Playa D'en Bossa
Carlos. The views across the island of
Tagomago offer more ‘Real Ibiza’
breath-steals and transport you to a
dimension away from the nocturnal bustle
that fi rst brought you here.
SOUTH
SA CALETA
A locals’ favourite, the best time to
venture to Sa Caleta is on the
comparatively quieter weekdays. A
man-made beach, its tiny enclave of soft
sand and translucent waters are
surrounded by clay rouge cliffs. If you’re
peckish the seafood restaurant serves
paella to die for. Take the road to Cala
BRONZE YOUR BITS
Jondal and follow signposts to
Restaurante Sa Caleta.
From secret rock-sheltered coves to lively cosmopolitan stretches and golden
PLAYA D’EN BOSSA
paradises, Ibiza’s coastline unwinds with a seam of beautiful beaches. Many
Ibiza’s longest stretch of beach, the
reckon the island’s beaches are amongst the best in the Med and we couldn’t
holiday resort of Playa D'en Bossa might
be a tourist haven but with Bora Bora on
agree more. So don’t spend all day cowering away from the sunlight like a club-
site and Space a short stumble away it is
crazed vampire, make sure you indulge in some beachside lounging. the perfect pre-club bathing spot. Slowly
moving upmarket in image thanks to beach
spots like Jason Bull’s new Sands and
NORTH/EAST
Llenya is a private beach when you fi rst Delano’s, the clear shallow shores here are
stumble across its high-class bathing
charms. Elegantly enclosed by both
AGUAS BLANCAS terracotta cliffs and luxury villas, its lush
The north of the island is often referred to sand lapels offer an unhurried
as ‘The Real Ibiza’ and a trip to Aguas atmosphere, while a few choice bars are on
Blancas will show you why. A true gem and hand with hot snacks and cooling
arguably unparalleled in its beauty, it’s a refreshments — it’s also a favoured
blissful retreat of dark sand with the steep barbeque spot amongst locals. Follow the
cliffs lending it an intimate sheltered road to San Carlos and hang a right after
ambiance despite its long stretches. Head the church.
for Cala San Vincente from San Carlos and
follow the signpost — but keep your wits
about you on the approach; the sharp PORTINAX
winding incline can be tricky. At the very northern-most point of the
island, the ever-popular Portinax usually
bustles with a buoyant, lively atmosphere
BENIRRAS but if you swerve the sandy main resort
From the authentic fi sherman’s hut to the and head for the lighthouse you’ll uncover
lush ribbon of pine-clad hills that wraps a perfectly secluded rocky beach. Set
around its silk soft sands and crystal clear behind a natural rocky wharf, clamber
waters, Benirras is postcard perfect is further over the rocks to fi nd a near silent
every way and a treat for anyone who bathing spot. Also a popular area for
makes the effort to a fi nd it — basically by snorkelling and fi shing. Follow signs for
following the signposts from San Miguel or Portinax North from Ibiza Town.
taking a left before San Juan. A blissful
cove of sunbathed relaxation, it is home to
a cosmopolitan and respectful breed of CALA SAN VINCENTE
sunbather. Sunday’s infamous ‘drum club’ Hidden away on the most north-easterly
is alas no more but Benirras remains big curves of the island, Cala San Vincente’s
with the hippy contingent. sandy crescent shaped beach is privy to
Ibiza’s best surf as a result. There’s also a
vast range of water sports available —
CALA LLENYA from scuba diving tuition to banana
Nestled secretively on the island’s east boating. There is a bus from Ibiza Town but
Cala Conta
coast, you could almost believe Calla the best route is driving north via San
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