Can Marçà Cave
Cave in the cliff at Port de Sant Miquel with a guided visit of about 40 minutes and a light-and-water show.
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Ibiza and Formentera · Sant Joan de Labritja
Sant Joan de Labritja
Also known as San Juan Bautista
The island’s least populated north: four parishes, coves and an interior of dry-farmed fields.
- Things to do
- 9 in town · 9 nearby
- Best time
- 24 June and 5 August
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Things to do in Sant Joan de Labritja
It is the island’s least populated and least dense municipality, covering 119.7 km² in four parishes: Sant Joan, Sant Miquel de Balansat, Sant Vicent de sa Cala and Sant Llorenç de Balàfia. Its coast holds coves such as Portinatx, Cala Xarraca, Benirràs and Sant Vicent, and the main economic centres are Portinatx, es Port de Sant Miquel, na Xemena, Cala Xarraca and Cala de Sant Vicent.
Private visit to Ibiza Horse Valley sanctuary
Visit by appointment to a horse sanctuary in a northern natural park, led by its keeper.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Ibiza Outdoors (Walking Ibiza)
Ibizan herbs walk and workshop
Easy 5 km walk in northern Ibiza to forage local herbs and make your own liqueur.
Sunset sea kayaking in Portinatx
Three hours paddling the north coast at sunset pace, with a guide, swim and snorkel stop, and a light picnic.
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.
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)
E-bike in the north: Northern Highlights and Atzaró Valley
Guided e-bike rides through the northern interior and coast with a swim stop.
Sant Joan de Labritja on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Sant Joan de Labritja
- Can Marçà Cave0.3 km
- Private visit to Ibiza Horse Valley sanctuary0.8 km
- Ibizan herbs walk and workshop2.8 km
- Sunset sea kayaking in Portinatx3.7 km
- Scapart escape rooms in Cala de Sant Vicent6.0 km
- Xarraca Adventure: caves and coves of the north-west6.7 km
- Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves6.7 km
- Ibizan herbs walk with workshop6.7 km
Around
- Can Miquel Guasch olive mill and Ses Escoles oil gallery5.4 km
- Heaven's Gate: clifftop walk on the west coast6.7 km
- Night sky walk and stargazing6.7 km
- Group walks on a donation basis7.3 km
- Kayak and snorkel among caves and the Tagomago marine reserve7.4 km
- Big SUP: giant paddle board for groups and families at Es Figueral7.4 km
When to visit Sant Joan de Labritja, and tips
- 01
When to go
On 24 June, Saint John, a local holiday in the village, and on 5 August, Santa María de las Nieves.
- 02
A local tip
The village of Sant Joan is tiny (about 169 residents): split your day between Portinatx, es Port de Sant Miquel and Cala de Sant Vicent.
Quick facts
- Area
- 119.7 km²
- Parishes
- Four
- Festivals
- Saint John (24 June) · Santa María de las Nieves (5 August)
Festivals in Sant Joan de Labritja
Where to stay in Sant Joan de Labritja
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Near Sant Joan de Labritja
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
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.
Ibiza Outdoors (Walking Ibiza)
Heaven's Gate: clifftop walk on the west coast
Easy guided 6 km walk along west-coast cliffs with views and sunset light.
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)
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.
In the rankings
- Ibizan herbs walk and workshop: no. 1 in “Wine & food”
- Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves: no. 1 in “With kids”
- Crystal Coast: Portinatx coves: no. 1 in “Cheap or free”
- Sunset sea kayaking in Portinatx: no. 2 in “At sunset”
- Scapart escape rooms in Cala de Sant Vicent: no. 2 in “Rainy day”
- Scapart escape rooms in Cala de Sant Vicent: no. 10 in “With kids”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Sant Joan de Labritja
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Sant Joan de Labritja.
Nearby towns
- Portinatx3.8 km
- Sant Carles de Peralta6.7 km
- Cala de Sant Vicent6.9 km
- Sant Miquel de Balansat7.1 km
- Es Canar10 km
- Santa Eulària des Riu11 km
In the same municipality: Portinatx, Sant Miquel de Balansat, Cala de Sant Vicent
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What is there to see and do in Sant Joan de Labritja?
It is the island’s least populated and least dense municipality, covering 119.7 km² in four parishes: Sant Joan, Sant Miquel de Balansat, Sant Vicent de sa Cala and Sant Llorenç de Balàfia. Its coast holds coves such as Portinatx, Cala Xarraca, Benirràs and Sant Vicent, and the main economic centres are Portinatx, es Port de Sant Miquel, na Xemena, Cala Xarraca and Cala de Sant Vicent. Atlas de Ibiza lists 9 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Can Marçà Cave, Private visit to Ibiza Horse Valley sanctuary, Ibizan herbs walk and workshop, Sunset sea kayaking in Portinatx, Scapart escape rooms in Cala de Sant Vicent, Xarraca Adventure: caves and coves of the north-west.
When is the best time to visit Sant Joan de Labritja?
On 24 June, Saint John, a local holiday in the village, and on 5 August, Santa María de las Nieves.
Any practical tips for visiting Sant Joan de Labritja?
The village of Sant Joan is tiny (about 169 residents): split your day between Portinatx, es Port de Sant Miquel and Cala de Sant Vicent.
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.