Pont Vell

Pont Vell. Old Bridge. Devil's Bridge

Pont Vell is the bridge that joined Santa Eulalia with the rest of the island's towns

Pont Vell is located at the entrance Of Santa eularia Des Riu, next to the new bridge that gives access to the town. Although Much has been said about this bridge, it is not of Roman origin, although it can not be ruled out, since its origin is still in study. The calculations point to the SIXTEENTH or SEVENTEENTH century, although it is known of a reform in the late NINETEENTH or early TWENTIETH century, in which it takes its current aspect. To get to the bridge, we recommend you go down to the mouth of the river, and go up the promenade until you reach the bridge. A show of plants and gardens to enjoy.

Mythology of Pont Vell

Pont Vell is full of legend s, which has taken him the nickname of Devil’s Bridge. Stories of witchcraft and spells compose the tradition of Santa Eulária, like the souls of the relatives turned into river flowers, the dealings of the farmers with the devil to end the bridge, and a long etcetera.

Other places to discover in the surroundings of Pont Vell

Pont Vell is a good reference point from which to access places of cultural interest

Ethnological Museum At 223 meters

Within the nucleus of Puig de Missa we can visit the Ethnological Museum of Can Ros.

Puig de Missa Church At 262 meters

Puig de Missa is the name that receives the elevated zone of the church-castle that presides Santa Eularia.

Barrau Museum At 297 meters

In the heart of Puig de Missa, in a privileged place, in front of the church door, you will find the House-museum dedicated to Barcelona’s Laureà Barrau i Buñol.

Other places to discover in the surroundings of Pont Vell

Santa Eularia

The human presence in this municipality has been established in the prehistoric era.

Sant Carles

Located about six kilometers from the nucleus of Santa Eularia is the parish of Sant Carles de Peralta, or San Carlos.

Sant LLorenç

Sant Llorenç de Balàfia, or San Lorenzo, is a rural town, with practically no urban nucleus, located in the municipality of Sant Joan.

Beaches near Pont Vell

Next to the Plaza de la Catedral, we will be able to enjoy the views to the beaches of the city Of Ibiza.

Playa Del Rio

There Are places on this island that go unnoticed by the mere fact of being a source beyond.

P. Santa Eularia

One of the major attractions offered by Santa Eulalia is, without a doubt, the urban beach that runs parallel to the coast, between the Santa Eularia River and the marina.

Caló De S’Alga

A curious beach that can be found in the urbanization of Siesta, Santa Eulalia del Rio.