Santa Eularia des Riu

Santa Eularia des Riu (or Santa Eulalia del Rio) is the only town in the Balearics to be set on a river. The townsfolk's pride in their unique setting is reflected in the addition to the name, though it must be said that the river is barely more than a stream and in summer often dries to little more than a trickle between pools Both river and town are named for the saint to whom the church on nearby Puig de Missa is dedicated.

Santa Eularia grew up as a market town for the local area, a fertile plain well watered by the river despite its lack of stature. Reflecting this past, the town still has an old quarter with narrow alleys and whitewashed houses, each with a characteristic A shaped chimney. But Santa Eularia was also one of the first places on Ibiza to attract foreign visitors, a fact which accounts for the modern seafront and harbor. The development of both these areas has been thoughtful, the buildings being architecturally interesting as well as reflecting the prosperity tourism has brought to the town. No building is so avant-garde as to throw the entire area into confusion, as a result of which a stroll along the seafront is fascinating.

At the northern end of the front is the harbor, filled with rows of expensive boats. Its jetties lined with shops, excellent restaurants and delightful bars and cafes in which to while away an hour or two.