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Sant Joan de Labritja

Sant Joan de Labritja, lugares de interés.

Do a hiking route, eat a delicious bullit de peix or learn about the history through the churches and fortifications are just some of the must-dos if you want to get to know the municipality of Sant Joan. And let’s not forget the traditional magic Saint John’s Eve on June 23.

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GASTRONOMY

Sant Joan is a municipality of traditions, as reflects the gastronomic offer. You can savour fish from the island, vegetables grown on Ibiza which are some of the most appreciated and consumed ingredients.

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CAVES

The cave of Can Marçà is more than 100,000 years old and is located inside a cliff of the Port de Sant Miquel. It was discovered by smugglers. The cave of Es Culleram, in Sant Vicent, is a sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Tanit.

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ATTRACTIVE COAST

In Sant Joan it is still possible to find a coastal corner or a lonely cove with transparent water. The numerous beaches in the north of the island are the most appreciated ones by visitors and residents because of their tranquility and captivating surroundings.

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MAGIC NIGHT

On June 23, Sant Joan celebrates a magical night that unites fun, fire and passion. The fires, which attract good luck, fill the Plaça de Sant Joan, where a multitude of people from all parts of the island gathers.

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CHURCHES

The fortified church of Sant Miquel, built on a hill in the fifteenth century, is a must, as is the town of Balàfia, in Sant Llorenç. The latter is a medieval settlement of five houses, with two defence towers, erected by the population to protect themselves against privateer invasions.

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HIKING

The best way to discover the nature of Sant Joan is to put on comfortable shoes and travel the different marked trails of the municipality. In collaboration with Walk & Talk Ibiza, the City Council worked out a program of guided hiking tours which can be done all year round.