Santa Eulalia to Es Cana Ibiza: A Day Trip Itinerary

If you’re planning a holiday to Santa Eulalia, you’re probably wondering about the different day trips you could take during your holiday. A day trip from Santa Eulalia to Es Cana is a great choice. The two resorts are totally different yet relatively close together.

I visited Es Cana at the beginning of May, travelling there by boat and back by bus. You can also use this post to plan a day trip between Es Cana and Santa Eulalia. Es Cana is also known as Es Canar.

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How to get from Santa Eulalia to Es Cana

Driving to Es Cana from Santa Eulalia

There are so many transport options you could take. The quickest option is to drive or use a hire car. The driving distance is only 11 minutes. You can view hire car prices and availability here.

Bus from Santa Eulalia to Es Cana

If you don’t have your own transport, then there’s a bus service running between Santa Eulalia and Es Cana. Simply wait at the bus station until you see the L18A bus run by Ibiza Bus. The ticket will only set you back 1 Euro and take just 10 minutes. A great budget option if you don’t want to walk. Click here to view the latest timetables.

Water Taxi from Santa Eulalia to Es Cana

To make the trip more scenic, you could catch a water taxi from Santa Eulalia harbour. The journey costs 7 Euro (4 Euro for age 4-11 and free for age 3 and under) and takes 30 minutes to reach Es Cana. The boat stops at the picturesque town of Cala Pada on the way.

Taxi/Private Transfer from Santa Eulalia to Es Cana

You can also pick up a taxi at the Santa Eulalia rank. The taxis are metered, but the journey should cost about 8 Euro. You can call a taxi direct to your hotel, but there will be a slight increase in the rate for calling a taxi. There’s also the option to book a private transfer in advance with Get Transfer. View the latest prices and availability for your dates here.

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Can you walk from Santa Eulalia to Es Cana?

It’s also possible to walk from Es Cana to Santa Eulalia. Walking along the road would take around 54 minutes. However, the coastal route is much better and should take 1 and 1/2 hours with plenty of time to take in the fantastic views. You’ll see the beautiful towns and discover some fantastic Balearic Beaches, Es Pouet, Cala Pada, S’Argamassa, Cala Martina, Calo des Gat, and Sa Carbonera before arriving on the beautiful beach of Es Cana. There are so many beaches, towns and picturesque coves that you wouldn’t see from the main road.

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Santa Eulalia to Es Cana Day Trip | An Itineary

So you’ve arrived in Es Cana eager to start your day trip. Here’s a recommended itinerary for your day in Es Cana:

Walking Through Town and Taking in the Scenery

Take the first part of the morning looking around the resort of Es Cana. Es Cana is a popular resort for British tourists. The resort is packed with excellent all-inclusive hotels and little apartments. Many choose Es Cana to be away from the more lively resorts of San Antonio and Playa den Bossa. If you walk up the street from the left side of the beach and turn right, you’ll find the main shopping area. You might even find a souvenir along the way.

At the end of the shopping street, turn right and follow the coast around and back to the beach. You’ll be amazed at the stunning sea views and get a glimpse of the resort’s hotels.

Lunch in Es Cana/ Es Cana Restaurants

If you’re on a budget, there’s a huge array of takeaways on the road to the left of Es Cana beach. There are also some lovely cafes and restaurants along the beach with outdoor seating overlooking the sea. We ate at Casa Juan Resturaunte with no regrets.

Es Cana Beach

Time for some relaxation! After a long morning (even longer if you’ve walked!), it’s time to hit the beach. This medium-sized beach has a backdrop of beach cafes and palm trees with amazingly crystal clear water. There are plenty of sun loungers to hire and a good range of water sports. If you’re still feeling energetic, there’s windsurfing, parasailing, and stand-up paddle-boarding. Kids will love the pedalos.

What is there to do in Playa Es Cana?

You may want to try out something alternative on a visit to Es Cana. As well as exploring the many places to eat and shops, there are plenty of other options too:

A Visit to the Hippy Market in Punta Arabi

If you happen to be visiting Es Cana on a Wednesday. You’ll find a huge variety of handmade items from all over the world. There’s usually live music too, which really adds to the atmosphere.

To find out the opening times during your visit or to find out more about the market, visit the Hippy Market Facebook page.

Cala Nova Beach

Surrounded by trees and Ibizan hills, Cala Nova beach is very different to the bustling beach of Es Cana. There are still sun-loungers to hire and a small beach bar. The beach is just around the corner from Es Cana beach. If you’re feeling adventurous, there are many walks in and around the beach area through the trees lining the beach.

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Getting from Es Cana to Santa Eulalia

Water Taxi from Es Cana to Santa Eulalia

Why not try a different mode of transport to get back. If you’ve walked to Es Cana, why not take a water taxi back to Santa Eulalia. You’ll see all the places you walked past earlier from a different angle.

Bus from Es Cana to Santa Eulalia

To catch the bus, head to the left side of the beach when looking at the bars and follow the shopping street up. You’ll see a roundabout type area with benches. The bus L18A bus runs from here. Taxi’s run from the same place.