Sant Jordi de ses Salines lies in the south of Ibiza, a short drive from Ibiza Town and close to the airport, Platja d’en Bossa and the salt flats that give it its name. It belongs to the municipality of Sant Josep.
What it’s like
Its landmark is the church, one of the best-preserved fortified churches on the island, with thick walls and battlements built to protect the people who worked the nearby salt pans from pirate raids. Around it, a tree-lined square holds a few bars and restaurants.
What to see and do
Besides the church, the village is known for its flea market at the old racecourse, held every Saturday from 8am to 3pm. Running since 1995, it is the place to hunt for second-hand goods, antiques and bric-a-brac.
Sant Jordi celebrates its patron saint, Saint George, on 23 April, with a procession, traditional dancing and music in the square, and the custom of giving roses on the day.
Getting there
The village is about ten minutes from Ibiza Town and five from the airport. The A7 bus stops here on its way between Ibiza Town and Ses Salines beach, and the AERO2 links it with Ibiza Town and the airport.
Good to know
It makes an easy stop on the way to or from the beaches of the salt flats, or on your way to the airport.
