Santa Eulalia and the sunrise coast
East Ibiza
East Ibiza trades the south's intensity for a calmer, more settled rhythm built around the marina town of Santa Eulalia (Santa Eulària des Riu), widely considered the island's most liveable year-round base.
A walkable seafront promenade, a genuine town centre, and easy access to Ibiza Town make this the zone families and long-term residents gravitate toward.
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The East Ibiza Guide
Cala Llenya, Cala Nova, Es Canar
Beaches & Calas
Cala Llenya
Cala Llenya is a sheltered sandy bay on the east coast a short drive from Santa Eulalia. Pine trees run almost to the waterline and the shape of the cove keeps the sea calm even when the wind is up elsewhere on the island. The beach has a relaxed low key feel with a couple of simple chiringuitos rather than any beach club scene. Shallow water close to shore makes it a popular choice for families with young children. A gentle path along the headland connects Cala Llenya to neighbouring Cala Nova for anyone who fancies a short walk between coves. Both beaches share the same easy going character rather than competing for attention. For residents in the east of the island Cala Llenya tends to become a regular spot precisely because it never gets the crowds that the more famous beaches attract.
Free
Markets & Shops
Hippy Market Punta Arabí
Hippy Market Punta Arabí runs every Wednesday near Es Canar and remains one of the island's most established craft markets. It began decades ago as an informal gathering of artisans and has grown into a full day event drawing visitors from across the island. Stalls cover handmade jewellery leather goods clothing and artwork alongside food stands and live music through the afternoon. The scale of the market means a full visit easily takes two or three hours for anyone browsing properly. Parking fills up quickly once the market gets going so arriving early in the day is worth the effort. Shade is limited across much of the market so a hat and water are worth carrying. For residents in the east of the island the Wednesday market has become something of a fixture rather than a once off tourist stop.
Free entry
Beaches & Calas
Cala Nova 1
Cala Nova sits just north of Es Canar on the east coast and offers one of the calmer stretches of sand in the area. The bay is wide enough that it rarely feels crowded even in the height of summer. A row of low key beach bars sits behind the sand offering simple food and drinks without any of the loud beach club atmosphere found elsewhere on the island. Sunbeds and umbrellas are available for anyone who prefers not to bring their own. The water stays shallow for a good distance out which makes it a reliable choice for families and less confident swimmers. A rocky headland at the northern end offers decent snorkelling for anyone keen to explore further. Cala Nova works well as a base for a full day at the beach rather than a quick stop given the range of facilities close by.
Free
Sant Carles de Peralta
Beaches & Calas
Cala Mastella
Cala Mastella is a narrow rocky cove on the east coast reachable only by a short walk or by boat. Its size and limited access have kept it one of the more unspoiled corners of this side of the island. A single beach restaurant built directly into the rocks serves simple grilled fish caught that same morning with no menu beyond the day's catch. Tables are basic and the whole experience runs on island time rather than a fixed schedule. The cove itself is calm and clear which makes it good for swimming and snorkelling once the small crowd that gathers here has settled in. Parking is limited so arriving early in the day is worth the effort. For residents in the east of the island Cala Mastella has become something of a rite of passage rather than a simple beach visit.
Free
Activities & Nature
Ibiza Horse Valley
Ibiza Horse Valley sits near Sant Carles de Peralta and runs guided horse riding through the countryside and along quieter stretches of coastline in the north and east of the island. Rides suit both complete beginners and experienced riders. Sessions range from short countryside rides to longer routes that finish at the beach for a swim alongside the horses. Instructors keep groups small so pacing can adjust to whoever is riding that day. The stables sit among typical Ibizan countryside which gives visitors a different view of the island away from its beaches and clubs. Bookings are recommended ahead of time especially for the beach rides through summer. For families and couples looking for something active away from the coast Ibiza Horse Valley is one of the more memorable outings in this part of the island.
€50–90
Restaurants & Bars
Akasha Las Dalias
Akasha sits within the Las Dalias grounds near Sant Carles de Peralta and has become a favourite dinner spot for residents in the east of the island. The restaurant blends Mediterranean and Asian influences across its menu. The setting benefits from the same gardens that make the wider Las Dalias site so well known with tables spread beneath trees strung with lights in the evening. Live music and events often run alongside dinner service through the summer. Evenings here tend to run long with the relaxed pace matching the wider bohemian character of Sant Carles. It works well both as a proper dinner destination and a late night spot for drinks afterward. Booking ahead is worth doing on weekend evenings when the restaurant fills with both residents and visitors staying nearby.
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Restaurants & Bars
Bar Anita
Bar Anita sits at the heart of the village of Sant Carles de Peralta and has been serving the community for generations. It became a gathering point during the island's hippie era and has kept that bohemian identity ever since. The bar is simple by design with wooden benches and a menu built around drinks and light snacks rather than a full kitchen. History runs deep here with photographs and memorabilia from decades of village life covering the walls. Evenings often draw a mixed crowd of long time residents and visitors who have heard about the bar's reputation. It remains one of the few genuinely unchanged corners of Sant Carles despite decades of change around it. For anyone curious about the north and east of the island's bohemian history Bar Anita is worth a visit in its own right.
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Markets & Shops
Las Dalias Hippie Market
Las Dalias Hippie Market runs every Saturday near Sant Carles de Peralta and remains the island's oldest and most iconic craft market. It began in the nineteen fifties and has grown into a full day event covering dozens of stalls. Handmade jewellery clothing leather goods and artwork fill the market alongside food stalls and live music through the afternoon. The scale and history of the market make it a genuine destination rather than a passing tourist stop. The wider Las Dalias site also hosts restaurants and evening events which means a Saturday visit can easily stretch from morning shopping into an evening out. Parking fills early so arriving before midday is worth it. For residents in the north and east of the island the Saturday market has become a fixture of the weekly calendar rather than a once off visit.
Free entry
Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera
Restaurants & Bars
Bar Costa
Bar Costa sits in the heart of the village of Santa Gertrudis and has been a fixture of local life for generations. Its walls are covered floor to ceiling with paintings left behind by artists who have passed through over the decades. The menu is simple and built around cured hams sandwiches and strong coffee rather than an elaborate kitchen. Locals and visitors share the same tables which gives the bar a genuinely mixed and easy going atmosphere. Santa Gertrudis itself has become one of the island's most desirable village settings and Bar Costa remains its unofficial living room. Mornings tend to be quieter while afternoons fill up with regulars stopping by after errands in the village. For anyone spending time in Santa Gertrudis Bar Costa is less an attraction than a genuine piece of daily village life.
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Culture, Art & Heritage
Estudio Laterna
Estudio Laterna is a gallery and creative space in the village of Santa Gertrudis showing work from both resident and visiting artists. Exhibitions rotate through the year covering painting photography and mixed media. The space itself is intimate rather than a large formal gallery which gives every show a personal feel closer to visiting an artist's own studio. Openings often double as informal gatherings for the village's creative community. Santa Gertrudis has long attracted artists and designers drawn to its quieter pace compared with the coast and Estudio Laterna sits right at the centre of that scene. Visits are worth timing around a current exhibition rather than dropping in unannounced. For buyers drawn to Ibiza's creative side Santa Gertrudis and spaces like this one are a useful window into that part of island life.
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Restaurants & Bars
Chez bibi von bakery
Chez bibi von bakery sits in Santa Gertrudis and has become a favourite morning stop for residents across the village and surrounding countryside. Fresh bread and pastries are baked daily with a menu that leans French in style. The bakery works equally well as a quick coffee stop or a slower breakfast spent at one of the small outdoor tables. Regulars tend to arrive at the same time most mornings which gives the place a settled community feel. Bread baked here is popular well beyond the village with residents from neighbouring areas making the trip specifically to stock up. Weekend mornings are busiest so arriving early is worth it for the best selection. For anyone living in or near Santa Gertrudis this is the kind of address that quickly becomes part of a weekly routine.
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Restaurants & Bars
Finca La Plaza
Finca La Plaza sits just outside Santa Gertrudis in a converted farmhouse set among gardens and olive trees. The restaurant favours Mediterranean dishes built around seasonal produce grown close to the property itself. Tables are spread across a garden terrace giving lunch and dinner both a relaxed countryside feel away from the busier village centre. Shade from mature trees keeps the terrace comfortable even during the hottest part of the day. The pace here matches the setting with service built around long unhurried meals rather than quick turnover. Evenings tend to draw a mix of residents and visitors staying nearby in the countryside around Santa Gertrudis. Booking ahead is worth doing through the summer months since tables fill quickly once word spreads about a good evening here.
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Lifestyle & Infrastructure
Soho Farmhouse
Soho Farmhouse Ibiza brought the members club group's countryside concept to the island in a converted farmhouse setting near Santa Gertrudis. The property blends restaurants pools and event spaces across converted farm buildings and gardens. Access runs through the wider Soho House membership network which gives the property a different feel from the island's typical hotel or restaurant openings. Facilities lean toward a relaxed countryside version of the group's city clubs rather than a beach resort. Its arrival was seen as a significant marker of how far Santa Gertrudis and the surrounding countryside have moved upmarket in recent years. The property sits among some of the most sought after countryside land on the island. For buyers watching this part of Ibiza openings like Soho Farmhouse are a useful signal of where demand and prices are heading next.
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Markets & Shops
Polen Ecoshop
Polen Ecoshop sits in Santa Gertrudis and has built a following among residents looking for organic produce and healthy pantry staples close to home. The shop stocks a wide range of local and imported organic goods alongside fresh produce. A small café attached to the shop serves juices and simple healthy plates for anyone who wants to eat in rather than shop and go. It has become a regular stop for residents building weekly shopping habits around organic and local produce. The shop's location in Santa Gertrudis puts it within easy reach of the wider countryside community living in and around the village. Staff tend to know regulars well which gives the shop a genuine neighbourhood feel. For residents settling in this part of the island Polen Ecoshop is a useful address to know early for building a healthy weekly routine.
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Santa Eulalia des Riu
Schools & Healthcare
Morna International College
Morna International College sits near Santa Eulalia and has become one of the main options for international families choosing British curriculum education on the island. The school serves students across a wide age range in a purpose built campus. Facilities include sports fields science labs and dedicated spaces for the arts alongside standard classrooms suited to a full curriculum. Small class sizes are a key part of the school's approach compared with larger state alternatives. Its presence has made Santa Eulalia and the surrounding area particularly attractive to expat families relocating to the island for the long term. Waiting lists can run long for popular year groups so early enquiries are worth making well ahead of a planned move. For buyers relocating with children Morna International College is one of the first things to research when choosing where on the island to settle.
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Restaurants & Bars
Oleoteca Ses Escoles
Oleoteca Ses Escoles sits near Santa Eulalia and combines a working olive oil producer with a restaurant built around its own produce. Visitors can tour the mill and tasting room before sitting down to a meal built around the same oil. The restaurant menu leans toward simple Mediterranean dishes designed to let the olive oil itself take centre stage. Tastings are available for anyone who wants to compare different pressings before buying a bottle to take home. The setting is rustic and unhurried with much of the seating looking out over the surrounding groves. It works well as a half day outing combining a short tour with a proper lunch afterward. For residents and visitors interested in where the island's food actually comes from Oleoteca Ses Escoles is one of the more genuine stops near Santa Eulalia.
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Hotels & Agrotourism
Aguamadera
Aguamadera sits near Santa Eulalia and has become one of the east coast's most talked about openings built around wellness dining and a genuinely different hospitality concept. The property blends restaurant spa and event spaces across a striking architectural setting. The kitchen focuses on health forward Mediterranean cooking using produce grown close to the property itself. Treatments and wellness programming run alongside the food offering for guests who want to build a full day around the visit. Its scale and ambition have made Aguamadera something of a landmark for how Santa Eulalia is developing as the wellness conscious counterpart to the island's more nightlife driven areas. Booking ahead is recommended for both dining and treatments. For buyers watching the east coast Aguamadera is a useful marker of where the area's hospitality identity is heading next.
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Sant Llorenç de Balàfia
Restaurants & Bars
A Mi Manera
A Mi Manera sits near Sant Llorenç de Balàfia and has built a loyal following among residents looking for a relaxed dinner away from the busier coastal restaurants. The menu leans Mediterranean with a focus on shared plates. The setting is understated with a garden terrace that fills gradually through the evening rather than all at once. Service tends to be warm and unhurried which suits the restaurant's countryside setting well. Sant Llorenç itself remains one of the quieter inland villages on the island which gives A Mi Manera a genuine local feel rather than a tourist destination. Regulars tend to return often once they discover the place. For residents in the north and east of the island it is worth knowing as a reliable dinner option away from the coast.
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Restaurants & Bars
La Paloma Restaurant
La Paloma sits near Sant Llorenç de Balàfia in a converted farmhouse surrounded by its own citrus gardens. The restaurant has built a loyal following around Mediterranean cooking served in one of the most photographed garden settings on the island. Tables are spread beneath fruit trees which gives lunch in particular a genuinely unique atmosphere compared with the island's coastal restaurants. The kitchen leans toward vegetables and produce grown within the gardens themselves. The pace here is unhurried with service built around long lunches that often run well into the afternoon. Evenings draw a slightly different crowd with a more intimate feel once the garden lighting comes on. Booking ahead is essential through the summer months since La Paloma remains one of the most sought after tables in the north and east of the island.
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Restaurants & Bars
Casa Sukha
Casa Sukha sits near Sant Llorenç de Balàfia and has built its menu around healthy Mediterranean and Asian inspired dishes for a largely wellness minded crowd. Fresh juices and plant forward plates make up much of the menu. The setting is relaxed and garden facing which suits the restaurant's health conscious identity well. Many guests combine a meal here with a yoga class or wellness activity elsewhere in the area on the same day. Sant Llorenç has become something of a quiet hub for wellness focused residents and visitors and Casa Sukha sits comfortably within that scene. Portions are generous despite the healthy focus of the menu. For anyone building a wellness routine in the north and east of the island Casa Sukha is a useful address to know.
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Wellness & Retreats
Primal Moves
Primal Moves runs functional fitness and movement classes near Sant Llorenç de Balàfia built around bodyweight training rather than traditional gym equipment. Sessions often move outdoors when the weather allows. Classes suit a wide range of fitness levels with instructors adjusting movements for beginners and more advanced athletes within the same session. Small group sizes keep the coaching personal rather than crowded. Many clients are residents building a long term fitness routine rather than tourists trying a single class which gives Primal Moves a settled community feel. Timetables run throughout the week with both morning and evening options. For anyone renting or buying in the north and east of Ibiza it is a useful address for keeping a fitness routine going during a longer stay.
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Hotels & Agrotourism
Atzaró Agroturismo
Atzaró Agroturismo sits near Sant Llorenç de Balàfia and has become one of the island's most recognised countryside hotels built around relaxed luxury and its own orange groves. The property blends a working farm with a full hotel and spa. The restaurant draws heavily on produce grown on site and has built its own following separate from the hotel itself. Pools and gardens spread across the grounds giving guests plenty of space away from the busier main terrace. Atzaró's success has helped anchor Sant Llorenç as one of the more desirable inland areas on the island with land and property in the surrounding countryside increasingly sought after. Day visitors are welcome for lunch even without staying overnight. For buyers considering the north and east of Ibiza Atzaró is a useful reference point for how the countryside hospitality scene has developed.
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Roca Lisa
Beaches & Calas
Cala Olivera
Cala Olivera is a small sandy cove near Roca Lisa on the east coast that stays quieter than most beaches in the area. Its modest size and limited parking naturally cap the number of visitors on any given day. The water is calm and shallow close to shore which makes it a comfortable spot for a swim without the crowds found at the larger beaches nearby. Rocks at either end of the cove offer reasonable snorkelling for those who want to explore a little further. There are no facilities directly on the beach so visitors need to bring their own food water and shade for the day. A short walk from the car park is the only way in. For residents of Roca Lisa and the surrounding area Cala Olivera is exactly the kind of beach that stays a local secret rather than a tourist destination.
Free
Activities & Nature
Golf
Ibiza's golf course sits inland near Roca Lisa and remains the island's main course for residents and visiting golfers alike. The layout winds through rolling countryside with views back toward the coast from several holes. The club runs a full eighteen holes alongside a practice area and clubhouse offering food and drink through the day. Membership options exist alongside pay and play access for visitors staying nearby. The course sits close to a cluster of well established residential areas which has made golf access a genuine draw for buyers considering this part of the island. Tee times are best booked ahead through the busier months. For anyone weighing up a home in the east of Ibiza proximity to the course is worth factoring in even for those who only play occasionally.
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Restaurants & Bars
Roca House
Roca House sits in the residential area of Roca Lisa and has built a loyal following among residents rather than passing tourists. The restaurant favours a relaxed Mediterranean menu built around grilled dishes and fresh produce. The setting is understated with a garden terrace rather than a sea view which keeps the atmosphere calm even on busy nights. Service tends to know regulars by name which gives the place a genuine neighbourhood feel. Lunch and dinner both run at an easy pace with tables often lingering long after the meal itself is finished. It works equally well for a quiet weekday dinner or a longer weekend lunch with friends. For residents of Roca Lisa and the surrounding villas Roca House has become the kind of local restaurant people return to again and again rather than save for special occasions.
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San Rafael
Restaurants & Bars
Amnesia
Amnesia sits on the road between Ibiza Town and San Antonio near San Rafael and remains one of the island's most storied nightclubs. It has hosted some of the biggest residencies in electronic music for decades and continues to anchor the island's clubbing scene. The club runs two main rooms each with its own sound system and identity giving visitors a genuine choice of atmosphere across a single night. Terrace areas offer a break from the main floors for anyone who wants a quieter moment. Nights here often run until well past sunrise which is part of the club's reputation and appeal. Advance tickets are strongly recommended for the biggest events since doors sell out regularly through peak season. For anyone curious about the island's nightlife heritage Amnesia is one of the essential names to know even without a single visit.
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Hotels & Agrotourism
Raco
Raco is a small countryside hotel near San Rafael built around the quieter rhythm of rural Ibiza rather than the busier resort areas closer to the coast. Rooms are simple and comfortable with much of the focus on the surrounding gardens and pool. The hotel suits guests looking for a base away from the crowds while still keeping easy access to both Ibiza Town and San Antonio. Breakfast is served on a shaded terrace looking out over the grounds. Its size keeps things intimate with only a handful of rooms which means service tends to feel personal rather than routine. Many guests return year after year once they discover the pace of the place. For anyone considering rural Ibiza as a base Raco is a useful reference point for what a smaller countryside stay can feel like.
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Activities & Nature
Hot Air Balloon Ibiza
Hot Air Balloon Ibiza launches from the countryside near San Rafael and offers one of the more unusual ways to see the island. Flights typically leave early in the morning when the wind is calmest and the light is at its softest. A balloon flight lasts around an hour and covers a wide stretch of the island's interior with views stretching from the hills down toward the coast on a clear day. Landings depend on wind direction and can happen anywhere across the countryside. The experience finishes with a traditional toast back on the ground which has become something of a tradition among balloon operators worldwide. Bookings are essential and flights are often rescheduled if conditions on the day are not suitable. For visitors and residents alike it offers a genuinely different perspective on an island most people only ever see from ground level.
€150–200
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Restaurants & Bars
[UNVRS]
[UNVRS] sits near San Rafael and has built a reputation around striking design alongside its food and drink menu. The space blends restaurant bar and event areas into one setting that changes character from lunch through to late night. The kitchen leans toward internationally inspired small plates meant for sharing across the table rather than individual courses. Cocktails and a curated wine list run alongside the food menu for guests who want to stay through the evening. The design driven interiors have made the venue popular for private events alongside its regular service which gives it a slightly different feel depending on the night. Booking ahead is worth doing through the busier summer months. For visitors curious about where Ibiza's design and hospitality scenes overlap [UNVRS] is a useful stop near San Rafael.
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Who It Suits
Buyers wanting a permanent or near-permanent base with walkable amenities, schools, and a year-round community, rather than a purely seasonal retreat.
Property in East Ibiza
Property in the east tends to offer better value per square metre than the south, with a steadier, less seasonal buyer profile: owner-occupiers and families rather than purely investment-driven purchases.
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