Street in Ibiza, 1970s

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#50 Actress Sydne Rome on vacation in May 1975 in Ibiza, Spain.

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#51 Ibiza, Spain, 1970s

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#52 Hippies in a pavement cafe in Ibiza, 1972

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#53 Tourists in Ibiza, 1972

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#54 Actress Ursula Andress, in jeans and a dark sweater, sitting on the low wall of her villa’s balcony, Ibiza, 1970s

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#55 Ibiza summer vacation, 1974

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#56 Ibiza summer vacation, 1974

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#57 Ibiza, Spain, 1974

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#58 Ibiza, Spain, 1974

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#64 Ibiza, Spain, 1974

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#68 Ibiza, Spain, 1974

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#70 Ibiza, Spain, 1974

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#72 Ibiza, Spain, 1974

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#73 The Hippies market in Ibiza, 1972.

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#74 Actress Sydne Rome on vacation in May 1975 in Ibiza, Spain.

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