Sa Talaiassa

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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.

Elevation475 m (1,558 ft)
Coordinates38°54′41″N 1°16′27″E
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Sa Talaiassa
Sa Talaiassa summit
Highest point
Elevation475 m (1,558 ft)
Coordinates38°54′41″N 1°16′27″E
Geography
LocationIbiza ( Balearic Islands)
Climbing
First ascentUnknown
Easiest routeDrive from Sant Josep de sa Talaia, then hike
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View of the sea from the top of Sa Talaiassa.

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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