The third largest island in the Balearic archipelago is Ibiza, covering an area of roughly 540 sq km, with its smaller neighbour, Formentera, situated close to it`s southern coast. It has a hilly terrain and great swathes of the countryside are heavily wooded, mainly with pine, but also almond, fig, olive and even palm trees grow particularly well in this land of perpetual sunshine. Rainy days on Ibiza are very scarce and the historic use of water-wheels and windmills is kept alive in many parts of the island today to make the most of any available precipitation. There are many upland areas of outstanding beauty, and picturesque villages and towns from where stunning views can be had across the island and out over the sparkling Mediterranean. One such place is Ibiza town, the capital; a bustling port built into the side of a mountain beside the sea, where traditional white painted villas demonstrate the architectural heritage handed down through generations of Balearic islanders, and historical cultures mingle happily with a cosmopolitan, up-beat pace of life.