Sant Josep de sa Talaia

Only 15 kilometres from Ibiza’s capital, Sant Josep de sa Talaia – known locally as Sant Josep, is a beautiful inland village on the west of the island with stunning natural surroundings and views to die for.

For a taste of traditional Balearic village life, Sant Josep is hard to beat. A vibrant social scene, superb shops and fabulous restaurants make this a great alternative to the coastal towns.

There is another Ibiza, one you will find away from the island’s busy beaches and nightclubs, a place where life goes on much as it has for the past several 100 years. One such place is Sant Josep de sa Talaia, also known as San Josep.  An inland village in the shadows of Ibiza’s tallest mountain, with stupendous views across three sides of the most magical of the Balearic Islands.

Sant Josep might not have many of the distractions that the island is famous for but it more than makes up for that with charm and atmosphere. Wake to the sound of bells pealing from the 18th century church, then take a leisurely stroll past whitewashed houses to sit among the old men drinking their daily brandy and putting the world to rights. In the summer months you can visit one of the numerous bars and listen to live music late into the night. Truly, life here moves to a different beat.