Santa Eulària des Riu: villas and local guide

Santa Eulària des Riu villa guide to the town, marina and promenade, with Cala Llonga, Roca Llisa, Jesús and Sant Carles, plus Tagomago and markets.

Santa Eulària des Riu spans the east coast from a lived-in town and marina to coves, golf and rural parishes. Plan days between the seafront promenade, Cala Llonga’s bay, Jesús and Roca Llisa, or Sant Carles and Tagomago’s quieter shore.

Santa Eulària des Riu

Santa Eulària des Riu is Ibiza’s broad eastern municipality, extending from the town and its marina across a varied coastline of sandy bays, rocky headlands and rural parishes. Its principal town sits at the mouth of the island’s only river and combines a seafront promenade, everyday services and a substantial resident population. To the south-west, Jesús links the municipality to the Bay of Talamanca and a rugged coast around Cap Martinet; Roca Llisa lies beside Golf Ibiza and Cala Llonga opens into a deep, sheltered inlet.

North and east of town, Es Canar and the Sant Carles parish bring beaches, markets, old farming landscapes and historic rural architecture into the picture. Tagomago, the long, rocky islet off the north-east coast, belongs to the municipality and lies beside the protected north-east Ibiza–Tagomago marine reserve. The result is an east-coast base with town facilities, coastal activity and quieter inland terrain rather than a single resort identity.

At a glance

  • Azul Stays villas: 5
  • Ibiza airport (IBZ): 26 min · 22 km
  • Ibiza Town centre: 24 min · 17 km
  • Best for: Family beach time, Golf and coves, Walkers and markets

Approximate driving times without traffic, measured with Google Maps on 12 October 2026.

Staying here

A private stay in Santa Eulària des Riu can be shaped around the sea, the town or the countryside. Santa Eulària town suits families and travellers who value a promenade, urban beaches, restaurants, marina services and a straightforward evening walk. Cala Llonga has a wide sandy beach with shallow water, lifeguards and water-sport options, making it practical for families; Roca Llisa particularly suits golfers, while its position also works for couples and small groups wanting a quieter base near the south-east coast.

Jesús is useful for food, heritage and the Cap Martinet coastline; treat Talamanca as the adjacent Jesús-side of the bay rather than a wholly municipal destination. Sant Carles and the north-east coast suit walkers, market-goers and guests who prefer coves, farmed valleys and a slower pattern of days. Spring and autumn are particularly agreeable for the municipality’s walking and cycling routes; summer brings the fullest beach, market and restaurant programme, as well as the greatest pressure on roads and parking.

A car is strongly useful outside Santa Eulària town, especially for rural properties, coves and Sant Carles. In winter, the coast and countryside are quieter, but seasonal venues and markets operate on reduced schedules, so check opening arrangements before planning meals or shopping.

Towns, villages and coast

  • Santa Eulària des Riu — The municipality’s principal town has a seafront promenade, marina, urban beaches and the mouth of the only river in Ibiza and the Balearic Islands. Puig de Missa, Can Ros and the River Route add a strong heritage dimension beyond the waterfront.
  • Jesús and the Talamanca-side coast — Jesús is a Santa Eulària parish with a late-Gothic altarpiece and the historic wetland landscape of Ses Feixes. Its coast includes Cap Martinet, Cala Olivera and s’Estanyol; the municipality looks over the Bay of Talamanca, while Talamanca beach and town should not be treated as wholly municipal.
  • Roca Llisa — A residential area in the Jesús parish, Roca Llisa sits beside Golf Ibiza. It is the municipality’s clear choice for guests prioritising golf and a calm south-east-coast setting.
  • Cala Llonga — Cala Llonga is a deep, cliff-framed inlet with a broad fine-sand beach, family facilities and summer boat connections. It is a practical coast-focused alternative to the town.
  • Es Canar — Es Canar developed around its sandy beach and small fishing port. It is closely associated with the Wednesday Punta Arabí Hippy Market and the beaches of the Sant Carles parish.
  • Sant Carles de Peralta and Tagomago coast — Sant Carles is a small rural parish centred on its late-18th-century church, surrounding valleys and the Las Dalias market. Its coast includes Cala Nova, Cala Llenya, Es Figueral and viewpoints towards Tagomago.

Highlights

The places we would not miss, from landmarks and beaches to walks and viewpoints.

  • Puig de Missa (Landmark) — The hill above Santa Eulària is crowned by a fortified church built in 1565 and gives a broad view over the town, river, coast and surrounding hills.
  • River Route (R13) (Activity) — This self-guiding, circular route follows the Santa Eulària River, waterfront, bridges, Can Planetes and Puig de Missa; it covers 19 points of interest.
  • Museu Etnogràfic d'Eivissa – Can Ros (Museum) — At Puig de Missa, the museum occupies a restored farmhouse and presents material culture from Ibiza’s pre-tourism rural society.
  • Cala Llonga (Beach) — A fine-sand beach in a deep inlet, with lifeguards, a wooden access walkway, a children’s playground and options including sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding.
  • Es Canar beach and fishing port (Beach) — Es Canar’s sandy beach faces a small fishing port and has a promenade, bathing areas and views to nearby rocky islets.
  • Punta Arabí Hippy Market (Market) — In Es Canar, more than 500 stalls gather under pine trees and through the Punta Arabí complex every Wednesday from April to October.
  • Ses Feixes de Jesús (Nature) — The Prat de Ses Monges wetlands preserve a Moorish irrigation landscape of cisterns, reservoirs, channels and mills; the wetlands were designated a Cultural Interest Asset in 2006.
  • Golf Ibiza (Golf) — At Roca Llisa, Golf Ibiza has 18-hole and 9-hole courses, facilities, lessons and bookable play.
  • Tagomago and the north-east Ibiza–Tagomago marine reserve (Nature) — Tagomago is an offshore municipal landmark, visible from the Sant Carles coast; the Balearic Government created the north-east Ibiza–Tagomago marine reserve in 2018.

Events and festivals

What the municipality is known for through the year. Dates change every year, so check the official programme before you travel.

  • Festes de Santa Eulària, 12 February — The patron saint’s day brings mass and procession at Puig de Missa, ball pagès, street music, tastings and performances; the wider 2026 programme ran from early February to late March.
  • Festes de Maig, first Sunday of May — Santa Eulària’s May festivities centre on the first weekend, with the Sunday mass at Puig de Missa, traditional dancing and parades; the programme also includes Fira de Maig and family theatre.
  • Festival Barruguet, last weekend of May — The annual family-theatre festival forms part of the May calendar; its 2026 edition ran from 22 to 24 May.
  • Festes de Jesús, 8 September — Jesús celebrates its patronal festivities throughout September in honour of Mare de Déu de Jesús, with the 8th as the principal day.
  • Fira Gastronòmica des Calamar, last Saturday in October — Sant Carles’ annual squid-focused gastronomy day is a fixed autumn date in the parish calendar.

Where to eat

Restaurants checked as open in 2026. Michelin distinctions are taken from the 2026 Michelin Guide.

  • Es Terral (Santa Eulària des Riu · French with local seasonal produce · Selected by the Michelin Guide) — French chef Matthieu Michel Savariaud serves an à la carte menu rooted in French countryside cooking and Ibizan produce on Carrer de Sant Vicent.
  • Sa Talassa (Santa Eulària des Riu · Mediterranean signature cuisine · Selected by the Michelin Guide) — Chef Álvaro Sanz’s restaurant at Insotel Fenicia bases its cooking on local Mediterranean products and references Ibiza’s sea and land.
  • Maymanta (Santa Eulària des Riu · Peruvian and Nikkei-influenced contemporary cuisine) — On the Aguas de Ibiza rooftop, Maymanta combines Peruvian cooking, Mediterranean produce and new Nikkei influences under chef Omar Malpartida.
  • Amante Ibiza (Cala Llonga · Contemporary Mediterranean) — Amante serves Mediterranean dishes using local and organic ingredients above the cliffs at Sol d’en Serra.
  • Roca House (Roca Llisa · Mediterranean with global influences) — In Ibiza’s original golf clubhouse at Roca Llisa, the menu centres on seasonal Mediterranean cooking, fire, a Josper grill and a wood-fired oven.

Practical services

Markets, health care, golf, marinas and everyday essentials.

  • Weekly market: Punta Arabí Hippy Market — In Es Canar, the market runs every Wednesday from April to October, with more than 500 stalls.
  • Weekly market: Las Dalias Hippy Market — In Sant Carles, the principal market day is Saturday; the official calendar adds Sundays in selected months and night markets on Sunday to Tuesday in summer.
  • Health centre: CS Santa Eulària des Riu — The public health centre is at C/ l'Historiador Clapés s/n, 07840 Santa Eulària des Riu; its published sector hospital is Hospital Can Misses.
  • Hospital: Hospital Can Misses — The public hospital in Eivissa has an emergency-admissions service and lists Urgencias among its central services.
  • Golf: Golf Ibiza — Golf Ibiza at Roca Llisa has both 18-hole and 9-hole courses, as well as facilities and lessons.
  • Marina: Marina Santa Eulalia — The town marina provides moorings for vessels between 6 and 22 metres, plus restaurants, shops and nautical services.

Getting there

  • Ibiza airport (IBZ): 26 min · 22 km
  • Ibiza Town centre: 24 min · 17 km

Approximate driving times without traffic, measured with Google Maps on 12 October 2026.

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Photo credits

Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, resized and in some cases cropped, used under the licences shown.

Sources

Facts checked on 12 October 2026.

Questions guests ask

How far is Santa Eulària des Riu from Ibiza Airport?

About 26 minutes by car (22.1 km) from the centre of Santa Eulària des Riu to Ibiza Airport (IBZ), measured on Google Maps without traffic. Allow extra time in July and August.

How far is Santa Eulària des Riu from Ibiza Town?

About 24 minutes by car (16.6 km) from the centre of Santa Eulària des Riu to Ibiza Town centre, measured on Google Maps without traffic.

Which beaches are most practical for families in Santa Eulària des Riu?

Cala Llonga is especially practical: the official tourism authority notes its shallow water, lifeguards, wooden access walkway, playground and water-sport options. Santa Eulària’s urban beaches are another convenient town-based choice.

When are the principal weekly markets?

Punta Arabí in Es Canar is held every Wednesday from April to October. Las Dalias in Sant Carles has a Saturday market throughout its published seasonal calendar, with additional Sunday and summer-night sessions depending on the month.

When are Santa Eulària’s main local fiestas?

The patron saint day of Santa Eulària is 12 February; Festes de Maig culminates on the first Sunday in May; Jesús celebrates its main day on 8 September; and Sant Carles holds its Squid Fair on the last Saturday in October.

Is Santa Eulària des Riu good for walking?

Yes. The municipality publishes 14 circular walking routes, most at low to medium level, plus the self-guiding three-kilometre River Route and the longer Great Route. Spring and autumn are particularly agreeable in the Sant Carles area.

Can I play golf in the municipality?

Yes. Golf Ibiza in Roca Llisa offers 18-hole and 9-hole courses, facilities, classes and courses for beginners.

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