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Heaven's Gate: clifftop walk on the west coast
Easy guided 6 km walk along west-coast cliffs with views and sunset light.
Part of Santa Eulària des Riu
Sant Carles de Peralta
Also known as San Carlos de Peralta
A village among almond, carob and fig trees that was a haven for intellectuals and hippies.
- Things to do
- 11 in town · 9 nearby
- Best time
- 4 November
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Things to do in Sant Carles de Peralta
The village grew up around the church of Sant Carles, begun in 1785, and is the municipality’s northernmost settlement. In the 1960s and 70s it was a meeting point for intellectuals and hippies, and it still has two of the island’s best-known hippie markets, Las Dalias and Punta Arabí, with white Ibizan fashion, crafts and handmade jewellery.
Ibiza Outdoors (Walking Ibiza)
Xarraca Adventure: caves and coves of the north-west
Guided 5 km route in the north-west with caves, natural pools and optional jumps into the sea.
Ibiza Outdoors (Walking Ibiza)
Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves
Easy 5 km walk along northern coves with swimming stops.
Ibiza Outdoors (Walking Ibiza)
Ibizan herbs walk with workshop
5 km walk in the north foraging herbs, followed by a liqueur-making workshop.
Ibiza Outdoors (Walking Ibiza)
Night sky walk and stargazing
Easy 3-4 km walk to a dark spot with a guide explaining planets and constellations.
Ibiza Outdoors (Walking Ibiza)
E-bike in the north: Northern Highlights and Atzaró Valley
Guided e-bike rides through the northern interior and coast with a swim stop.
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Group walks on a donation basis
Guided group walks open to residents and visitors on a donation basis, with stories of flora, fauna and heritage.
Kayak and snorkel among caves and the Tagomago marine reserve
A guided paddle of about three hours from Es Figueral beach to see hidden caves and swim in the Tagomago marine reserve.
Big SUP: giant paddle board for groups and families at Es Figueral
A large stand-up paddle board for paddling together as a group or family from Es Figueral beach.
Full-moon night kayaking at Es Figueral
A guided night paddle under the full moon along Ibiza's north-east coast, departing from Es Figueral.
Las Dalias market
Hippy-crafts market in Sant Carles with over 200 stalls of crafts, fashion, decor, music and food, running since 1985.
Sant Carles de Peralta on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Sant Carles de Peralta
- Heaven's Gate: clifftop walk on the west coast0.1 km
- Xarraca Adventure: caves and coves of the north-west0.1 km
- Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves0.1 km
- Ibizan herbs walk with workshop0.1 km
- Night sky walk and stargazing0.1 km
- E-bike in the north: Northern Highlights and Atzaró Valley0.1 km
- Group walks on a donation basis0.6 km
- Kayak and snorkel among caves and the Tagomago marine reserve1.3 km
Around
- Scapart escape rooms in Cala de Sant Vicent2.6 km
- Formentera Experience: boat tour with lunch and snorkelling3.0 km
- Guided coasteering at Pou des Lleó3.1 km
- Can Miquel Guasch olive mill and Ses Escoles oil gallery4.8 km
- Tourist train through the north-east from Es Caná5.7 km
- Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador6.1 km
When to visit Sant Carles de Peralta, and tips
- 01
When to go
On 4 November, Saint Charles, a local holiday in the parish.
- 02
A local tip
The parish’s ten vendes include es Canar and the Pla des Figueral, with its beach. Bar Ca n’Anneta, once a hippie hangout, is prized for its herbal liqueurs.
Quick facts
- Church
- Begun in 1785
- Markets
- Las Dalias and Punta Arabí
- Patron saint’s day
- Saint Charles, 4 November
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Near Sant Carles de Peralta
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
Scapart escape rooms in Cala de Sant Vicent
Several rooms and two different games for groups of 2 to 5, in a venue at Cala de Sant Vicent.
Formentera Experience: boat tour with lunch and snorkelling
Three hours sailing around Formentera with a guide, buffet-style lunch, drinks, snorkelling and free time afterwards on the island.
Guided coasteering at Pou des Lleó
Cliff jumping, rock scrambling and swimming along the coast on a 2.5-hour outing with equipment included.
Can Miquel Guasch (Ses Escoles)
Can Miquel Guasch olive mill and Ses Escoles oil gallery
Walk through the olive grove and the production process, with an oil tasting at the Ses Escoles gallery.
Tourist train through the north-east from Es Caná
Roughly 3-hour mini-train ride via Sant Carles, Es Figueral, Cala Boix or Santa Eulària.
Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador
Private 8-10 hour day from Santa Eulària marina to Formentera, with snorkelling at Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador.
In the rankings
- Heaven's Gate: clifftop walk on the west coast: no. 1 in “At sunset”
- Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves: no. 1 in “With kids”
- Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves: no. 1 in “Cheap or free”
- Full-moon night kayaking at Es Figueral: no. 1 in “Water activities”
- Big SUP: giant paddle board for groups and families at Es Figueral: no. 4 in “With kids”
- Las Dalias market: no. 6 in “Culture & heritage”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Sant Carles de Peralta
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Sant Carles de Peralta.
Nearby towns
- Es Canar3.6 km
- Cala de Sant Vicent5.2 km
- Santa Eulària des Riu6.1 km
- Sant Joan de Labritja6.7 km
- Portinatx9.6 km
- Sant Miquel de Balansat11 km
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What is there to see and do in Sant Carles de Peralta?
The village grew up around the church of Sant Carles, begun in 1785, and is the municipality’s northernmost settlement. In the 1960s and 70s it was a meeting point for intellectuals and hippies, and it still has two of the island’s best-known hippie markets, Las Dalias and Punta Arabí, with white Ibizan fashion, crafts and handmade jewellery. Atlas de Ibiza lists 11 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Heaven's Gate: clifftop walk on the west coast, Xarraca Adventure: caves and coves of the north-west, Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves, Ibizan herbs walk with workshop, Night sky walk and stargazing, E-bike in the north: Northern Highlights and Atzaró Valley.
When is the best time to visit Sant Carles de Peralta?
On 4 November, Saint Charles, a local holiday in the parish.
Any practical tips for visiting Sant Carles de Peralta?
The parish’s ten vendes include es Canar and the Pla des Figueral, with its beach. Bar Ca n’Anneta, once a hippie hangout, is prized for its herbal liqueurs.
Sources
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-25. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.