Lonely PlanetAug 11
The best beaches that make Ibiza worth the hype
Where to find Ibiza’s best beaches, from secret secluded coves and perfect snorkeling spots to white-sand wonders with a lively party scene.
Azure cove popular with a local crowd.
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- Nobu Ibiza BayHotelOffers uber-glam offerings on Talamanca promenade.
- Fish ShackRestaurantRestaurant on Talamanca promenade serving simple seafood.
- Parc Natural de Ses SalinesSightNature reserve with salt flats, dunes, and Neptune grass.
- Es CavalletSightIbiza’s prime LGBTQ+ beach.
- Cala d’en SerraSightAzure cove popular with a local crowd.
- Platja de Ses SalinesSightBeach loved for Balearic-beat parties and legendary bars.
- Sa TrinxaRestaurantLegendary bar along Platja de Ses Salines' turquoise shores.
- Ses Portes watchtowerSight18th-century watchtower on Ibiza’s southeast tip.
- Cala MastellaSightTranquil, silver-sand cove with a sought-after beach-shack restaurant.
- El BigotesRestaurantSought-after beach-shack restaurant serving fish-and-vegetable stew.
- TalamancaSightSheltered beach with shallow waters, accessible boardwalks.
- S’EstanyolSightHidden jewel where locals swim off a wooden jetty.
- Cala BonitaRestaurantStylish restaurant at S’Estanyol.
- Es PortitxolSightSecluded rocky cove with few wooden fishers’ huts.
- Cala d’AubarcaSightPeaceful horseshoe cove for paddling straight off the rocks.
- Port de Ses CaletesSightLovely, cliff-edged cove on Ibiza’s northeast tip.
- BenirràsSightBeach with bohemian vibe, bongo drumming, and bonfires.
- Aigües BlanquesSightOfficial nudist beach with natural mud baths.
- PortinatxNeighborhoodLow-key resort surrounded by beautiful beaches.
- Punta GaleraSightRocks for diving, magical sunsets, local naturist feel.
- Portinatx to its lighthouse trailTrailWalking trail along jagged coastline to Balearics’ tallest lighthouse.
- Cala XuclarSightMinuscule rocky crescent with a good xiringuito.
- Cala XarracaSightHas good snorkeling, natural mud baths, and a no-fuss xiringuito.
- Los EnamoradosRestaurant