My trip to Santa Eulalia, Ibiza, May 2019 -Did anyone find my purse?

Early May 2019, On this trip, I am travelling solo in Ibiza, which I do quite often and really enjoy. I meet so many people and have made life long friends.

So today, I wake up about 11 o’clock, (after being out the night before), the weather isn’t the best with lots of cloud, so I decide to head to the bus station with no particular plan in mind. The first bus was for Santa Eulalia, I have never been there, so thought right lets go!

The bus only took 20 minutes to get there and the driver told us where to buy tickets for our returns. I think the bus cost about 3 euros each way.

As I mentioned earlier, with lots of cloud, it was inevitable that it would rain and oh my, did it!

I had a wander around in the rain and thought, ok lets hit the shops (at least I can keep dry). I had taken money out this morning before I left my hotel, hoping I might see something to buy. Unfortunately most of the shops were closed for Siesta.

Eventually I head back to the bus stop to buy my return ticket. With time to spare, I sit on a bench to eat my sandwiches, when it starts to rain, yet again. I decided to make a run to the nearest cafe and order a cuppa. I randomly took some photos whilst waiting for the waiter. When I went to pay the bill, I realised I had lost my purse, with 100 euros in it!! I ran back to the bench….but it was gone. Gutted, miserable, cold and depressed!!

So later on in the evening I decide to go out and drown my sorrows, (luckily I had bought my bus tickets earlier, otherwise I would have been stranded in Santa Eulalia.

Anyway, later, when I looked at the photos on my phone, zooming in, I can see my purse on the bench!! Zoom in and have a look at the far bench below.

I think if I had been robbed, I would have felt better, but it was my own stupid fault!! Still, it could have been worse, it could have been my phone!!

Santa Eulalia, in the sunshine, must look amazing, its a lovely resort with a beautiful beach and promenade. I passed some lovely narrow streets full of cafes and restaurants. There was also a little market selling crafts. There are also a few designer shops, but be aware of siestas. I found the prices reasonable especially compared to San Antonio.

So suffice to say, I didn’t really enjoy myself this time in Santa Eulalia, however I will go back in August when its a lot warmer and of course I will keep an eye on my purse this time.

Santa Eulalia in the rain
Santa Eulalia promenade

My trip to Formentera, May 2019

I have been visiting Ibiza for many years, but had never been to Formentera, until now.

The day began by getting up at 10am (thats early), I caught the bus from my San Antonio hotel to the bus station, from there I took another bus to Ibiza Town and the port area.

Now I had done my research online for the ferries. Websites quoted 19.99 Euros return on a ferry which gets your there in 15 minutes. I arrived at the port area about 12.30. So, in the kiosk there are 4 different companies and you have to go from one to another to get the cheapest fare, the thing is, different ferries leave at various times with a wide range of prices. The next ferry due to leave, they wanted 40 Euros return, I kid you not. The 19.99 ferry wasn’t sailing until 2.45pm. So what to do after getting up early and making the effort? So I decided I would go with the 40 euro return trip. Not having much money on me I walked around the old town to find a sandwich and a drink to take with me.

When I got to the port my ferry was preparing to leave, so it says you can pay onboard, so i just jumped on and took a seat. After a few minutes a crew member started shouting out to people to pay at the till, however he was speaking in Spanish and although I understand Spanish I pretended I didn’t hear him. Therefore I arrived at Formentera for free!

Then, there is a local bus which costs 8 euros return to take you around the island (more money), so by now I don’t have much money left. I finally arrived at my chosen beach and spent a lovely few hours here.

So the return……..of course I have no ticket so i go to the kiosk and guess what, it cost me 27 Euros to get back. Yes there was a cheaper alternative about 2 hours later and it would take 60 minutes to sail back to Ibiza.

Formentera is beautiful. do try to take the time to see it. Although I wouldn’t fancy the trip in the heat of August.

Still such a shame that it was a rip off to get there and why do they charge tourists to use the bus after paying so much already to get there? Oh yeah and there’s not an Ice Cream shop to be seen!

gissyibiza in Formentera
Ses Llletes, Formentera