10 Top Ibiza Beaches

The Sun-hat 10 top Ibiza beach guide explores the unrivalled beauty of this little island’s coastline and why it is still one of the most popular destination for beach holidays. Whether you're looking for shallow water for toddles to splash around in, craggy coves to explore and snorkel in or a place to party and mingle and watch the sun go down in the evening, there's a beach to suit everyone.

Here's our list of top Ibiza beaches and why we love them...

Es Portitxol

Best for the hiking

Towering cliff edges, breath taking views out to sea, craggy coves, dewdrop-shaped bays and winding footpaths makes Es Portitxol a hikers paradise. is a journey through vivid colour. You can hike the full route or chill on one of the small secluded beaches. The choice is yours.

Cala Mastella

Best for seafood

A small pretty secluded rocky coastal bay perfect for shallow sheltered swimming. What makes this beautiful rock cove special is the seafood on offer in the restaurants, here you will find El Bigotes, where rumour has it the King of Spain was once turned away because he hadn't reserved a table so best book ahead.

So get off the beaten track and discover this paradise cove for a morning swim and at lunchtime feast on freshly caught grilled fish.

What could be better.

Cala Xarraca

Best for snorkelling

Cala Xarraca is a lovely rocky cove with a gorgeous sandy beach surrounded by paths and pine forest. The craggy bay is a perfect environment to go snorkeling and for exploring the turquoise subaquatic world below the surface. Then afterwards head towards the righthand side of the beach and take some time to relax in one the naturally occurring mud baths.  

Las Salinas

Best for party people

Widely considered one of the best beaches in Ibiza, and very popular with younger party goers, this beach has a real party vibe with music trendy beach bars and a crowd of hot of almost hot young things. A party vibe mixed with pristine white sand and shallow turquoise, it’s hard not to understand why this beach is so popular.   

Punta Galera

Best for sunsets

Punta Galera, meaning 'flat rocks' – has a real spiritual vibe and considered one of the best spots for watching the sun go down. There are no sandy beaches here but don’t let that put you off as this special place is considered one of the best locations by islanders. The sunsets here are truly spectacular.

San Miguel

Best for todlers

A soft, sandy bay with cristal clear shallow water perfect for young children to splash around in. Come here to laze on simple waterside sunbeds and feast on freshly cooked seafood at lunch time. This is relaxed Ibiza at its best.

Cala Conta & Cala Bassa

Best beaches by boat

The two neighbouring bays are two of Ibiza's most celebrated beaches, and when you see them you will see why - the water here is gin-clear with a pale aqua glow, and the sand is fine and white. They're good beaches for those without a car - and for those who like a party crowd.

Easily accessible from San Antonio, Cala Conta & Cala Bassa are extremely popular in high season, so go early to avoid the crowds.

Cala Llonga

Best for families

Soft sand, shallow waters and lots of activities to keep young children busy all day long makes this beach one of the best beaches in Ibiza for families. It ticks all the boxes so you can kick back, relax and make the most of the picture-postcard views. And the cocktails.

Cala Tarida

Best beach for amenities

A very long strip of white sand sheltered by hills and opine forests, Cala Tarida is well facilitated and family oriented. The colours of the sea here are truly magnificent: turquoise, azure blue and emerald green. Although very much a family beach, ideal for swimming. 

The beach is only 10 minutes drive from San José and only a 15 minute drive from San Antonio. 

Cala d'Hort

Best for the iconic Ibiza backdrop

Supposedly the third most magnetic place on earth, as much an Ibiza legend as Carl Cox, Cala d'Hort is 'the' iconic Ibiza beach. With the mystical rock known as Es Vedrà that rises dramatically out of the sea, golden sand and the sensational clifftop seafood restaurants, Cala d'Hort is our favourite.