Ibiza has more than 80 beaches and coves, from long stretches of white sand to tiny bays tucked away among the pines, so choosing where to lay your towel can be the hardest decision of the day. Turquoise waters, sunsets that seem to stop time, and an atmosphere that blends nature with easy-going Mediterranean charm define some of the island's most beautiful beaches. We run through four must-sees and stop especially at Cala Tarida, one of the most charming spots on Ibiza's west coast.
Ses Salines, the most iconic beach
Next to the island's old salt pans, between dunes and a pine forest that reaches almost to the shore, Ses Salines is Ibiza's most photographed and recognisable beach. Its crescent-shaped bay, a kilometre and a half long, offers crystal-clear waters and fine sand, and forms part of the Ses Salines Natural Park. As the afternoon fades, its beach bars fill with a cosmopolitan atmosphere that has made it a classic meeting point.
Cala Comte, postcard sunsets
In the southwest of the island, Cala Comte is synonymous with unforgettable sunsets. Its shallow turquoise waters, kept that colour by the sea currents in the area, wrap around several small interconnected coves. It's worth arriving early in high season to secure a good spot on the sand, if only to stay and watch the sun sink below the horizon.
Cala Bassa, the family beach
Sheltered and calm, Cala Bassa is a wide bay of fine sand in the northwest of the island, in the municipality of Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Its gentle, shallow entry into the water makes it one of the most recommended beaches for families with children, while the pine trees lining the sand offer natural shade during the hottest hours.
Cala Tarida, the jewel of west Ibiza
If there's one beach that has it all, it's Cala Tarida. Just a ten-minute drive from Sant Josep, this wide 900-metre bay is striking for the clarity of its waters, sheltered by hills that shield it from the wind and split down the middle by a curious cluster of rocks. Its shallow, calm seabed has always made it a favourite among families, as well as a perfect spot for swimming, snorkelling, paddleboarding or kayaking, or simply relaxing as the sky turns orange during one of the most beautiful sunsets in the southwest of the island.
The area has everything you need: restaurants, beach clubs and, right on the sand, Insotel Tarida Beach Resort & Spa and Insotel Club Tarida Playa, two hotels you can walk to the water from without crossing a road or carrying a parasol. Insotel Tarida Beach Resort & Spa also has its own Prestige Spa with a thermal circuit, perfect for winding down a beach day with a good massage. Rooms and offers can be found on the official Insotel Tarida Beach Resort & Spa website and the official Insotel Club Tarida Playa website.
Ibiza has beaches for every taste, but few combine natural beauty with the comfort of waking up just steps from the sea as well as Cala Tarida. Book your stay with Insotel and experience summer right on the beachfront.
