Ibiza: the paradise in the heart of the Mediterranean sea where you can spend unforgettable nights dancing to the beats of world famous DJs, and enjoy long sunsets on golden beaches with your friends.
But are nightclubs, beaches and fun all that this marvelous island has to offer?
There’s even more than the crystal clear waters and nightlife! Discover inland Ibiza, with its small towns and villages suspended in time in the midst of the stark, wild landscape. Inland Ibiza’s authentic charm lies in the people who live there, away from the crowds. Over the centuries, they have protected their traditions and customs, as well as the art and architecture that can be found only in their villages.
Let’s discover inland Ibiza towns that are well worth a visit!
Sant Mateu d’Albarca
World renowned for its exquisite wine and characteristic Ibizan style San Mateu d’Albarca is a small, unspoilt town inland not far from the coast. Immersed in the countryside dotted with fields of fruit, the village offers unimaginable calm and tranquility. If you visit Sant Mateu d’Albarca in the winter, don’t miss the annual Wine Festival held in December. Just 18 kilometers from the city of Eivissa, it is a must for culture lovers.
Sant Carles de Peralta
It’s true that this village is on the coast, but it’s the outskirts that will enchant you! Sant Carles de Peralta is considered a miniature Ibiza, mainly because it has preserved island characteristics like old venues that have remained the same since the ‘60s, Mediterranean vegetation and few inhabitants during the low season.
Don’t miss the Las Dalias hippy market, with hundreds of stalls where you can find precious souvenirs and characteristic white embroidered dresses, as well as handcrafted objects and Gypsy style jewelry. If you love fashion and are always looking for the perfect, one-of-a-kind item to remember your vacation, Las Dalias market in Sant Carles de Peralta is for you. The market is open year round every Saturday from 10 am to 8 pm, and also on Monday and Tuesday nights from June to September. In August it is open on Sundays as well, from 9 am to 1 am. There are also live concerts and Namastè events!
Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera
This is where thousands of artists from all over Europe found refuge during the ‘60s and ‘70s. In fact, here they organized art galleries and workshops, and bartered art for food with the locals. There are still traces of this unusual exchange at the famous Bar Costa, where splendid paintings are hung among hams.
The village itself is very calm, and also known for its Pan amb tomaquet, or bread with tomato, which you can eat at the bars or various terraces in town.
Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera is another spot not to be missed! Its church, built at the end of the 1700s, has a splendid white facade in characteristic Ibizan style, but with colorful touches. It is one of a kind!
If you would like to visit marvelous inland Ibiza and explore splendid, authentic villages that offer utmost relaxation, take a look at our Villas in Ibiza, like Villa Savonne, Can Pegaso Grande and Blakstand San Rafael.
