This blog covers our favourite beach spots in the west of Ibiza and some restaurants too!
Cala Vedella
Cala Vedella is the jewel of the west coast, in our opinion. Nestled down between a valley of green and lustrous pine trees, you will find this small sandy beach. Pause on your way down the valley at the viewpoint for a breathtaking view of the hills, turquoise water, yachts and of course, sandy shores. Surrounded by bars, restaurants and a traditional helado shop, it’s a great place to spend a whole day relaxing and soaking up the Balearic sunshine.
We used to live just a 10 minute drive from this glorious spot and spent many a day whiling away the hours down here, our favourite spot to eat is Cana Sofia. The menu boasts a delicious selection of Mediterranean food while their wine menu is unrivalled for quantity and quality. The best part is, it’s a great place to watch the sunset between the hills, over the sea. Divine.
Cala Salada
The last beaches that make up the area of San Antonio, Cala Salada & it’s little sister Cala Saladeta, are a little paradise. Not the easiest of beaches to get to, but well worth a visit. If you fancy the coastal trek from Cala Salada to Cala Saladeta we recommend making sure you have enough water packed as once you get there, you won’t want to leave! Perfect for snorkelling as it’s a well known fishing spot for locals, there’s lots of marine life to see. The sand is fine and white, the sea is a vibrant blue.
There’s only one restaurant serving this area, aptly named Cala Salada Restaurant, with a Mediterranean menu, tapas, fresh fish & paella. A great spot to stop and have a jug of ice cold sangria.
https://www.restaurantecalasalada.com
Cala Conta
This unique area of beaches is made up of three spots, with the smallest cove Es Raco d’en Xic being a popular spot for nude sunbathers. There’s plenty to see here (and I don’t mean just on the nudist beach!) with rocky outcrops, sand dunes and cliff edge walks to explore. It’s also an amazing spot to watch the sunset. We’d recommend popping down to a small chiringuito bar called Cala Escondida for a beer, located in the smallest cove, this ecological bar is a MUST visit when in the area.
For food there’s a really original menu at Sunset Ashram, which overlooks the Cala Conta area. They have a mix of Mediterranean, Asian and sushi to choose from, as well as cocktails and fresh juices. A perfect place to watch the sun go down.
https://www.sunsetashram.com/en/
