Santa Eulària des Riu

Santa Eulària des Riu is a town on the east coast of Ibiza in Spain's Balearic Islands, about 14 km north-east of Ibiza Town. It is described as lying on the only permanent river in the Balearic Islands, and its centre is compact and walkable, making it one of the easiest day trips from the capital. The drive takes about 20 minutes, and the Alsa T3 bus from the CETIS bus station in Ibiza Town takes about 30 to 40 minutes. Fares are roughly EUR 2.20 to EUR 2.60 when paid by bank card or QR on board, with cash costing more; timetables are listed at alsaibiza.es. A taxi from Ibiza Town is also available and metered. A suggested day begins in the morning with a stroll along the tree-lined seafront promenade, Passeig de s'Alamera, past the marina and its boats, followed by time on the town beach, which is a short walk from the centre. Late morning is suited to the climb up Puig de Missa, the hill crowned by a fortified church, with the Puget museum nearby. Lunch can be taken at the cafes and restaurants that line the promenade and the streets around Plaça d'Espanya. The afternoon leaves room for a longer beach stop or a walk by the river area before an early evening bus back. Santa Eulària also works as a base for visiting Las Dalias in Sant Carles de Peralta and the northern coves, so some travellers combine them in a longer day. The best season runs from April to October, when the promenade cafes are open and the water is warm enough to swim. In the shoulder months the town is quieter and the walk up to the church is more comfortable than in the midsummer heat. Local information is published by the town hall at santaeulariadesriu.com.