Santa Gertrudis for a villa holiday
Santa Gertrudis, known locally as Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, is a small inland village at the centre of Ibiza, in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu. Its heart is a pedestrian square in front of a white church, lined with cafés and restaurants. Around it lies farmland with fruit trees, olive groves and old country houses.
There is no beach here, and views look over fields and valleys. Guests choose the area for its food, for quiet nights in the countryside and for its position: Ibiza Town and the north and east coasts are all within about 20 minutes by car. If a sea view matters to you, compare our villas with sea views.
Country houses around the village
Can Nora is a restored farmhouse among olive trees, a short walk from the village centre, so dinner on the square needs no car. Villa Reina is a restored finca just outside the village, with a heated indoor yoga room and a children's play area.
Can Daphne is a renovated finca with a saltwater pool, valley views and a separate stone tower for two guests. Villa Can Gertrudis is a modern house about three kilometres from the village, on a fenced plot of 15,000 square metres, with a lawn and a children's play area.
Families can also browse our family-friendly villas, and larger parties our villas for large groups. For what a week costs across the island, see our guide.
What to do in the village
The square: the church was completed in the 1790s, and its large bell gable was added in 1899. The square in front of it is closed to traffic, with parking in the surrounding streets.
Food: many kitchens here use produce from the surrounding farms. Bar Costa is known for its toasted sandwiches and cured hams, and for walls hung with work by local artists. Finca La Plaza, on the square, serves Mediterranean cooking from a charcoal oven and has a garden. Wild Beets is entirely plant-based. Can Caus, on the road to Sant Miquel, is a grill restaurant with a shop selling its own goat's cheese and sobrasada. Opening days change with the season, so check before you go.
Shops and art: artists, sculptors and musicians have settled here, and the village has galleries, craft shops and small boutiques selling fashion, jewellery and homeware.
Market and festivities: on Friday evenings in summer a small artisan market sets up on the square, with ceramics, paintings and jewellery by local makers, followed by live music or ball pagès, the traditional folk dance. The patron saint's day is 16 November, with family events and a small fair.
With children: the parish has a municipal playground, a municipal swimming pool and tennis courts.
Reaching the coast and getting around
These times are approximate, from the village on clear roads. About 15 minutes: Ibiza Town, Santa Eulalia and Port de Sant Miquel, a sheltered northern bay with calm water and a gently sloping seabed. About 20 minutes: Cala Llonga, a wide sandy beach on the east coast, and Benirràs, a northern cove known for its sunsets and summer drummers, with a rocky seabed that suits snorkelling. 20 to 25 minutes: San Antonio and the airport. Allow longer at busy times.
A hire car is the practical way to reach the villas and the beaches. Ask us about a boat day or a private chef.
Not sure this is the right base? Our guide to where to stay in Ibiza compares every area. Nearby villages include San Rafael, San Lorenzo and San Miguel.
