With its 18 kilometers of beach, Ibiza has something for everybody: ranging from quiet to crowded beaches and from beaches that are calm to the ones that offer the perfect surf breeze. There’s no real surf for wave riding though, but there’s plenty of other activities to keep you busy during the daytime. Every beach and all the beautiful spots on the island, which has only a size of 572 square kilometers, are within the reach of 40 kilometers.
Except for the beaches near Ibiza Town, the south is relatively undiscovered. It’s here you’ll find the more quiet beaches as far as that’s possible for Ibiza. On the north side you’ll find some of the coolest beach-clubs of Europe. Here you can either find your own idyllic quiet spot or continue the party of the previous night when the sun rises again.
Beach culture in Ibiza is about just as important as the clubs so be sure to look as sharp as possible. That’s hard enough even on the nudist beaches were clothing is out of fashion, you still have to have a perfect body. Anyway that’s for the lucky few, but you can look your best even if you’re not wearing designer ditties. Be aware of the sun, don’t overdo your tanning or even worse fall asleep in the sun. You might need your back later on.
Beachs
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Port des Turrent
Port des Turrent is for the more active amoung the daylight crew. It’s a beautiful golden beach, were you can ofcours see the others parasail, swim snorkel or sail, but you could also join the action yourself, and all of this in sight of San Antonio.
Cala de Boix
This is a very beautiful and special beach especially because it has black sand. It is the place to go when you are a natural-lover or want to avoid the crowd. The beach itself can get very hot indeed under the burning sun, so wear some feet protection. The restaurants, situated on the beach, are simple chiringuitos serving fresh fish and sangria — a good excuse to linger after a swim.
S'Aigua Blanca
A splendid beach, not in the least because there is not much building upon the sand. Occasionally, the party crowd comes over to this spot to enjoy the total freedom that rules the beach. Although it is not officially recognized as a nudist beach, feel free to peel off all clothes for a good swim — no one will bat an eyelid.
Cala Xarraca
This beach, surrounded by impressive cliffs, houses only a few restaurants and houses. You can hire water bikes and explore the rest of the coast. When you feel like it, moor at one of the many tiny and deserted beaches in the vicinity.
Cala d'Hort
Natural beauty is at its best on this beach and makes it definitely worth a visit. Two little rocky islands, lying in the distance, tempt you to take a swim through the dark blue coloured water.
Cala Benirras
Cala Benirras is a known for its fine sand and extremely clear water. It offers a lot of privacy because of its isolated stretches of beach. You can have a good meal at one of the beach-tents.
Playa de Ses Figueretes
This beach, packed with both buildings and people, attracts lots of tourists. Only one motto rules on Ibiza's busiest beach: watch and being watched! The beach is packed with little restaurants and small bars. There are elaborate aquatic sports facilities. Although you don't come over to Ibiza for the peace and quiet, this beach is convenient if you want everything within walking distance of the town.
Ses Salinas
The coolest beach of the island. It has a beautiful broad extending beach where you can choose from five beach-bars, all presenting their own sort of modern music. During day-time, the motley party-crowd tries to sleep off its hangover, in order to make it through the next night. When you go further along the dunes, the beach quietens down and turns nudist.
Cala de Boix
A very beautiful and special beach. Special because it has black sand. It is the place to go when you are a natural-lover or want to avoid the crowd. The restaurants, situated on the beach, are an important draw for locals.
S'Aigua Blanca
A splendid beach, not in the least because there is not much building upon the sand. Occasionally, the party crowd comes over to this spot to enjoy the total freedom that rules the beach. Although it is not officially recognised as a nudist beach, feel free to peel off all clothes for a good swim — no one will mind.
Cala Xarraca
This beach, surrounded by impressive cliffs, houses only a few restaurants and houses. You can hire water bikes and explore the rest of the coast. When you feel like it, moor at one of the many tiny and deserted beaches in the vicinity.
San Antonio
At just a couple of passes from the busy town centre this is probably the busiest beach of the island. Not a good place to meet, but perfect for an accidentally “bump into”. It’s a perfect place to recuperate from the night before, relax and get some color, but be careful not to doze off in the sun — you'll pay for it the next night.
**Playa Des Cavallet **
On the south of the island you’ll find Playa Des Cavallet. Don’t worry to much about what to wear here, it’s the island's official nudist beach. With its array of dunes and the long white strip of sand it’s one of the most beautiful beaches on the island. As might be suspected it’s also a popular spot with the gay crowd, and the chiringuitos at either end keep the music going well into the afternoon.