Balafia Traditional Houses
Just outside the village of San Lorenzo in the north, there are echoes of an old Moorish settlement, seven houses and two towers with a distinctive defensive function
Na Xamena Circular - Beginner Route
A good circular route to get you into the groove of biking in Ibiza
Taking in the beautiful olive and almond groves of the north west and the popular beach if Benirras, this circular is a great way to begin your biking experience in Ibiza.
Although a high percentage of this road is on road, they are very narrow with scarcely any markings. It will take you on a journey through the countryside and landscapes of the north of the island, making it accessible to cyclists who are not so skilled on two wheels.
It is a circular route, leaving from the small village of Sant Llorenç (San Lorenzo) and passing through the countryside, you will pass close to the town of Sant Miquel and climb until es Portixol where you begin a descent via a spectacular path with access to the cliffs of Na Xamena.
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What to bring
You should always take suncream & water on any bike ride, however it is particularly important on this route as you will not be able to find water fountain until you reach the end of the route at Pou d’Aubarqueta.
What to see
The beaches of Puerto de San Miguel and Benirràs beach are both beautiful sight seeing spots that are worth stopping for, or even for a quick swim! You will also pass close to the cave of Can Marçá, a beautiful cavern which stands out not only for its incredible features but also its history as a refuge for smugglers and pirates.
When passing close to the town of San Miguel it is worth visiting the church here which is the oldest on the island.
Sights in Ibiza
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San Miguel Church, San Miguel
Beautiful and simple church that is situated on top of the hill overlooking the town of San Miguel and the surrounding countryside.
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Santa Gertrudis Church, Santa Gertrudis
The local church sits in the centre of the village and was founded 1797, although building actually began in 1785.
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Cova de Can Marca Caves, San Miguel
These caves date back 100,000 years and contain various fossils and bone remains.
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Puig de Missa Church
This stunning church is hard to miss as it's situated at the top of a high hill overlooking the whole of Santa Eulalia.
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Ethnographic Museum, Santa Eulalia
In a pretty Ibizan house is the Ethnographic Museum of Ibiza. Permanently on display are artefacts that demonstrate how life was in Ibiza in the past.
Where to lunch
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Aiyanna Restaurant
This restaurant serves dishes with a modern take on fresh, healthy Mediterranean food, where bold flavours, organic produce and innovative sharing platters dominate.
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Ushuaia Beach Club
The coolest chill-out music in Ibiza, the most exclusive ambience, quality cuisine and customer service that redefines the real meaning of VIP have turned this beach club into one of the most exciting places on the island, summer after summer.
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Sublimotion Restaurant
Paco Roncero - awarded with two Michelin Stars, three Repsol Suns and the 2006 National Gastronomy Award - achieved one of his dreams by creating this restaurant. His goal is to offer his guests "a unique experience that transcends gastronomy".
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Nobu
This restaurant is ideally located on the beachfront in Talamanca and offers high-end contemporary Japanese cuisine.
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Eden Restaurant & Lounge, nr San Miguel
Located in the beautiful five star hotel Hacienda Na Xamena, the restaurant is perched on the edge of one of the hotel's swimming pools.
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Destino Restaurant & Poolside Bar
From buffet breakfast to tapas lunch and all-night menu, this restaurant located at Destino Pacha Ibiza Resort serves delicious international cuisine indoor or at their terrace around the pool. You can even book a sunbed and enjoy their cocktails and poolside menu all day.
What to do
There are several points where you can stop to take a quick dip or alter your route to take in a beach, for example Benirras Beach, and this is well worth doing!
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Directions
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Depart from Sant Llorenç (San Lorenzo) on the road towards Santa Gertrudis.
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At the first crossroads, turn right towards Sant Miquel.
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When you see a blue stone, turn left along a dirt track. At the following fork turn right, ascending along a track and then straight on.
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Go straight ahead at crossroads. At the following crossroads, again go straight on without turning off.
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Take the path to the right, beginning the descent. At the next crossroads, straight on without turning off.
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You will arrive at a crossroads with several paths. Take the left-hand track that heads towards the west. Then continue along this track, without leaving it, until you reach a road.
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When you come to a road, turn right to Sant Miquel. At the entrance to the village twice turn to the left, heading towards Sant Mateu/es Portixol and go along this road for 2 km.
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Reaching the next crossroads carry straight on towards es Portixol. After a climb, you will be at the urbanisation of isla Blanca, turn right along a semi-asphalted road.
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Right turn onto the path. At the altitude of a house with cacti in the entrance turn right along a path that descends and goes into a wood.
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At a cliff turn right, continuing along the path. If you go straight on you can see the climbing sector Sol y Sombra.
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Left turn at the path, following it for 1.5 km without turning off and covering a very stony stretch until the Hacienda hotel.
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At the hotel turn right along a road, descending for 2 km.
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At a crossroads turn to the left towards Port de Sant Miquel.
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Right turn. At this point you can turn off to the beach to have a swim and later continue along the route. Turn right in the direction of Benirràs for 2.5 km and you will pass the cave of Can Marçà.
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Right turn. Here you can also turn off, taking a left turn to Benirràs beach and resuming the route from this point. Take a small road to the right which ascends for 3.5 km.
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After the ascent leave the road and you arrive at a crossroads where you turn left.
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Opposite the Sant Miquel sports centre take a track on the right and continue along it, ignoring the exits on both sides.
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At the next fork take the right, going along the main track. At the following crossroads there are three paths and you take the middle one.
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Arriving at a track, turn to the right, heading south. At the following crossing, turn right.
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Left turn at the road, opposite an electricity transformer.
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Pou d’Aubarqueta. You will pass a well next to the road.
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Arriving at the crossroads, turn left towards Sant Llorenç.
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Enter the village of Sant Llorenç and you will finish the route where you began.
