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Archaeological site · Ibiza, Balearic Islands
Necròpolis del Puig des Molins
Phoenician-Punic necropolis founded in the 7th century BC, with thousands of tombs dug into the slope of an olive-covered hill and a museum of funerary objects.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Necròpolis del Puig des Molins
The Necròpolis del Puig des Molins occupies a hill west of Dalt Vila, the hill of the windmills, where windmills used to turn. It was the cemetery of the city founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and later used by the Carthaginians and the Romans. It is estimated that there are between 3,000 and 4,000 tombs on the slope, one of the best-preserved Punic necropolises in the Mediterranean.
The most common tombs are hypogea: underground chambers cut into the rock, reached by vertical shafts, where sarcophagi with the dead and objects for the afterlife were placed. Part of the hill, covered with olive trees, can be walked along paths, and one of the hypogea is open to visitors.
The monographic museum next door displays the items found in the excavations: amulets, painted ostrich eggs, jewelry, masks and terracotta figures, including the image of the goddess Tanit, protector of the Punic city.
The necropolis has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1999.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 1 hour to 1.5 hours.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when the hill is shaded by the olive trees. Closed on Mondays; check opening times.
How to get there
It is on the Via Romana, a 10-minute walk from Dalt Vila and the Marina, in the neighborhood of the same name.
Tip
Start with the museum to understand what you'll see later on the hill. Go down into the open hypogeum to see how the chambers looked. Combine it with Dalt Vila on the same day.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Necròpolis del Puig des Molins
How many tombs are there at Puig des Molins?
It is estimated between 3,000 and 4,000, most hypogea—chambers excavated in the rock.
Who was Tanit?
The protective goddess of Ibiza in the Punic period, whose image appears on many terracotta figures in the museum.
Is the necropolis a World Heritage Site?
Yes, since 1999, together with Dalt Vila, Sa Caleta, and the posidonia meadows.