Guided e-bike tour from Santa Eulària
Guided 3-hour e-bike ride past the old bridge, Puig de Missa, Sant Carles and Cala Nova.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Ibiza and Formentera · Santa Eulària des Riu
Santa Eulària des Riu
Also known as Santa Eulalia del Río
The town of the Balearics’ only river, with its fortified church on top of the Puig de Missa.
- Things to do
- 20 in town · 9 nearby
- Best time
- 12 February
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Things to do in Santa Eulària des Riu
The Santa Eulària river, traditionally the only one in the Balearic Islands, gives the town its name, although today it only carries water after rain. On the Puig de Missa stands one of the five fortified churches that survive on the island, opened in 1568, and beside it are the Museu Etnogràfic (Can Ros) and the Museu Barrau, devoted to the painter Laureà Barrau.
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.
Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Salines and Atlantis
Private 8-10 hour day from Santa Eulària towards the south and west, with snorkelling at Ses Salines and Atlantis.
Diving and introductory dives in Santa Eulària with Divestar Ibiza
East-coast dive school (formerly Punta Dive) with courses, introductory dives and boat outings from Santa Eulària.
Museu Etnogràfic d'Eivissa (Can Ros)
Ethnographic Museum of Ibiza (Can Ros)
Museum of traditional Pitiusan life at Puig de Missa, next to the fortified church of Santa Eulària.
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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.
Acrobosc adventure park
Obstacle and zip-line circuits among the pines for children from 3 and adults, about 2.5 hours.
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 tasting at Ibizkus winery
Local wine tasting at the winery-bar on the Santa Eulària road, with an optional vineyard walk.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
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.
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.
Golf at Cala Llonga: 18 and 9 holes
Club with an 18-hole par-72 course and a 9-hole one, plus a golf academy and tournaments.
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.
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.
Guided coasteering at Pou des Lleó
Cliff jumping, rock scrambling and swimming along the coast on a 2.5-hour outing with equipment included.
Mountain bike and e-MTB tours
Guided MTB or e-MTB routes in the north, east, south and west, with a Formentera option.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Yoga classes at Natural Presence Yoga Studio
Santa Gertrudis studio with three daily classes in vinyasa, hatha, yin yang, meditation and breathwork, for all levels.
Santa Eulària des Riu on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Santa Eulària des Riu
- Guided e-bike tour from Santa Eulària0.1 km
- Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador0.1 km
- Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Salines and Atlantis0.1 km
- Diving and introductory dives in Santa Eulària with Divestar Ibiza0.1 km
- Ethnographic Museum of Ibiza (Can Ros)0.2 km
- Tourist train through the north-east from Es Caná1.7 km
- Acrobosc adventure park1.7 km
- Formentera Experience: boat tour with lunch and snorkelling3.4 km
Around
When to visit Santa Eulària des Riu, and tips
- 01
When to go
On 12 February, Santa Eulària, a local holiday across the whole municipality.
- 02
A local tip
Walk up the Puig de Missa: the church, the Museu Etnogràfic and the Museu Barrau all sit together at the top.
Quick facts
- River
- The only one in the Balearics (today only after rain)
- Coastline
- 46.2 km
- Festivals
- Santa Eulària (12 February) · Santa María de las Nieves (5 August)
Where to stay in Santa Eulària des Riu
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Near Santa Eulària des Riu
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
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)
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.
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.
In the rankings
- Full-moon night kayaking at Es Figueral: no. 1 in “Water activities”
- Guided tasting at Ibizkus winery: no. 3 in “Wine & food”
- Mountain bike and e-MTB tours: no. 3 in “Adventure & sport”
- Guided e-bike tour from Santa Eulària: no. 4 in “Adventure & sport”
- Diving and introductory dives in Santa Eulària with Divestar Ibiza: no. 4 in “Water activities”
- Guided tasting at Ibizkus winery: no. 4 in “Rainy day”
- Big SUP: giant paddle board for groups and families at Es Figueral: no. 4 in “With kids”
- Acrobosc adventure park: no. 5 in “With kids”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Santa Eulària des Riu
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Santa Eulària des Riu.
Nearby towns
- Es Canar4.2 km
- Sant Carles de Peralta6.1 km
- Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera9.1 km
- Sant Joan de Labritja11 km
- Cala de Sant Vicent11 km
- Sant Miquel de Balansat11 km
In the same municipality: Sant Carles de Peralta, Es Canar, Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera
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What is there to see and do in Santa Eulària des Riu?
The Santa Eulària river, traditionally the only one in the Balearic Islands, gives the town its name, although today it only carries water after rain. On the Puig de Missa stands one of the five fortified churches that survive on the island, opened in 1568, and beside it are the Museu Etnogràfic (Can Ros) and the Museu Barrau, devoted to the painter Laureà Barrau. Atlas de Ibiza lists 20 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Guided e-bike tour from Santa Eulària, Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Illetes and s'Espalmador, Private boat trip from Santa Eulària to Ses Salines and Atlantis, Diving and introductory dives in Santa Eulària with Divestar Ibiza, Ethnographic Museum of Ibiza (Can Ros), Tourist train through the north-east from Es Caná.
When is the best time to visit Santa Eulària des Riu?
On 12 February, Santa Eulària, a local holiday across the whole municipality.
Any practical tips for visiting Santa Eulària des Riu?
Walk up the Puig de Missa: the church, the Museu Etnogràfic and the Museu Barrau all sit together at the top.
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.