from European model types, sugar CALA D’HORT
Salinas
daddies, Brit workers and horizontally Cala D’Hort isn’t one of the most
inclined hippies here. For Balearic memorable of beaches in itself but its
sounds and the more unhurried proximity to the towering rock of Es
Salinas experience, head down Vedra, which lies just 3km off its
towards the legendary Sa Trinxa bar. shores, remains its unique selling
Or stick to the Jockey Club for chic point. As such, it is one of the most
laidback beachside vibes and a aesthetically impressive beaches on
sumptuous drinks and lunch menu the island and a perfect sundown
— strawberry and orange juice comes stop-off point too — especially given
recommended as a solid hangover the decent restaurants that fi nd a
remedy. Head towards the salt plains home here. Make it your mission to get
on the road that runs parallel to the there for yourself.
airport past DC10.
PUNTA GALERA
WEST
Punta Galera might be located in San
An’s shadow but its staggered
shelf-like cliff formation makes it feel
CALA BASSA worlds apart with almost desert island
Cala Bassa is a beautifully secluded seclusion. Okay, strictly speaking it’s
beach haven. With its bordering forest not even a beach, there aren’t any
of verdant pines, this large curve of restaurants here (so bring your own
soft white sands hugs shallow crystal refreshments) and it’s a hike and a half
clear waters, home to a variety of to navigate the narrow dirt track. Yet if
watersports — from jet-skiing to you’re looking for unbroken,
banana boats. Journey down the road untouched sanctity then it’s worth the
out from San An bay and follow the mission.
signposts or catch a ferry across.
CALA VADELLA
CALA COMTE Covered by a steep wall of postcard
Home to three separate strands of perfect pine-covered hills, Cala
beach, the calm sanctuary of Cala Vadella’s sheltered bay is an oval
Comte is the perfect place to laze the shaped crest of calm clear waters and
dotted with a variety of bars, cafes and yourself for a shingly incline before day away with your favourite read. A soft sands. A popular mooring locale
restaurants that cater for all — from you reach the lush, soft sands of the haven of smooth soft sands, crystal for yachts at sunset, it's a popular
holiday-making families to lounging seabed. You can only get here by car. clear waters and quite staggering family spot but rarely suffers from
clubbers — with watersports also well On the south side of the island, follow views, the lack of shade makes it pure unbearable overcrowding. There is also
represented. signs from the airport. tanning heaven. There are good walks a perfect photo opportunity as you
if you’re feeling adventurous with approach the beach down the steep
secret coves, grassy plains and even descent. Pull over into one of the bays
ES CAVALLET SALINAS more mesmeric views waiting to be as you wind down and marvel at the
Cosmopolitan, chic and unmistakably The beautiful beach for beautiful found. Take the road out towards Cala lush scenic views that peel down
Ibiza, Es Cavallet’s sandy dune- people (and us), the sand lapped Bassa from San An or San Jose and towards the shimmering Med. It’s well
punctuated beach is a favourite Salinas can get pretty hectic but it keep an eye cocked for signposts to signposted once you turn off the San
amongst the island’s gay community remains a fun, lively and cosmopolitan Cala Comte. An/San Jose road.
and offers a reclined and relaxed mixing point — you’ll fi nd everyone
ambience — everyone’s welcome,
clothes are optional. Indeed, anyone
Cala Vadella
of a liberal persuasion is often
tempted here thanks to the sumptuous
seafood on offer, its famous
chiringuito or strong surf current.
Catch a bus from Ibiza Town or head to
Salinas and chuck a swift left at the
salt fl ats.
CALA JONDAL
Home to some of the best beach
restaurants on the island and fl anked
by Ibiza’s most exclusive villas, the
pebbled Cala Jondal is a magnet for
Ibiza’s jet-set and the perfect lunch
spot if you’re feeling indulgent thanks
to the trendy Blue Marlin hangout. As
for the beach itself, its deep blue
waters run as clear as crystal but brace
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