Bella Forada is only a short distance from Ibiza Town, in the middle of the Island surrounded by rich countryside and fruit trees, is Santa Gertrudis de Fruiter (hence the name). At its heart is the church of Santa Gertrudis, founded in 1797. The façade and the belfry have been altered several times and date back to the 19th century; and no doubt your eye will be drawn to its simple lines and striking colours that contrast against the surrounding greenery and the blue skies.
This once sleepy, whitewashed village has been influenced by modernity and art in a positive way. In the 1960’s it was the original hang-out of hippies, artists and musicians gathered. Often out of work, penniless and hungry, they used their art-work to barter for goods and services. At Bar Costa, located at Plaça de l'Església, hang some of the original paintings contributed by these artists. The artistic influence has prompted the opening of many galleries and this in turn has drawn a modern but 'Bohemian' style of living to the area.
A gentle wander around the town will bring with it pleasant surprises, like the funky boutiques and artisan shops. This hip village is not overrun by trendy restaurants, chic cafes, bohemian bars and traditional tapas! For the Vegetarian and Vegans, try the Wild Beets, with a menu of raw, vegan and plant-based cuisine! Grab a seat outside one of the many cafés in the square, order a drink plus an Iberian cured-ham bocadillo (baguettes) and just soak in the atmosphere of this little Ibizian gem. This really is the perfect rural getaway, a quiet town but with enough life and fun for an evening out with the locals.