Ibiza, the outskirt towns & quiet areas

As a member of the Balearic Islands archipelago, the island of Ibiza is located off the coast of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. The largest city on the island is Ibiza Town, a city that is primarily known for its young clubbing scene. However, the villages on the island are a much quieter and family-friendly destination. As the island is only around 30 miles long and 15 miles wide, any of the towns or villages are an easy and scenic drive from one another.

To the north of the city of San Antonio, the village of Santa Ines is a sleepy rural town with plenty of rustic charm that visitors can enjoy. The fields surrounding the village are full of orange, lemon, and almond orchards—the perfect backdrop for a lovely stroll through the Ibiza countryside. Travelers who visit during off-peak tourism months will be delighted by the spectacle of the annual almond bloom, which typically happens when the weather begins to warm in February. Agrotourism is a large component of accommodations in this area; the local country hotels are constructed on active farmland so that the visitor is completely immersed in the rural culture of the area. Up the coast a bit, the village of San Miguel offers much to the visitor. At the 14th century fortress church that dominates the town, tourists can watch traditional folk dancing, and in the main square, local products are sold at a weekly craft fair. The town’s port is known for fantastic views, and nearby, visitors can explore the smugglers’ hideaway in the cave of Can Marca, or venture to Benirras beach, a well-known center for hippie culture. The real hippie headquarters of the island is the village of San Juan, which is also a center for agrotourism. San Juan is known mostly for being a sleepy and relaxed town. It is also the gateway to the Cala San Vincente beach. The final village in the north of the island is a crossroads for the various roads that lead to communities and beaches, notably the Cala Lena, Cala Nova, and Cala Mastella.

To the south of the island, visitors can venture to the village of Santa Gertrudis, which lies at the center of the island. This town is known as a microcosm of the entire island. Here, visitors can see a sleepy whitewashed town and church, agricultural fields and ranch animals, a smattering of restaurants and bars, and a large artistic community of European expats who have relocated to live a Bohemian lifestyle. Art can be found everywhere, from dedicated galleries to establishments like the noted Bar Costa. The main square is newly renovated and pedestrian friendly, with modern eateries competing with traditional cafes. To the southeast is the village of San Jose, which has been largely neglected by tourism, and can be viewed as an authentic example of Ibiza life. In San Jose, there are many restaurants and meeting places that will provide visitors with an out-of-the-way, genuine cuisine that has not been altered since the island became a tourism hotspot. Visitors can also watch students of craft schools carve stone and build things just as they have been done for centuries. The final village on the island is San Rafael. On the road from San Antonio to Ibiza Town, San Rafael has a terrific view of the island’s main harbor. The main draws in the village are the variety of restaurants and the many pottery workshops.

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