Es Vedra Vortex. Es Vedra has been the subject of many weird and wonderful tales and legends ranging from UFO’s, strong magnetic fields and ghosts to being a home to sea-nymphs and sirens. The island is almost always enveloped in a mysterious silvery-transparent haze. The island is uninhabited. Today, explorers can look out over the crashing waves to search for traces of the mythical beings. According to legend, Es Vedra – a small, rocky island located off the west coast of Ibiza – was once home to the sea nymphs and sirens who sought to entice Ulysses in Homer's "Odyssey." An interesting ‘population’ to say the least. And there are several interesting legends connected with it. It seems that Es Vedrà's status as a place of myth-making has been around since ancient times. People come within the vicinity of Es Vedra to meditate or just to experience the energy that surrounds this transformative spot. Popular myths surrounding Es Vedra include that it was the home of the sirens and sea- nymphs who tried to lure Ulysses from his ship in Homer’s Odyssey, and also the birth place and holy island of the Phoenician goddess, Tanit. Es Vedra is the source of many island myths and legends: some claim to have seen UFOs flying above it, old wives’ tales say it’s the ancient site of the lost city of Atlantis, others have heard siren calls from the shore and mystics say it has healing powers. The mysterious case of Es Vedrà. Legend has it the famous landmark Es Vedra is the tip of the sunken civilization of Atlantis and the earth’s third most magnetic point. The uninhabited island is like a dragon. Es Vedrà is a small rocky island of the south western seaboard off the Spanish island of Ibiza. The island is said to be home to sirens and sea-nymphs, who tried to lure Odysseus from his ship in Homer’s Odyssey. Es Vedrà is shrouded in many myths and legends, the most popular of which is that it is the third most magnetic spot on earth. Mention this to a local however and you will either be met with a blank stare or laughter - it is indeed just a story. While all of these stories remain rooted in speculation, there are some certainties about Es Vedrà we know for sure. It is also said to be the birthplace of the goddess Tanit, who became Ibiza’s patroness and who is immortalised across the island in statue form. Es Vedra (Es Vedrà) is recognized as the most mysterious and mystical island of the Balearic archipelago. The islet is said to be home to the mischievous sirens and sea nymphs who tried to lure Ulysses from his path in Homer’s tome, Odyssey. Es Vedra floats less than two miles off the west coast of Ibiza, a hugely popular vacation destination, but the two islands couldn’t be more different.Es Vedra is a quiet, uninhabited outcrop that most people aren’t allowed to step foot on, while Ibiza sees more than six million tourists every year and is a haven for those who revel in long nights and lazy mornings. The Facts. 6.ES VEDRA. Take Es Vedrà, legend has it that this is the mermaid island where Greek King Odysseus lost his way in the old days and was nearly destroyed by sirens: bewitching mermaid-like creatures that seduce men with their call. Indeed, the island is steeped in ancient history, being the home of the sirens who tried to tempt Ulysses from his ship in Homer’s Odyssey. On the rumour mill, Es Vedrà is the tip of the sunken civilisation of Atlantis. In Greek legend, Es Vedrà was the home of the sirens and sea-nymphs who tried to lure Ulysses from his ship in Homer’s Odyssey. 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