Santa Eulària des Riu is preparing a special Tourist Day on Thursday, September 17, with a programme designed to showcase the municipality through nature, culture, local traditions and activities on the water.

The celebration will bring together 11 activities across Santa Eulària, Cala Llonga and Es Canar, offering visitors and residents the opportunity to explore the municipality by foot, bicycle, kayak, paddle surf, boat and tourist train.

The programme will also include cultural visits, children's activities, artisan stalls, live music, traditional ball pagès dancing and tastings of typical Ibizan sweets.

A Day Exploring Santa Eulària From Land and Sea

The Tourist Day has been designed as a broad introduction to the municipality rather than a single central event.

Activities will take place throughout the day and across three different areas, allowing participants to discover both the coastal and inland landscapes of Santa Eulària.

The programme combines active tourism with heritage and local traditions, creating opportunities for families, outdoor enthusiasts and visitors interested in the island's culture.

Some of the guided activities have limited places and require advance registration, while other parts of the programme can be enjoyed more freely.

Walk From the River to Puig de Missa

One of the main activities will be a guided walking route through some of Santa Eulària's most recognisable landmarks.

The route follows the river before continuing uphill towards Puig de Missa and its historic church, one of the defining landmarks of the town.

Participants will also visit the Can Planetes mill, where they can learn about the historical importance of the river to Santa Eulària and its traditional agricultural landscape.

The route will conclude at the Sala Barrau, adding an artistic and cultural element to the walk.

It is an itinerary that connects several different aspects of the municipality, from its natural environment and agricultural history to its architectural heritage.

Explore the Coast by Electric Bicycle

For people who prefer two wheels, the programme includes a guided cycling route using electric bicycles.

The excursion will start from Cala Llonga and provide an opportunity to explore the municipality's landscapes by bicycle.

Using electric bikes makes longer routes more accessible to a wider range of participants, while still maintaining the active character of the excursion.

The route is intended to show visitors parts of Santa Eulària beyond the main coastal promenade and resort areas.

Kayaking and Paddle Surf at Cala Martina

The sea will play an important role in the day's programme.

From Cala Martina, participants will be able to take part in a combined kayak and paddle surf activity.

The excursion will explore natural and heritage features around the bay and its surrounding coastline.

The activity offers a different perspective of the municipality, allowing participants to see the coast from the water rather than from roads or walking trails.

As with the other maritime activities, participation will be dependent on weather and sea conditions.

See the Coast From a Glass-Bottom Boat

Another water-based experience will depart from Es Canar.

The Glass Bottom Boat excursion will allow passengers to observe the marine environment during the trip through the vessel's glass viewing area.

The format provides an accessible way of experiencing Ibiza's coastal waters without requiring participants to swim or take part in a watersport.

For families and visitors looking for a more relaxed activity, it provides another way to discover the coastline while learning about the natural environment beneath the surface.

A Tourist Train Between Beaches and Coves

The programme will also feature guided excursions on a tourist train.

Routes will depart from both Cala Llonga and Santa Eulària, travelling between different beaches and coves within the municipality.

The service provides an alternative for visitors who want to explore several coastal areas without relying on a private vehicle.

It also allows participants to see more of the municipality within a single excursion, combining sightseeing with transport.

Discover Ibiza's Ethnographic Heritage

The cultural programme will open two important spaces to visitors.

The Museum of Ethnography of Ibiza will participate with a special open day, while Ca n'Andreu des Trull will also open its doors.

Both locations will be accessible from 10am to 2pm and again from 5:30pm to 8pm.

These spaces provide an opportunity to discover elements of traditional Ibizan life, including architecture, rural customs and the island's agricultural heritage.

Es Canar Adds Crafts and Children's Activities

During the afternoon, the promenade at Es Canar will become a family-oriented meeting point.

From 5pm, visitors will find artisan stalls, children's workshops and background music.

The programme is designed to be accessible to families, providing activities that do not require advance participation in one of the organised excursions.

The artisan element also gives visitors the opportunity to encounter locally produced crafts while enjoying a more relaxed part of the day's programme.

The Evening Ends With Traditional Ibiza

The celebration will continue after sunset.

From 9pm, Santa Eulària, Cala Llonga and Es Canar will simultaneously host evening activities.

The programme will include live music, performances of traditional ball pagès and tastings of typical Ibizan sweets.

The simultaneous celebrations will create three separate focal points across the municipality, allowing different communities to take part in the evening rather than concentrating all of the activity in one location.

Ball Pagès Keeps Local Tradition at the Centre

The inclusion of ball pagès is particularly important because the traditional dance remains one of the most recognisable expressions of Ibiza's cultural identity.

The distinctive costumes, instruments and choreography form part of a living tradition passed between generations.

Its inclusion in Tourist Day gives visitors an opportunity to see traditional Ibizan culture outside a museum setting and as part of a community celebration.

The accompanying tasting of traditional sweets adds another local element to the evening programme.

Santa Eulària Wants to Show More Than the Beach

The Tourist Day reflects an effort to showcase the municipality through a wider range of experiences.

Santa Eulària is known for its beaches and coastal resorts, but the programme also highlights its river, rural landscapes, historic buildings, museums and traditional culture.

The combination of walking, cycling, water activities and cultural visits allows participants to see several of those sides within a single day.

It also supports a more varied tourism model based on experiences rather than simply time spent on the beach.

A Programme for Different Types of Visitors

The 11 activities are deliberately varied.

Active visitors can choose walking, cycling, kayaking or paddle surf.

Those looking for a more relaxed day can take the tourist train or Glass Bottom Boat, while culture-focused visitors can explore the Museum of Ethnography and Ca n'Andreu des Trull.

Families can also choose children's workshops and the afternoon programme in Es Canar.

The evening then brings everyone back towards music, traditional dance and local food.

Weather Will Determine the Maritime Activities

The municipality has stressed that activities on the sea will be subject to weather conditions.

Kayaking, paddle surf and the boat excursion cannot take place independently of sea and atmospheric conditions.

This is particularly relevant in September, when Ibiza's weather can become more changeable as the island moves towards autumn.

The guided activities will also have limited places, making advance registration necessary for those who want to participate in them.

How to Register

People interested in joining the activities with limited capacity can contact the Santa Eulària Tourist Information Office.

Reservations and information are available by telephone on 677 561 176 or by email through the municipality's tourist information service.

Registration is particularly important for the guided excursions because places are limited.

Other elements of the programme, including the cultural openings and evening celebrations, offer more flexible opportunities to participate.

A Chance to Experience Santa Eulària Differently

The Tourist Day offers an alternative to the typical Ibiza itinerary.

Instead of spending the entire day around one beach or resort, participants can follow the river, climb to Puig de Missa, discover a historic mill, cycle through the countryside, paddle along the coast or explore the island's ethnographic heritage.

The programme is essentially designed as a one-day introduction to the different identities contained within Santa Eulària.

From Morning Exploration to Evening Celebration

The structure of the day allows activities to progress naturally from morning excursions into an evening celebration.

The cultural spaces open during the morning and afternoon, while the maritime and active experiences fill the daytime programme.

Es Canar takes over as a family meeting point from late afternoon, before the three evening celebrations begin at 9pm.

This creates a full-day programme rather than a single festival event.

An Autumn Tourism Experience

Holding the Tourist Day in mid-September also fits the transition taking place across Ibiza.

The main summer season is beginning to wind down, but temperatures can still be suitable for outdoor and maritime activities.

Events focused on culture, nature and active tourism can also help encourage visitors to explore the island outside the busiest months of July and August.

For Santa Eulària, the day provides an opportunity to position the municipality as a destination with activities throughout the year rather than simply a summer beach resort.

Discovering the Municipality From a Different Perspective

The day's programme is ultimately about changing the way visitors see Santa Eulària.

Its river can be explored on foot, its countryside by bicycle, its coastline by kayak or boat and its cultural heritage through museums and historic buildings.

The evening then brings together music, traditional dance and local food.

It is an approach that places the municipality's natural and cultural resources alongside its more familiar tourism attractions.

A Full Day of Ibiza Experiences

On Thursday, September 17, Santa Eulària will offer 11 different ways to experience the municipality across Santa Eulària itself, Cala Llonga and Es Canar.

From the river and Puig de Missa to Cala Martina and the Es Canar coastline, the programme covers a surprisingly broad range of landscapes.

Add museums, traditional architecture, children's workshops, crafts, ball pagès and local sweets, and the result is much more than a conventional tourist event.

It is a snapshot of the many sides of Santa Eulària, presented through activities that encourage people to explore rather than simply look.

A Very Ibizan Ending

The day may begin with hiking, cycling and discovering the coast, but it will finish in a distinctly Ibizan way.

At 9pm, Santa Eulària, Cala Llonga and Es Canar will come alive with live music, traditional ball pagès and local sweet tastings.

That combination of nature, heritage, community and tradition is at the heart of the municipality's Tourist Day.

For visitors looking to experience more than Ibiza's famous beaches, the September 17 programme offers a chance to spend an entire day discovering Santa Eulària from several different perspectives, with the island's natural landscapes and cultural traditions providing the backdrop from morning until night.