Solo Ibiza
Cala Vadella Beach, a spectacular cove in the west
Cala Vadella Beach is one of our favourite coves, thanks to the beauty of its surroundings
Facilities
- Sunshades
- Sunloungers
- Swimming Area
3D virtual tourStart the tourThe Sant Josep area has spots quite far from the capital, such as Cala Vadella Beach, some twenty-two kilometres from Ibiza and about nine from the village of Sant Josep. It may not sound like much, but for anyone who lives on the island it is quite a trip. You can get there by road, by car or by bike (although the last steep stretches down to the beach don’t make it very advisable), or on the regular bus service that runs in summer. Take the road from Ibiza to Sant Josep and, from there, follow the signs towards the coast until you reach the beach.
If you’re driving, keep your eyes open: before you reach the cove you’ll see a small viewpoint on the right where you can take spectacular photos.
Cala Vadella BeachOpen interactive mapGet directions ↗- Restaurant
- Kayaks
- Accessible
What you’ll find at Cala Vadella
It is a very enclosed cove, sheltered from the open sea. From the sand it looks as if there is no way out, but it is actually L-shaped, and the water only arrives after bouncing off the walls of the coastline. The beach is about two hundred metres long and some forty-five metres wide. The sand is very white and fine, with rocky areas at each end. The seabed is sandy and slopes very gently: the water doesn’t get out of your depth until about fifty metres from the shore.
On either side, the rock forms steep walls with a few houses climbing up the hill. The views from here are a real treat.
The wind isn’t usually strong. Sometimes it blows out to sea, but thanks to the shape of the cove it arrives gently and poses no risk to swimmers.
The beach has everything you need for a relaxed day, with bars and shops, leisure activities and a good choice of accommodation. As evening falls you can enjoy the sunset, as you would expect on the west coast of Ibiza. One thing, though: if you aren’t staying in Cala Vadella, the easiest way to stay on for sunset is to have a hire car.
Bus lines to Cala Vadella Beach
Other beaches near Cala Vadella Beach
Cala Molí, 2 km away
In the municipality of Sant Josep you’ll find Cala Molí Beach, some twenty-three kilometres from Ibiza and about ten from the parish of Sant Josep.
Cala Carbó, 2 km away
Cala Carbó is a small cove about fifty metres long and fifty wide, sheltered by hills covered in pine trees.
Cala d’Hort, 3 km away
As you approach any beach on the island of Ibiza, you notice how the vegetation usually gets denser, how the road starts to smell of salt, and you sense that round the next bend you’ll find a dozen parked cars marking the end of the road.
More places of interest
If you have a hire car, you can visit these other places of interest to visitors
Ses Païses de Cala d´Hort Archaeological Site, 3 km away
Twelve centuries of history rest under the watchful gaze of Es Vedrá.
Torre des Savinar, 5 km away
Torre des Savinar stands at the south-western tip of the island, in the area known as Punta de Sa Pedrera.
Torre de Comte, 7 km away
Torre de Comte, built in 1763 although approved seven years earlier, was used as a watchtower to defend the coast of Sant Antoni.
Villages around Cala Vadella Beach
Es Cubells, 6 km away
In the municipality of Sant Josep lies the parish of Es Cubells.
Sant Josep, 8 km away
Sant Josep de Sa Talaia is a village nestled among mountains, although its size and economic importance make it a good place both for lovers of the countryside and for lovers of the sea.
Sant Agustí, 9 km away
Sant Agustí des Vedrà lies between the towns of Sant Antoni and Sant Josep. It belongs to the latter municipality, but some of its built-up areas border on Sant Antoni.