Buscatell and Forada are located north of San Antonio and juxtapose beautifully to their larger and at times, unruly neighbor. Whereas San Antonio is a mass market these areas north of the populous are rural with a distinct character with sensitivity to its immediate surrounding countryside. Forada has Can Tixedo which is well known by locals and pupular for its multicultural hippie style. Every Saturday morning there is a Farmers Market selling produce grown in the area.

The drive to Santa Agnés from either Forada and Buscatell is equally dramatic. Climbing through winding and well-maintained roads gives way to exceptional panoramic views of rich cultivated fields and its’ lush natural basin. In late January and early February, locals make an annual pilgrimage to admire the ethereal scenery created by the flowering almond trees. Local legend goes, that an ibicenco man planted the hectares of almonds so that his Japanese wife would not feel so homesick. Night walks under the full moon are a special recommendation for the most romantic and amorous visitors. As it happens, Valentines Day is one of the best times to see the almonds in full blossom. School children on excursions, elderly residents and artists walk freely through the fields of a ‘’snowscape’’ made by almond flowers and the lush green winter grass. Another natural highlight of Santa Agnés is Puertas del Cielo, with its exceptional coastal light and dramatic cliffs dropping off to sweeping, far-reaching sea views. Many trails and walks interconnect Puertas del Cielo and on route a small hut offers tapas overlooking the spectacular view of the islets of Ses Margalides.

Sant Mateu is further Northeast and like Buscastell it is locally known for its’ terroir and vineyards. The center of the hamlet is formed by the whitewashed walls of the local Church which dates form the XVIII Century. This quant locale is a panacea for city-weary folk and consists of a local bar, restaurant, cemetery, and school. From Sant Mateu there are also two beautiful hikes: the trail that takes down to Cala d’Albarca and the trail to the archaeological site of Ses Torres d’en Lluc.