Sa Talaiassa

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Sa Talaiassa
Ibiza Sa Talaia asv2023-04.jpg
Sa Talaiassa summit
Highest point
Elevation 475 m (1,558 ft)
Coordinates 38°54′41″N1°16′27″E / 38.91139°N 1.27417°E / 38.91139; 1.27417
Geography
Location Ibiza (Flag of the Balearic Islands.svg  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. On Top I (191428207).jpg
View of the sea from the top of Sa Talaiassa.

Sa Talaiassa (Catalan pronunciation: [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.

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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]

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References

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