San Lorenzo,
South - San Juan, Ibiza

San Lorenzo (Sant Llorneç de Balàfia) is a small village located in the north of Ibiza, full of light and surrounded by fields.

The old village of Balàfia offers a very good sample of Eivissan traditional architecture. It is located a few metres from Sant Llorenç and it can be reached on foot in several minutes. The village is composed of five traditional houses (casas payesas), and two defensive towers that form a place of high archaeological interest. Some of the towers and houses have white crosses on their façades, an ancient ritual to protect them from assaults.

Sant Llorenç is a small town of historical relevance, surrounded by fields and bathed by a wonderful light. As in other villages, life revolves around the church, which main feature is to have a sole arch at the entrance, the same as Santa Gertrudis temple. The belfry, nowadays located in the middle of the façade, used to be at one end. However, it was placed in its current position after some alterations were made to the building in the XIX century.

There is a bar in the village, and also a park with a picnic spot next to the church.

If you are staying near by, do look out for the Paloma Restaurant which offers a delightful atmosphere, and fine Italian cuisine.