Sight guide · Ibiza · Spain
Visiting Cala de Benirràs
A sandy cove in a green, hill-ringed bay on the north coast, facing a rock formation known as Cap Bernat.
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Quick answer
Cala de Benirràs is a beach in North coast, Ibiza. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Beach
- Area
- North coast
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, outdoors, after dark and couples
- Best months
- May–July
About Cala de Benirràs
A sandy cove in a green, hill-ringed bay on the north coast, facing a rock formation known as Cap Bernat. Drummers have traditionally gathered here on summer Sunday evenings to drum the sun down.
Tip: On summer Sunday evenings, arrive early; the access road and car park fill quickly.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: Half a day.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: North coast.
Best time to visit Cala de Benirràs
Cala de Benirràs is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- June: 27°C (81°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
- July: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Cala de Benirràs is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Dalt Vila and Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort.
- No. 14 of the 19 sights in our Ibiza things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Ibiza.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Ibiza.
Near Cala de Benirràs
Also in North coast, so you can walk between them:
- Cova de Can Marçà — 1 hour, mid-priced
If you like Cala de Benirràs
- Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort — South-west coast, Half a day
- Cala Comte — Sant Antoni, Half a day
- Sant Antoni Sunset Strip — Sant Antoni, 2 hours
- La Marina and Sa Penya — Ibiza Town, 1–2 hours
Staying near Cala de Benirràs
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Cala de Benirràs?
Plan half a day. With Cova de Can Marçà nearby, it fits a half-day in North coast.
+Is Cala de Benirràs free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Cala de Benirràs?
May–July for the most comfortable weather. On summer Sunday evenings, arrive early; the access road and car park fill quickly.
+Do I need to book Cala de Benirràs in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.