Santa Eulària des Riu, the best family-friendly and slow travel destination

The island’s climate is ideal for exploring all year round. With around 300 sunny days a year, temperatures range from an average of 11.3C in January to 30.6C in August, with sea temperatures ranging between 14C and 28C.

To celebrate the routes and paths that criss-cross the scenery and the best ways to enjoy the region at a relaxed pace, from charming hotels and restaurants to hiking, biking and guided walks, the region is championing slow travel as the perfect way to see this side of Ibiza.

Chiringuitos in Santa Eularia

The Chiringuitos in Santa Eularia Guide has been designed to highlight family-friendly tourism and slow travel, through the charm of the simple beach bars or chiringuitos. The guide aims to promote authentic, relaxed experiences in contrast to luxury beach clubs, focusing on nature and quality family time. The guide features descriptions of each chiringuito, and detailed information on nearby points of interest and beaches. It is not just a list of places but a collection of narratives that capture visitors' experiences at each beach bar, encouraging travellers to embrace the beauty of simplicity.

Chiringuito Sa Punta Talamanca offers a serene and tranquil experience for visitors. Perched upon rocks, this chiringuito offers views of Dat Vila, Ibiza’s 500 year old walled town and is the perfect place to listen to the sound of the waves and watch passing sailboats. Meanwhile, Chiringuito de Cala Olivera is a rustic, laid-back spot offering a calm escape. Visitors will walk amongst pine trees to access the hidden cove in which it nestled, upon arrival they can take a dip enjoying the clear waters of the bay. Also set amidst pine trees is Chiringuito Cala Nova. With beautiful white sands making it the perfect place for young children to play whilst the adults sit with a nice cool drink. Chiringuito de Es Caló de S’Alga, is also a firm favourite amongst families. Children are able to play in the shallow waters with the postcard-perfect view of Santa Eulària's coastline in the background.

The warmth of the beach meets the fresh forest air at Chiringuito de Cala Llenya, a cozy wooden kiosk, shaded under a pine tree. The soothing sounds of the ocean make this the perfect spot to enjoy authentic food and relax. Chiringuito Cala Mestella is located in a peaceful cove framed by rocks. The quaint wooden kiosk blends seamlessly into the natural landscape, offering a true escape into nature. The quiet beach is also ideal for kayaking for those wanting a more active trip. The rustic, family-oriented Chiringuito de Pou des Lleó is tucked away in a small cove surrounded by fisherman’s huts and pine trees. As if frozen in time, small boats bob in the ocean nearby, awaiting their next adventure to explore hidden turquoise caves, and nearby there’s an old watchtower that offers panoramic views over the stunning natural environment.

Charming Hotels and Restaurants

To showcase its fantastic offering of authentic accommodation and restaurants, the ‘Hotels with Charm’ guide and ‘Restaurants with Charm’ guide collate the best on offer. Featuring traditional and independent suggestions, the guides mean visitors can easily showcase where to visit / stay based on the kind of restaurant or accommodation experience they want to try.

Boutique accommodation options are increasing the choice of charming places to stay for Santa Eularia; visitors looking for more authentic and smaller-scale experiences away from the crowds. Locally operated four-star Nativo Hotel Ibiza opened in June 2021 offering guests a barefoot back-to-nature experience.

Aguamadera, on the other hand, is a 12-room and suite agrotourism, which opened in June 2023 under the ownership of Iria Urgell, co-founder of Pacha, Ibiza’s original nightclub. A secluded property in a green, wooded and tranquil part of Ibiza, it combines wellness treatments with Ibizan heritage, remaining true to its roots as a farmhouse dating back to 1888.

The century-old luxury Agroturismo Cas Gasí hotel and orchard grounds with olive groves has 18 suites and double rooms with al fresco dining terraces, where the cuisine is created from fresh produce picked in the hotel’s own organic vegetable garden.

Agroturismo Can Arabi is a rural dining favourite set amongst the citrus groves and olive trees. The Mediterranean menu features Asian accents and produce cultivated on the land in the surrounding fields and orchards.

For more information, visit: https://visitsantaeulalia.com/en/