Program of activities of the program 'Vive la Posidonia'
The City Council of Eivissa celebrates the fifth edition of the program Vive la Posidonia with sustainability, biodiversity protection and awareness of the importance of protecting posidonia against climate change, as major challenges.
This year, the initiative will last until December and will consist of five major sections that will offer a wide variety of activities, exhibitions, educational workshops, gastronomy and prizes to raise awareness of the importance of the marine plant.
Thus, there will be photographic immersions, kayak and paddle surf visits, in the 'Nature' section; citizen awareness and ecotourism activities, in the 'Education' section; jewelry exhibitions that interpret Posidonia as a jewel to preserve, in the 'Art' section; menus in restaurants in the municipality, with the proposal 'Gastronomy' and contests on social networks with the 'Posidonia Awards'.
Nature
The 'Nature' section will offer immersions in Posidonia to capture images of the millenary plant, as well as kayak tours and paddle surfing activities on the beaches of ses Figueretes, Talamanca and Platja d'en Bossa. All activities are free and are developed respecting the protocols and safety measures in front of the Covid-19.
The photographic dives will depart from the Marina Botafoc port and the canoe excursions, from the beach of ses Figueretes, and will also have two days dedicated to families with children from 10 to 17 years old and with special needs as there will be expert monitors.
There will also be paddle surfing in Platja d'en Bossa, Talamanca and ses Figueretes.
For all these activities, which take place mainly on weekends, you can reserve your place by calling 971 399 232 or sending an e-mail to
Education
In the 'Education' section, the Department of Environment promotes new educational and awareness activities, in collaboration with local entities and professionals in the sector.
Thus, the activity 'Posidonia Power Kids' will take place with a macro clean-up day organized by GEN-GOB in collaboration with the educational centers, and a creative and environmental artistic workshop on the reuse of waste for the creation of instruments and the staging of a musical. Reservations can be made at
There will also be ecotourism activities with the biologist doctor and environmental management, Teresa Marí, to explain the relationship between the moon and the growth of posidonia and tides. Reservations can be made at 971 399 232 or
Another ecotourism initiative will be a guided circular route through ses Feixes with Amics de la Terra on Sundays October 10 and November 14, and the Posidonia webinar, on Thursday December 2, with the results of the project for the recovery of the meadow of ses Figueretes.
Art, Gastronomy and awards
In the 'Art' section, Posidonia is claimed as natural and cultural heritage of Eivissa, through the work of jewelers Elisa Pomar and Enric Majoral. In their spaces in the Marina and Vara de Rey, both creators will exhibit the collections in which they show their artistic interpretation of the seabed and their vision of posidonia as a jewel that we must all preserve.
In the 'Gastronomy' section, nine restaurants of the municipality will offer a variety of proposals aimed at all audiences, to give visibility to the unique ecosystem of the underwater meadow, where a great variety of species coexist. The Fishermen's Guild of Eivissa and the guarantee brand 'Peix Nostrum' also join this initiative.
Finally, the Posidonia Awards will be the prizes of the contest 'Viu la Posidonia' in the social networks of Turismo de Eivissa and you can win prizes such as lunch and dinner at restaurants participating in the campaign, hotel nights and jewelry tribute to the ancient plant, as well as T-shirts and masks.
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