Sights in Sant Josep — 2 of Our Favourites

1. San Jose Church

Location: Sant Josep

Typical Ibizan white washed church with bell tower and traditional bell situated right in the heart of the town.

This church is fairly large by Ibizan standards and beautifully decorated inside. As with many churches in Ibiza it is still fully functional and can be very busy during mass and on special occasions. It is certainly one of the stand out buildings in San Jose and has quite a presence in the town.

If you happen to be lucky enough to catch a wedding and want to sit and wait for the party to re-appear from the church then why not grab a coffee at the outside terrace across the road...

2. Sant Agusti des Vedra Church

Location: Sant Josep

The 19th century Esglesia de Sant Agusti is a large stone building whitewashed in typical Balearic style and topped with a bell tower, it is distinctive when compared to other Ibizan churches by its lack of porch area common to most.

The church sits at the top of a small hill and from its courtyard there are lovely views out over the surrounding countryside and down to the coast. It was originally built in 1786, but remained unfinished until 1806 when it was finally blessed. One noticeable feature of the church that makes it stand out on Ibiza, is that it is the only church to face west instead of east.

According to records two different families insisted that the church to be constructed in their land. Finally, after much delay, the problem was fairly solved and the church was built between both lands, facing both land-owners’ homes, hence the west facing aspect.