Outdoors · Ibiza · Spain
8 best outdoor things to do in Ibiza
Parks, viewpoints and open-air sights for the dry, bright days.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Start with Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort, Cala Comte and Torre des Savinar. Together the 8 picks below take roughly 22–29 hours across 4 areas; 8 are free.
Key facts
- Places in this guide
- 8
- Free entry
- 8
- Time to see them all
- 22–29 hours
- Areas
- South-west coast, Sant Antoni and South coast
Outdoors in Ibiza
Nature · South-west coast
1.Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort
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.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Free
- Nature
- Couples
- Photo spot
Beach · Sant Antoni
2.Cala Comte
Arrive before 10am in summer or come for the late afternoon and sunset; boats from Sant Antoni avoid the parking problems.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
Viewpoint · South-west coast
3.Torre des Savinar
Wear sturdy shoes and stay well back from the cliff edge, especially on windy days.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Nature · South coast
4.Ses Salines Natural Park
Walk the path between Ses Salines and Es Cavallet beaches, and look for birds on the salt pans near the road.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Nature
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
Beach · North coast
5.Cala de Benirràs
On summer Sunday evenings, arrive early; the access road and car park fill quickly.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Couples
Beach · Sant Antoni
6.Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta
In high summer, car access and parking have been restricted; walk or take a bus or boat from Sant Antoni and arrive early.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Photo spot
Beach · Sant Antoni
7.Cala Bassa
Bring water shoes for the rocky edges and come by boat from Sant Antoni to avoid parking queues.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Kids
- Free
- Outdoors
Nature · South-west coast
8.Atlantis (Sa Pedrera)
Only attempt it with good shoes and plenty of water, never in the heat of the day, and allow about an hour each way.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Active
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Photo spot
Grouped by area
| Area | Places | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| South-west coast | Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort, Torre des Savinar and Atlantis (Sa Pedrera) | Half a day + 1 hour + 3–4 hours |
| Sant Antoni | Cala Comte, Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta and Cala Bassa | Half a day + Half a day + Half a day |
| South coast | Ses Salines Natural Park | Half a day |
| North coast | Cala de Benirràs | Half a day |
Booking and timing
Of these 8, 8 free. None needs booking far in advance. The longest visit is Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort; group the rest by area to save travel time.
How to fit them into 7 half-days
Grouped by area and kept to about four hours each, so you walk more than you ride.
- Half-day 1 (South-west coast): Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort → Torre des Savinar, at least 4 hours.
- Half-day 2 (South-west coast): Atlantis (Sa Pedrera), at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 3 (Sant Antoni): Cala Comte, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 4 (Sant Antoni): Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 5 (Sant Antoni): Cala Bassa, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 6 (South coast): Ses Salines Natural Park, at least 3 hours.
- Half-day 7 (North coast): Cala de Benirràs, at least 3 hours.
The best months to be outside
- May: highs of 23°C (73°F), about 3 rainy days, moderate crowds. Warm and sunny with uncrowded beaches; the club season begins with opening parties.
- June: highs of 27°C (81°F), about 1 rainy days, busy crowds. Hot and sunny with warm sea and the full club calendar running; a great month before the August peak.
- July: highs of 30°C (86°F), about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds. Peak heat and crowds; book accommodation, cars and club tickets well ahead.
The neighbourhoods they are in
- Platja d'en Bossa — The island's longest beach, lined with hotels and big-name club venues
- Sant Antoni — West-coast resort town known for sunset bars and the West End
More of Ibiza
Questions travellers ask
+Where should I start in Ibiza?
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.
+Which of these are free in Ibiza?
Es Vedrà and Cala d'Hort, Cala Comte, Torre des Savinar, Ses Salines Natural Park, Cala de Benirràs, Cala Salada and Cala Saladeta, Cala Bassa and Atlantis (Sa Pedrera).