Santa Eulària des Riu is the third town of Ibiza and the calm one. A marina, a seafront promenade, the only river in the Balearics and a string of family beaches to the north.
The short answer
Santa Eulalia sits on the east coast, about 15 km from Ibiza Town and 20 minutes by car from the airport. It is the family and couples side of the island: marina, promenade, restaurants along the Passeig de s'Alamera and beaches such as Cala Llonga, Es Canar and Cala Pada nearby. Boats leave from the marina for the east coast coves.
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Practical facts
Each row names its source. Checked 2026-09
| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Where it is | East coast of Ibiza, 15 km north east of Ibiza Town | Wikipedia |
| How to get there | 20 minutes by car from the airport, bus L13 from Ibiza Town, ferry boats along the coast in summer | Local team |
| Best time | June and September for beaches without the August crowd. Town is lively from May to October | Local team |
| Time to allow | A full day for town and one beach, a week if it is your base | Local team |
| Indicative price | from EUR 32 per person, 9 catalogue experiences | Viator catalogue |
| Parking or port | Free and paid car parks near the marina and the promenade, easier than Ibiza Town | Town council |
| Services | Marina with berths, medical centre, supermarkets, Wednesday hippy market at Punta Arabi nearby | Local team |
| Rental that fits | Villa or house with pool for families, a small car, a day boat from the marina | Local team |
The town is built around the Passeig de s'Alamera, a tree lined avenue that runs to the sea, and the Puig de Missa hill with its fortified church above. The marina at the southern end is where the day boats and the coastal ferries start. Cala Llonga to the south and Es Canar to the north are the classic family beaches.
Most people who ask us about Santa Eulalia want a villa with a pool and a car. The east coast roads are quieter than the west and you can reach Ibiza Town in 20 minutes when you want the night.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Santa Eulalia good for families?
It is the town most locals recommend for families: flat promenade, sandy beaches close by, restaurants that open early and no club scene in the centre.
How far is Santa Eulalia from the airport?
About 25 km by road, 20 to 25 minutes by car outside peak hours.
Which beaches are near Santa Eulalia?
The town beach, Cala Llonga to the south, and Es Canar, Cala Nova and Cala Pada to the north. All are reachable by car in under 15 minutes.
Can I take a boat from Santa Eulalia to Formentera?
Some summer excursions run, but most Formentera boats leave from Ibiza Town, 20 minutes away. For a private charter we can arrange pick up from the Santa Eulalia marina.
Do I need a car in Santa Eulalia?
For the beaches to the north and for evenings in Ibiza Town, yes. The town itself is walkable.
When is the hippy market?
The Punta Arabi market in Es Canar runs on Wednesdays from April to October. The Las Dalias market in Sant Carles is on Saturdays.
Written and kept up to date by the Ibiza Formentera Rent desk. We are an independent concierge, not an official agency. Prices are indicative and set by each provider. Spotted something out of date? Tell us on WhatsApp and we will fix it.