Local Lowdown on Santa Eulalia, Ibiza (Santa Eulària)

The local authorities and business community have worked together and invested lavishly to maintain its attractions to a more selective visitor and it is now much sought after by those desiring a quieter holiday and is a firm favourite for families.

A good example of this investment is the seafront Promenade, reclaimed from the sea, which spans the length of the wide, curved beach, adorned with palm trees, miniature gardens and a large fountain.

360º Panorama of Santa Eulalia Promenade and the beach

Facing the sea, walk along to the extreme right, till you can go no further to Mariners beach, where the only river in the Balearics runs into the sea.

From Mariner's beach a pretty, peaceful river-walk meanders up to the Roman bridge which has now been carefully restored. Midway, a footbridge spanning the river gives onto another pretty paved walkway leading to the little beach of Calo de S'Alga at Siesta with it's small-village atmosphere.

Wining and Dining

There are two main streets in which you're bound to see everyone who's anyone at some time or other. Tree lined Calle San Jaime is the main street. It's the daytime meeting place for the coffee and conversation cliques who meet at the tables of the cafés and bars to watch the world go by.

Backing on to San Jaime is Calle San Vicente, famous as the Street of Restaurants. Closed to traffic in the early evening, it is transformed into the living, breathing picture of an ideal Mediterranean scene. Chairs and tables, laughing promenaders and diners, light, music and strolling musicians appear, giving this picturesque street an intoxicating fiesta atmosphere.

Craft markets

The other side of San Jaime the Plaza continues, bright with flowering oleanders and hibiscus, colourful with the crafts of street vendors and exhibits of instant portrait painters, ending in the Promenade, the fine white beach and the blue Mediterranean beyond.

The Marina

Along the Promenade, you pass a colourful array of restaurants and cafés, from the cheap 'n cheerful to international exclusive and to the left at the end on the promontory the ferries ply to nearby beaches, Ibiza Town and for bracing day trips to our sister island of Formentera.

Recommended boat charters

Just around from there is the impressive yacht marina, which has made Santa Eulalia one of the focal points of the Mediterranean wetset. This stylish area area is fast becoming a favourite for dining, shopping, entertainment and nightlife.

Artists

Santa Eulalia is the hub of a fascinating colony of talented people, many of them world famous. Local & countryside galleries and shops have the privilege of selling works by artists who exhibit in the world's capitals.

The artwork of LAUREANO BARRAU - one of Ibiza's many hidden treasures.

Read more information about local artists, legends and history in Magical Ibiza.

Out and About

The western approach to Santa Eulalia is across a narrow bridge, with a lovely little Roman bridge to your right. The fascinating 16th century architecture of the Church of our Lady of Jesus, at the summit of the Puig de Missa (Hill of Mass), is beautifully lit at night.

From this hilltop you get fantastic views over the municipality of Santa Eulalia which includes Santa Gertrudis, the greater part of Jesús, Es Caná, San Carlos and the beautiful bay of Cala Llonga.

Leaving the village to the Northeast, the road divides to San Carlos and Es Caná. Beware that traffic throughout the area is considerably slowed each Wednesday on Hippy Market Day.

Across the narrow bridge and first left is the 'pretty' route to Ibiza Town, passing Siesta, Cala Llonga, the Ibiza Golf Club and Jesús, all of which are well signposted. However which way you leave Santa Eulalia, you will surely want to return.

YOUR COMMENTS

I stayed in Santa Eulalia in 2006 with a friend. It wasn't really a clubbing holiday so we only took a trip to Pacha one night which wasn't too expensive in the taxi. The beach was nice and there were plenty of shops to look around in. Couldn't find anywhere open much after 12pm but I was probably looking in the wrong places. I can't remember much about the holiday as it was so quiet but it was a nice place if you like going for walks along the promenade or looking around shops, also there seemed to be a lot of restaraunts. It was very quiet there as well considering it was July. I would really only advise staying here if you want a quiet holiday with a bit of retail therapy but then I didn't explore the place much. Its definitely not a 24/7 part animals place though and I would totally recommend it to 60 plus people as my hotel was full of them and they were having a great time!

Posted by hauskitten on 29 June 2009

Please, please, please don't judge Santa Eulalia on the basis of the grumpy staff in the likes of Croissant Show, Cosmis and Royalty. There are other bars/restaurants in this town where the customers are treated like.... well like customers.

Posted by CasperSlides on 31 May 2009

It's worth a trip there just to check out how grumpy the staff are in The Croissant Show . It's almost as if they're in competition with the Ibiza Town branch for moody vibes.

Posted by Northern Monkey on 31 May 2009

just got back from santa eulalia,loved it stayed in hostal Yebisah perfect location,close to bus station,Taxis,marina and beach.Santa Eulalia is lovely if you just want to chill have nice foodand people watch:D

Posted by chezzy on 16 May 2009

Loved the apartment we stayed in. Cala Torre was it's name. It's a private rental.

Thought Santa Eulalia was a bit of a hassle to get back and fore from to be honest. Not the best location for a clubbing holiday but great as a base for our Honeymoon.

Buses are too infrequent and not much to do during the days.

I'd recommend Magdelane's for a meal or the health suite.

Apart from that I'd not go back to Santa Eulalia

Posted by PFD50 on 16 January 2009

Have you ever visited the Far East (of Ibiza)?

Posted by stephen on 5 January 2009

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