Santa Eulària des Riu, municipality of Spain
Santa Eulària des Riu is a small town on the west side of Ibiza that sits beside the island's only river. The settlement stretches along the coast with a waterfront promenade about two kilometers long, a natural harbor with mooring space for many boats, and a quiet town center filled with white buildings, shops, and cafes.
The settlement developed around the defensive church on Puig de Missa hill, built in the 1500s to protect inhabitants from pirate raids. The nearby river was crucial for farming for centuries and powered old grain mills until the 1700s, serving as a vital economic center.
The town takes its name from the church dedicated to Saint Eulalia that sits on the hilltop overlooking the settlement. Locals and visitors gather at waterfront cafes and stroll the narrow streets lined with whitewashed buildings, creating a visible sense of how the community moves through its daily rhythm.
The town is easy to explore on foot and has a connected network of beach paths and coastal routes leading to nearby coves. Cafes and restaurants are scattered throughout, so visitors can get by without detailed planning.
The river is the only one on the entire island and was so important in earlier times that local legends speak of a mythic creature called the fameliar said to have lived near the old bridge Pont Vell. This connection between water and local folklore makes the place distinctive on Ibiza.
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