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Villages, Heritage & Culture

There’s lots to do in Santa Eulària besides going to the beach.
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Le Corbusier, Erwin Broner, Josep Lluís Sert, Walter Benjamin, Elliot Paul and Raoul Hausmann were some of the intellectuals, architects and artists who were captivated by Ibiza’s ancestral customs and its traditional architecture, a unique cultural legacy that brings together centuries of diverse influences and assimilations. Join the club of captivated souls by visiting Santa Eulària’s top sights: churches, museums, farmhouses, and other distinctive elements.

charming spots and unique heritage elements

The villages of Santa Eulària

Church of Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera

Torrent passing between land walls in Santa Eulalia

When you come to Ibiza, visit the villages of Santa Eulària. In each one you’ll find singular heritage elements: Jesús, Sant Carles, Puig d’en Valls, Santa Gertrudis and Santa Eulària des Riu, the town that gives the municipality its name and home to one of the best examples of the fortified rural church. Include our villages in your list of top sights to see in Santa Eulalia and travel back in time on the wings of Ibiza’s traditional architecture. And when you’re ready to eat, have a snack or go shopping, you’ll find its promenades and plazas brimming with atmosphere. The local mood in Santa Eulària is curiously both family-friendly and cosmopolitan.

Villages

Villages

When you come to Ibiza, visit the villages of Santa Eulària. In each one you’ll find singular heritage elements: Jesús, Sant Carles, Puig d’en Valls, Santa Gertrudis and Santa Eulària des Riu, the town that gives the municipality its name and home to one of the best examples of the fortified rural church. Include our villages in your list of top sights to see in Santa Eulalia and travel back in time on the wings of Ibiza’s traditional architecture. And when you’re ready to eat, have a snack or go shopping, you’ll find its promenades and plaz...

History, Legends, and Traditions

History, Legends, and Traditions

Phoenicians, Romans, Moors and Catalonians all left their mark on our architectural heritage, as well as on our folklore, and in the legends of Ibiza. Don’t miss out on these interesting facets of island culture. During your holiday in Santa Eulària, why not attend a performance of ball pagès, our traditional folkdance; or get to know our imps and gremlins as you walk along the river; discover a few curiosities about the history of Santa Eulària; or simply admire our fascinating traditional dress. But, don’t limit yourself only to our monume...

Folklore

Folklore

Gold. White. Some black. And a touch of red. The colours of our fiestas. And the dry sound of castanets that stir the air along with the tambourine, the flute and the espasí. And delicate footsteps moving in a circle, timidly... Look. Listen. Feel our folklore, the unique expression of the precious legacy that Ibiza has treasured over the centuries. Join the party!

Cultural Route

Cultural Route

This circular route brings together 14 interesting sites and is an excellent way to explore our architectural heritage in one, two, or as many days as you like. The Cultural Route of Santa Eulària can be done by car or motorbike as well as by bicycle, thanks to the combination of several touring routes that we have linked up for your convenience. This route is, without a doubt, one of the sightseeing itineraries in Santa Eulària for winter or summer that you shouldn’t miss on your first trip to Ibiza.

Churches

Churches

Our island is known for its simple churches with their whitewashed walls and fortified appearance. In Santa Eulària you’ll find some of Ibiza’s loveliest churches: Jesús, Sant Carles, Santa Gertrudis and the monumental complex at Puig de Missa. We recommend that you put them on your must-see list. They make a great option for a winter car ride, or alternately a relaxed walk after the beach. It’s fun to try to spot the differences among them, because, although similar, each one is different!

Architecture and Unique Elements

Architecture and Unique Elements

Architecture that rose out of the earth – relish its beauty Tradition, fear, and the needs of a bygone society. The singular elements of Santa Eulària’s architecture reflect the historical nature of the centuries that created it. Because, in our heritage, nothing arose by chance. Wells, springs, defence towers, mills, limekilns, olive presses, farmhouses… When you venture forth to explore our municipality, allow your eye to rest on the legacies that embellish our landscape. And listen to their story… Traditional architecture is one of Sant...

Museums and Art Galleries

Museums and Art Galleries

Stimulate your curiosity, immerse yourself in creativity and travel back in time by visiting Santa Eulària’s museums and art galleries. You can find out about the island’s traditional practices and customs at the Can Ros Ethnographic Museum, the house-museum Ca n’Andreu des Trull and the Barrau Gallery, three must-see visits to discover the essence of Ibiza. If you are interested in contemporary creations, why not visit Santa Eulària’s many galleries, where the visual arts have been a going concern since the mid-1950s.

Defense and Watch Towers

Defense and Watch Towers

By day and by night. Between the 16th and 18th centuries, Ibiza was obliged to keep a watchful eye on the sea horizon, ready to sound the alarm as soon as an enemy flag appeared. The defence and refuge towers that survive in Santa Eulària des Riu tell us about Barbary pirates, hidden jewels, slave trade and smoke signals. Will you join us on our tour?

Country house in the middle of the countryside in Ibiza

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