Santa Eulària des Riu Holidays: Beaches, Weather & Travel
Illes Balears · Balearic Islands · Spain · 31,314 residents · on the coast
Santa Eulària des Riu is a coastal town on Ibiza's east side, home to around 31,000 people and sitting just 9 metres above the sea. It suits a beach holiday with children well. The town beach is right on its doorstep, and a string of coves lies within three miles, from Platja de Castello and Ses Estaques to Cala Llonga and Cala Pada. There is a dash of history too, at the S'Argamassa Roman Fish Farm. Ibiza Airport, which has direct flights from the United Kingdom, is roughly a quarter of an hour's drive away. Summers peak at around 30°C, and the mild winters rarely drop below 9°C.
Why go
- The town beach is barely 100 metres from the centre, with Platja de Castello under half a mile away.
- Ibiza Airport has direct UK flights and is only about 16 minutes away by road.
- July is reliably hot and dry, averaging 30°C with just 4 mm of rain across the month.
Top sights in Santa Eulària des Riu
Beaches, Coves and a Roman Site
Beaches are the main event here, and nearly all of them suit families. Cala Llonga, about 2.3 miles from town, and Platja des Niu Blau, around 1.1 miles away, are the best known. Cala Pada (2.1 miles) and Cala Martina (2.2 miles) are close behind, and Sol d'en Serra lies a little further out at about 2.9 miles.
Closer in, you can walk to the town beach in the centre, Platja de Castello at under half a mile, Ses Estaques at about half a mile, and the small bay of Caló de s'Alga at around 0.7 miles. For a change from the sand, the S'Argamassa Roman Fish Farm is an ancient archaeological site about 2.1 miles from town.
Tours, activities and tickets in and around Santa Eulària des Riu can be booked directly on this page.
Tours & tickets in Santa Eulària des Riu
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Santa Eulària des Riu can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
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Choosing Your Base in Town
Base yourself in or near the centre if you want to walk everywhere. The town beach is right there, and Platja de Castello, Ses Estaques and Caló de s'Alga are all within a mile. This works well for families who would rather leave the car behind.
For a quieter stay among the coves, look along the coast towards Cala Pada, Cala Martina, Cala Llonga or Sol d'en Serra. These sit two to three miles out, so you will want transport for trips into town. The page shows live hotel prices for the area.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Santa Eulària des Riu and the villages around it is a hire car from Ibiza (IBZ), about 16 min away.
Best time to visit Santa Eulària des Riu
When to Visit Santa Eulària
- 16°CJan19 mm
- 16°CFeb30 mm
- 18°CMar30 mm
- 20°CApr39 mm
- 22°CMay35 mm
- 27°CJun18 mm
- 30°CJul4 mm
- 30°CAug41 mm
- 27°CSept52 mm
- 25°COct26 mm
- 20°CNov37 mm
- 17°CDec13 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
June, July, August and October offer the most pleasant conditions. July and August are the hottest months, with highs of around 30°C and nights staying above 23°C. July is the driest month of the year, with only 4 mm of rain.
September is still warm at around 27°C, but it is the wettest month, with about 52 mm of rain over 11 days. May can also be showery, with around nine rain days. October is a good shoulder month, with highs near 25°C.
Winters are mild. Highs reach 16 to 17°C from December to February, and nights rarely fall below 9°C.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°C | 10°C | 19 mm | 9 h |
| Feb | 16°C | 9°C | 30 mm | 9 h |
| Mar | 18°C | 12°C | 30 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 20°C | 13°C | 39 mm | 11 h |
| May | 22°C | 16°C | 35 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 27°C | 20°C | 18 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 30°C | 23°C | 4 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 30°C | 24°C | 41 mm | 13 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 21°C | 52 mm | 11 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 19°C | 26 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 20°C | 15°C | 37 mm | 9 h |
| Dec | 17°C | 11°C | 13 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Getting There from the UK
Ibiza Airport (IBZ) is the nearest airport and has direct flights from the United Kingdom. It is about 12 miles from Santa Eulària des Riu, and the drive takes roughly 16 minutes.
If you are arriving by sea, Ibiza's ferry port is about 7 miles away. It has sailings to Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia on the mainland, and to Palma and Formentera among the islands. Further afield, Palma (about 71 miles away) and Dénia (about 76 miles away) also run ferries to Ibiza. This makes island-hopping or a mainland combination straightforward.
By air
- Ibiza (IBZ)12 miles, about 16 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Ibiza (7 miles), Palma (71 miles), Dénia (76 miles).
Santa Eulària des Riu is good for
Around Santa Eulària des Riu
Day Trips Around the Island
The closest outing is Sant Carles de Peralta, about 4 miles away, followed by Sant Joan de Labritja at around 7 miles. Both are small communities of a few thousand people.
For a busier contrast, Sant Antoni de Portmany is about 12 miles away and home to nearly 22,000 people. Sant Josep de sa Talaia is about 14 miles away and Es Cubells around 16 miles. La Savina and Es Pujols are each roughly 19 miles away, and Ibiza's port runs sailings to Formentera.
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Tips from Robin
Practical Tips Before You Go
The town sits only 9 metres above sea level, and several beaches lie within a mile of the centre. Pack for walking with children rather than assuming you will need a car for every outing. The further coves are a different matter, as Cala Llonga and Sol d'en Serra are two to three miles out.
Do not mistake September for a guaranteed dry month. It brings the most rain of the year, so keep a flexible plan or two for indoor days. If you want reliable sunshine, aim for July.
Questions people ask
How far is Santa Eulària des Riu from Ibiza Airport?
Ibiza Airport is about 12 miles from Santa Eulària des Riu, and the drive takes roughly 16 minutes. The airport has direct flights from the United Kingdom, so you can be on the beach soon after landing.
Is Santa Eulària des Riu good for families?
Yes. Nearly all of its beaches are suited to families, and several are within a mile of the centre. These include the town beach, Platja de Castello, Ses Estaques and Caló de s'Alga. Cala Llonga and Cala Pada are about two miles away.
What is the best month to visit Santa Eulària des Riu?
June, July, August and October are the most pleasant months. July is the hottest and driest, with highs around 30°C and just 4 mm of rain. October is cooler at about 25°C. September is the wettest month.
How hot does Santa Eulària des Riu get in summer?
July and August both average highs of about 30°C. Night-time lows are around 23 to 24°C, so evenings stay very warm. June is slightly gentler, with highs near 27°C and lows around 20°C.
Can I take a ferry to Santa Eulària des Riu?
Ibiza's ferry port is about 7 miles from town. It has sailings from Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia on the Spanish mainland, and from Palma and Formentera among the islands.
Are there any historic sights near Santa Eulària des Riu?
The S'Argamassa Roman Fish Farm is about 2.1 miles from town. It is an ancient archaeological site where Romans once farmed fish, and it makes a short cultural break from the beaches.