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Visiting Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
Es Vedrà is a dramatic limestone islet about 400 metres high rising from the sea off the south-west coast, surrounded by legends and protected as a nature reserve.
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Quick answer
Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort is a nature spot in South-west coast, Ibiza. Allow half a day; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- South-west coast
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- views, free, nature and couples
- Best months
- May–July
About Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
Es Vedrà is a dramatic limestone islet about 400 metres high rising from the sea off the south-west coast, surrounded by legends and protected as a nature reserve. The cove of Cala d'Hort faces it directly, with a small beach and seafood restaurants, and is one of the island's most scenic sunset spots.
Tip: Arrive at Cala d'Hort in the late afternoon for a swim and stay for the sunset behind Es Vedrà; parking is limited, so come early.
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: South-west coast.
Best time to visit Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort 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.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-May the sun sets at about 20:59 local time (calculated for Ibiza).
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Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Ibiza itinerary visits Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort on day 2, together with Torre des Savinar, Atlantis (Sa Pedrera) and Ibiza's superclubs.
- No. 2 of the 19 sights in our Ibiza things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Ibiza.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Ibiza.
Near Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
Also in South-west coast, so you can walk between them:
- Torre des Savinar — 1 hour, free
- Atlantis (Sa Pedrera) — 3–4 hours, free
If you like Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
- Dalt Vila — Ibiza Town, 2–3 hours
- Cala Comte — Sant Antoni, Half a day
- Sant Antoni Sunset Strip — Sant Antoni, 2 hours
- Ses Salines Natural Park — South coast, Half a day
Staying near Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort?
Plan half a day. With Torre des Savinar nearby, it fits a half-day in South-west coast.
+Is Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort?
May–July for the most comfortable weather. Arrive at Cala d'Hort in the late afternoon for a swim and stay for the sunset behind Es Vedrà; parking is limited, so come early.
+Do I need to book Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.