What to see in Ibiza in the winter? The low season gives travellers the chance to get away from the beaches and discover charming spots like Sant Llorenç de Balàfia. This small village inland can be made part of any route heading towards the north of Ibiza and is surrounded by several places of interest. Would you like to visit it on your next winter getaway to Ibiza?

what to see in Ibiza in the winter: Sant Llorenç de Balàfia

This small village is only 20 kilometres from our boutique hotel in San Antonio, along a pleasant secondary road that also goes by Santa Gertrudis and farmland and beautiful samples of traditional architecture. The main place of interest in the village of Sant Llorenç de Balàfia is its simple church that was built in the 18th century in the same typical style as the other fortified temples in Ibiza. Further down is the Es Amunts Interpretation Centre that shows the environmental and cultural value of one of the least spoilt natural areas on the island.

Balàfia. © Tolo Balaguer / illesbalears.travel

Curiosities of Ibiza: Balàfia

A few kilometres into the road to Sant Joan there’s a road sign to the small village of Balàfia, a unique collection of historic buildings declared Cultural Property. Half a dozen traditional houses and two defence towers make up an true compact settlement that makes this 18th century enclave stand out from the typical settlements scattered across Ibiza.

where to eat in Sant Llorenç

If it’s lunchtime when you’re in Sant Llorenç de Balàfia, we suggest you try the delicious food served at La Paloma Ibiza (open in the winter too, except for their month of holidays) or go to Es Pins, a traditional restaurant on the road that is known for its bread and aioli; or have a picnic in the woods of Can Pere Muson that have barbeques and tables.

La Paloma Ibiza has a very pleasant garden surrounded by fruit trees. © La Paloma Ibiza

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