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Ibiza’s Beaches

Apart from the clubs, Ibiza’s main attraction is its
beaches. There are over 50 of them, adding up to
over 50 km (30 miles) of stunning coastline. Many
of the most popular ones are on the southeast
coast, between Santa Eulària des Riu and Cala
de Sant Vicent, and have excellent facilities. It is
still possible to find a quieter spot. The delightful 1 Cala es Figueral
Cala d’en Serra, for instance, near Portinatx, has a A long, sandy beach with
Fortified church at the top of Puig de Missa in Santa Eulària des Riu small, rocky islets near
chiringuito (“refreshment shack”) and little else.
w Santa Eulària Wed) is the best known and island. Its beautiful sandy beach the shore. The northern
portion is used as a
des Riu biggest in Ibiza. Held in the makes it an ideal place for families Es Figueral nudist beach.
grounds of the Punta Arabi with young children.
* 35,000. @ n C/Mariano Riquer club, it attracts large crowds. 0 km 1
Wallis 4, 971 330 728. _ Santa Eulària Here, you can buy jewellery E Museu Etnològic 0 miles 1
(12 Feb). and unusual clothes and Puig de Missa. Tel 971 332 845. Open
T-shirts, though much of the Apr–Sep: daily; Oct–Mar: Tue–Sun.
Ibiza’s third-largest town stands stuff on sale is not made locally. E Museu Barrau J
on the banks of the island’s only Nearby are two large camp sites Puig de Missa. Tel 971 330 072. Sant Carles
river, the Riu de Santa Eulària. and a couple of beaches – Cala Open 9:30am–1pm Tue–Sat. 2 Cala Boix de Peralta
The town’s main shopping street Nova and Cala Llenya. During Surrounded by green hills, this
is Passeig de s’ Alamera. This the summer there is a daily beach remains relatively
Ramblas connects the main boat trip to Formentera. deserted even during high La Joya
street with the coastal prom- Anita’s Bar in Sant Carles de season. It is situated near Punta J
enade. During the day, the palm Peralta, a little town 8 km Prima, offering a view of
trees provide welcome shade. At (5 miles) northeast of Santa Illa de Tagomago.
night there are many lively clubs, Eulària, was the cradle of the
restaurants and cafés to enjoy. island’s hippy culture and still
You can escape the town by remains popular. Two kilometres
by walking up nearby Puig de (1 mile) south of Sant Carles is
Missa (67 m/219 ft). At the top a hippy bazaar, Las Dalias. On
is a 16th-century fortified Saturdays and Sundays, the S’Argamassa
church, regarded by many colourful stalls display every- Arcaded entrance to a church garden
as the loveliest and best- thing from beads and bangles to in Jesús
preserved example of its kind bongos and intricate water pipes. Santa Eulària 3 Platja des Canar
in Ibiza. This whitewashed There is also a café-bar here. e Jesús des Riu This popular resort has a small
beach, situated near the
building, once used by the About 5 km (3 miles) south of 2 km (1 mile) north of Eivissa. @ pleasure-boat harbour. The
town’s inhabitants as a shelter Santa Eulària is Cala Llonga. This surrounding area is full of
from pirates, is surrounded by is one of the most popular resorts This modest village is situated Key shops, bars and restaurants.
a handful of picturesque local on the southeastern shores of the near Eivissa, on the road to Major road
houses and a small Santa Eulària. The church of 4 Platja des Niu Blau
cemetery. The adjacent Nostra Mare de Déu de Jesús Scenic route This pine-fringed beach in a cove with shallow
flat-roofed building has a unique early 16th-century Other road water is a particular favourite of families.
houses the modest Gothic-Renaissance altar of the
Museu Etnològic. Just a Virgen de los Angeles. Painted
short walk away is the by the Valencian artists Pere de
Museu Barrau, which has Cabanes and Rodrigo de Osona,
a collection of paintings, it illustrates scenes from the life
furniture and drawings by of the Virgin Mary, Christ and
the Spanish Impressionist the Apostles. There are a couple 6 Cala Llonga
Laureá Barrau. of cafés opposite the church. Situated between
Puig de ses Torretes
Environs Environs and Punta Roja, on
Es Canar, a popular resort A short way to the south and a 300-m- (1,000-ft-)
4 km (2 miles) north of within walking distance of wide bay, Cala
Santa Eulària des Riu, Eivissa is Talamanca. Its main Llonga is a friendly 5 Platja del Pinos
lies on the shore of a attractions, beside the 2-km resort and attracts The beach, close to Santa Eulària, is situated
pine-fringed bay with a (1-mile) sandy beach, are the hundreds of at the mouth of the seasonal Riu de Santa
beautiful beach. The local Aqualandia waterpark and holidaymakers. Eulària that dries up in the summer.
hippy market (Apr–Oct: Town hall in Plaça de Espanya some good fish restaurants.
For hotels and restaurants in this region see p151 and pp161–3 For keys to symbols see back flap

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