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Sant Mateu d'Albarca
- Province
- Baleares
- Declared
- 1996
- Status
- Conjunto Histórico
- Population
- 649
- Elevation
- 181 m
Sant Mateu d'Albarca is a heritage town in the province of Baleares, Islas Baleares, Spain. It was designated a Conjunto Histórico (Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles) in 1996. Population 649 (2025), elevation 181m.
A small village on Ibiza formed around a single parish church, with the Serra des Puig rising behind it and the cove of Cala Aubarca at its edge.
Key facts
- Province
- Baleares
- Heritage status
- Conjunto Histórico (declared 1996)
- Population
- 649 (2025)
- Elevation
- 181 m
History of Sant Mateu d'Albarca
Sant Mateu d'Albarca is part of the municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany on the island of Ibiza, sitting 13 kilometres north-east of the municipal centre. The village grew up in the late 18th century around the parish church of Sant Mateu, built between 1785 and 1796 in the rural district of Aubarca. The houses were raised around that church, making it the literal origin point of the settlement.
Around 377 people lived here as of 2009.
Heritage & Monuments
The parish church of Sant Mateu, completed in the 1790s, is the heart of the village and the reason it exists in its current form. To the north-east, the Serra des Puig reaches 241 metres above sea level, the dominant natural feature of the immediate landscape. Nearby Cala Aubarca adds a coastal dimension to what is otherwise a quiet inland settlement.
Where to eat in Sant Mateu d'Albarca
Ratings & restaurant data from Google.
Regional food & drink
Islas Baleares is known for Ensaïmada, Sobrassada and Queso Mahón-Menorca, among 5 regional specialities.
Traditional food & drink in Islas Baleares →Location
Quick answers
Is Sant Mateu d'Albarca worth visiting?▾
A small village on Ibiza formed around a single parish church, with the Serra des Puig rising behind it and the cove of Cala Aubarca at its edge.
Why is Sant Mateu d'Albarca a heritage town?▾
Sant Mateu d'Albarca is officially designated a Conjunto Histórico, declared in 1996 — Spain's national heritage designation for historic ensembles.
What is the traditional food in Islas Baleares?▾
Islas Baleares is known for Ensaïmada, Sobrassada, Queso Mahón-Menorca and Vins de Binissalem. You'll find these regional specialities in and around Sant Mateu d'Albarca.
How big is Sant Mateu d'Albarca?▾
Sant Mateu d'Albarca has a population of about 649 (2025), and sits at 181 m above sea level.
What is there to see in Sant Mateu d'Albarca?▾
The parish church of Sant Mateu, completed in the 1790s, is the heart of the village and the reason it exists in its current form. To the north-east, the Serra des Puig reaches 241 metres above sea level, the dominant natural feature of the immediate landscape.
What is the history of Sant Mateu d'Albarca?▾
Sant Mateu d'Albarca is part of the municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany on the island of Ibiza, sitting 13 kilometres north-east of the municipal centre. The village grew up in the late 18th century around the parish church of Sant Mateu, built between 1785 and 1796 in the rural district of Aubarca.
Part of Sant Antoni de Portmany
Sant Mateu d'Albarca is one of 3 designated heritage sites in the municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany.
See all 3 sites in Sant Antoni de Portmany →Nearby heritage towns
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Last updated 4 September 2026.