Perhaps the changing trends in tourism to the island are reflected in the growth of the 'Agrotourist' sector of the economy. while other more traditional sectors such as package tourism are experiencing a slight downturn in fortunes. The rural tourism sector has doubled in size over the last couple of years, and demonstrates the rise in the type of 'quality' tourism that the politicians are so desperate to promote here.
To qualify as an agrotourist centre, the buildings must pre-date 1940, and there must be at least 25,000 square metres of land. Furthermore, 50,000 square metres of land is required to qualify as a rural hotel.
There are now more than 20 such establishments which offer peaceful, even luxurious, holidays in the beautiful Ibicencan countryside, with holiday pursuits such as horse riding, mountain biking, and yachting available to clients. In the days of bargain flights from Britain with the likes of easyJet, it's so easy to book direct with this type of accommodation - why not try it?
