32 Beaches and coves of IBIZA: map, photos and comparative table

19.05.2021
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The beaches and coves of Ibiza they are one of the main attractions that many travelers have in mind when considering a trip to Ibiza.

This article complements this one about everything to see in Ibiza in 4 days and in it I will focus on providing information of up to 32 coves of the island, most of which I visited during my trip to Ibiza of a week. Of course, the island has many more coves, some of which I could not visit because I did not have time or because access could only be by sea.

Beaches and coves of Ibiza: map, photos and comparative table of accessibility

The capricious geography of the Balearic Islands

Much of the contour of the island of Ibiza is formed by coves and cliffs, as it happens in most of the coastal territory of the Balearic Islands. Few are the corners in which the Earth allows a sandy space with enough entity to consider it a beach.

In the previous article about what to see in Ibiza I already presented a comparative table where he classified the coves according to their accessibility by car and the requirements to access to those that are somewhat more difficult to reach.

I’m going to put that same table below adding a thumbnail image of some of the 32 Beaches and coves of Ibiza that I include in this article.

Comparative table of beaches and coves of Ibiza + map

Before I move on to the table, I’m going to show the map of beaches and coves of Ibiza (are the icons marked in greenish blue, I advise to leave only that layer to facilitate navigation on the map).

These are some of the best beaches and coves in Ibiza (for my taste)

Then I will briefly talk about what, for me, are the best beaches and coves in Ibiza from the list of 32 I include in this article. I’m only going to talk about the ones I know, if there is any important absence (like the famous cala Benirrás, which I did not go to) it is for that reason.

I will indicate it by putting the positive and negative points of each one.

The beach is Bol Nou

The best ?: Spectacular landscape with sandstone cliffs. Very good accessibility for people with limited mobility. Sand floor
The worst ?: It is quite saturated by its popularity and location near Ibiza. The water does not have the bluish tone of other coastal areas.

Cala D’or

The best ?: Cove quite unknown and with few visits. A beautiful view with the cliff walls and the turquoise blue water.
The worst ?: There is no parking area as such, you have to park between trees. The descent from the road is not easy for people with mobility problems.

Cala D’or

The best ?: Cala with very few visits due to the intricacy of its access. Spectacular views of one of the most remote points of the island.
The worst ?: To access you have to overcome a barrier (the guard allows you to pass if you say you are going to the cove), but not everyone knows (the other option to get there is a descent of about 45 minutes, which I do not recommend). Descent to the cove short but somewhat complicated for people with mobility problems. Little space to park at the last point the vehicle reaches.

Cala D’or

The best ?: Spectacular views of Es Vedrá with the wooden pier. One of the best sunset spots. Easy access. Restaurant on the beach.
The worst ?: It is very popular for its fame and the presence of the restaurant.

Sa Galera Beach

The best ?: One of the most spectacular landscapes of all the coves of Ibiza with its rock formation and one of the most beautiful sunset spots in Ibiza
The worst ?: Relatively little space next to the water due to the number of people who come to it.

Can Picafort

The best ?: For my taste, the best Cove in Ibiza. Few people, spectacular location (in a sea inlet) and between cliffs.
The worst ?: You have to walk more than 2 kilometers (this is what makes it more empty) through a terrain, sometimes, not very accessible for people with mobility problems.

Cala D’or

The best ?: Turquoise water and varaderos (jetties) that generate a pretty beautiful landscape.
The worst ?: It is quite crowded (although less than other coves) and the landscape is clouded by the abandoned remains of a half-built building.

Cala D’or

The best ?: Turquoise water and quite remote location that makes it almost empty.
The worst ?: Access quite difficult and without signposting. First by car on a dirt track and then walk through an old tunnel that was left half way.

Cala D’or

The best ?: Very beautiful environment, with rock spaces where you can snorkel. Easy access for people with mobility difficulties. Plenty of parking space. It has a bar.
The worst ?: Not very large size, it is quite full.

Where to sleep in Ibiza

Ibiza has a huge number of accommodations but, due to their popularity, they tend to sell out relatively easily if they are not booked in advance. In terms of prices, the general average is somewhat more expensive than elsewhere in Spain, although you can find places at a good price both in campsites, apartments and hotel rooms.

You can take a look at the accommodations available on the Booking website in the following map (or, failing that, by clicking on this link).

Booking.com

Rent a car / motorbike in Ibiza

As I said at the beginning, having a vehicle is essential to be able to visit the island of Ibiza.

Among the many options that exist on the island, I chose Centauro, hiring its comprehensive insurance, which is the one that allowed more flexibility, gave me more peace of mind (especially to move through land that is pure gravel and rock) and had less small print (in general, most types of insurance that work with franchise only allow payment by credit card and block an amount in this usually around 1000-1200 euros).

You can look at the different options of rental companies in the following link that leads to the RentalCars website.

I hope this guide with everything to see in Ibiza in 4 days has been useful. If you have any questions, you can leave your question in comments.