Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera

Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera is a small inland village in central Ibiza, in Spain's Balearic Islands, about 12 km north of Ibiza Town. It is arranged around a whitewashed church on Plaça de l'Església and is known for its bars and cafes on the church square, small galleries and boutiques. It makes a quieter lunch stop in the island's interior, away from the coastal resorts. The drive takes about 20 minutes and the bus about 30 minutes. The Alsa A8, A9, A10 and A11 lines run from the CETIS bus station in Ibiza Town to Santa Gertrudis; the fare is about EUR 1.85 by bank card or QR on board for 10 to 14 km and EUR 2.60 in cash, and frequencies should be checked at alsaibiza.es. A taxi from Ibiza Town is also available and metered. A suggested day begins with a late morning bus or drive, a coffee on the church square and a slow walk past the galleries and boutiques. Lunch follows at one of the village bars or cafes, where the setting under the church is the main attraction. The afternoon can be used to browse the small shops and galleries or to continue by car toward nearby countryside and coastal coves. Because the village is small, a visit of three to four hours is usually enough, and it combines easily with Santa Eulària or Sant Joan de Labritja. The village is open year-round, which makes it a good option in spring, autumn and winter, though some businesses reduce hours out of season, so checking before a winter visit is sensible. Information about the surrounding area is published by the Santa Eulària des Riu town hall at santaeulariadesriu.com.