Santa Eulalia del Rio

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Santa Eulalia del Rio
Santa Eulalia del Rio showing rugged coastline, a coastal town and a house
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Santa Eulalia del Rio showing a beach and a coastal town

Take a quiet walk along the sand, experience the famous Hippy Market and enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere and delicious food of this idyllic port town.

Santa Eulália del Rio, or Santa Eulària des Riu in the Catalan language, is Ibiza’s third-largest municipality. The blue waters in its marina reflect the town’s stacked whitewashed buildings and trees in all hues of green. Santa Eulália del Rio is a cosmopolitan and cultural town with a range of historical and family attractions. Dine at some of the island’s best restaurants, most of which are open year-round.

The town is close enough to Ibiza Town to be able to travel back and forth by taxi or scooter. Santa Eulália del Rio does have its own bars and resorts, but generally the atmosphere there is far more laid-back than the famous clubs in the south. Go for a swim at one of the town’s well-maintained beaches: Playa de Santa Eulália and Playa des Riu.

The palm tree-lined promenade in the marina has an original bridge that was built by the Romans. See the old town hall and sit by the fountain on the plaza and explore the fortified 16th-century church atop Puig de Missa hill. For some more cultural discovery, browse art galleries and history museums.

The promontory of Punta Arabi, at the east end of the bay, is home to the all-inclusive Club Punta Arabi. Every Wednesday from April until October it hosts the Hippy Market, one of the area’s biggest attractions since the 1970s. Hundreds of stalls set up shop on the paved areas on the club’s grounds. Buy hand-crafted jewellery or Italian leather goods and see traditional regional dance shows.

Located 15 kilometres (9 miles) northeast of Ibiza Town and 21 kilometres (13 miles) away from the island’s international airport, Santa Eulália del Rio is easy to reach. The peak summer months are when you can expect the town’s bars, promenade and beaches to be in full swing. To fully enjoy the town’s cultural charms in a quieter setting, visit between November to April.

Leonardo Royal Ibiza Santa Eulalia
Leonardo Royal Ibiza Santa Eulalia
4 out of 5
Calle Pou Roig, nº 1, Playa Es Canar, Santa Eulalia del Rio, Ibiza
The price is €156 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
€156
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Eulalia del Rio. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (260 reviews)

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Leonardo Royal Ibiza Santa Eulalia
Bless Hotel Ibiza, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World
Bless Hotel Ibiza, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World
5 out of 5
C/ Cala Nova- Es Canar, Santa Eulalia del Rio, Ibiza
The price is €538 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
€538
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santa Eulalia del Rio. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Cala Nova and Playa ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (160 reviews)
"Wonderful property and staff was amazing. Lucas took great care of us at check in"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Bless Hotel Ibiza, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World
Hyde Ibiza
Hyde Ibiza
4 out of 5
Cala Llonga, Santa Eulalia del Rio
The price is €280 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
€280
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santa Eulalia del Rio. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (304 reviews)
"I recently stayed at HYDE IBIZA and had a fantastic experience overall. The hotel is in a prime location—just steps from the beach and surrounded by great restaurants, which made exploring the area effortless. The atmosphere around the pool is a definite highlight: vibrant yet relaxed, with delicious ..."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2025

Hyde Ibiza
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Apartamentos Typic Art
Apartamentos Typic Art
2 out of 5
Avinguda Cala Nova, 62, Es Canar, Santa Eulalia del Rio, Ibiza
Stay at this aparthotel in Santa Eulalia del Rio. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a snack bar/deli. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (170 reviews)
"Very good space for families"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2024

Apartamentos Typic Art
The Olive Boutique Suites and Spa
The Olive Boutique Suites and Spa
4 out of 5
Carrer des Munt Aconcagua, Santa Eulalia del Rio, Illes Balears
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Santa Eulalia del Rio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (98 reviews)
"Really wonderful experience. Staff are a credit to this hotel/apartment. Breakfast far better than anticipated. We thought it would be a croissant and jam. Though we had yoghurt, with fruit then either ham, salmon and cream cheese"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

The Olive Boutique Suites and Spa
Apartamentos Cala LLonga Playa Ibiza
Apartamentos Cala LLonga Playa Ibiza
2 out of 5
C/Monterrosa s/n., Cala Llonga, Santa Eulalia del Rio, Ibiza
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Santa Eulalia del Rio. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Talamanca Beach and ...
6.6/10 (35 reviews)
Cala Llonga is the best.
"Cala Llonga is my favourite and perfect family holiday destination. I've been going there for over 30 years. This is the second time I've stayed at the Apartmentos Cala Llonga Player and I wasn't disappointed. It is a value location so don't have 5 star expectations but the public areas are clean ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2017

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Reviews of Santa Eulalia del Rio

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5/5 - Excellent

Stacey

Everything is accessible from Es Cana. Took a boat trip to ibiza town which was nice. A 5 minute taxi ride took us to the Saturday market in Las Dalais. A 10 minute taxi ride to Santa Eulalia which is a busier resort.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Small town with many restaurants, bars and cafes, particularly liked Dona Ana bar at sunset time. Nice port with ferries to Ibiza town, neighbouring bays and Formentera.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely area, plenty shops and amenities, lovely beaches nearby and so many around the coast just a short drive away. Hotel is very central with a large supermarket nearby, marina is nice to walk around and lots of restaurants.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Other places to see but worth a visit

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

lots of free playgrounds (for different ages) dotted around the area

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Hippy Markets and night markets are good. Beaches here are nice but the area is boring.