The Historical Days organised by the Iboshim Historical Re-enactment Association return on Saturday, 24 October, with archaeology, Punic food, ancient board games and a free lecture exploring Ibiza’s role in the ancient Mediterranean.
The Iboshim Historical Re-enactment Association will hold a new edition of its Historical Days on Saturday, 24 October, bringing together archaeology, gastronomy and family-friendly activities to introduce audiences of all ages to Ibiza’s Phoenician heritage.
One of the main highlights will be the lecture “The Key to the West: Ibiza and the Phoenician Cities of the Iberian Peninsula”, scheduled for 7pm at Sa Nostra Sala, at 17 Calle Aragón in Ibiza Town.
The talk will be delivered by Eduardo García Alfonso, a specialist in the Iron Age and Phoenician and Greek colonisation across the Mediterranean. He is also head of the Outreach Department at the Provincial Archaeological Museum of Málaga.
The lecture will explore the role Ibiza played in ancient Mediterranean maritime routes and trading networks, as well as its connections with other Phoenician settlements across the Iberian Peninsula. Admission will be free, subject to venue capacity.
A day of ancient food, games and family activities
The programme will begin well before the evening lecture. From 11am to 3pm, visitors will be able to enjoy a tasting of Punic food and board games inspired by the ancient world, with activities aimed particularly at younger participants.
The afternoon programme, running from 5pm to 7pm, will feature audiovisual presentations, prize draws and an awards ceremony.
Celebrating Ibiza as a cultural destination
The initiative combines historical learning with an interactive, family-friendly approach. Iboshim aims to make archaeology and history accessible and enjoyable for both children and adults, offering a different way to discover the island beyond its beaches and nightlife.
The Historical Days are sponsored by Ibiza Tourism and the Consell d’Eivissa, through its Department of Culture and Heritage.
The association also acknowledges the support of Fundació Baleària, Fundación Pacha, Fundación Julián Vilás Ferrer, Fundació Guillem Cifre de Colonya and CanunChef, which will take part in the gastronomic programme.
Through this initiative, the organisers highlight Ibiza’s value as a cultural destination and the importance of its historical legacy, particularly its Phoenician past — a key chapter in understanding how the island became integrated into the major trading routes of the ancient Mediterranean.