Torre des Savinar: how to get to the tower

The Torre des Savinar stands at the far southwest of the island, in the area known as Punta de sa Pedrera. This stretch of coast is particularly steep and cannot be reached from the sea. To get there you’ll have to split the route in two: one part by car and the other on a long uphill walk along dirt paths.

No road leads directly there, so you have two options. If you’re coming from Ibiza Town, take the road to Sant Josep and, when you reach the village, turn left towards Es Cubells. This small settlement sits on the first hills along the coast; you’re already quite high above the sea, but it’s nothing compared with what comes next.

Before you reach Es Cubells you’ll see a turn-off on the right to Cala d’Hort. The turn-off to sa Pedrera is on that road.

The second option, if you’re coming from the west coast, takes you past the beaches with the best sunsets: Cala Vadella, Cala Molí and then Cala d’Hort. The next stop is Es Cubells, and you’ll find sa Pedrera along that stretch.

Once you leave the road, follow a dirt track that you can drive along for quite a way, until it ends at a makeshift car park. That’s where you get out of the car and start walking. Going late in the afternoon is not a good idea, especially if you plan to climb up to the tower: once the sun goes down, it can be pitch dark.