Beach guide, Ibiza
The best beaches in Ibiza Map, filters and tips for 2026
Ibiza has around 80 beaches along its 45 km, from secret coves in the north to long stretches of sand in the south. A 30-metre cove squeezed between two cliffs has nothing in common with the nearly 3 km of sand at Playa d’en Bossa: the question is not which one is the most beautiful, but which one suits the day you want. Use the map and filters below to sort the beaches by what you will actually do there: with the family, as a couple, for snorkelling, for partying or to escape the crowds.
40
beaches covered in our guide
2.7 km
at Playa d’en Bossa, the longest
8
sunset spots
21
family-friendly beaches
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South side
The south of Ibiza: long sand and easy access
This is the most accessible and busiest part of the island. Ses Salines is the postcard beach of the south: a long ribbon of golden sand edged by the salt flats nature park, with shallow water for a long way out. The sandy seabed and safe swimming make it a good family option, but know what to expect in the afternoon in high season: music, beach bars and towels packed close together. The car park at the entrance is paid. To skip the parking headache, buses link Ibiza Town and Ses Salines in about ten minutes during the season.
Playa d’en Bossa stretches its white sand just 3 to 4 kilometres from the old town of Ibiza. It is the town beach par excellence: public transport and bikes get you there easily. You come here for the buzz, not for peace and quiet.
Right next to Ses Salines, Es Cavallet has the same clear water with a freer, much less family-oriented atmosphere.
West side
The west: sunsets and clear coves
The west of Ibiza has the clearest water on the island. Cala Comte (Platges de Comte) is its symbol: shallow, warm water of a clarity that never disappoints, with islets across the way closing off the horizon. Allow around 20 minutes by car from the centre, or take a bus from Ibiza Town or San Antonio. There is a large car park on the left before the barrier. It is also one of the most popular sunset spots on the island, so arrive early if you are aiming for the end of the day.
Cala d’Hort is in another league: it is the beach facing the islet of Es Vedrà, the massive rock rising from the sea with its own mythology. A mix of sand and rock, crystal-clear shallow water and a few fish restaurants that made its name. The catch is access. Spaces near the beach are rare; there is a free dirt car park higher up with around 200 spaces, a 10-minute walk down, and its opening has varied in 2026. There is no direct bus: one goes to Sant Josep and you cover the last few kilometres by taxi. It is my favourite beach!
More discreet, Cala Salada rewards those who brave the narrow road down to it.
North side
The wild north: secret coves and no crowds
The north changes everything. The road winds, the beaches get smaller and the crowds thin out. Benirràs is the drum beach: on Sundays, drummers used to gather there at sunset, a hippie tradition that lasted until recently; it is now banned. Clear water, a gentle slope, easy swimming and a hippie market right next door.
Aguas Blancas, in the north-east, is a beach with character: tucked away, more authentic, far from the resorts and clubs. You come for nature and calm, not facilities. It is exactly what you want when you have had enough of the south.
These northern coves are the reason to hire a car in Ibiza. Without one, you are limited to the big beaches served by buses and you miss half the island.
Our tip
Which Ibiza beach to choose for your day
- With the familyGo for a sandy seabed and shallow water: Ses Salines, Cala Comte and Cala d’Hort tick the boxes, keeping an eye on the afternoon crowds.
- For calmHead north (Benirràs, Aguas Blancas) or shift your timing: the big southern beaches stay pleasant before 11am and after 5pm.
- SunsetThe west is unbeatable, with Cala Comte top of the list, but you will not be alone: arrive early.
- Party and buzzPlaya d’en Bossa has all the energy of the south, a few minutes from Ibiza Town.
One last practical tip for the whole island: in July and August, parking is the real limit, far more than space on the sand. Arrive early, or take the bus where there is a route. Each beach page in the list above details access case by case.
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