Astarte is a small luxurious
hotel typically ibicencan, immerse in the most beautiful rustic environment you
will find in the Balearics. It is situated North of the Island of Ibiza in a calm & isolated area
surrounded by protected forests. The nature of its location takes one, moreover
invites one to have a walk along the forest paths that reach a cliff face
offering impressive sea views.
The peace & privacy
of the guests is guaranteed at Hotel Rural Astarte thanks to its enchanting
environment and its proximity to nature. It is also an ideal location to
celebrate banquets, weddings & birthdays at and even hen parties & stag
nights.
All our rooms are fully
equipped with Mini-bar, TV, DVD, safe box and air conditioning, as well as
central heating for the winter months. We also have bicycles available for those
clients who may be interested in doing some sport.
Our external facilities include
a massage parlour & a Jacuzzi where one can enjoy a revitalizing massage in
the midst of nature or relax in a pool of bubbles during the day or even at
night time as one bathes in moon-shine. Hotel Rural Astarte also provides other
amenities such as a large barbecue where one can taste the best meats prepared
with utmost care by specialized cooks.
Who is
Astarte?
Astarte
is the assimilation of a Phoenician goddess from Mesopotamia that represented the cult to mother Nature, to
life, fertility & the exaltation of love. Over time she has become also the
goddess of war.
¿How is Astarte related to
Ibiza?
Amongst
the findings of the archaeological remains at Puig d´els Molins, a mud sculpture
was found that was the representation of the Phoenician goddess Astarte, known
as the “Lady of Ibiza”.
The
Phoenicians founded Ibosim ( Ibiza ) around the
year 654 BC. They introduced the Punic language to the island ( a
Carthaginian-Phoenician dialect ), as well as their religion, their rites and
their gods among which we find Astarté.
It
is thought that the cathedral of Ibiza town was
probably erected over the remains of an ancient temple devoted to
Astarté.