Church of Santa Gertrudis

Church of Santa Gertrudis. A colorful place.

The Church of Santa Gertrudis gives life to a place well known by the inhabitants of the island

Santa Gertrudis is located in the heart of the island Of Ibiza. From this locality they depart roads to the four cardinal points. The most common routes depart from the South Zone, coming from the road of Sant Antoni or, from the road of Santa Eulária. The access to the Church Of Santa Gertrudis is quite simple, because we only have to take the left turn, if we Come from Ibiza, and access ascending, towards a pedestrian area where the church is located.

History of the Church of Santa Gertrudis

The Church Of Santa Gertrudis Martyr began its construction in 1785, ending the work at the end of the same century. It has many similarities with the rest of the island’s churches, fulfilling its religious and defensive mission, although due to its situation in the middle of the island, it was safe from maritime attacks. It presents a very unusual colour, mixing the typical white facade with details in vivid orange tones that offer a more artistic composition. The porch of the entrance, built towards the end of the NINETEENTH century, has a peculiar image of Christ on the front door. Moreover, the lateral walls differ considerably from the rest of the churches, since one contains numerous doors and windows, atypical in this type of constructions, that make think of an additive after the original building, next to the furnace located in the opposite wall.

Other places to discover in the surroundings of the Church of Santa Gertrudis

The Church of Santa Gertrudis is a perfect place to start a tour of other places of interest

Pont de Can Font 5 Km Away

Pont de Can Font is a bridge located on the old road to Sant Joan de Labritja.

Sant Rafael Church 5 Km Away

The Church of San Rafael is located in the center of the town, turning right when entering the main street of the village.

Church of San Lorenzo At 6 Km

The Church of Sant Llorenç or San Lorenzo belongs to the municipality of Sant Joan de Labritja, in a population that receives the same name.

Other places to discover in the surroundings of the Church of Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis

Santa Gertrudis de Fruita is a small village nestled in the heart of Ibiza.

Sant Rafael

Sant Rafael de sa Creu is a population that, still belonging to the municipality of Sant Antoni, has a close relationship with Ibiza, of which it is a few kilometres away.

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 the Church of Santa Gertrudis

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

Talamanca

One of the best urban beaches we can enjoy is located on Talamanca Beach.

Puerto De San Miguel

The Port of San Miguel is located in the far north of the island, in the municipality of Sant Joan.

Cala Moltens

Cala Moltens is a cove to the north of the island, in the municipality of Sant Joan.