Museo Etnográfico de Ibiza — Attraction in Santa Eulària des Riu

The Ethnography Museum of Eivissa, which was opened in 1994, is located in the old farmhouse of Can Ros, a fine example of rural Ibizan architecture. This was restored and refurbished to house the museum maintaining the original lay-out that was known thanks to an engraving by the French traveller, Gaston Vuillier, at the end of the 19th century and to which the sole addition was a Trull (a space where oil was produced) that could be recovered from the parish of Sant Miquel de Balansat. The house consists of a "porxo" or main room, a kitchen, various "cases de dormir" or bedrooms, the "porxet de dalt", the wine cellar (where the wine was made) and the water cistern. In the museum we can see old objects from traditional popular culture used in old homes and personal ornaments such as jewels and clothing as well as musical instruments, pistols and tools for working the land or other handicraft type jobs. The oldest conserved pieces date from the...

If you're staying in Santa Eulalia, take half an hour out for a wander around this gorgeous and authentic Ibizan villa from the olden days. There is soooo much more to the island than parties (as the curator told us when we were wandering around) and she's right. We learnt a lot about the history sad culture of the island as we took in the various rooms and their antique artefacts. Great views on top of this little hill, too, so that was a bonus. Oh... and entry is...

It's a small museum in a lovely old building. My favourite exhibit was about the clothing. Theres ceramics and wine & olive oil making equipment. There are cards in various languages for translation. Interesting superstition about not leaving children's clothes on line overnight in case witches cursed them. If you leave without going up the steps to the left you will miss the most gorgeous views of...