The 15 Most Beautiful Beaches in Ibiza

Located on the West of the island, Cala Conte has a small beach with sun loungers as well as a rocky coastline with plenty of carved flat platforms to base yourselves on for the day – perfect for anyone who loves the sea but hates the sand. The water is shallow too which makes it a great spot to bring kids. Spend all day in the water until sunset, then head up to one of the three restaurants on top of the cliffs to enjoy the wide-lens views of the sun dropping behind the horizon.

This beach is known amongst the young, hip partying crowd. With atmospheric beach bars, and double bed style sun loungers, it’s the place to go to start the party just as much as it is for a recovery breakfast the following day. Located at one of the southern most points on the island, it has a natural park area of dunes as a backdrop and uninterrupted views to the south towards Formentera.

Cala Tarida © Kelly.ibiza / Wikimedia Commons

If you’re looking for a place with all the amenities, games and entertainment for the whole family, Cala Tarida has it all. Aside from beautiful water it has the longest stretch of white sand beach on the west coast. You can choose from beach games like volleyball, or waterskiing and diving. Expect it to be popular as there are a few resort hotels nearby too. But with sun loungers and umbrellas to hire, you’ll soon be able find your perfect spot for the day.

As you walk down the pine lined path to the sea, between two steep edged cliffs you’ll find Sa Caleta beach (also known as Es Bol Nou). The cliffs are in fact listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO and on top of them you’ll find some Phoecian ruins considered to be the first settlement on the island. There is a restaurant Sa Caleta which comes highly recommended for producing delicious Mediterranean style food as reasonable prices.

Meaning “Well of the Lion”, this lovely little stretch of soft sand and pebbles remains one of the least visited beaches on the island. More popular with residents that tourists, its often still relatively quiet in peak season, also making it a hit with the occasional nudists. Rows of wooden fishermen’s huts add a dash of rustic charm, while a chiringuito (beach hut bar) offers a range of drinks and snacks until the sun goes down.

Cala d’en Serra © stavros1 Wikimedia Commons

This is a real gem of a beach, popular with locals when the beaches are full to bursting on other parts of the island. On one side are the little boathouses with their gangways down to the sea, and across the aqua marine waters on the other side are rugged rocky cliffs that shape the beautifully curved bay. There’s a little chiringuito or beach hut that serves simple, healthy dishes and there are sun loungers and umbrellas available to hire.

Getting to Ses Balandres is certainly a challenge, with the trail down involving rickety wooden steps, handrails, and even rock-face descents via ladder and ropes. If you survive that the setting is as secluded as they come, with a little strip of sand and pebbles, crystal-clear waters, and a beautifully curving bay. In the middle of the cove are the rocks of Ses Margalides, a low sea arch and a great spot for underwater exploration. Not for the faint-hearted or physically unfit.

This iconic beach is popular with the northern Ibizan and hippy crowd who congregate every Sunday to look out to the rock of Cap Bernat in the bay to a soundtrack of bongo drums. By day it’s busy too so make sure you arrive in good time to park and walk down the road to the beach.

Although within walking distance of San Antonio’s Sunset Strip, Cala Gracioneta shares none of its bustling, booze-fuelled atmosphere. What this lovely little cove does have is turquoise water, fine sand, and rocky inlets that create a real sense of seclusion. It’s another beach popular with the locals, while the El Chiringuito restaurant and beach club also hosts regular weddings. You can also clamber along the rocks and be treated to one of the island’s legendary sunsets.