Puig d'en Valls

Urban landscapes of contemporary Ibiza

Like the village of Jesús, Puig d’en Valls belongs to the municipality of Santa Eulària, despite being less than 3 kilometres from the historic centre of Ibiza. Owing to this proximity, the agricultural landscape of yesteryear began to give way to an urban landscape from the mid-20th century onwards, eventually becoming one of the main residential areas developed around the capital.

What to see in Puig d’en Valls

The name of this village comes from the hill of the same name situated opposite the port of Ibiza, on the summit of which stands the Puig d’en Valls windmill tower, declared a Site of Cultural Interest. This agricultural building, first recorded as far back as 1791, is open to the public during visiting hours and offers the chance to see one of Ibiza’s few windmills still in operation, with its machinery intact. You can combine a visit to this site of interest with a visit to the church of Puig d’en Valls, inaugurated in 1971, whose functional design is inspired by the simplicity of Ibizan churches.

A tip: if you’re feeling peckish after your visit, you’ll find a few restaurants in Puig d’en Valls renowned for their home-cooked food and local atmosphere.