Portal de ses Taules

Portal de ses Taules

Massive wooden doors crowned by the imperial coat of arms mark the 16th-century threshold to Ibiza's walled medieval city.

Portal de ses Taules is the main entrance to Dalt Vila, Ibiza's walled old town, built between 1584 and 1585. The gateway stands between the bastions of Sant Joan and Santa Llúcia, crowned by the imperial coat of arms. Replicas of original statues flank the entrance; originals are kept in the Archaeological Museum. The massive wooden doors open onto steep, narrow cobbled streets. Beyond lies the old city with shops, restaurants, and views across the island.

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance; steep, narrow streets beyond.
Parking
Paid parking lot available in the surrounding area.
Difficulty
Steep cobbled streets with significant inclines; surface may be slippery when wet.
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

What makes it special

Built between 1584 and 1585, Portal de ses Taules marks the formal entrance from modern Ibiza into the medieval walled city of Dalt Vila. The structure stands between the bastions of Sant Joan and Santa Llúcia, its massive wooden doors and imperial coat of arms—topped by the royal crown—signalling the threshold to centuries-old architecture. Statues flank the gateway; originals are now in the Archaeological Museum. The immediate shift from modern streets to steep, narrow cobbled paths makes the crossing physically and visually distinct. It is one of the last surviving elements of Ibiza's 16th-century fortifications.

Good to know

  • Steep cobbled streets with significant inclines beyond the gateway entrance can challenge those with mobility issues or young children, though the gateway itself is wheelchair accessible.
  • Paid parking is available in the surrounding area; there is no private road or parking directly inside the old town.
  • The cathedral in Dalt Vila closes from 2 PM to 5 PM daily.
  • The gateway is open 24 hours, but shops and sites in the old town keep standard business hours.

Getting there

The gateway sits at the edge of Eivissa town. Drive to the car park near Dalt Vila; paid parking is available in the surrounding area. From there, visitors walk up steep, narrow cobbled streets to reach the gateway. The entrance itself is wheelchair accessible, but the streets beyond are steep with significant inclines. There is no public transport directly to the gateway; the nearest bus stops serve central Eivissa, from which it is a short walk or taxi ride to Dalt Vila.

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Frequently asked questions

  1. Is there parking near Portal de ses Taules?

    Paid parking is available in the surrounding area of Dalt Vila.
  2. Can I access the gateway if I use a wheelchair?

    The gateway entrance is wheelchair accessible, but the streets beyond are steep and narrow.
  3. When does the cathedral close?

    The cathedral in Dalt Vila closes from 2 PM to 5 PM daily.
  4. When was the gateway built?

    Portal de ses Taules was built between 1584 and 1585.