Ibiza Beaches

As beaches go, in comparison with what else Ibiza has to offer, Sol D’en Serra is probably nothing to write home about. It doesn’t have the wide stretch of fine, white sand that other Ibiza beaches have, it can be a big rocky and the sea is not that great for swimming as there can be some pretty strong currents. However, this is one of Ibiza’s wildest and most natural beaches so if you’re looking for something of an unspoilt spot then look no further.

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Cala Gracio is a perfect Ibiza beach, short and wide, covered in fine white sand and edged by crystal clear waters on one side and rocky areas dotted with pine trees on the other. This is mostly a spot for sunbathers and those who are happy to sit with a book and a beer or frolic in the sea and there is not much in the way of watersports.

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If you are looking for a beach that is off the beaten tourist track then Cala Salada is one of Ibiza’s best. The small stretch of sand is fringed by pine forests and protected inside a cove, making it an idyllic spot for a relaxing, quiet day by the sea. The crystal clear waters are mostly undisturbed by boats so it’s a fantastic bathing spot especially as the water is particularly turquoise here. None of the tourist boats stop at Cala Salada so you’re unlikely to find that many other tourists there and the beach tends to be occupied mostly by residents or yacht owners who discover it whilst sailing around the coast.

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Far away from the madding crowds, Cala Martina is one of the beaches on Ibiza that really does feel almost like a private beach, whilst still being fairly substantial in size. Mostly populated by the residents of the Club Punta Arab nearby, the long sandy beach just south of Es Cana is a little off the beaten track for most holiday makers who visit the nearby resorts. The beach is good for families as it is covered in golden Ibiza sand and shelves gently down into the sea, which is pretty shallow and mostly sheltered from the elements.

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If you’re not a fan of the big, rowdy beaches and you want to feel more like you’re found your own secluded bathing spot, then S’Argamassa beach is for you. At only 50 metres long, it is one of Ibiza’s smaller beaches and doesn’t attract the same crowds of partygoers as beach like Playa D’en Bossa. The beach tends to be quite deserted and even at the height of summer there can be as few as 30 people occupying the sun loungers. The only exception to this is on a Wednesday when other holidaymakers discover the beach on the way to the weekly hippy market.

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Where a beach like Figueretas can offer you all the facilities and sea view accommodation you could possibly ask for, Cala Jondal is less convenient but much more like paradise. Known as one of the exclusive beaches of the island, Cala Jondal has become very popular with Ibiza’s ‘wet set’, the yacht owners who will anchor in the bay to spend the day soaking up the sun on a luxurious daybed on the beach or in one of the beach’s exclusive restaurants.

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If you’re looking for a long, long stretch of beach on which to base yourself for a day by the sea then Playa D’en Bossa is the one. With 2km of golden sands, Playa D’en Bossa is Ibiza’s biggest beach and probably the most varied in terms of beachside activities. The beach is home to the daytime party pad Space, as well as a number of other beach bars with a similar chilled out, daytime drinking vibe. However, if you go further along towards the end of the beach (away from Ibiza Town) you can also find some very low-key spots where peace and quiet is possible.

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Figueretas is basically a residential beach suburb of Ibiza Town and a great option for anyone looking for a beach holiday that isn’t too remote from everything the island’s capital has to offer. The beach is an easy 15 minute walk from Ibiza Town at one end and a 20 minute stroll to Playa D’en Bossa at the other end so you are never likely to be short of entertainment. The beach is also the jumping off point for a number of day trips and there are boat services that go from in front of the Los Molinos hotel which will take you across to the nearby island of Formentera for the day or north on the Wednesday cruise up to Es Cana where the weekly 'hippy market' is held.

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If you’re looking for all the action of Ibiza Town but want to spend your Ibiza holiday at a beachside location then Talamanca is a great option. The sandy beach is only a 15 minute walk from Ibiza Town and the Port area which basically makes it Ibiza Town’s beach, as well as it’s car park – for anyone who has ever spent several hours driving around Ibiza Town in the hot sun trying to find a space, Talamanca is a much better option!

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Es Puet Beach is the first of the five small beaches that are within easy walking distance of San Antonio Bay. The beach is only a few minutes walk from San Antonio so is a good option for holidaymakers who are looking to be close to, but not necessarily right in the middle of, all the hustle and bustle of the town. If walking seems like a rather pedestrian option then you can take the ferry from San Antonio, or from a number of other beaches including Cala Conta and Cala Bassa.

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Cala Llonga is one of Ibiza’s most recently populated beaches and if you had come for a day at the seaside three decades ago you would have had to make the journey by boat. Since then the resort has become a bustling centre for holidaymakers of all sorts and the beach is the central part. The beach is large and sandy and surrounded on all sides by steep pine clad hills that make it a good place for swimming as it’s a fairly sheltered harbour and the clear waters remain shallow until a long way out. The bay is very picturesque and the views from the sun loungers are pretty spectacular, particularly at sunset. Liberally coated with soft Ibiza sand, Cala Llonga’s beach another beautiful example of what Ibiza has to offer.

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Tucked away in the very north of the island and protected by a ring of hills that make the drive there spectacularly beautiful, Portinatx attracts a solid stream of visitors throughout the summer, despite being a bit of a drive from some of the main resorts and 18 miles from Ibiza Town. Portinatx is pretty good value for money, made up as it is from three separate beaches within the resort itself. S'Arenal Gros, S'Arenal Petit and Playa Porto Beach all offer a slightly different experience and are within walking distance of each other, so if you get bored of one you can easily move on to the next!

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Puerto San Miguel is only accessible from the northern village of San Miguel, which is quiet little village, described as the gateway to the unspoilt coast of the north.” The beach is a natural sheltered harbour, which makes it a great spot for swimming as it’s protected from the elements by the cliffs on either side. The beach is 100 metres of soft, golden Ibiza sand and caters for every kind of holidaymaker.

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Las Salinas is another of Ibiza’s beaches that has become rather popular with the very wealthy and the very beautiful. If you’re having a fat day then it’s probably not a good idea to go to Las Salinas as most of the beach’s occupants will be strutting around wearing as little as possible and showing off as much as they can. By way of example, the beach is particularly popular with footballers and footballers wives - not an option then if you haven’t fake-tanned yourself orange or achieved that golden Ibiza glow yet.

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If there was a prize for the most picture perfect beach on Ibiza, Cala Vadella would certainly be up there. The beach is an arc of white sand, so wide that you shouldn’t ever have trouble finding a sunlounger. The main road to and from the little seaside town runs right alongside the beach so it’s a picturesque journey there and back. As you arrive you’ll first see the deep blue bay and then as you get closer to the town, the water turns turquoise up until the point where the beach shelves gently into it.

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S’Arenal de San Antonio is San Antonio’s main beach and stretches 500 metres along the coast, eventually joining up with the Bay. It’s a very central beach as it’s smack, bang in the middle of San Antonio, so very convenient if you’re staying in San Antonio and don’t feel like driving or jumping on a hot bus. This is a beach for the active (not surprising really given it’s location) and there’s a wide range of watersports available to keep you busy, including sailing, windsurfing, water-skiing and diving.

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Cala D’Hort is a sandy cove of a beach just south of Cala Vadella. The beach is topped with golden sands and has stunning views of the nearby islands of Es Vedra and Es Vedranell. These two mystical outcrops have managed to attract some serious folk law over the years and there are rumours that the two are the last rests of Atlantis, or perhaps the mythological islands with the sirens who tried to attract Ulysses. If you want to find out but are too lazy to go there then you can spend all day watching them from your lounger on the lovely Cala D’Hort!

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Cala Bassa is 300 metres of golden sands just a 15-minute drive from the hustle and bustle of San Antonio. You can get to the beach by car or for a more scenic route you can take the ferry from San Antonio which runs every 15 minutes and feels much more appropriate for a sandy beach holiday. The sea at Cala Bassa is very shallow, remaining under 1.5 metres deep until 50 metres from the shore so it’s a perfect swimming spot.

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A mere fifteen minutes drive from San Antonio, with crystal clear, Caribbean-like waters, a white sandy beach and rugged surrounding coastline, Cala Conta is regarded as one of the loveliest beaches on the island. The beach is made up of four little coves, two of which are family friendly, one of which is surrounded by rocks making it an excellent snorkeling spot, and one where you can let it hang out on the naturist beach!

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Es Cana has grown around its beach, from a small village through to what is now one of the island’s most popular resorts. Despite this, the beach and the area around it have lost none of their appeal and have somehow managed to maintain much of their original character. The beach is a crescent of golden sand that is dotted with plenty of sun loungers and supervised by lifeguards which makes it a good choice for families.

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