Secret spotStairway to Heaven
A long outdoor staircase in Ibiza Town near Can Misses hospital, with views over the town and the coast. From the right angle, the steps seem to go on forever.
What makes the mural tunnel special
In this tunnel in Ibiza Town, the Mexican street artist Spaik painted two murals, one at each end. Both date from BLOOP, an international art festival at which artists created murals in public spaces. Most of those went up in Sant Antoni; in 2016 this tunnel was the festival’s first work in Ibiza Town.
In summer 2016 Spaik painted an eagle. That year’s festival theme was ‘without fear’. A year later, in July 2017, he added a snake at the other end of the tunnel.
What the murals mean
Spaik works with bright colours and often draws his imagery from Latin American folklore and mythology. In 2017 he explained that the snake stands for what has been harming the island in recent years: more crime, luxury tourism, commercialisation and the disappearance of small shops.
In his story, the eagle at the other end is the hunter. That makes the snake both predator and prey.
Getting there and parking
The tunnel is in the es Soto neighbourhood, at the end of Carrer de Joan Xicó and close to Carrer de Ramon Muntaner. Dalt Vila is a few hundred metres away. Use the pin on the map to find the entrance.
From the centre of Ibiza Town you can walk or cycle there. If you’re coming by car, park in a regular parking space nearby and walk the last bit.
Facilities
There are no facilities at the tunnel itself. The centre of Ibiza Town has cafés and restaurants; several of them are on the map.
Tips for your visit
- For photos, soft light in the morning or late afternoon is often nicer than harsh midday sun.
- Combine the tunnel with a walk through Dalt Vila and the streets around it.
- Street art changes. The murals date from 2016 and 2017 and may have faded, been damaged or been painted over since.
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Practical information
- Coordinates
- 38.90571, 1.43265 · Show on map
- Good for
- street art, photography and a short stop on a walk around town
- Parking
- No dedicated car park; park in town and walk the last bit
- Best time to go
- Morning or late afternoon for softer light
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