Sa Talaiassa

Sa Talaiassa
Sa Talaiassa summit
Highest point
Elevation 475 m (1,558 ft)
Coordinates 38°54′41″N 1°16′27″E / 38.91139°N 1.27417°E / 38.91139; 1.27417Coordinates: 38°54′41″N 1°16′27″E / 38.91139°N 1.27417°E / 38.91139; 1.27417 
Geography
Location Ibiza ( Balearic Islands)
Climbing
First ascent Unknown
Easiest route Drive from Sant Josep de sa Talaia, then hike
View of the sea from the top of Sa Talaiassa.

Sa Talaiassa (Catalan pronunciation: [sə tələˈjasə]), also known as Sa Talaia or Sa Talaia de Sant Josep, is the highest mountain on the island of Ibiza in the Balearic Islands of Spain.[1] It is located in the southwest of the island. Talaia, the name of the mountain, means "watchtower" in Catalan, Talaiassa referring to an especially large one.

Sant Josep de sa Talaia, the island's largest municipality, is named after this mountain.

Aviation Accident

In 1972, an Iberia Caravelle airliner crashed into Sa Talaiassa, killing all 104 people on board.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Sue Bryant, Ibiza and Formentera, ISBN 978-1-84537-814-1
  2. ↑ Aeroport des Codolar
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