Santa Gertrudis

This charming village lies on the geographical middle point of the island, and is very aptly a much-loved meeting point for both locals and adopted locals, who have chosen to make Ibiza their home away from home.

There is little more than a church, a few bars, some very interesting shops, and a wonderful feeling of peace and quiet, far away from big-city life.

The town is perhaps best known for its tapas and its bocadillos - toasted bread rolls which are sprinkled with olive oil, covered with tomato, and filled with assorted fillings such as: jamon serano (cured ham) and/or queso (cheese), pollo (chicken),etc.

These are absolutely delicious, especially as you can sit in one of the bars, Bar Costa, and admire all the paintings of local artists on the walls as you eat. The paintings stem from the flower-power years on Ibiza when the penniless artists and hippies living on the island could only pay for their food in kind. The collection covers every wall in the bar and contains some fabulous pictures.

Santa Gertrudis is also a very important part of the island's grapevine. Messages, small ads, contact numbers, social events, home tutors, lost dogs: this is the place to come to keep up-to-date on what is going on here on Ibiza.

Lovely rural village in the centre of the island, 11 kms from Ibiza Town which would take only 15-20 minutes to drive - enjoy the best of both worlds! The area has long been a mecca for artists and you will find local galleries. There are some boutiques style shops and even an auction house Casa Todo where a monthly auction provides great entertainment. Santa Gertrudis has long been a fruit growing area and evidence of this background can been viewed in the decorated ceiling in the Esglesia de Santa Gertrudis.