The church of Santa Eulària des Riu

This is the oldest church in our municipality and a must on any sight-seeing agenda for Ibiza given that it is an excellent example of the church-fortress. If you have not yet visited it, we recommend that you approach Santa Eulària from the south, on the Ibiza road, so that you get a good preview of this impressive monumental complex as it sits atop Puig de Missa, which in Catalan means ‘the hill of Mass’.
Inaugurated in 1568, the Santa Eulària Church was built with defence in mind, as its position high at the top of a hill indicates, as does its semi-circular fortified tower, which was used to defend the flour mills located on the bank of the river whenever pirates attacked. Walking up to the church is a real delight with the road winding through quaint traditional houses, the original heart of town. When you reach the top, where the church is, pay special attention to the porxo (porch), the largest on the island. Note, too, its fortified design, its defensive architectural features, and its stunning panoramic views over the surrounding countryside. Don’t forget to visit the pretty cemetery at the back.