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Las islas de la calma (part 3)

Documentary promoting tourism in the Balearic Islands shot in 1966 by the Catalan photographer Ramon Masats (1931- ). Dubbed in English and in line with the other promotional reports boosted by the Organization for the Promotion of Mallorca's Tourism, it is structured around four parts, each corresponding to one of the Balearic Islands: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. We arrive in Ibiza by sea, its port dominated by Dalt Vila. We reach Dalt Vila through the Porta (Gate) de les Taules and stroll through narrow, winding streets where tradition and modernity coexist. We see the Penya neighborhood with fishermen mending their nets and women with their traditional costumes. We pass by several beaches like Cala d'Hort, Cala Llonga Cala Gracio, etc. We can also admire the beautiful simplicity of Ibiza's architectural vernacular. Finally we witness a demonstration of a traditional dance called ball pages (peasant dance), which is characterized by the contrast between man and woman: the man makes all the physical effort, showing his strength and agility while the woman moves gently and smoothly.