Yes the essence of Ibiza could be concentrated in four streets, they would probably be the ones that surround the church of Saint Gertrude.
Businesses with decades of history live with the most cosmopolitan and bohemian shops, forming a landscape in which they rule the white houses , the Mediterranean constructions and the clocks that exist not to be looked at.
We are in the geographical heart of the white island. It does not seem by chance that Santa Gertrudis, a town of barely 1,600 inhabitants , find yourself in a kind of crossroad . Those who cross the island from north to south pass through here, from the virgin coves of Portinatx or San Miguel to the Salinas Natural Park. Also those who do it from east to west, from the familiar town of Santa Eulalia to the home of the sunsets in San Antonio.
In Santa Gertrudis, locals and foreigners mix who have already made their own the leisurely lifestyle that reigns in the interior of the island. Very different cultures and origins, but who share a passion for live without haste and enjoy without pause the Mediterranean essence.
Shopping in Santa Gertrudis.
OPEN 365 DAYS
Unlike other towns and areas of the island, very crowded in summer and totally deserted in winter, Santa Gertrudis is always active. And it is not only thanks to the local population and their daily activity, but also to the dozens of european families who have settled here and made it their home.
“Many have houses here and they came and went during the year, but as now they can telecommute since the pandemic, they have definitely settled here”, say some of the peasants who are concentrated in the Plaza de la Iglesia , where –as in any self-respecting town– a large part of the local wisdom is concentrated.
It is true that the pandemic It has marked a before and after throughout the island. A year and a half of forced hiatus has wreaked havoc on many businesses, but it has also left a residue that some locals wish would remain: a tourism less linked to summer and the party , mainly looking for nature and disconnection. Some, to spend a few days or weeks. Others forever.
Church of Santa Gertrudis.
TRADITIONAL, BOHEMIAN AND COSMOPOLITAN
The multiculturalism that lives in Santa Gertrudis is breathed in the businesses of the area. From the famous multispace cafeteria L'Atelier 74 , where they are served the most chic snacks in the area and workshops focused on children are organized, until the store Sluiz, a universe of color and something kitsch known internationally –and where it is common to see some celebrities who spend the summer in Ibiza and look for an original place to do their shopping. Both are open all year.
One of the last to join the list of essential visits in the area has been Jorge and Monica's business, Overall, an authentic temple of creativity and true signature cocktails that the island of Ibiza lacked.
In just a few square meters, businesses like these coexist with art galleries, Ibiza-style decoration shops (here you will find the mythical It's Cucons and its dream furniture) and lifelong businesses such as the coast bar , where they are served the best sandwiches in Ibiza.
Costa bar.
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The geographical enclave of Santa Getrudis makes it the perfect place to explore Ibiza: almost all points of interest are 20 minutes away by car.
For this reason, some choose this town to stay and visit during the day the popular coves of the west , explore nature through hiking trails in the north or spend a few hours in the city, without giving up the tranquility and the most intimate atmosphere return home at the end of the day.
the boutique hotel Gatzara Suites It is the best option for those who want to stay in the heart of the town and with all the comforts at your disposal: spacious suites, a rooftop with a swimming pool and an aperitif area, and services that put the icing on the cake, such as bicycle rental.
One of the cute shops in Santa Gertrudis.
But moving away a little and without abandoning the borders of the municipality there are options such as Cas Gasi, one of the first agrotourisms in Ibiza, where to enjoy the authentic Mediterranean luxury without pretensions. a bohemian home focused on sustainability which has been the stage where many confess to having found themselves.
Just a few kilometers away, there are also other farmhouses where indulge in country luxury and get away from the hustle and bustle , What Ca Na Xica –focused on disconnection–, or Agrotourism Atzaró *–*the most stylish estate on the island–.
Some of them are also open all year round, giving the out-of-season traveler –increasingly more frequent– the opportunity to enjoy the most relaxed and authentic version of the island of a thousand faces.
Go for the press in Santa Gertrudis.