Iglesia de San Mateo de Albarca is a rural Catholic church in Sant Mateu d'Albarca, in Ibiza's Pla d'Aubarca. Its simple, elegant design and peaceful setting among fertile fields and green hills make it a quiet stop on the island. Look closely at the porch, added in 1885, with its arches and sapina beams. Inside, no images remain, following damage to the island's churches during the Civil War.
Construction and porch
The church was built in 1787 and completed in 1796. Its rural Ibizan architecture is simple and restrained.
The porch was added in 1885. It has three arches on the exterior and five inside, supported by sapina beams. Walk around it to see how the arches and beams shape the entrance from different angles.
Inside the church
No images remain inside. Churches across Ibiza were affected during the Civil War, and this church is now bare of images.
FAQ
When was Iglesia de San Mateo de Albarca built?
Construction began in 1787, and the church was completed in 1796.
What is distinctive about the porch?
Added in 1885, it has three exterior arches and five interior arches supported by sapina beams.
Are there images inside the church?
No images remain. The island's churches were affected during the Civil War.
