Your holiday in Santa Eulalia: what to see and do

Santa Eulalia is a quiet and family-friendly town, ideal for those who want to enjoy a relaxed holiday by the sea. Located about 15 kilometres from the city of Ibiza, it’s the most important town in the north of the island and the capital of the district that bears the same name.  This is a different experience to Ibiza’s party life: the pleasant Paseo de s'Alamera, the city centre’s pedestrian streets, Santa Eulària urban beach (a perfect place to enjoy a day of sun and sand with children), the seafront, the marina and the delightful Punta Arabí Hippy Street Market.  

If you are looking to escape the island’s nightlife or simply get away from the hustle and bustle, this is the perfect break and is less than half an hour by car from the epicentre of Ibiza. 

With its cultural attractions and heritage that go far beyond beach tourism, Santa Eulalia is a destination that begs to be explored at a leisurely pace. 

Around the church, the streets of the old quarter are lined with traditional houses and charming features. In this area, you'll find another must-see attraction: the Ibiza Can Ros Ethnographic Museum. Located in a perfectly preserved old farmhouse that is over 300 years old, the museum offers an approach to rural life on the island, through everyday objects, agricultural tools and recreations of traditional domestic spaces. 

The next stop on this cultural journey takes us to Sala Barrau on Paseo de s'Alamera. Dedicated to the Barcelona painter Laureà Barrau i Buñol (1863-1957), the space displays part his work. The artist, captivated by the island’s light, colour and customs, portrayed people from the town and captured everyday scenes and landscapes of the time. His work offers a naturalistic view of Ibiza in the first half of the 20th century. 

If you're travelling with children, this educational activity is a great way for them to learn about the important role played by the Balearic Islands' only river in the development of the town. Housed in a former flour mill, the exhibit explains the traditional use of water and allows visitors to admire another beautiful example of Ibizan architecture.

This is also the starting point of the River Walk, a delightful route that goes as far as Pont Vell, a simple 18th-century bridge that has been the setting for popular legends, such as that of the fameliar, a mythological being that lives near the bridge and, in exchange for being fed, works tirelessly for its owner.

You can complete the walk along the seafront and the pedestrianised street of Sant Vicent, a hub of Santa Eulalia social life, where you'll find countless cafes, ice cream parlours, and restaurants to take a break along the way and soak up the local atmosphere. 

Santa Eulalia is an ideal destination if you want to relax by the sea without a care in the world. Right in the heart of the town, you'll find several beaches with full amenities. Santa Eulària Beach, with its light sand and calm waters, is an ideal place to go with the family or to relax with everything you need within close proximity. Santa Eulària River Beach nearby, at the mouth of the river, and Es Caló de s'Alga is a small, more intimate urban cove, ideal for enjoying a quick dip away from the summer crowds.

There are even more things to do in the local area. Just five kilometres away is Cala Llonga, a wide beach that is very popular with families due to its easy access for lovers of water sports. To the north, Santa Eulalia boasts sandy beaches with a distinct local style, such as Es Niu Blau, Cala Pada and s'Argamassa: peaceful places surrounded by pine forests.

If you’re interested in sports activities on dry land, the local area offers a wide variety of options in a well-maintained natural environment: golf, hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. 

Every Wednesday, Santa Eulalia goes back in time to the 1970s with its hippy street market, as we are clearly reminded by the images and flowers on the posters advertising it. It can be found at Punta Arabí, beside Es Canar beach, around five kilometres from the city centre.

This is the oldest and largest street market in Ibiza, and has over 400 stalls selling clothing, crafts, footwear, and jewellery. There are also plenty of bars and beachside restaurants where you can grab a bite to eat and a drink. In the afternoon, the shopping experience is rounded off with live music and entertainment.