If you are thinking about coming to Ibiza, you do not have to worry too much about finding a good beach to rest on, with calm waters and clean sand: almost all the beaches and coves of Ibiza are like that.
But if you want to save images in your retina of your passage through the island, we offer you a list of the best beaches in Ibiza, since there are some essential coves that you should not miss while passing through this Mediterranean island.
Of course, the fame of some of these beaches and coves is very large and it is possible that in high season you will find too many people on these lovely beaches. If you want to enjoy a quieter way, try to get up early to enjoy these totally deserted coves.
Las Salinas (Ses Salines)
The beach of Las Salinas is one of the largest sandy areas of the island of Ibiza
Las Salinas beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Ibiza and the entire Mediterranean. The famous faces that visit the island each year – soccer players, singers, artists … – choose it summer after summer as one of its best beaches. Located within the Natural Park of Ses Salines, this beach is protected by what its natural environment is practically intact. It is worth walking to both sides of the beach and discover new landscapes, as well as see the ponds from which the salt is extracted.
Its white sand, its transparent water and the views of Formentera will surely also make Las Salinas one of your favorite beaches.
Cala d’Hort
Cala d’Hort is the beach that offers the best views of Es Vedrà
Cala d’Hort is undoubtedly one of the best beaches in Ibiza and one of the most visited. As soon as you arrive at this cove you will discover that this beach is a special and magical place thanks to the imposing islet of Es Vedrà, rising 385 meters from the sea in front of the beach. Its unmistakable shape and impressive size make it ubiquitous from all corners of Cala d’Hort, making it impossible to look away from such a magnetic rock.
A practically intact natural environment and very good gastronomic options in the area, where you can taste good rice and fish, make this cove can not be missing from your list of beaches in Ibiza.
Cala Saladeta
The turquoise blue water of Cala Saladeta is one of the most photographed Ibizan landscapes
One of the corners that most tourists who visit Ibiza look for is this charming cove, which on sunny days is the closest thing to a swimming pool in the sea. To get to this cove you have to avoid one of the two accesses, we must indicate that something complicated, from Cala Salada. We can go over the rocks or over the cliff where we will have a fantastic panoramic view of this small bay.
The small dimensions of Cala Saladeta, the great agglomeration in the summer months and the fact that in the late afternoon the sun is hidden behind the mountain, advise us to go first thing.
Cala Comte
Cala Comte and the nearby islet of s’Illa d’Es Bosc form one of the best views of the island
Cala Comte is an incredible cove, one of the best and most beautiful beaches of Ibiza, which falls in love at first sight. Its curious rocky cliff on which steps have been sculpted to go down to the beach, the small islets that dot the horizon or the figure of s’Illa d’es Bosc are some of its attractions.
Platges d’en Comte, as this cove is also known, has one of the most spectacular chiringuitos on the island with magnificent panoramic views. Finally, we must mention that Cala Comte is our most recommended beach to see one of the best sunsets in Ibiza.
Cala Xarraca
Sometimes, you have to know how to look: Cala Xarraca offers this idyllic corner
Cala Xarraca is a cove located to the north of the island of Ibiza, and is well known by diving lovers who consider it as the best beach in Ibiza for scuba diving, since it usually has the clearest waters on the island. The incredible color of the turquoise blue water captivates visitors who can rest on a quiet and familiar beach.
For the more adventurous, there are also several areas to discover in Cala Xarraca: following a path on the left we will reach a rocky and quieter area. Swimming a few meters we can reach a rock from which we will have a good view of the area. Finally, if we continue to the right side of the beach, we will find a charming sailor’s corner (top photo) very frequented by nudists.
Cala d’en Serra
Panoramic view of Cala d’en Serra, at the northern end of Ibiza
One of the beaches located to the north of the island. Fortunately, it is a little known coastal area, so we find it in a practically wild state, with some traditional fishermen’s huts. The only thing that spoils the views of Cala d’en Serra is a great structure that began decades ago to build. Time has done its job and is now partially hidden by the trees that have continued to grow around it.
The blue waters of Cala d’en Serra await us for a swim in this beach, which has a rocky seabed that will delight lovers of diving.
Cala Bassa
The incredible turquoise color of the beach of Cala Bassa
If what you are looking for is pure contrast between white sand and turquoise blue water, we have to recommend that you go to Cala Bassa. It is an easily accessible beach on the west coast of the island of Ibiza and for many it is one of the best beaches in Ibiza.
If you’re wondering where all these wonderful beaches are, we’ll make it easy for you. Below you can see the map of our selection of essential beaches.